GIS Specialist in Dexter, Michigan at Ducks Unlimited, Inc.
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Job Description
GIS Specialist
Dexter, MI – Great Lakes/Atlantic Region
Ducks Unlimited–Michigan seeks a full-time GIS Specialist to join the Great Lakes/Atlantic Region geospatial team in Dexter, Michigan. This position will support updates to the U.S. National Wetlands Inventory (NWI), develop GIS data and maps for conservation projects, and collaborate with internal staff and external partners. The successful candidate will bring experience with NWI projects, strong GIS technical skills, and excellent communication and time-management abilities to help advance wetland conservation through geospatial science.
Office Work: The successful candidate will work in the Dexter, Michigan office.
Field Work: The successful candidate will be willing to travel for project-related fieldwork, partner meetings, and conferences. Travel less than 10% of overall work.
Responsibilities:
- GIS data development for the National Wetland Inventory and other projects as needed.
- Data management including data archiving, quality assurance, and control.
- Generate maps for publications, posters, reports, PowerPoint presentations, and other internal and external communication needs.
- Build and maintain relationships with team members, stakeholders, and partners in calls, emails, meetings, and presentations.
- Assist in training GIS technicians in photointerpretation and other tasks as needed.
- Clearly write up methods, results, and status updates for reports and other communications.
Required Experience and Education:
- At least one year’s experience performing photointerpretation for a National Wetland Inventory project.
- Bachelor’s degree in geography, natural resources and/or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience in GIS and remote sensing.
- Prior field work including identification of wetland plants.
Required Communication and Interpersonal Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with team members and partners.
- Strong listening skills and ability to communicate technical information clearly to varied audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.
- Ability to exercise sound independent judgment.
Required Technological Proficiency:
- Proficient with ArcGIS Pro, including editing, imagery, analysis, and cartography tools.
- Ability to query and compile common data formats, including tabular, vector, imagery, and LiDAR data.
- Experience with ArcGIS Online preferred.
Required Analytical Skills:
- Experience classifying wetlands and deepwater habitats using aerial imagery and the Cowardin classification system.
Benefits/Pay: Salary will be based on experience and education. DU offers an exceptional benefit package, including comprehensive group medical, prescription, dental and vision insurance, including spouse and dependent coverage; three weeks paid vacation, paid sick leave, and ten paid holidays; 401(k) plan (including partial employer match); and tuition reimbursement.
To Apply: Please complete all application materials and attach your resume and cover letter. Resume review will begin as applications are received and continue until the position is filled.
It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, military status, disability, age, or genetic information, except where age or gender is a bona fide occupational qualification as allowed by the Civil Rights Act of 1964. It is the policy of Ducks Unlimited, Inc. to afford equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 or over), disability (physical, mental or visual), genetic information, marital status (including registered domestic partnership status), military and veteran status, immigration status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.