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These positions are located in Denali National Park and Preserve, Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve, Kenai Fjords National Park and Wrangell St. Elias National Park and Preserve, in the Resources Division. The typical seasonal period is Apr.-Oct. and , but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April or May 2019
Major Duties
Visits field sites to gather information using accepted Global Position System (GPS) surveying and mapping techniques including both mapping grade and surveying grade Real Time Kinematic (RTK) projects.
Prepares digital and hardcopy mapping and information products for park needs with required tasks including (nut no limited to) field data collection, spatial analysis, LIDAR processing, creating 3D geospatial datasets/representations, geo-referencing and cartographic production.
Prepares and maintains digital and hardcopy versions of data and data histories (meeting FGDC metadata standards).
Assists in the design and development of GPS data dictionaries, spatial data inventories and field collection planning for seasonal natural resources, cultural resources and facility management projects.
Assists park staff in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and analysis, helps train staff in field GPS techniques and in integration of field data into geospatial information.
Qualifications
To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must posses the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as: use and operation of geospatial software such as ArchGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server software and knowledge of Portal for ArcGIS and Geocortex software products; use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for spatial information collection, analysis and display; interpreting aerial photos; Survey grade of GPS for field surveys; and use of relational database management software (RDBMS) to organize, store and query GIS and GPS data.
You must include hours per week worked.
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EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least one full academic year of graduate level education (18 semester hours) in a field directly related to this position. You must include transcripts.
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A combination of education and experience as described above. To combine education and experience, first take the number of semester hours or equivalent earned towards a graduate degree and divide by 18 semester hours or equivalent. Then take the number of months of full-time experience and divide by 12 months. Add the percentages together. The total must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.
You must include transcripts and hours per week worked. You must include months, years and hours per week worked to receive credit for your work and/or volunteer experience. One year of specialized experience is equivalent to 12 months at 40 hours per week. Part-time hours are prorated. You will not receive any credit for experience that does not indicate exact hours per week or is listed as "varies". Volunteer Experience: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Pay Range
$23.84 - $24.20