Geospatial Information Officer

at  The Nature Conservancy

WHO WE ARE

The mission of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) is to conserve the lands and waters upon which all life depends. As a science-based organization, we develop innovative, on-the-ground solutions to the world’s toughest environmental challenges so that people and nature can thrive. Our work is guided by our values, which include a commitment to diversity and respect for people, communities, and cultures. From a rewarding mission to career development and flexible schedules, there are many reasons to love life #insideTNC. Want to know more? Check out our TNC Talent playlist on YouTube to hear stories from staff or visit Glassdoor.
The Nature Conservancy first commenced operations in Australia in 2002. Since that time TNC Australia has grown significantly and now conducts projects in all Australian states and territories. Our work focuses on three conservation strategies – Outback (including our work with many Indigenous Traditional Owner groups, supporting their efforts to manage their country for its cultural and conservation values); Oceans (including our nation-wide critically endangered shellfish reef building program in the bays and estuaries of southern Australia, from Perth to Noosa); and Protection (working with partners, including governments, to achieve protection, restoration and improved management of 30% of our oceans and 30% of our lands by 2030). To learn more about our work in Australia visit www.natureaustralia.org.au or follow us on facebook.com/TNCAustralia.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MS or BS degree and certification in related field and 3 years related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with interpretation and implementation of image analysis, complex spatial analysis, data modeling and science, decision support tools and landscape scenario analysis.
• Experience collecting, managing and maintaining geospatial data files across multiple projects using relational databases and online platforms e.g., ArcGIS online.
• Experience operating GIS software, analyzing data, producing data reports and creating maps.
• Experience working with one or more of the following programming environments/languages R, Python, Google Earth Engine, SQL.
• Experience managing and prioritizing tasks from multiple sources and meeting deadlines.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Background in conservation or restoration ecology, marine biology, or quantitative ecology.
• 3-5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expertise in ArcGIS-related products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Survey123 and Fieldmaps
• Experience recording and processing (geospatial) data and writing project reports.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: machine learning, environmental economic accounting, remote sensing, marine bathymetry and backscatter analysis, species distribution modelling, carbon accounting.
• Experience collaborating with other parties to obtain different data sources.
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.

• Designs, manages and executes decision-support modeling and other planning tools as required by conservation projects.
• Supports Development by Design, Healthy Country Planning, Conservation by Design, restoration suitability modelling and other conservation planning processes with a focus on mapping, analysis, modelling and data management.
• Supports carbon feasibility assessments, including use of FullCAM, BlueCAM and proposed SavCAM, reclassifying vegetation and landcover data for use in carbon accounting methodologies, inclusion and interpretation of LIDAR, tide and hydrological data
• Supports ecosystem service and natural capital accounting projects including undertaking ecosystem extent and condition mapping, analysis, modelling and data management.
• Provides general geospatial analysis and mapping assistance for priority conservation programs for TNC Australia.
• Builds and maintains geospatial databases, leads data curation and maintains repositories of data resources.
• Collaborates with internal and external teams, other organisations and stakeholder groups to obtain different data sources, build partnerships and undertake participatory planning.
• Ensures integrity of both data collection and management relating to conservation projects and project statistics.
• Under limited supervision, acts independently, resolves complex issues within the program area and may act as a resource to others.
• Experience with science communication to technical and non-technical audiences, including creative data visualization (e.g., web-based applications and interactive mapping; experience with tools such as Leaflet, OpenLayers, and ESRI Web App Builder appreciated).
• Commitment to integrating and upholding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion.