NV and UT Spatial Analyst

OFFICE LOCATION

Reno, Nevada, USA

Salt Lake City, UT and Reno, NV are preferred

Flexible within following Western States, Arizona, California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington or Wyoming.

WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.

One of TNC’s primary goals is to cultivate an inclusive work environment so that employees around the globe have a sense of belonging and feel that their unique contributions are valued. We know we’ll only achieve our mission by hiring and engaging a diverse staff that reflects the communities in which we work. Recognizing that people bring talent and skills that have been developed outside the scope of a job, we take a holistic approach to recruitment that considers life experience in addition to the professional requirements listed in our postings. Please apply – we’d love to hear from you. To quote a popular saying at TNC, “you’ll join for the mission, and you’ll stay for the people.”

WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER

The Spatial Analyst provides technical and scientific support for conservation initiatives in Conservation by Design (CbD) and measures of conservation success (MOS). the Spatial Analyst is a co-supervised member of the Nevada Science team (50% of position) and Utah Conservation Team (50% of position), whose purpose is to advance and steward the creation and application of science throughout The Nature Conservancy, ensuring that the organization's actions are evidence-based. they will be responsible for cartography, modeling, and specific spatial product development (scripts and maps) by processing rasters and vector-based layers (using Python coding and R coding), GIS software, and remotely-sensed data. There may be work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, in hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances.

WE'RE LOOKING FOR YOU

Are you looking for a career to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world's toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We're looking for someone who would have two immediate distinct roles during the 2-year term.

One role would be to help the Nevada Science team research and script a Python model that measures the likelihood of implementing forest fuel management actions for each map pixel in the upper Truckee River watershed of Nevada and California's Sierra Nevada based on spatially-explicit socio-political factors, and that dynamically interfaces with the Science Team's existing software simulating state-and-transition models of management actions applied to ecological systems and perform additional Python scripting and GIS tasks to support other aspects of spatial simulations involving pine marten and native fish habitat suitability in collaboration with TNC ecologists.

As the Nevada Chapter's upper Truckee River Watershed tasks are completed, the Spatial Analyst will provide spatial analyst and GIS support to the Nevada Chapter Energy/Land Use Planning and External Affairs Teams. While not supervised by the Nevada GIS/Spatial Analyst, the Spatial Analyst will coordinate and be coached by the Nevada Chapter's existing GIS/Spatial Analyst who is also working on the upper Truckee River Watershed Project and responsible for the Nevada Chapter's Spatial data management and spatial analyses.

For the Utah chapter, the GIS Specialist will: (a) produce cartography to support real estate transactions, (b) create maps of key preserves, (c) elevate conservation planning by refining our Conservation Support Tool, (d) perform a Utah state-wide data analysis that reveals location of degraded lands, systems and functions to help direct future investments, (e) process spatial and other relational data sets derived from cartographic and tabular source material, (f) design and produce advanced complex queries and professional reports, and (g) use remote-sensed data from monitoring and evaluation of conservation outcomes. The Spatial Analyst will develop and maintain all documentation for Utah Chapter data management, provide hardware and software support, and support other Utah Chapter science functions as needed.

Come join TNC and apply today!

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Master's Degree in geography or spatially-based science related field with >1 year of experience.

• Experience communicating effectively with technical and, especially, non-technical staff.

• Examples of experience scripting advanced Python code (most important), R and ArcGIS/ArcPro (and/or QGIS).

• Experience and proficiency in working with remotely-sensed data, and data products.

• Experience writing technical reports.

• Experience making maps that adhere to cartographic standards.

• Experience working and communicating with a wide range of people.

• Capable to travel to Reno, NV and Salt Lake City, UT to attend meetings.

• High-speed internet at home office if you telecommute.

WHAT WE BRING

Since 1951, TNC has been doing work you can believe in. Through grassroots action, we have grown from a small non-profit into one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world. Thanks to more than 1 million members, over 400 scientists, and the dedicated efforts of our diverse staff and partners, we impact conservation around the world!

TNC offers a competitive, comprehensive benefits package including health care benefits, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with an 8% employer match, parental leave, accrued paid time off, life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, other life and work well-being benefits. Learn more about our benefits on our Culture Tab on nature.org/careers.

We’re proud to offer a flexible work environment that supports of the health and well-being of the people we employ.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

This position is currently viewed as a 2 (two) year position, however there could possibility be an extension.

SALARY INFORMATION

Salary for this position will range from $ 60,000 yearly to $ 73,000 yearly based on demographic location of the applicant.

APPLY NOW

To apply for job ID 52238, submit your materials online by using the Apply Now button at https://careers.nature.org/ by 11:59 PM EST on November 6, 2022. Need help applying? Visit our recruitment page or contact [email protected]

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.

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