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GIS Manager

The GIS/Research Director, Bullard Center for Environmental and Climate Justice is responsible for providing technical expertise and supervision for day-to-day implementation and operation of the GIS within the context of programs, research initiatives, and policy directives. The GIS/Research Director is also responsible for managing research projects involving the collection, analysis, and dissemination of geospatial data.

Essential duties include managing web-based/interactive GIS hardware and software for the Bullard Center, overseeing and providing technical guidance regarding activity associated with implementation, operation, and enhancement of the GIS assistance and visualization for Bullard Center-associated research projects, conducting research and development on new GIS related products and procedures, summarizing and conveying relevant information to external community groups and partners, developing and providing training to internal users on geospatial/big data management and other operational issues, coordinating GIS data sharing and storage for external partners of the Bullard Center, maintaining current knowledge of enterprise GIS technologies and developments in the field through relevant training, literature review and attendance at conferences and symposia, and performing other job-related duties as assigned.

The position requires a Master's in Geography, Urban Planning, Epidemiology, Environmental Science, or related fields. Required interdisciplinary research experience at the nexus of environmental justice, transportation equity, climate change, food insecurity, and heat island effects, green space justice, and natural disasters. Preferred: five years of work experience in the GIS field and or related activities. Extensive knowledge of GIS software and technology and information services. Extensive knowledge of and proficient use of ESRI formatted geo-databases and remote sensing data. Working knowledge of Python scripting and SQL for big database management. Proficiency with full Esri software suite including ArcGIS Online and ESRI Server. Experience publishing and maintaining ArcGIS web-based map services and applications. Demonstrated ability to translate academic research into useable tools and metrics for decision-makers. Experience working with diverse stakeholder groups which include community groups, elected officials, policymakers, non-profit groups, etc. Experience working on interdisciplinary teams and/or community-based research projects.

Posting is open to all applicants. Required documents include resume, cover letter/letter of application, and official transcripts. Optional documents include other documents, reference letter 1, reference letter 2, and reference letter 3.