OUR ORGANIZATION: 

Dairy One Cooperative exists to help farms and members of the agricultural community succeed. We turn data into key decision-making information that is utilized to develop sound business decisions focused on enhancing profitability and operational efficiency. Our staff works diligently to provide leading-edge, decision-making tools and information to the agricultural community we serve. We strive to be a trusted, value-added business partner to our members and stakeholders.

Dairy One Cooperative is based in Ithaca, NY.  We serve approximately 2500 dairy farm members throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region.  Our dedicated staff of over 250 employees stand ready to assist our members and customers each day.

Role and Responsibilities

• Create, maintain, and edit GIS data features
• Query GIS data and display results using maps, graphs, and tabular data
• Standardize geographic data
• Research and conduct tests on new tools
• Perform geospatial modeling and spatial analysis
• Review GIS data for accuracy
• Act in a software support capacity for internal and external users of ACS proprietary software
• Build, update, and maintain database, GIS software, and hardware
• Administer and troubleshoot proprietary applications and GIS solutions
• Evaluate sources of data ranging from imagery to field data to develop effective efficient modeling strategies
• Assist in crop-type/yield mapping and other mapping endeavors
• Design, develop, implement ACS deliverables (farmstead, field, tech, ESR…etc.)

Typical Allocation of Time (40hr week) 

• GIS Data & QA/QC: 25%
• Mapping Deliverables: 40%
• Analysis & Modeling: 5%
• Software Support: 25%
• R&D: 5%

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• BS/MS Remote Sensing/Geography/Data Sciences field 
• Proficiency with GIS desktop software and data management
• Experience with various technology methodologies and applications
• Ability to process and analyze data
• Residence in the EST Time Zone

Preferred Skills

• MS GIS Degree
• Strong team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Critical thinking skills
• ArcGIS Pro
• AutoCAD
• Detail oriented
• Farm or agriculture experience
• Experience with AgLeader SMS platform
• Precision Agriculture certificate, apprenticeship, or industry recognized credential