[APWG] JOB: EDDMapS Data Coordinator (Tifton, GA)
Olivia Kwong
plant at plantconservation.org
Tue Dec 28 12:12:52 CST 2010
Position: EDDMapS Data Coordinator
Location: University of Georgia, Tifton, Georgia USA
Appointment: Grant-funded full-time position (salary $40,577 with
benefits). The position is currently funded for one year with renewal
contingent upon availability of continuing grant funds and satisfactory
progress of employee.
Available: Closing date for receipt of applications is January 12, 2011.
Position could be available as early as February 14, 2011.
Position Description: This position will be the EDDMapS Data Coordinator
for the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health (www.bugwood.org)
at the University of Georgia-Tifton Campus. EDDMapS (www.eddmaps.org) is a
web-based early detection, distribution mapping and information system for
invasive species. EDDMapS is a national platform used and funded by
various Federal agencies and non-profit organizations. This position
requires someone with excellent biological, computer/technical and
communication skills. They will work closely with the Center's Technology
Director and Invasive Species Coordinator to enhance and expand EDDMapS
and related Center invasive species programs. They will be responsible for
identifying and integrating state, regional and national datasets into
EDDMapS and identifying gaps in existing distribution data. They will also
develop protocols and standards for data included in EDDMapS and work with
collaborators to share data between systems. This position will work with
the Center Directors to write reports, grants and cooperative agreements
to
further expand and maintain EDDMapS and other Center programs.
They will be required to develop and deliver presentations to funding
agencies and professional organizations at state, regional, and national
levels. Some out-of-town and overnight travel will be required.
Qualifications: Completion of a Master's degree OR completion of a
Bachelor's degree and several years of experience in Forestry, Natural
Resources, Environmental Sciences, Ecology, Weed Science, Botany,
Agriculture, Biology or related field. Experience with Invasive Plant
Management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and/or Database
Management Systems is preferred. Candidates must have good communication
skills, both written and verbal, as well as the ability to work
independently and with others.
Location: The University of Georgia Tifton Campus, Tifton, GA. The
campus provides agricultural and environmental research, outreach and
instruction with almost 100 UGA scientists working with USDA Agricultural
Research Service researchers. Tifton is listed as one of the "100 Best
Small Towns in America". Tifton is located 180 miles south of Atlanta and
has a county population of 40,000.
Applications: Interested persons must complete official online University
application at:
http://www.ugajobsearch.com/applicants/Central?quickFind=57006
Please direct any and all questions to:
Chuck Bargeron
Technology Director and Public Service Assistant
Center for Invasive Species & Ecosystem Health
University of Georgia
P.O. Box 748
4601 Research Way Room 113
Tifton, GA 31793 USA
Phone (229) 386-3298
Cell (229) 402-0412
Fax (229) 386-3352
www.bugwood.org
www.forestryimages.org
www.invasive.org
www.eddmaps.org
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