JOB OPENING: COMPUTER MAPPING ANALYST New York's largest non-profit environmental and consumer group seeks a full-time geographic information systems (GIS) analyst for our Community Mapping Assistance Project (CMAP). CMAP was established in 1997 by the New York Public Interest Research Group (NYPIRG) to provide affordable, customized mapping services to non-profit organizations so these groups can benefit from GIS without being burdened with its high cost and steep learning curve. The position will round out an entrepreneurial, three person team providing GIS services to large and small client groups in the metropolitan area. The scope of CMAP's services is expanding, and we require a staff person with solid GIS skills and experience, as well as familiarity with the needs and goals of non-profit groups. You can view a description of CMAP's work, sample maps, and interactive mapping capabilities at our website: www.cmap.nypirg.org. RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: * providing high-quality GIS services to CMAP's growing non-profit client base (including geocoding, creating thematic maps, analyzing data based on spatial attributes, and developing map layouts and reports); * working with CMAP's director and programmer/analyst to coordinate projects; and * helping maintain CMAP's extensive GIS data files (including the development of metadata descriptions for these files). QUALIFICATIONS: * at least two years experience with ArcView and/or MapInfo software and related GIS & database applications; * familiarity with a networked WindowsNT computer environment; * experience working with non-profit organizations; * basic understanding of New York geography; and * motivated self-starter, excellent communication skills and ability to work on a team. The position offers a competitive salary, commensurate with experience. To apply, send cover letter, resume, and mapping sample(s) to: GIS Analyst Search NYPIRG CMAP 9 Murray Street, 3rd Floor New York, NY 10007 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (posted Aug. 1999) -- Steven Romalewski NYPIRG - CMAP 212-349-6460 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.cmap.nypirg.org ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe from this list, send e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and put "unsubscribe MAPINFO-L" in the message body, or contact [EMAIL PROTECTED]
