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| | Email Contact: | Rebecca Patterson |
| Email: | rpatterson@batcon.org |
| Phone: | 512-327-9721 |
| Fax: | 512-327-9724 |
| Mail Address: | via e-mail |
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| | | | GIS Research Analyst | | Bat Conservation International |
| | | | Job Description | Bat Conservational International is seeking a highly motivated person to develop and implement GIS and associated databases. You will work independently and as a member of a team to develop, prioritize and implement a system for data storage compatible with GIS and summarize information for reports.
Responsibilities will include developing and maintaining data base structures, formats and dictionaries; ensuring compatibility of spatial and tabular data resource data; working closely with staff to convert existing data into usable forms for association with GIS mapped data; producing GIS products (maps, summarized information etc.); and performing analytical tasks using the system as requested by users.
This position requires a detail oriented leader who can work collaboratively with staff to design a database model for BCI and develop and utilize a new GIS system. You will be responding to requests for data acquisition, data manipulation, and extraction of information from the database from individuals throughout the organization. Your position will also provide a support and service role through maintenance of the GIS system and technical assistance to staff.
1 year position; continued employment contingent upon renewed funding. | | | | | Job Requirements | General knowledge of computer operations, including operating systems, software, applications and hardware. Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of Geographic Information Systems and associated databases. Knowledge of the GIS software and computer systems sufficient to properly enter geographic data into the system, correct improperly entered data, instruct others in data acquisition and application of the system to enhance BCI’s overall mission and goals.
Knowledge of natural resources and their management sufficient to converse with biologists and ecologists working on both national and international conservation efforts and to be able to apply the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of GIS to bat conservation. Knowledge of mathematics, statistics, and computer applications sufficient to analyze data and implications of conservation priorities and analyze day to day operational problems. Able to perform highly structured, repetitive tasks in an environment in which structure is likely to change frequently with the development and establishment of a new system.
Start date: September 1, 2008 (negotiable) | |
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