GIS Technician

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Nature Conservancy
Charlottesville, VA, USA
Full-time

The GIS Technician performs GIS mapping and analysis support to Conservancy staff.

The GIS Technician performs GIS data management and analysis, and produces maps and/or other graphic products and reports for a variety of conservation purposes.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people, including scientists, preserve staff and others, providing and obtaining needed information.  
  • Resolve routine issues independently.
  • Manage, maintain and populate spatial databases and create maps from spatial data.
Educational Background: 
Associates Degree in natural resources; environmental studies, geography or equivalent combination of education
Skills/Experience: 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

  • 6 months’ experience.    
  • Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Multi-language skills and multi-cultural or cross-cultural experience appreciated.
  • Experience using Esri’s suite of GIS tools (primarily ArcGIS Desktop) for cartography and analysis.
  • Experience automating repetitive workflows using scripting tools in GIS (e.g. Python).
  • Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and web browsers.
  • Communicating clearly via written, spoken and graphical means.
  • Ability to work independently and exercise independent judgment.
  • Excellent organizational skills.
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • $18.00 per hour; around 32 hours/week, approximately 10-11 weeks.
How to Apply: 

https://www.careerarc.com/job-listing/the-nature-conservancy-jobs-gis-te...

Job Function: 
Conservation & Environmental Science

Organization Info

Nature Conservancy

Overview
Headquarters: 
Arlington, VA, United States
Website: 
nature.org
Annual Budget : 
More than $500M
Founded: 
1954
About Us
Areas of Focus: 
Environment
Science / Technology
Mission: 

The mission of The Nature Conservancy is to conserve the lands and waters on which all life depends.

Our vision is a world where the diversity of life thrives, and people act to conserve nature for its own sake and its ability to fulfill our needs and enrich our lives.

How do we achieve this mission and vision?

Through the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff, including more than 600 scientists, all of whom impact conservation in 69 countries.

With the help of our many partners, from individuals and governments to local nonprofits and corporations.

By using a non-confrontational, collaborative approach and staying true to our five unique core values.

That's how The Nature Conservancy has done more than anyone else to advance conservation around the world since our founding in 1951.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Apr 3 2018
Active Until: 
May 3 2018
Hiring Organization: 
Nature Conservancy
industry: 
Nonprofit