FRESHWATER GIS SPECIALIST
World Wildlife Fund seeks a freshwater GIS specialist to work in its
Conservation Science Program. The Conservation Science Program develops
innovative approaches for conservation planning at large scales and aids in
the implementation of those approaches around the world. The freshwater
specialist will work with staff biologists to analyze patterns of freshwater
biodiversity at global, continental, ecoregional, and landscape scales;
evaluate threats to freshwater systems using a combination of GIS, remote
sensing, and hydrologic modeling; identify priorities for conservation
through data analysis and collaboration with scientific experts; integrate
freshwater priorities with those in the marine and terrestrial realms;
collaborate with counterparts in other conservation organizations; and
provide technical assistance and training to WWF staff in other countries.
Requirements:
Requires an advanced degree in freshwater ecology, hydrology, or a GIS
technology-oriented field; at least two years experience in the application
of spatial data and GIS to freshwater conservation problems; technical
proficiency with NT workstation and with Arc/Info and ArcView software;
familiarity with important GIS-associated tasks such as digitizing and data
conversion, integration, and analysis; strong analytical capabilities;
experience with processing and analysis of remote sensing imagery;
willingness to travel extensively and be flexible in project and work
schedules; ability to work independently. Knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese,
French, or other languages is preferred.
AA/EOE Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Please send cover
letter and resume by email to: hr at wwfus.org, fax to: (202) 293-9211 or by
mail to World Wildlife Fund, Human Resources Dept. #22003, 1250 24th Street,
NW, Washington, DC 20037. For more info: www.worldwildlife.org. NO
TELEPHONE INQUIRIES PLEASE. In your cover letter, please say where you saw
the announcement, and make sure to include the job code (#22003).
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