GIS PROGRAM MANAGER

Sonoma Land Trust - Santa Rosa, California (Hybrid)
Reports to: Senior Scientist (or Stewardship Director)
Want to play your part in protecting our local com:
Sonoma Land Trust (SLT) is looking for someone with a commitment to responsible data practices, data stewardship and ongoing education in the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) field. The GIS Program Manager will use cartographic and data analysis to produce maps for conservation planning, property research, communication materials, and more.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

SLT is open to candidates with diverse backgrounds, experience, and transferable skills. We are looking for candidates with the following experience OR the ability to develop skills in each of these categories:

• Bachelor’s degree in geography, planning or related field, and at least five years of experience in GIS as applied to conservation planning, open space, parks, natural resources, land use, or similar fields, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced cartographic and data management skills.
• Expertise in ESRI GIS software and tools required, including both ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Proficiency with, and knowledge of, a variety of GIS software and hardware (and related operating systems), including new developments in the GIS field.
• Commitment to responsible data practices, including ethical data handling, accurate data representation, privacy, and confidentiality.
• Dedication to data stewardship, including ensuring data longevity, and following archival standards.
• Ability to resolve technical problems that occur with GIS-related software and hardware.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work cooperatively with staff and external partners, sometimes under pressure, to complete tasks in a timely manner.
• A passion for conservation and environmental issues.

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Python and JavaScript for GIS workflow automation and web map display.
• Experience instructing and guiding GIS users with a range of skill levels.
• Knowledge of regional conservation efforts and North Bay conservation planning.
• Experience supporting the full lifecycle of field-based data collection including planning and design, quality assurance/quality control, analysis, and data visualization.
• Ability to work flexible hours including occasional weekends and evenings.

Schedule, Salary & Benefits

• This position is full-time, 40 hours per week, exempt status.
• Salary starting at $94,500 commensurate with experience.
• Benefits include generous employer contributions to medical, dental and vision insurance plans.
• Employer contribution to retirement plan after 1 year of employment.
• Paid time off includes:15 paid holidays, paid vacation based on tenure and personal and parental leave in accordance with SLT policies and procedures.

This position is located at the Sonoma Land Trust office in Santa Rosa, California. Staff are working in a hybrid model. Some field work required.

• Use cartographic and data analysis tools to produce maps for conservation planning, property research, communication materials for donors and members, media releases, grant submissions, hike orientations, events, and other projects.
• Manage and use a suite of ESRI ArcGIS software, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server, and ArcGIS Online. Use other software and programming tools to support program needs, including QGIS, ODK, DNR GPS, Google Earth Pro, Trimble project tools, Avenza Maps Pro, Javascript, and Python.
• Oversee program resources, including coordination with outside contractors, to ensure that SLT’s GIS program meets the organization’s expanding map-related needs.
• Provide technical support, training, and guidance to beginner and intermediate GIS users.
• Develop and manage the annual program budget and manage software license and maintenance fee grants to reduce program costs.
• Maintain GIS-related software, hardware, network, and supplies for all GIS workstations including GPS units and large format plotter.
• Manage SLT’s protected lands database and GIS data library, to ensure that data and source documentation (metadata) is current and of good quality. Coordinate data sharing, data collection, data acquisition, project level data management with SLT staff, and act as a liaison to data acquisition campaigns at partner agencies.
• Participate in regional conservation planning efforts and data sharing consortiums.
• Build and maintain digital mapping tools (software and services) including web map applications for sharing data and displaying conservation efforts and progress to all SLT staff and public.
• Use spatial analysis tools to advise acquisitions staff about patterns of conservation progress, opportunities, and priorities in Sonoma County.
• Coordinate ongoing GIS education and software training for staff.