Louisiana Sea Grant is seeking applications for a Research Associate 2 or 3 to participate in a marine spatial planning effort in cooperation with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries. Sea Grant and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife (LDWF) seek to develop a marine spatial plan for the State waters of Louisiana with emphasis on artificial reefs, aquaculture, and coastal restoration. Responsibilities for the position include identifying and incorporating appropriate data layers and other digital and non-digital data into a database to be used for this marine spatial planning effort. The successful applicant will lead the team's effort to synthesize this data and produce a plan in cooperation with LDWF. It is anticipated that this will be a two-year position with the opportunity for continued funding. Required Qualifications: (RA2 Level): Bachelor's degree in related field and one year of experience using GIS for planning. (RA3 Level): Bachelor's degree and two years of experience using GIS for planning. (Both Levels): Master's degree in a related field will substitute for the required experience. Applicant is required to have a working knowledge of the ESRI product line. Additional Qualifications Desired: Preference will be given to applicants with a Master's degree and who have GIS training and the application of this science involving large water bodies with emphasis on coastal marine spatial planning; knowledge of spatial analysis statistics. Special Requirements: The successful applicant will be located either in New Orleans or in Baton Rouge and must be willing to travel throughout the state to work with communities to develop this plan. An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check. Application deadline is December 1, 2011 or until a candidate is selected. Apply online and view a more detailed ad at: HYPERLINK "http://www.lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu" www.lsusystemcareers.lsu.edu. Position #031514
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