iMapInvasives Information Assistant

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy•Pittsburgh, PA

41d•$44,500 - $50,400•Onsite

About The Position

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy has been dedicated to protecting and restoring the region's exceptional natural places since 1932. As a memberbased nonprofit organization, we work in cities and towns across Western Pennsylvania and rely on the help of thousands of members, partners and volunteers. We are making a difference in our region's water, land and life. We do this work for the benefit of wildlife and people who call Western Pennsylvania home, and for future generations. The Pennsylvania Natural Heritage Program at the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy is seeking an iMapInvasives Information Assistant for a fulltime contractfunded term position for 18 months. The iMapInvasives Information Assistant will manage records for the iMapInvasives Program database and assist with various program tasks. This position will be based in the WPC Pittsburgh Office.

Requirements

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in biology, conservation, or a related scientific field
Experience with invasive species and identifying characteristics of a selection of taxa groups
Experience working with spreadsheets and relational databases, such as Microsoft Excel and Access
Must be detailoriented and have accurate data handling skills
Must have a cooperative work ethic and good interpersonal and communications skills
Must have good reasoning and problemsolving skills
To be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

Nice To Haves

Experience working with GIS software to create features and tables and produce maps

Responsibilities

Assists in the procurement and processing of information, and entering data into the database
Assists with confirmation of records including identification of invasive species, location, and record details
Assists with researching information about invasive species
Assists with communications to database users
Assists with support for trainings and outreach