Spatially Connected

The US Fish and Wildlife Service, Pacific Region Ecological Services Program Office, has an opening for a student to train for a permanent position as a Biologist or Cartographer position with a Geographic Information System (GIS) emphasis.  This position will be filled under the Student Career Experience Program (SCEP).  To learn more about the SCEP in the US Fish and Wildlife Service, click on this link:

http://www.fws.gov/jobs/wwd_student.html or http://www.fws.gov/jobs/pdf/Final_SEEP_Guide_2004.pdf

 For more info, download full job description here.

Kenai Fjords National Park is looking for a student interested in working with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and other spatial data. The person selected will support park operations by making maps, collecting field data, documenting existing GIS data, and managing and organizing spatial data.

This is a Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP) position which provides an opportunity to gain experience working for the government in a job related to your field of study. We are looking for an enthusiastic and qualified undergraduate or Masters Degree student in the field of Geography, Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, Information Management, or similar field. This is an employment opportunity anticipated to last through summer 2010.

 

Fritz Klasner
Natural Resource Program Manager
Kenai Fjords National Park
PO Box 1727 Seward, AK 99664
Fritz_Klasner@nps.gov

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District is informally recruiting for a student intern position in GIS and Mapping.  This position will be for approximately 1 year.  Job duties are variable and consist of general geospatial data management and GIS analysis support related to water resource engineering.  Interested applicants must be enrolled at least half-time in an accredited university geography or related program in the physical sciences
and have basic GIS skills (at least GIS 1 and 2 or equivalent).  Pay depends on educational background with undergraduate students generally qualified at the GS-4 level ($14.14/hr) and graduate students generally qualified at the GS-5 level ($15.82), interns do not receive federal health or other benefits.

We would like to see a time commitment of around 20 hours per week during the school year and can support a full-time schedule during Summer term.  This time commitment may be flexible.

Interested students should submit a resume and cover letter detailing their experience with GIS, or requests for additional information on the position, to Jacob Macdonald at
jacob.macdonald@usace.army.mil.

Jacob Macdonald
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Portland District
503.808.4844
jacob.macdonald@usace.army.mil

CITY OF SAMMAMISH POSITION DESCRIPTION 

POSITION TITLE:       Parks and Recreation Intern
DEPARTMENT:           Parks and Recreation
REPORTS TO:              Deputy Director
FLSA STATUS:              Non-exempt
SALARY RANGE:        $10.00 - $15.00/hour DOE
GENERAL PURPOSE
Works under the supervision of the Deputy Director to provide varied support services to the park planning staff.  The applicant will be required to work in a team setting, communicate clearly, and work with minimal supervision and instruction.

HOURS AND DURATION
20 to 30 hours per week, hours vary on an “as-needed” basis. Flexibility and consideration will be given for academic pursuits. This position is funded through December 31, 2010.SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Deputy Parks Director or his or her designee.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
None.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· Support planning staff with data analysis and management.
·  Provide AutoCAD drafting and printing.
·  Assist with research and database management through GIS.
·  Assist staff members with public outreach and field work.
·  Attend staff meetings and other meetings as instructed.
·  Prepare written materials to include reports as needed for assigned tasks.
·  Provide quality customer service.
·  Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:
·  Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, ArcGIS, and AutoCAD.
·  Plant materials including plants native to the Pacific Northwest, landscape architectural site design, storm water concepts, and site grading.Skills / Abilities:

·  Conducting research; preparing, organizing and maintaining records, spreadsheets, files and relational databases; analyzing data and preparing data summaries.
·  Communicating effectively both orally and in writing.
·  Establishing effective working relationships with City employees, consultants, and the general public.
·  Ability to work cooperatively with other staff.
·  Ability to handle multiple requests for assistance in an organized manner.
·  Ability to work flexible hours.
·   Good vision or corrective lenses.
·  Ability to pass a driving record check and a thorough background check as required by the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Enrolled in college/university with junior standing or above.  Prefer course work or pursuit of a degree in landscape architecture or a related field. Must possess and maintain a valid Washington State driver’s license.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Most work is performed in an office environment; however, fieldwork outdoors may be required. Fieldwork  may include but is not limited to: exposure to traffic and inclement weather, climbing/hiking through creeks, vegetation and across terrain, crouching, kneeling, walking over rough and uneven surfaces, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Completed City of Sammamish application is required. Must have graduated from high school or received GED equivalent. Good driving record and possession of a valid Washington State Driver’s license, or ability to obtain one within a month, is required. Must comply with all State Department of Labor and Industries Employment Standards Program regulations. If under the age of 18, must complete parent authorization form. Ability to conform to drug and alcohol testing requirements under the federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment physical examinations. Proper documentation to fulfill the requirements of the Immigration and Nationality Act within (3) days of employment with the City of Sammamish.

DISCLAIMER
This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the City and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the City and the requirements of the job change over time.

THE CITY OF SAMMAMISH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

DESCRIPTION: Ice Harbor Lock & Dam, which forms 31-mile long Lake Sacajawea, is located on the lower Snake River approximately 10 miles from its confluence with the Columbia River and near Tri-Cities in southeastern Washington. The benefits of Ice Harbor Lock & Dam include navigation, hydropower generation, recreation, irrigation, and improved habitat for fish and wildlife. The topography of the area varies from plains and plateaus and rocky basalt ridgelines. This desert arid land is defined as shrub-steppe, temperatures often reach above 100 F in summer and dip below 0 F in winter. The Natural Resource Management Team supports an active recreation and wildlife program with over 4 million visitors each year. Ice Harbor Dam has numerous recreation areas, park/campgrounds, boat launches, habitat management units and a visitor center.

Assist GIS/GPS specialist with data management of existing areas, upload new data into databases and update metadata when changes occur, work to coordinate system issues, create new data layers from spreadsheets, work with geodatabases, work with Wildlife, Park and Maintenance staff with infrastructure mapping and habitat data collection and create GIS maps of Habitat Management Units and Parks, 50%; locate Corps boundary and easement lines and marker/monuments (using GPS Trimble Geoexplorer - version- 2.90 or 3), gather data and enter into database for export into Arc View and Arc Map GIS, scan survey related documents and install Carsonite markers/signs as directed, 40%; develop GIS products required for shoreline and operational plans, 10%.

Required Skills: 
US citizenship;
valid driver`s license;
ability and willingness to undergo a required criminal history background check;
ability to drive 4WD vehicles;
ability to work with geodatabases, create GIS maps, export GIS data into Arc View and Arc Map GIS and operate GPS Trimble Geoexplorer - version- 2.90 or 3;
ability to work in independently in rugged terrain and at times during inclement weather;
 intermediate computer and word processing skills;
 physical ability to walk up to 1 to 2 miles with equipment; ability to work with other people.

Desired Skills:
BA/BS in natural resource related field;
GIS/GPS, ArcInfo, ArcMap, Trimble GPS units;
experience operating motor boats, ATVs, and manual transmission vehicles;
training and/or experience in map reading and orientation skills;
good verbal and computer skills.

Training:  Boat; ATV; GPS; map reading and orientation; personal safety; first aid/CPR; defensive driving.

Housing Details:  SCA will administer rent and invoice agency: The agency will identify a suitable rental property for the intern and SCA will make arrangements and administer rent to the landlord and bill the agency for their share of the expenses.

Transportation Personal Vehicle:  Required: No other transportation is available to reach shopping facilities or worksite from housing location. Little possibility exists to share rides with other employees. Distances are too far to walk. Any mileage over the budget travel amount will be the responsibility of the host site.

Date Flexibility:  Very Flexible Start or end date is very flexible

http://www.thesca.org/node/28768

WWF’s Conservation Science Program is looking for an intern to assist with preparation and testing of InVEST, a suite of models for ecosystem services mapping built by the Natural Capital Project (http://www.naturalcapitalproject.org). The work will involve a)building and reviewing python code for various models b) testing models c) optimizing models for speed and efficiency d) preparing data and running models for a selected landscape.  The intern will have opportunities to interact with NatCap ecosystem services modeling experts and to gain valuable experience with one of the largest international conservation organizations. We look for a motivated intern for 3 -6 months, ideally with a background in conservation and solid knowledge of ArcGIS geoprocessing and python coding.

The GIS Internship Program is open to community college, undergraduate, and graduate students majoring in the fields of geography, technology, and civil engineering with experience in geospatial technology or an interest in developing their skills in spatial data technology in support of NASA’s mission. A student majoring in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM), history, archaeology or any other major and demonstrating an interest in working in historical documentation and geospatial technology (GIS) will also be considered.

Exceptional and highly motivated high school students with at least a 3.3 GPA and a demonstrated interest in entering a field such as geography, urban planning, civil engineering, or related area will also be considered.

Primary duties for GIS Internship position include:

• Support development, maintenance and data input in GIS for the Center.
• Perform updates to building floor plans and space utilization, environmental data, and center infrastructure.Assist with modifications of center spatial data and web interface while adhering to agency standards and procedures.
• Use marked-up drawings, as-builts, sketches, field surveys or tabular data.

Additional preferences and desired skills include experience with GIS data development and conversion and basic knowledge of principles of data collection, including GPS, digital cartography, GPS, AutoCAD, relational databases, planning, surveying, engineering (utility distribution), and remote sensing/aerial photography.

Primary duties for Historical Preservation Internship position include:

• Assist with identifying and organizing historic documentation for historic sites and structures of architectural and technological significance.
• Research will include using primary and secondary sources such as reports, photographs, and videos.
• Previous work with databases and geographic information systems (GIS) preferred.
• Preferred majors include archaeology or history with a preference for training as historian or archivist

NASA GIS Internship Eligibility (at time of internship placement):

• U.S. Citizen and age 16 or older.
• Community college, undergraduate, and graduate students with a minimum of 12 credit hours completed and a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 required.
• Internship is also open to motivated high school students who are performing exceptionally in science and technology courses.
• Enrolled full-time or part-time with preferred major in Geography, Technology, Civil Engineering, History or Archaeology; other majors considered.
• Recent graduates must be officially accepted into an official academic program at the next level with plans to enroll the semester immediately following the internship.
• Internship placement is contingent upon verification of all eligibility criteria.
• This program is a student internship program and is not intended for recent graduates seeking entry-level or part-time employment.

Prior GIS experience or coursework is not required although a preference will be given to candidates who have experience and coursework in ESRI software (ArcGIS) or comparable GIS and are familiar with symbols, terminology, and accepted standards and procedures in GIS and mapping.

All interns at NASA are required to undergo a background security screening. This screening will take place after selection and before placement in the internship program. Students from outside the Hampton area are responsible for their own lodging, if needed.

Application Deadline: January 31, 2010.  Please visit the official website for details, including online application forms.  http://vsgc.odu.edu/GISIntern/

Forest Landscape Ecology Internship at the Smithsonian Conservation & Research Center

The Conservation GIS Lab at the Smithsonian Conservation & Research Center (CRC) is seeking an intern to start on or around January 5th 2010. The Lab specializes in the application of ecological modeling, remote sensing, and geographic information systems (GIS) to conservation problems.The successful applicant will work closely with Dr. Jonathan Thompson assisting with several aspects of two ongoing research projects (see below), which are jointly based at the Smithsonian CRC and Harvard Forest. The intern will also be expected to help with general tasks in the GIS Lab and assist with periodic professional training seminars based at the lab.

Project 1: Scenarios of forest landscape change in New England:We use ecosystem and landscape simulation models to assess plausible future scenarios of land use change, timber harvest, conservation, and climate change and the potential consequences on the composition, configuration, and carbon stores of forests in the eastern United States.

Project 2: Ecological Patterns and Consequences of Catastrophic Mortality of a Foundation Species (Oak) due to Abrupt Climatic and Biotic Stresses: We are characterizing the distinctive pathways of forest change that have been initiated by multiple disturbances (drought and several defoliating insects) and have reshaped the coastal landscape on the island of Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Using multi-temporal, remotely sensed imagery, we examine key aspects of the disturbance history including the timing and intensity of defoliation's, year of death or pattern of recovery. Emerging patterns are interpreted in relation to spatial layers of biophysical factors and information on historical insect outbreaks.We seek an intern with a good knowledge of computers.

While not required, preference will be given to applicants that have experience summarizing scientific literature, using GIS software, remote sensing software, and/or R-statistical software. Most importantly, the applicant should be interested in forest ecosystems, landscape ecology, ecological modeling, and must be willing to learn how to use esoteric software.

The internship includes a stipend and housing.

Send letter of interest and resume to Jonathan Thompson(thompsonjr@si.edu<mailto:thompsonjr@si.edu>) before November 20, 2009. Résumé should include contact information for 3 references. Include potential start date (preferably on or around Jan 5th) and the time period you are available for the internship in your letter.. Please also include the words "Internship Application" in the subject line of your email.The Conservation and Research Center is located at the north entrance of the Shenandoah National Park about 60 miles west of Washington, D.C., in Front Royal, VA. In meeting the Smithsonian Institution's mandate, CRC increases knowledge through investigations of threatened species, habitats, and communities, and disseminates knowledge through advanced studies, professional training, and public outreach.