Conservation GIS and Land Data Specialist

Mass Audubon • Lincoln, MA

4d • $70,000 - $78,000

About The Position

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

The specialist maintains land information and GIS resources, supports property monitoring and management, develops geospatial data practices and workflows, and provides mapping, surveying, and GIS support for conservation and restoration projects. The role also creates GIS applications and supports staff training and access to accurate property boundary information.

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 hilly, wooded, rocky, and marshy terrain on foot in adverse conditions, including 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 diverse individuals and organizations.
• Successful completion of a CORI and SORI Background Check; a Motor Vehicle Record check is required 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 definitive GIS layers documenting Mass Audubon’s legal property interests, including updating and improving existing boundary information.
• Administer and maintain the Landscape database, the central organizational access point for land information.
• Carry out projects concerning 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 site-visit documentation.
• Provide property and Conservation Restriction monitoring staff with accurate boundary information and support field tools for locating property-interest boundaries.
• Provide required updates about Mass Audubon land conservation holdings to MassGIS (Bureau of Geographic Information).
• Support land conservation, ecological management, and ecosystem restoration strategies by creating and updating GIS models and other tools.
• Develop and lead geospatial data management practices, workflows, and standard operating procedures in a collaborative, multi-user environment.
• Meet surveying and GIS needs for restoration and ecological management projects on and off sanctuaries.
• Create GIS applications 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 for eligible staff.
• Disability and life insurance plans.
• 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