Geospatial Data Specialist for The Nature Conservancy (NY)

Closing date: 2023-12-18
Position: Geospatial Data Specialist
Organization: The Nature Conservancy
Country: United States
State: New York
Contact: Stephen Lloyd
Contact Email: [email protected]


Description
**What We Can Achieve Together:**
The Geospatial Data Specialist manages and maintains conservation databases and provides technical support in GIS or other relational database technologies to Conservancy staff. The Geospatial Data Specialist processes spatial and/or relational data sets derived from cartographic and tabular source material. They build, maintain, and populate data and records databases and manual files, and develop and maintain GIS library and/or database products library. They provide hardware and software support, and train staff. May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

**We’re Looking for You:**
Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is detail-oriented, thorough, and a motivated problem-solver. Come join TNC and apply today!

**What You’ll Bring:**
• Associates degree in related field and 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing, maintaining and populating databases and manual files.
• Experience with producing maps and/or other graphic products and reports and operating GIS software.
• Experience analyzing, building, populating and producing reports from databases.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and web browsers.

**DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS**
• BA/BS degree in related field and 2 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with creating and managing metadata.
• Experience running Python applications to support automated workflows.
• Experience using Esri ArcPro and ArcGIS Online in a cloud-based server environment. [Apply here](https://tinyurl.com/mrwm25wf) https://careers.nature.org/psp/tnccareers/APPLICANT/APPL/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=54366&PostingSeq=1


About Organization
**Who We Are:**
The Nature Conservancy’s mission is to protect the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that we can create a world in which people and nature thrive. We’re rooted in our Mission and guided by our Values, which includes a [Commitment to Diversity](https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/who-we-are/diversity-and-inclusion/) and Respect for People, Communities, and Cultures. Whether it’s career development, flexible schedules, or a rewarding mission, there’s lots of reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want a better insight to TNC? Check out our [TNC Talent playlist on YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-o5jtJniubZjnNuR4zpvmTBaiC-ZiSbJ) or on [Glassdoor](https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-The-Nature-Conservancy-EI_IE14686.11,33.htm). Our goal is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that all our colleagues around the globe feel a sense of belonging, and that their unique contributions to our mission are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our Mission by hiring and engaging a diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we work. In addition to the requirements in our postings, we recognize that people come with talent and experiences outside of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and a culture of inclusion! Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote myriad TNC staff members, “you’ll join for our mission, and you’ll stay for our people.”

**What We Bring:**
​Since 1951, The Nature Conservancy has been doing work you can believe in protecting the lands and waters that all life depends on. Through grassroots action, TNC has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, we impact conservation throughout the world! The Nature Conservancy offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including: health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan including employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work wellbeing benefits. Learn more about our benefits at in the [Culture Tab](https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/careers/culture-at-tnc/) on nature.org/careers. We’re proud to offer a work-environment that is supportive of the health, wellbeing, and flexibility needs of the people we employ!