[ES_JOBS_NET] The Nature Conservancy Conservation Information Manager II (GIS/database) Job#49815 Remote/US Gulf Coast (Baton Rouge, LA, to Pensacola, FL)

Fri Jun 4 15:10:59 MDT 2021

Full time, mostly remote (must live or relocate to area from Baton Rouge, LA, to Pensacola, FL), travel required, degree not required if experience sufficiently meets the Program's requirements

Apply at nature.org/jobs

A LITTLE ABOUT US

Founded in 1951, the Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to conserving the lands and waters on which all life depends. Guided by science, we create innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that nature and people can thrive together. We are tackling climate change, conserving lands, waters, and oceans at unprecedented scale, providing food and water sustainably and helping make cities more sustainable.  One of our core values is our commitment to diversity. Therefore, we strive for a globally diverse and culturally competent workforce. Working in 72 countries, including all 50 United States, we use a collaborative approach that engages local communities, governments, the private sector, and other partners. To learn more, visit www.nature.org<http://www.nature.org> or follow @nature_press on Twitter.
YOUR POSITION WITH TNC

The Conservation Information Manager II manages and maintains conservation databases and provides technical support in GIS or other relational database technologies to the GulfCorps Program, a RESTORE Act-funded, NOAA-managed program that aims to restore, conserve, and enhance ecological systems and communities affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The Program works with 5 conservation corps organizations running 11 crews across all 5 Gulf states. As work progresses, support may be provided to the Gulf of Mexico Program, a whole system in the Southern US Division.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Conservation Information Manager II processes spatial and/or relational data sets derived from cartographic and tabular source material. They perform data analysis and produce reports, provide hardware and software support, and train staff.  They build, maintain, and populate data and records databases and manual files, produce maps and/or other graphic products and reports, and develop and maintain a GIS library and/or database products library.

RESPONSIBILITIES & SCOPE

  *   May supervise interns and/or volunteers.
  *   May help develop work plans and project budgets as related to responsibilities.
  *   Trains TNC staff, partner organization staff, and/or corps staff on project-related monitoring data collection and database entry.
  *   Ensures integrity of data collection and management relating to conservation projects and project statistics/metrics
  *   Works under minimal supervision making independent decisions based on experience and judgment.
  *   Maintains and updates database software/information/data in accordance with program requirements.
  *   Works with TNC staff and external vendors to ensure databases are updated/maintained/May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  *   BA/BS or Associates degree in related field and 2 years related experience; either with related relevant coursework, such as GIS, data analysis, database administration.
  *   Experience managing, maintaining, and populating databases and manual files.
  *   Experience producing maps and/or other graphic products and reports and operating GIS software.
  *   Experience analyzing, building, populating, and producing reports from databases.
  *   Experience with Microsoft Office (especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), various web browsers, Google Earth.
  *   Ability to manipulate, analyze, and interpret data.
  *   Ability to manage time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results.
  *   Ability to communicate clearly via written, oral, and graphical means in English.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  *   Multi-cultural or cross-cultural experiences appreciated.
  *   2-3 years related experience
  *   Managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources.
  *   Training experience.

ORGANIZATIONAL COMPETENCIES

Builds Relationships
Builds productive relationships by interacting with others in ways that enhance mutual trust and commitment.
Collaboration & Teamwork
Works collaboratively with stakeholders across levels, geographies, backgrounds, and cultures to improve decisions, strengthen commitment, and be more effective.
Communicates Authentically
Communicates proactively and in a timely manner to share information, persuade, and influence with the appropriate level of detail, tone, and opportunities for feedback.
Develops
Others
Takes ownership to help develop others' skills, behaviors, and mindsets to help them maximize their workplace contributions.
Drives for
Results
Sets challenging goals and objectives based on a strong sense of purpose and high-performance standards and steadfastly pushes self and others for tangible results, while ensuring work-life balance.
Leverages Difference
Demonstrates commitment to harnessing the power of differences strategically; consistently sees, learns from, and takes strategic action related to difference; and demonstrates the self-awareness and behaviors to work across differences of identity and power respectfully and effectively with all stakeholder. Actively seeks to build and retain a diverse workforce and fosters an equitable inclusive workplace by drawing upon diverse perspectives.
Systems
Leadership
Thinks and acts from a broad perspective with a long-term view and an understanding of 1) the dynamic nature of large-scale challenges and 2) the need for integrating five key practices: skillfully engaging appropriate people; providing a clear process for change; taking a holistic view of situations; focusing on a small number of strategic actions, while learning from and adapting them over time; and being aware of how one's own thinking or patterns of behavior may be limiting change.

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Christina

Christina Wayne
GulfCorps Program Specialist
Gulf of Mexico Program
christina.wayne at tnc.org
cell: 334-333-9507
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nature.org/gulfcorps<https://www.nature.org/en-us/about-us/where-we-work/priority-landscapes/gulf-of-mexico/stories-in-the-gulf-of-mexico/gulfcorps-launches-in-the-gulf-of-mexico/?vu=r.v_gulfcorps.local.na.gulfofmexico>

Check out our video on Youtube<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M2pn6OqufLE>

www.facebook.com/GulfCorps<http://www.facebook.com/GulfCorps>

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