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Description
Full or Part-Time Position
Morris Land Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust organization founded in 1981 to protect open space in northern New Jersey. The Conservancy has helped to preserve over 10,000 acres of open space. We currently assist 29 municipalities in implementing their Open Space Plans, put corporate volunteer teams to work improving our parks and develop open space plans and maps through our Aresty Mapping Center. The Conservancy is located in a beautiful park in Montville, N.J. and has a staff of fifteen.
Job Description:
Morris Land Conservancy is seeking to hire a GIS Specialist to join our conservation team to protect northern New Jersey's beautiful open space lands. The GIS Specialist will work closely with the Land Preservation and Planning Staff on creating maps for open space planning and grant applications. The ideal candidate will have excellent GIS and cartographic skills, knowledge of tax maps and tax classification, have a strong interest in land conservation, and be a goal oriented team player who enjoys working with people.
Responsibilities:
Work in conjunction with other Conservancy programs to provide mapping services for a variety of purposes, including open space, greenway and trail planning, land acquisition, stewardship, outreach and education. Manage GIS system including maintaining hardware, software and data. Train other staff members in use of GIS as needed.
Qualifications/Skills:
Strong proficiency with ESRI ArcGis 9 and ArcView 3 and extensions. Knowledge of basic cartographic principles. Experience with general data analysis techniques, data development, management and maintenance. Experience in map production with strong design and layout skills. Have the ability to customize mapping processes according to project goals/needs and audience. Proficiency with Access and Excel. Knowledge of hardware and software maintenance and ability to troubleshoot problems. Ability to learn new technical skills quickly. Excellent time management skills. Strong team player.
Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Start Date: Position is available immediately
Application Process:
The Conservancy will review resumes and interview strong candidates during December. If you are interested in this position, please email, fax or mail a resume and sample maps (jpg/pdf).
Barbara Heskins Davis, PP, AICP
Vice President, Programs
Morris Land Conservancy
19 Boonton Avenue,
Boonton, NJ 07005