Position available: Geographic Information Systems / Database Specialist

The Great Lakes Commission is seeking candidates for the position of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) / Database Specialist. The position involves developing and maintaining GIS databases and Internet mapping applications associated with the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN, www.great-lakes.net) web portal, and providing technical assistance to a variety of Commission projects. The individual will work collaboratively with Commission staff, members, and partner agencies and organizations.

The position is a full time, renewable 12-month appointment. The Great Lakes Commission offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package that includes (among others) medical, dental and optical insurance. The Commission also has an outstanding pension plan through the TIAA-CREF program.

Responsibilities
Position responsibilities include:

• Plan and coordinate development of GIS databases and customized user applications
• Populate geospatial datasets and metadata in accordance with international and national standards
• Provide technical support to Commission staff and partner agencies and organizations regarding specific operational/applications issues
• Develop and implement, as needed, training and instruction programs for users regarding database issues, metadata and customized applications
• Collaborate with Commission staff and project partners on the continuing development of GIS and mapping content and applications for the Great Lakes Information Network (GLIN)
• Perform routine maintenance and statistical tracking for customized GIS distributed web mapping applications.

This position is based in the Great Lakes Commission offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is affiliated with the Commission’s Data and Information Management Program.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have strong, demonstrated experience in database development and GIS application software.

• Required qualifications include Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., geography, environmental science, computer sciences, natural resource management/planning);
• Experience and proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS, IMS and SDE software;
• Experience and proficiency with Oracle and MySQL databases;
• Demonstrated experience with web site creation and management and web mapping applications; and,
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with and work as part of a web development team.

Additional, desired qualifications include:

• Strong proficiency in Apache, Tomcat, CGI, SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle 9i and/or Java/JSPs/PHP/ASP web application development;
• Experience with XML web services;
• Experience in system administration in UNIX/SOLARIS 9 environment; and
• Familiarity with the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region and relevant issues of environmental protection, water use, resource management, transportation, tourism, and economic development policy.

Applying for this position
The requirements for this application include a cover letter, resume, three references, salary history and desired salary range. Note: All of these items must be provided if applicant is to receive consideration.

Applications will be reviewed on March 21, 2005. However, applications will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled. Submit your application by mail, email or fax (no phone calls please) to:

Roger Gauthier
Program Manager, Data and Information Management
Great Lakes Commission
Eisenhower Corporate Park
2805 South Industrial Highway, Suite 100
Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104-6791
Phone: 734-971-9135
Fax: 734-971-9150
Email: gauthier@glc.org

The Great Lakes Commission, chaired by Thomas Huntley (Minn.), is a nonpartisan, binational compact agency established under state and U.S. federal law and dedicated to promoting a strong economy, healthy environment and high quality of life for the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence region and its residents. The Commission consists of state legislators, agency officials, and governors' appointees from its eight member states. Associate membership for Ontario and Québec was established through the signing of a "Declaration of Partnership." The Commission maintains a formal Observer program involving U.S. and Canadian federal agencies, tribal authorities, binational agencies and other regional interests. The Commission offices are located in Ann Arbor, Michigan.