Job: Informix and GIS data management in Anchorage

Job Opening: Reference #: PNW-96-LAK-59 Data Management Assistant Anchorage, Alaska Project begins: September 30, 1996/Deadline to apply: September 19, 1996 Project Description: One (1) ECO Associate is needed to work with a federal government agency in support of the development of a data management system for aquatic resources. The purpose of the system is to store and protect data collected in the field about aquatic resources such as habitat, channel morphology, discharge, water quality, and fish populations. The primary objective of this project is to produce a relational data base that, when integrated with a GIS system, will manage aquatic resources information and make it readily available for various uses. The system will be developed on an IBM RS6000 system in a UNIX environment in Informix RDBMS, using New Era as a development tool. The Associate will work with the project manager, systems analyst, GIS coordinators, and various users in support of the project. S/he will participate on a team that designs, develops, tests and implements this relational database while focusing primarily on the development of reporting capabilities and eventually integrating the system with a GIS system. This is an excellent opportunity to gain not only experience in system design and GIS but also in their applications to the natural resource field. Desired Qualifications: Must be a currently matriculating student with at least three years completed toward a Bachelor's degree or have attained a Bachelor's or Master's degree within the last three years. Preferably the degree would be in Information System Management, Computer Science, Software Engineering, System Development and/or Systems Design. Prior experience with a large scale relational database is required. Some combination of course work and/or prior work experience in systems analysis, system design, conceptual information, programming in RDBMS, SQL, GIS ARC/INFO , RISK 6000 hardware, Xwindows and UNIX is needed. Specifications: Duration: 52 weeks Stipend: $10/hour To apply contact: Terry McAllister The Environmental Careers Organization 1218 Third Avenue, Suite 1515; Seattle, WA 98101 Phone (206) 625-1750/ FAX (206) 625-9246/email tmcallister@eco.org