DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ● Assist with the design and production of maps. Ensure QA/QC for all spatial data and metadata authored by DCRM. Develop protocols and workflows to distribute authoritative DCRM data to CNMI partnering agencies and federal grantor agencies, including development of online accessibility to data. ● Provide occasional network connectivity support for DCRM GIS and data end users. ● Coordinate CNMI imagery acquisition and updates for DCRM. ● Coordinate with partner agencies to acquire topographic and bathymetric lidar in the CNMI. ● Work closely with NOAA Coastal Services Center/Pacific Services Center in building GIS Capacity in CNMI. ● Design projects and provide technical descriptions including budgets for grant applications and grant reporting ● Promote GIS awareness and participate in GIS outreach activities through DCRM and partnering agencies’ educational initiatives ● Take a lead role in the CNMI GIS User Group and facilitate inter-agency data coordination efforts. ● Coordinate with regional ESRI contacts and ESRI training staff to enhance GIS capacity of DCRM and partnering agency staff. ● Conduct data and information assessments pertaining to DCRM projects prior to the project planning process in order to identify information gaps ● Provide data development and analytical support to DCRM’s technical projects, including wetland delineation, climate adaptation, hazards assessments, and spatial planning. Support modernization of DCRM’s permitting and enforcement programs through development of online permitting database and mapping application. ● Study of issues, trends, and need forecasting for the CRM GIS program. Development of goals, objectives, scheduling, and plan strategies for program implementation. ● Work with appropriate CRM sections to update CRM Areas of Particular Concern and marine conservation target areas using best available data. ● Conducts other related duties as assigned by the DCRM Director. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: ● Bachelor’s of Science in Geography, Planning, Computer Science, Natural Resources Management or related field. ● Must be proficient with Arc GIS 10 desktop applications, administration, SDE, and be familiar with ArcGIS Server and/or ArcGIS Online (or similar server-side technology) OTHER REQUIREMENTS: ● Must have 3 to 5 years of applied experience with GIS technology and management. A Masters of Science degree in an appropriate discipline or a Masters-level GIS Certificate may substitute for up to 2 years of the required experience. ● Familiarity with Trimble GPS field equipment and post-processing software. ● Proven experience generating outputs as described in Description of Responsibilities (above) through publications, reports, or academic papers. ● Familiarity with shoreline/coastal morphology surveying ● Experience with ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, or similar map server. Experience with spatial data portal and web mapping applications preferred. ● Must be physically fit for field work, willing to travel to other islands within the CNMI, and tolerant of tropical conditions. ● Must possess a valid driver’s license ● Experience in interagency coordination, project management and grants management ● Excellent written and verbal communication skills ● Willingness to travel as required ● Must be a citizen of the United States or green card holder.
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