Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for innovation, Lynker leverages cutting-edge technologies and scientific expertise to support the creation and delivery of improved operational weather forecasts.
 
As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking a dynamic and experienced GIS Specialist to support a contract with NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Northwest Fisheries Science Center.  This is a full-time position and work will be conducted in a hybrid format, with about two days per week spent at Northwest Fisheries Science Center facilities at Montlake. Hiring for this position is contingent upon contract award. 

The NWFSC conducts leading-edge research and analyses that provide the foundation for management decisions to protect, recover, restore, and sustain ecosystems and living marine resources in the Pacific Northwest and California Current Large Marine Ecosystem. The NWFSC employs a diverse staff that includes scientific specialists as well the staff to support scientific operations.  New, publicly accessible tools are needed to support data driven decision-making. 

Please note that the hiring start date for this project has not yet been determined, as the contract award is still pending. We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and kindly ask for your patience, as this may result in a delay in our response to your application

Duties for this position will include: 

• Working with NWFSC staff to identify and prioritize NWFSC data and research products to be made available to NWFSC staff and the public. This may include providing copies of certificates for completion for required training, creating prioritized lists of datasets, databases and associated services to be delivered, and creating and managing datasets, databases, data and map services that comply with all NOAA/NMFS IT policies and procedures. 

• Working with NWFSC staff to develop new decision support tools. These may include data visualizations and decision support tools, including web maps, web applications, story maps, dashboards, etc., authoring and/or supporting the development of written documentation, including metadata, SOPs, etc. for each dataset, service, and tool, creating and participating in demos and training for NWFSC personnel on each tool before it is made publicly available, working with NWFSC Communications Team to develop a communications plan for each tool.  
• Working with NWFSC staff to collect and plan AUV missions at sea to add to habitat information. This will occur during one cruise on a NOAA vessel. 30 days at sea are anticpated. This may also include reviewing and understanding mission planning software used by NFFSC staff, planning missions and coordinating results with staff, and reading data collected for anaylsis and subsequent avaiblity to public. 

Requirements 

Minimum required qualifications include: 

• An undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university with a focus in computer science, informatics, geography or related field. Outstanding GIS and programming credentials can be substituted for an academic degree.   

• Experience in GIS including use of ArcGIS software 

• Experience in R, Python, and SQL programming languages 

• Experience in data management and database design 

• Experience in using Tableau, Looker Studio, or other data visualization software 
• Must be willing to travel to other NWFSC locations such as Newport, Oregon and to other science centers at the SWFSC in La Jolla, California. 
• Must be willing to participate in research cruises on a NOAA vessel; 30 days at sea are anticpated.

Preferred qualifications include: 

• Formal coursework in Database Design and Data Modeling, GIS, and Computer Programming 

• Experience in developing tools for data driven decision making 

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.