<html xmlns:v="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml" xmlns:o="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" xmlns:w="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:word" xmlns:x="urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:excel" xmlns:m="http://schemas.microsoft.com/office/2004/12/omml" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40"> <head> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"> <meta name="Generator" content="Microsoft Word 15 (filtered medium)"> <style></style> </head> <body lang="EN-US" link="#0563C1" vlink="#954F72"> <div class="WordSection1"> Hi all,<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> This is a job posting for a GIS Specialist position at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology in Ithaca, NY.<o:p></o:p> We have an alumnus, Erin Pierce working there. She says and I quote “This is an incredible place to work”! <o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> See attachment for full details. <o:p></o:p> Applicants should apply here:  <a href="http://bit.ly/2b5CXyM">http://bit.ly/2b5CXyM</a><o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Conservation Support GIS/Geovisualization Specialist<o:p></o:p> Application Programmer II - Band E<o:p></o:p> Lab of Ornithology, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences<o:p></o:p> Cornell University<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> The Conservation Science Program at the Lab of Ornithology is currently seeking a Conservation Support GIS/Geovisualization Specialist.  Specific duties include:<o:p></o:p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#252525;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"> Use cartographic principles, GIS systems, modern map editing, processing, and creation technology to develop maps, generate datasets, create data visualizations, and produce other materials for the Conservation Science program staff to share with partner organizations, institutions, and agencies in support of decision-making related to conservation, natural resource management, and sustainable development.  <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#252525;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"> Typical products include estimates of seasonal distributions and relative abundances of focal bird species, sometimes along with other relevant environmental data, that are provided to partners as GIS data layers and accompanied by spatially-explicit information about the robustness of these estimates.  These layers are frequently requested by partners to identify areas of seasonal importance for focal species, which support prioritization and planning processes as well as guide management decisions.  <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#252525;line-height:115%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo3"> Work closely with others in the Conservation Science program to best support priority projects and partners.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <o:p> </o:p> Annual appointment with possibility of renewal based upon performance and available funding.<o:p></o:p> <o:p> </o:p> Required Qualifications:<o:p></o:p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Bachelor’s Degree in discipline related to Geography or Ecology with at least 1 year experience in applying GIS principles in avian ecology, avian conservation, citizen science or similar field. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">An understanding of the principles of web mapping and map server frameworks and be comfortable with data management, manipulation, design, programming, and deployment of map services for use in decision support tools, often using JavaScript and/or other web framework languages.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Experience with scientific, visualization, and GIS programming languages, such as R, Python, Oracle Spatial, postGIS, GDAL and QGIS. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">Candidate must show strong problem solving, critical thinking, and writing skills, work effectively on a team, learn technical material quickly, establish realistic goals, and deliver quality work on schedule with minimal supervision. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6">The ability to prioritize activities and multitask is essential.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <o:p> </o:p> Preferred Qualifications:<o:p></o:p> <ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc"> <li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9">Master’s degree and extensive experience working with large datasets and statistical modeling outputs in a GIS environment, including data management, analysis, and visualization. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9">Experience communicating scientific concepts to public audiences via both spoken and written forms, as well as through visualizations, maps, and decision support tools. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9">Experience in integrating knowledge in avian biology, conservation, biogeography, taxonomy, and citizen science with GIS practices, principles, and relevant technical skills. <o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo9">Familiarity with or previous training in avian ecology, conservation, or natural resource management is highly desired.<o:p></o:p></li></ul> <o:p> </o:p> </div> </body> </html>

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