Position available: Web Services / Database Development

Application deadline: Friday, July 27, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. EDT.

The Great Lakes Commission is seeking an individual to fill the position of Program Specialist with database, web services and/or Geographic Information Systems (GIS) application experience . This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled person with technical skills and an interest in emerging Internet and geospatial application technologies. The job requires commitment to excellence and the ability to function in a small collegial team environment. The job is a full-time, renewable 12-month appointment and it requires on-site work in our Ann Arbor, Michigan office, five days a week. The Great Lakes Commission offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and optical insurance. The Commission also has an outstanding pension program through the TIAA-CREF program.

Responsibilities
The Program Specialist position will work closely with other Commission staff, local, state, and federal agencies and related partners on various projects requiring GIS mapping, analysis and product development including web mapping applications covering the Great Lakes – St. Lawrence River basin including parts of the States of Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania and New York and by the Province of Ontario. The work can include database development and GIS support for air toxics emission datasets, emergency response plans, contaminated sediment analyses, aquatic invasive species control and related biologic, chemical and physical monitoring programs.

Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have at least a bachelor's degree in a relevant field (computer sciences, geography, environmental sciences, natural resource management/planning or related field), possess a minimum of six months applied database experience (PostgreSQL and MySQL preferred), and be proficient in one or more of the following standards/languages: HTML, Javascript, Java, KML, Perl, PHP, and WFS/WMS. Experience with GIS application software is recommended, including any of the following: ESRI ArcGIS, ArcIMS, ArcSDE, Mapserver, and/or Geoserver. Familiarity with the Linux/UNIX operating system is a plus. The ideal candidate must be a strong team oriented person and have good communication, effective interpersonal skills. Individual must also be able to work with minimal direction, self-discipline and a commitment of excellence to other members of the team.

Applying for this position
The requirements for this application include a cover letter, resume, salary history, expected salary range, and three references. Please note that all of these items must be provided if applicant is to receive further consideration.

All interested individuals need to submit their completed materials by July 27, 2007. In the subject line put: Program Specialist – Web Services / Database Development Vacancy Announcement. No phone calls, please.

Please submit your package 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

For additional information on related current initiatives at the Commission, visit: www.glc.org and www.glin.net.

The Great Lakes Commission, chaired by Lt. Gov. John Cherry (Mich.), is an interstate 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 governors' appointees, state legislators, and agency officials 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.