The University of Georgia
Spatial Analyst (Limited Term)
Department: Ecology – Odum School of Ecology, University of Georgia
Posting Number: S14551P
Employment Type: Employee – Full Time (FTE 1.00)
Position Summary Support baseline surveys of river habitat for freshwater mussels in four national forests within the Great Lakes basin. Curate and integrate historical and contemporary survey data; assist with site selection and QA/QC; analyze data in relation to forest management and infrastructure projects; generate reports supporting Lakewide Action and Management Plans (LAMP).
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science
Preferred Qualifications Experience with GIS, spatial analysis, data curation and archiving
Knowledge of USFS operations and stakeholder engagement
Duties / Responsibilities Curate historical survey data: locate, QA/QC, map, and archive existing data; lead QA/QC and mapping for contemporary surveys.
Integrate historical and contemporary data with respect to location, habitat, and streambed traits.
Assist with ongoing survey site selection and integrate geospatial data (e.g., streamflow, hydrology, land use, temperature, USFS infrastructure) to support site selection.
Build maps of planned survey efforts and update them to reflect new surveys.
Support regional Great Lakes data and spatial analyses; communicate results to LAMP stakeholders.
Work with the Project Coordinator: engage USFS stakeholders regarding historical survey data and develop reports summarizing mussel assemblages.
Skills & Physical Demands Primarily analytical with some field work; able to carry up to 30 lbs for up to 1 km on uneven terrain.
Benefits Advertising Salary: $51,500.00
Schedule: M-F 9‑5
EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.
Contact Information Recruitment Contact: Hanna Crawford – hanna.dockery@uga.edu –
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Applicant Documents Resume/CV
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Position Summary Support baseline surveys of river habitat for freshwater mussels in four national forests within the Great Lakes basin. Curate and integrate historical and contemporary survey data; assist with site selection and QA/QC; analyze data in relation to forest management and infrastructure projects; generate reports supporting Lakewide Action and Management Plans (LAMP).
Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in a related field of science
Preferred Qualifications Experience with GIS, spatial analysis, data curation and archiving
Knowledge of USFS operations and stakeholder engagement
Duties / Responsibilities Curate historical survey data: locate, QA/QC, map, and archive existing data; lead QA/QC and mapping for contemporary surveys.
Integrate historical and contemporary data with respect to location, habitat, and streambed traits.
Assist with ongoing survey site selection and integrate geospatial data (e.g., streamflow, hydrology, land use, temperature, USFS infrastructure) to support site selection.
Build maps of planned survey efforts and update them to reflect new surveys.
Support regional Great Lakes data and spatial analyses; communicate results to LAMP stakeholders.
Work with the Project Coordinator: engage USFS stakeholders regarding historical survey data and develop reports summarizing mussel assemblages.
Skills & Physical Demands Primarily analytical with some field work; able to carry up to 30 lbs for up to 1 km on uneven terrain.
Benefits Advertising Salary: $51,500.00
Schedule: M-F 9‑5
EEO Statement The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status or other protected status.
Contact Information Recruitment Contact: Hanna Crawford – hanna.dockery@uga.edu –
(phone details omitted)
Applicant Documents Resume/CV
Cover Letter
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