GIS job in Rhode Island

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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.
 
Job Description: The Nature Conservancy is seeking a Coastal GIS
Analyst to be part of the Rhode Island Ocean and Coasts Conservation
Program. She/he will provide technical assistance to Rhode Island’s
shellfish restoration and protection initiatives. Primary function will
be to compile and evaluate existing coastal spatial data, develop
shellfish suitability models, and produce maps. This is a full-time,
grant funded position for 3 months with possibility of extending to 6
months contingent upon grant funding and performance. 
 
Essential Functions: 
·         Produce spatial data layers and/or map products. 
·         Develop and maintain GIS library and/or database products
library. 
·         Create models using ESRI ArcGIS tools (i.e., ModelBuilder)
for the conversion, loading and analysis of spatial datasets, including
CAD/GIS sources. 
·         Develop tools, models and scripts to process, analyze and
load large (spatial) datasets. 
·         Work with Coastal Ecologist to develop project milestones,
schedules, and budgets and manages all technical development activities
to meet those obligations. 
·         Meet regularly with the Coastal Ecologist to ensure close
coordination on all project tasks. 
 
Basic Qualifications: 
·         BA/BS or Associates degree in related field and 1 year
related experience, or equivalent combination of education and
experience.  
·         Experience maintaining and populating databases and manual
files. 
·         Experience producing maps and/or other graphic products and
reports. 
·         Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and using the
Internet. 
·         Experience with ESRI software (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and
ModelBuilder).
 
Preferred Qualifications: 
·         BA/BS or Associates degree in related field and 1-2 years
related experience or equivalent combination of education and
experience.     
·         Performing administrative duties emphasizing detail-oriented
and numerical tasks including data entry 
·         Database and computer spatial or tabular based management
skills including managing, maintaining and populating databases.  
·         Building, populating and producing reports from databases. 
·         Managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources. 
·         Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.;
Word, Access, Excel, Web browsers) 
·         Experience with or knowledge of Python scripting in ArcGIS is
desirable.” 
·         Communicating clearly via written, spoken and graphical means
in English and other relevant languages. 
 
Benefits Short Term Positions: The Nature Conservancy offers
competitive compensation, a 401k plan, 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.
 
Application Process: To apply to position number 40629, submit resume
and cover letter as one document.  All applications must be submitted in
the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on January 1, 2013.
 
Apply Online: http://www.nature.org/about-us/careers/index.htm
 
EOE Statement: The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity
Employer.The successful applicant must meet the requirements
ofThe Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.

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