[APWG] JOB: EDDMapS Data Coordinator (Tifton, GA)

[Olivia Kwong]

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