*Web-GIS Developer*
The San Francisco Estuary Institute, an environmental research
non-profit located in Oakland, California, is seeking to hire a Web-GIS
Developer in its Information Technology group. This person will develop
for several of the Institute's flagship web products, manage GIS data
and related initiatives, and help shape the GIS program at the Institute.
For nearly a decade, SFEI has been one of the leading producers of GIS
data and analysis related to the San Francisco Bay Area environment,
creating award-winning datasets such as the EcoAtlas Historical and
Modern Baylands Maps (now adopted by numerous organizations as their
regional basemaps), and leading web-GIS products such as the California
Wetland Tracker, California rapid wetland assessment software, and
Historical Coast Survey Maps website.
*Primary duties include*
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Working closely with other staff to create and maintain web
applications (based on MapServer, ArcIMS, and Google APIs) for the
Institute and its clients
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Working with IT and science staff to create compelling
information products for a range of audiences
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Compiling, organizing and maintaining the spatial data of the
Institute and of selected clients
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Providing mentoring and assistance to other GIS-skilled staff
as appropriate. About six others at the Institute use GIS software.
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Working with other staff to develop proposals and seek funding
for GIS-related information projects
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Staying informed on GIS technologies and advising staff on the
application of GIS for meeting project and Institute goals
*Required skills/characteristics*
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Three years experience in related work
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Skills and experience with Javascript coding and web-GIS
technologies such as MapServer, OpenLayers, ArcIMS, and Google
Maps/Earth APIs. The Institute is currently embarked on several exciting
web-GIS projects related to wetlands restoration and contaminant
monitoring in the Bay.
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Skills and experience with the maintaining spatial data using
relational database technologies such as ArcSDE and PostGIS. Ability to
administer relational database systems is a plus.
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Advanced skills in ArcGIS applications.
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Organization and attention to detail are critical. Typically,
several projects are in progress simultaneously.
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Strong oral and written communication skills are highly
advantageous. This position works routinely with Institute scientists,
staff and clients, and must establish and maintain relationships with
partner organizations. May be called on to document technical projects,
and/or write technical work plans. Ability to make engaging
presentations to internal or external audiences is advantageous.
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The candidate should enter with or plan to efficiently acquire
knowledge of the major organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area
involved with environmental GIS and their data holdings.
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Optional but desirable skills include graphics applications
(Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.); interface design; and statistics.
*Additional information*
SFEI offers an enjoyable workplace, earns excellent employee retention,
and provides the candidate the opportunity to play a key role in the
Institute's mission to use scientific understanding to protect and
enhance the San Francisco Bay environment.
For more background on SFEI, visit http://www.sfei.org
Salary based on experience and skills. Comprehensive benefits package.
To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and your résumé to
gisresumes@sfei.org <mailto:gisresumes@sfei.org>.