Hi all, We are recruiting for a full-time/permanent Conservation GIS Analyst position to be located in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
ABOUT US The Nature Conservancy is the leading conservation organization working to make a positive impact around the world in more than 30 countries, all 50 United States, and your backyard. Founded in 1951, the mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends. Visit www.nature.org/aboutus to learn more. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The GIS Analyst will contribute to the conservation team by completing GIS analyses, building sophisticated GIS models and developing web-based GIS tools to direct the conservation actions of The Nature Conservancy and partners. S/he will compile, manage, analyze, and distribute data and results that help identify priority areas for conservation and restoration of forest and freshwater ecosystems within Pennsylvania. Her/his technical analyses will support programmatic decisions about effective approaches to addressing current or anticipated impacts to ecosystems caused by land use, energy development, water management, loss of habitat connectivity, pollution, climate change, and invasive species. S/he will be conducting GIS analyses using the ArcGIS platform and will provide technical GIS support to TNC staff. This position is expected to lead development of web- based GIS tools to help prioritize conservation areas with partners including the U.S. Forest Service, National Park Service, and other state and federal agencies and non-government organizations. Tasks related to this position will likely include: Process spatial and/or relational datasets derived from cartographic and tabular source material. Develop computer simulation models in ArcGIS and/or other frameworks (e.g., R, Stella) Convert GIS data into an online tool, similar to: maps.tnc.org/paenergy or forresttool.tnc.org Perform data analysis and produce written reports Build, maintain, and populate data and records databases and manual files Produce maps and/or other graphic products and reports Develop and maintain GIS library and/or database products library Assist with leading a series of informational meetings with NGO, state and federal partners BASIC QUALIFICATIONS MS or BS degree and certification in related field and 3 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience with forest and aquatic ecology. Experience in analyzing data and producing reports. Experience producing maps and managing, maintaining and populating ArcGIS databases. Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and Web browsers. Experience in web tool development. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -MS or BS degree and certification in related field and 3-5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. -Ability to manipulate, analyze and interpret data. -Managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results. -Demonstrated experience operating GIS software and creating maps and/or managing other relational databases and creating other graphic products. -Demonstrated experience developing online tools, similar to: maps.tnc.org/paenergy or forresttool.tnc.org -Demonstrated database and computer-based management experience including managing, maintaining and populating databases and manual files. -Building, populating and producing written reports. -Managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources. -Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Access, Excel, Web browsers). -Communicating clearly in public via written, spoken and graphical means in English TNC BENEFITS The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond. SALARY INFORMATION Starting salary range $37,500 - $40,000. HOW TO APPLY To apply to position number 40238, submit resume and cover letter as one document. https://careers.nature.org/psp/P91HTNC_APP/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_CE .GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=40238&SiteId=1&PostingSeq=1 All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on August 27, 2012. Failure to complete all of the required fields may result in your application being disqualified from consideration. The information entered in the education and work experience sections are auto screened by the system based on the basic qualifications of the position. You must click submit to apply for the position. Click save if you want to be able to return to your application and submit it later. Once submitted, applications cannot be revised or edited. Scott L. Bearer Senior Scientist The Nature Conservancy Community Arts Center 220 West Fourth Street, 3rd Floor Williamsport, PA 17701 [email protected] nature.org
