DUCKS UNLIMITED, INC. -- the leader in wetlands conservation -- has exciting opportunities for professionals with GIS and natural resource expertise.  Ducks Unlimited has been using advanced GIS and remote sensing technologies since 1984 to manage complex issues in wetland and waterfowl management, land-use planning, and environmental conservation. This job will be based in our Western Regional Office in Rancho Cordova, CA (Sacramento Area), and requires GIS experience with ESRI products and a background in natural resources, wetlands and wildlife.  

The selected Geospatial Technician will work with a team of GIS professionals to support conservation planning and habitat mapping in the pacific flyway. Primary responsibilities are to update the National Wetlands Inventory in the western United States. The successful applicant should have experience with GIS data development, photo interpretation, and preferably some experience with wetland classification. Other responsibilities include assisting on a variety of GIS projects throughout the western United States and Alaska.  Our GIS team works with our biologists, engineers and other staff to provide conservation planning, GIS modeling, habitat mapping and graphics design to support Ducks Unlimited’s conservation efforts.

The qualified applicant will be a self-motivated, conscientious individual who can work independently with limited supervision, as well as effectively collaborate with Ducks Unlimited biologists, engineers, fundraising, and other GIS staff. Candidates must have at minimum, a B.S. in a natural resources field of study and experience using ESRI software products. Some experience with databases, wildlife management, and wetland ecology is preferred. The technician will receive training and gain experience in wetlands mapping, image interpretation, GIS data development, field data collection, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Fieldmaps.

REQUISITE SKILLS:

(1) Demonstrated knowledge of GIS concepts and methodologies   
(2) Demonstrated ability with ESRI products: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online 
(3) Very good inter-personal, communication and organizational skills 
(4) Background in natural resources 
(5) Photo interpretation skills

DESIRABLE TRAITS:

(1) Computer troubleshooting skills 
(2) Cartographic Design 
(3) Wetland classification and identification skills

REMOTE WORK: Remote work is NOT available for this position. GIS Technicians are required to work full time at our regional office in Rancho Cordova, CA.

WORK CONDITIONS: Primarily based in an office setting. Majority of work will be performing GIS computer tasks at a desk.  

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:  This is a paid position. The pay rate is $20.00 per hour. No benefits or relocation costs are offered.

To apply, please fill out the application materials and attach a cover letter and resume including daytime contact information for three professional references.