Posted: Dec 4, 2024
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GIS Specialist

Indigenous Conservation Council for Chesapeake Bay - Alexandria, VA
Full-time
Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually
Application Deadline: N/A
Natural Resources/Environmental

We are seeking a creative and supportive GIS Specialist to join our team. Could this be you??

 
The GIS Specialist will be responsible for assisting our Tribal Nation members with GIS expertise to help build tribal capacity to rematriate land and waters across the Chesapeake Bay. This looks like serving as a bridge builder by sharing technical expertise on GIS and technology tools with the goal to support building data sovereignty for all our Tribal Nation Members. You will help map and support data analysis to better protect ancestral lands, harvest insights requested by our Tribal Nation members across key data sets, co-create tools and story maps, and share online resources!
 

Technical:

  • Perform spatial analysis on key issue areas of interest to our Tribal Nation members.

  • Gather and weave data sets important to Tribal Nations in their rematriation activities.

  • Support effective consultation by co-creating GIS mapping and online tools as requested by our Tribal Nation Members.

  • Engage with partners to support GIS services and tools for Tribal Nation members that are accessible and expand capacity.

  • Support training and build tribal capacity to support data sovereignty, quality assurance, and learning among Tribal Nation members.

  • Seek out new best practices of technology, data sovereignty, and Indigenous-led applications to share with our Tribal Nation members.

  • Manage ICC website, members only portal, and share stories and successes of our Tribal Nation members.

 
 
 
Qualifications

  • An Associate’s Degree or higher in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science or associated fields.

  • GISP certificate or 3-5 years working in GIS related jobs.

  • Proficiency in ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, and other GIS software and coding.

  • Experience with spatial datasets, meta data, databases and website development.

  • Working knowledge of CARE and FAIR standards, data sovereignty protocols, and FCIP protocols.

  • Experience working with tribal communities and excellent references from community members demonstrating your ability to honor and respect Indigenous values in your working relationships.

  • High degree of accuracy and attention to detail coupled with a love of dancing with data as a vocation of choice!

Benefits

  • Paid Time Off (PTO) 21 days per year

  • Paid Holidays (15)

  • Summer rest and recharge hours

  • Health Reimbursable Account 

  • 401(k) matched 5%

  • Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year based on experience

  • Job Type: Full-time, Virtual with preference for candidates located in what is now known as Virginia

 
Interested applicants should send their resume and a BRIEF cover letter to [email protected].