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Ashley Anne Wick, MSc Biological Research Director Kalamazoo Nature Center 7000 North Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo, MI 49009-6309 www.naturecenter.org [email protected] Mobile: 319.601.0670 TITLE: Spatial Analyst and Data Management Coordinator SUPERVISORS: VP Conservation Stewardship LOCATION: Kalamazoo Nature Center, Kalamazoo, Michigan PREPARER: Sarah Reding, VP of Conservation & Stewardship DATE PREPARED: September 19, 2013 SUMMARY OF POSITION: The Coordinator will assist all members of the department of Conservation and Stewardship in collection and creation of spatial data and information relevant to departmental projects. This can include training and assistance in the use of GIS/GPS software and equipment, creation of cartographic products including maps and data, appropriate spatial and statistical analyses of data. They will also be involved as a member of a team involving project management, field work, collecting and reporting data. Grant and project development is also a portion of this position. DUTIES: 1. Lead or participate as a member of a research team. Conduct field surveys as needed. Many research projects currently focus on Avian species. Be familiar or willing to learn identification of species by sight or call in order to collect data is a plus. 2. Prepare maps, tabular data, charts, graphs and statistical comparisons using GIS, Access, and Excel and other software packages as required. 3. Use GPS/GIS techniques to assist in ongoing research and land management work. 4. Instruct other Conservation Stewardship staff in GPS field techniques. 5. Maintain research GPS/GIS equipment and supplies. 6. Obtain and maintain digital geographic database layers (e.g., satellite imagery, aerial photographs, topographic maps, road maps, etc.) relevant to support of staff ArcView projects. Maintain software licenses and assist in the purchasing of new software. 3. Assist with computer systems management. 4. Supervise volunteers in the field or office as needed. ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Preferred degrees in Conservation, Environmental Studies, GIS, Geography, Biology, or related fields. Knowledge of Avian research a plus. 2. Extensive familiarity with Great Lakes basin flora and fauna. 3. Experience in grant writing and partnership development. 4. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. 5. Familiarity with VBA programming. 6. Demonstrated strong communication and writing skills (reports, peer review). 7. Demonstrated expertise in both field and computer applications of GIS, including ArcView software and spatial analysis tools. 8. Satellite / remote sensing / LIDAR experience or willing to learn 9. Working knowledge of spatial statistics 10. Familiar with Filmaker pro- access (inquiry based) 11. Ability to work on a variety of projects and on a varied schedule. 12. Commitment to the environment and goals of the Kalamazoo Nature Center. 13 Creativity and high energy. 14 Ability to work as part of a team and collaborative research. 15 Ability to work with a diverse group of people. 16 Demonstrated ability to work as a self-starter and self-directed. 17 Ability to lead groups of people over rough terrain under harsh conditions and to lift fifty pounds. 18 Commitment to the KNC mission. The Kalamazoo Nature Center Mission Statement: The Kalamazoo Nature Center is a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to inspire people to care for the environment by providing experiences that lead them to understand their connection to the natural world. The Kalamazoo Nature Center is an equal opportunity organization that will not discriminate in its programs or hiring practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, height, weight, sexual orientation or identity, marital status, or political affiliation.
