shrug-l: Position announcement

[Amy Knight]

GIS / Data Services Analyst

Closing Date: November 2, 2010

 

The Florida Natural Areas Inventory is seeking a full-time employee to conduct conservation-related spatial data analysis, and prepare reports and data products requested by government agencies, private consultants, and the public.  Specific job duties include:

 

*	Prepare maps, reports, spreadsheets, and data files for outside requests and in-house projects.  
*	Conduct GIS analysis of conservation-related data, including species habitat, natural communities, and land cover.
*	Work with the public to answer questions and determine how the Inventory can be most helpful.  
*	Assist with development, maintenance, and QA/QC of GIS products and metadata.
*	Assist with acquisition, organization, and maintenance of base GIS data and databases.
*	Track trends in data requests over time, producing reports and assisting with the development of new data and/or map products to meet public needs.  
*	Assist with in-house GIS technical support.

 

A bachelor’s degree in an environment-related field, such as biology, geography, environmental planning, or environmental science, is required.  Basic GIS experience, including ESRI ArcGIS, is required, along with general experience with a variety of software in a Windows format.  Attention to detail and concern for accuracy are important. One or more years professional experience in GIS is preferred.   Skills with relational databases, web design/programming, cartography, and/or graphic design are also helpful.  

 

This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with scientists, planners, and other environmental professionals, and gain experience with wildlife conservation, natural resource management, and land use planning issues.

 

Apply Online:

http://jobs.fsu.edu – Job ID 32212, keyword: GIS Technical Support Analyst

 

FSU is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Affirmative Action Employer.

 

Contact:  Jon Oetting, Conservation Planner, joetting at fnai.org (questions only please, applications must be submitted through the FSU Jobs website listed above).

 

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