Habitat GIS & Data Steward (Remote Options)

PACIFIC STATES MARINE FISHERIES COMMISSION; Portland (OR); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission seeks a Habitat GIS - Data Management Specialist 2 in Portland, Oregon. The role is full-time and benefits-eligible, with a January 4, 2027 start and up to one year duration, with potential extension.

Remote work may be possible from Seattle, WA, Sacramento, CA, or Newport, OR. The specialist will handle data stewardship, GIS analysis, and science communication to support habitat conservation, restoration prioritization, and program evaluation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Biological, Environmental, Natural Resources Sciences or GIS.
• Proficiency with Excel, Access and SQL Server.
• Experience with spatially explicit environmental data.
• Data entry, data management concepts and QA/QC familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Support data stewardship activities for habitat programs and partnerships.
• Conduct GIS analyses and develop geospatial datasets.
• Create maps, dashboards, and data visualizations for decision-making.
• Translate habitat science into accessible reports and visuals.
• Collaborate with program staff and partners to identify needs.

Skills

Advanced GIS

Data management

Communication

Project management

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s in Biological, Environmental, Natural Resources Sciences or GIS

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Excel

Access

SQL Server

Job description

Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission seeks a Habitat GIS - Data Management Specialist 2 in Portland, Oregon. The role is full-time and benefits-eligible, with a January 4, 2027 start and up to one year duration, with potential extension.

Remote work may be possible from Seattle, WA, Sacramento, CA, or Newport, OR. The specialist will handle data stewardship, GIS analysis, and science communication to support habitat conservation, restoration prioritization, and program evaluation,