GIS Analyst Position Available
Copper River Knowledge System
Prince William Sound Science Center
Cordova, Alaska
Position open until filled.
For more information, please contact:
Nancy Bird, President PWSSC
Email: bird [at] pwssc.gen.ak.us
Or:
RJ Kopchak, Ecotrust
Email: ecotrust [at] ak.net
The Prince William Sound Science Center (PWSSC) and Ecotrust announce a
position for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analyst to help
develop the Copper River Knowledge System. The Copper River Knowledge
System is an electronic information catalog that focuses on salmon and
their habitat, habitat management, fisheries, community economies,
research and monitoring, and resource development in the Copper River
region. The project involves the collection, collation, and integration
of data to make the best available information publicly accessible for
increasing effectiveness of salmon conservation projects, policy reform,
and sustainable management. The Copper River Knowledge System website is
available at: http://www.inforain.org/copperriver/
The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in GIS
systems and analysis, cartography, and project development. A degree in
GIS, biology, or natural resources is necessary and an advanced degree
is an advantage. The candidate will have excellent and enthusiastic
research skills, friendly and fearless telephone interview abilities,
will recognize the value(s) of different information types and relevance
to the task, and have the ability to focus on completion and meet firm
deadlines.
The full-time position is based in Cordova, Alaska. Some travel is
required. Salary is competitive, commensurate with qualifications and
experience, and includes an excellent benefit package with medical
insurance and a pension plan.
To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume or CV to:
Nancy Bird, President PWSSC
Email: bird [at] pwssc.gen.ak.us
And to:
RJ Kopchak, Ecotrust
Email: ecotrust [at] ak.net
For further information about PWSSC, please go to: http://www.pwssc.org
For further information about Ecotrust, please go to:
http://www.ecotrust.org/
The position is open until filled.