Spatial Analyst; Limited Term

Position

Title:

Spatial Analyst (Limited Term) – Ecology, Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia.

Posting Number: S14551P

Salary: $51,500.00

Spatial analyst will support baseline surveys of river habitat for freshwater mussels in the four national forests in the Great Lakes basin. The staff member will locate, enter, and curate existing historical survey data from stakeholders and integrate these data with contemporary survey data. Responsibilities include survey site selection, leading survey data QA/QC, analyzing survey data in relation to active forest management and infrastructure projects, and supporting the Project Coordinator in generating reports that summarize mussel assemblages observed.

Data and geospatial analyses support Lakewide Action and Management Plans (LAMP) for the Great Lakes objectives. This position is a limited‑term appointment expected to end 2 years after the start date; extension is possible with continued funding.

• Curate survey data: locate, QA/QC, map, and archive existing historical survey data; lead QA/QC for contemporary surveys; integrate historical and contemporary data regarding location, habitat, and streambed traits.
• Assist with survey site selection and integrate geospatial data (streamflow, hydrology, land use, temperature, USFS infrastructure) to support site selection efforts; build and update maps of planned survey activities.
• Support regional Great Lakes data and spatial analyses: curate data, conduct spatial analyses to advance LAMP goals of sustaining and restoring aquatic habitats, and communicate results to LAMP stakeholders.
• Support the Project Coordinator: engage with USFS stakeholders on historical survey data and efforts; develop reports summarizing mussel assemblages observed.

Bachelor's degree in a related field of science.

Experience with GIS, spatial analysis, data curation and archiving, and USFS operations and stakeholder engagement.

Primarily analytical, with some field work: carry up to 30 pounds over 1 km on uneven terrain.

Yes.

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