Conservation GIS and Land Data Specialist

Mass Audubon • Lincoln, MA

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About The Position

Mass Audubon is seeking a Conservation GIS and Land Data Specialist to manage records concerning the organization’s legal interests in property using ArcGIS Pro, Landscape Land Conservation Software, and SharePoint. The role also supports the land conservation and conservation science departments by creating GIS models and tools to identify high-priority conservation areas, assess land-protection opportunities, and inform conservation decisions on and off wildlife sanctuaries.

The position maintains definitive GIS layers documenting Mass Audubon’s property interests and administers the Landscape database as the organization’s central access point for land information. It supports property monitoring, land conservation, ecological management, ecosystem restoration, and conservation science through geospatial data management, field and surveying support, GIS applications, and maps. The role works with staff and external organizations and regularly travels to properties and other work locations throughout Massachusetts.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, with some weekend work as needed. The pay range is $70,000–$78,000 per year, with actual salary based on experience and qualifications. Employees must successfully complete CORI and SORI background checks; a Motor Vehicle Record check is required if applicable.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS or a related field.
• Passion for the environment and land conservation.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and ArcGIS Pro.
• Familiarity with field survey practices and techniques, including determining boundary locations and related monumentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, manage a large and diverse project load, identify and address priorities, complete assignments, and meet deadlines.
• Comfort with traveling and working alone in the field.
• Ability to traverse varied terrain, including hilly, wooded, rocky, and marshy areas, on foot and in adverse conditions such as snow and rain.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and research skills.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regularly to Mass Audubon properties and other work locations throughout Massachusetts.
• Ability and willingness to occasionally work long days in the field, evenings, and weekends.
• Ability to work collaboratively and tactfully with a diversity of individuals and organizations.
• Successful completion of CORI and SORI background checks; Motor Vehicle Record check if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with New England ecosystems, habitats, landforms, and species.
• Master’s degree in GIS or a related field.
• Experience with the Landscape database management program.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve definitive GIS layers documenting Mass Audubon’s legal interests in property, including existing property boundaries.
• Administer and maintain the Landscape database that stores land information and provides a central access point for the organization.
• Carry out projects related to property interests, including ecological management, annual monitoring, property management, and acquisition of new property interests.
• Serve as the point person for Landscape-related inquiries, conduct trainings, and document procedures.
• Support annual monitoring of properties owned in fee and maintain documentation of site visits.
• Provide accurate boundary information and support tools that help property and Conservation Restriction monitoring staff locate boundaries in the field.
• Provide required updates about Mass Audubon’s land conservation holdings to MassGIS (Bureau of Geographic Information).
• Support land conservation, ecological management, and ecosystem restoration strategies by creating GIS models, updating existing models, and developing other tools.
• Develop and lead geospatial data management practices, workflows, and standard operating procedures in a multi-user collaborative environment.
• Meet surveying and GIS needs for restoration and ecological management projects on and off sanctuaries.
• Create GIS apps for Land Conservation and Conservation Division staff.
• Maintain and distribute standard map templates and data layers for ArcGIS Pro.
• Produce maps for land conservation and conservation science as needed.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans available to eligible staff.
• Disability insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Flexible Spending Account options.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Reciprocity Agreement through the Consortium of Non-Profit Arts/Cultural/Environmental Organizations of New England.
• 13 paid holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time