*Web-GIS Developer*

The San Francisco Estuary Institute, an environmental research

non-profit located in Oakland, California, is seeking to hire a Web-GIS

Developer in its Information Technology group. This person will develop

for several of the Institute's flagship web products, manage GIS data

and related initiatives, and help shape the GIS program at the Institute.

For nearly a decade, SFEI has been one of the leading producers of GIS

data and analysis related to the San Francisco Bay Area environment,

creating award-winning datasets such as the EcoAtlas Historical and

Modern Baylands Maps (now adopted by numerous organizations as their

regional basemaps), and leading web-GIS products such as the California

Wetland Tracker, California rapid wetland assessment software, and

Historical Coast Survey Maps website.

*Primary duties include*

• Working closely with other staff to create and maintain web

applications (based on MapServer, ArcIMS, and Google APIs) for the

Institute and its clients

• Working with IT and science staff to create compelling

information products for a range of audiences

• Compiling, organizing and maintaining the spatial data of the

Institute and of selected clients

• Providing mentoring and assistance to other GIS-skilled staff

as appropriate. About six others at the Institute use GIS software.

• Working with other staff to develop proposals and seek funding

for GIS-related information projects

• Staying informed on GIS technologies and advising staff on the

application of GIS for meeting project and Institute goals

*Required skills/characteristics*

• Three years experience in related work

• Skills and experience with Javascript coding and web-GIS

technologies such as MapServer, OpenLayers, ArcIMS, and Google

Maps/Earth APIs. The Institute is currently embarked on several exciting

web-GIS projects related to wetlands restoration and contaminant

monitoring in the Bay.

• Skills and experience with the maintaining spatial data using

relational database technologies such as ArcSDE and PostGIS. Ability to

administer relational database systems is a plus.

• Advanced skills in ArcGIS applications.

• Organization and attention to detail are critical. Typically,

several projects are in progress simultaneously.

• Strong oral and written communication skills are highly

advantageous. This position works routinely with Institute scientists,

staff and clients, and must establish and maintain relationships with

partner organizations. May be called on to document technical projects,

and/or write technical work plans. Ability to make engaging

presentations to internal or external audiences is advantageous.

• The candidate should enter with or plan to efficiently acquire

knowledge of the major organizations in the San Francisco Bay Area

involved with environmental GIS and their data holdings.

• Optional but desirable skills include graphics applications

(Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.); interface design; and statistics.

*Additional information*

SFEI offers an enjoyable workplace, earns excellent employee retention,

and provides the candidate the opportunity to play a key role in the

Institute's mission to use scientific understanding to protect and

enhance the San Francisco Bay environment.

For more background on SFEI, visit http://www.sfei.org

Salary based on experience and skills. Comprehensive benefits package.

To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and your résumé to

<mailto:>.