GIS specialist with Western Watersheds Project (remote)

GIS SPECIALIST
Western Watersheds Project seeks a half-time (20 hrs./week) GIS (Geographic Information Systems) specialist to continue to support WWP’s efforts to reform livestock grazing and restore impacted lands, wildlife species, and watersheds. The position will provide GIS mapping and analysis services for all organization staff. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated GIS proficiency, be highly organized, self-motivated, be able to synthesize and understand basic ecological and biological concepts, and have strong written and oral communication skills.
 
JOB DUTIES:

• Maintain WWP GIS licenses and portals;
• Acquire and curate GIS layers, and make them available to staff;
• Generate GIS-mapping products upon request, in a timely manner;
• Generate analyses of GIS metadata, based on GIS layers, upon request and in a timely manner;
• Assist with training of interested WWP program staff to attain basic GIS proficiency;
• Work with WWP policy staff to support administrative, state, and/or and congressional initiatives with GIS-based products;
• Generate GIS-based StoryMaps to illustrate key natural resources or public land issues;
• Participate in outreach opportunities including press releases, op-eds, position statements, newsletter articles, and blog posts as needed.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Educational background in computer science, land management, or wildlife fields;
• Proficiency in ArcGIS and ArcGIS Pro;
• Familiarity with western land management and wildlife issues;
• Desire to make a difference in protecting native species and ecosystems from livestock grazing impacts on public lands;
• Able to take direction and work as part of a team;
• Self-directed and accountable.

This position can be located anywhere in the United States; western states preferred. Expectations will be no more than 20 hours per week of work. Salary starts at $36,745 and is subject to annual cost-of-living increases. Benefits include paid vacation and sick leave, paid sabbatical after 5 years, and dental plan.
 
HOW TO APPLY: 
Please send a cover letter and resume plus 3 references in a single .pdf file by August 4, 2023 to [email protected]. Position open until filled. 

Western Watersheds Project welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and a willingness to bring their perspectives to the work and the organization.
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