GIS Specialist
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
April 1, 2015
Professional Area:
Other topics not covered above
Experience:
1-3 years
Phone:
2029745153
Fax:
2022239257
Email:
elton@railstotrails.org
Location:
Washington, DC, DC
Rails to Trails Conservancy (RTC), a national nonprofit trails, walking and bicycling advocacy organization, is actively recruiting for a GIS Specialist..
Job Duties:Manage RTC’s GIS resources, including the master file geodatabase and SDE feature classes used for TrailLink, ensuring appropriate data use and standardizing data-entry requirements and data quality; digitizing and maintaining spatial data for RTC’s trails database; implement outreach strategies for new spatial data collection; and to identify and fulfill the strategies and goals related to the TrailLink platform; producing interactive cartographic products; and assist with locating, editing, or digitizing data for research projects.
Job Requirements/Qualifications:A Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Urban Planning, Computer Science or a related field, with very strong experience in GIS theory and practice. 3 years job experience with daily use of ESRI products may substitute for a degree. Experience with spatial analysis; Proficiency with ESRI’s ArcGIS platform and extensions including ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online and ArcSDE; experience with the Google Maps API and web development concepts is helpful, but not required; experience creating custom programs in .Net, Python, or JavaScript to manipulate geospatial data excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.
For a detailed job announce please go to our website at www.railstotrails.org and then click on careers at the bottom of the page.
How to apply: Please use one form of transmitting your resume. No phone calls please. Recruiters please do not contact our offices.
Mail, fax or email cover letter, résumé and three professional references to:Elton A. Clark
Human Resources Manager, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, The Duke Ellington Building, 2121 Ward Court, NW, 5th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20037, Email: elton@railstotrails.org, Fax: 202.223.9257.
Commitment to Diversity:RTC is an equal opportunity employer and seeks qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability or national origin. Women and diverse applicants are encouraged to apply. EOE