The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service National Wetlands Inventory (NWI) Program is excited to share our vacancy announcement for two permanent staff! It is part of a general biologist announcement in USAJOBS (see below). The announcement opened on April 27, and will close on May 11. In it, there are general biologist requirements, as well as additional information/duties in a separate spreadsheet listing all 99 biologist positions being advertised across the country. To find information on the NWI positions, search for “ES Headquarters” under the Program column and “Hadley, MA: Fort Collins, CO” under the Duty Station column. 

Additional information/duties for the Assistant Wetlands Coordinator are listed. Briefly, staff will be hired at the GS‐7, 9 or 11 pay scale, and will serve as Assistant Wetlands Coordinators for the NWI Program. The incumbents will primarily manage, coordinate and provide quality control for multiple NWI wetland mapping projects in support of the NWI Geospatial Dataset, which is served on the Wetlands Mapper (https://www.fws.gov/wetlands/Data/Mapper.html). The incumbents will also serve as technical experts on wetland identification and mapping, and support
production of Wetlands Status and Trends reports as needed. 

Applicants will be assessed based on demonstration of knowledge, skills and abilities related to wetland mapping and analysis listed in the additional information spreadsheet in USAJOBS and described in more detail in the posting.

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Geographic Information Services, Inc. (GISinc) is a small business whose core purpose is to create insight through spatial technology. This is an opportunity to work with one of the leading GIS consulting organizations. We are looking for technical people that want to tackle those tough to solve problems and love delivering solutions.
If you have exceptional talent and interpersonal skills and meet the following description, please submit a detailed CV that outlines the experience and requirements.

Role: GIS Specialist – Sacramento, CA

​Role Summary:
The primary role of the GIS Specialist will be to research, identify and acquire specific data, to develop those data into geospatial layers which conform to defined data standards, and to ensure that all data compilations roll up to national views. The GIS Specialist will also perform quality control on acquired data as well as on produced geospatial data.
Candidates must be eligible for federal security clearance and proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.

Essential Functions:

• Identify and acquire data in native formats. Priority data lists and methods will be provided. This may require exploring and searching for data via communication with a wide variety of field staff.
• Convert all formats of data acquired into single, well-documented geospatial files at a state or national level.
• Create and ensure standard metadata is associated with each geospatial file.
• Prepare maps for progress demonstration or to illustrate data complexities and issues.
• Communicate and work with an extended interdisciplinary team to ensure proper understanding of data elements, data standards, and geospatial methods guidance.
• Assist with data collection, consolidation, sharing and general data management activities.
• Prepare and submit weekly status/progress reports.
• Participate in the monthly/weekly conference calls and in-person meetings as scheduled.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Geography/GIS, Science, Engineering or related field.
• Demonstrate experience of 2+ years developing and editing geospatial data using geospatial tools, specifically ArcGIS/ArcMap, SDE and other ESRI developed GIS tools.
• Demonstrate experience of 2+ years in development and documentation of geospatial data via FGDC compliant metadata.
• Demonstrate experience of greater than 2 years developing and reviewing geospatial or tabular data to meet data standards, such as ensuring requisite data schemas, file naming conventions, etc.
• Demonstrate knowledge of concepts and principles of geospatial data management and general data Quality Assurance processes.
• Demonstrate experience in developing written technical documentation (such as metadata, training materials, workflow diagrams, white papers, etc.).
• Demonstrate experience in creating maps to communicate issues, to provide status updates or provide general spatial information to lay persons and geospatial experts.
• Demonstrate ability to orally communicate technical information effectively to lay persons and geospatial technical experts alike.

Ideal (in addition to required experience):

• 1+ year experience handling complex ecological, natural resource or environmental landscape data.
• 1+ year experience scripting or otherwise automating edit processes.
• 1+ year experience using established metadata tools and programs that are FGDC compliant or in advanced xml handling.

Competencies and Skills:

• Exceptional customer service orientation.
• Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work productively with a wide range of people.
• Able to translate technical concepts into layman’s terms.
• Able to coordinate with program stakeholders.
• In depth knowledge of GIS data development, editing and quality control procedures.
• Self-motivated, pro-active, and ability to multi-task.

Work Environment:

• Client site at a federal agency in Sacramento,CA
• Travel up to 10% of the time

Research Associate I, II, III, Or Senior
https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/en-us/job/499960/research-associate-i-ii-iii-or-senior
 
Mississippi State University & Northern Gulf Institute

Position Function:
Provide scientific data management support for deep sea coral research with NOAA and its partners. The primary role of this position is the stewardship and archival of data and other information products coming from deep sea coral cruises and projects, to include the development and continued improvement of techniques and workflows for data stewardship. A marine scientist or marine biologist with data management and analysis experience is required to complete this work.
The position will be located at the Mississippi State University Science and Technology Center at the Stennis Space Center, MS. There is potential for occasional time at sea aboard research or exploration vessels. Salary commensurate with abilities and experience.

Salary Grade:  13
Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges.  For salary grade UC, these positions are “Unclassified” and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:
The Research Associate will be affiliated with the Northern Gulf Institute, a NOAA Cooperative Institute.
The work done will support the mission of the NOAA’s National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI). For more information on the Northern Gulf Institute and partnerships with NOAA see https://www.northerngulfinstitute.org

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform data stewardship activities, including metadata generation, standardization, quality control, and archival for deep sea corals, sponges, and ancillary data.
• Identify, coordinate, and correspond with data contributors to define data acquisitions and to determine suitability for contribution to the long term environmental data record within NCEI.
• Analyze and continue to develop the NOAA National Database for Deep Sea Corals and Sponges – a working collection of documented coral and sponge occurrence records, together with ancillary information on data provenance, quality, and related environmental observations.
• Integrate and harmonize project-level data workflows with existing higher-level NOAA NCEI processes and systems for data management resulting in a fully archived data collection
• Research, design, and develop a data/information tracking system that allows DSCRTP staff to inventory and track program generated data from collection to long term preservation.
• Develop and provide innovative enhancements to the DSCRTP Web portal that provides access to the Web map, related Program datasets including photographic imagery and descriptive information on Program-funded activities.

​Minimum Qualifications

• US Citizen or Permanent Residency.
• Ability to receive Department of Commerce moderate risk clearance.
• B.S. or M.S. in Computer Science, Physical Sciences, Marine Sciences or related field.
• Beginning with a Bachelors degree: A professional (support/service) employee with a bachelors can begin work at Associate I; To begin at Associate II, one must meet the above requirements, have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and the equivalent to a masters degree; To begin at Associate III, one must meet the above requirements, have a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience and the equivalent to a masters degree.
• Beginning with a Masters degree: A professional (support/service) employee with a masters degree and a minimum of 1 year of relevant experience and demonstrated competency can begin work at Associate II; To begin at Associate III, one must have a masters degree and a minimum of 3 years of experience; To begin at Senior Associate, one must have a masters degree and a minimum of 6 years of experience.
• Beginning with a Doctoral degree: A professional (support/service) employee with a doctorate degree with 2 years of relevant experience and demonstrated competence can begin work at Associate III; To begin at the Senior Associate, one must have a doctorate degree and a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:
Existing Department of Commerce moderate risk clearance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated real-world understanding and experience in creating standards-compliant metadata and archiving scientific data.
• Demonstrated understanding and experience working with common data streams arising from research cruises and scientific projects.
• Formal training, and at least two years of experience, using ESRI ArcGIS for cartographic analysis, data transformation, and spatial analysis.
• Demonstrated experience with GIS publishing on collaborative web-based platforms, especially ArcGIS online.
• Formal training and at least two years of experience with scientific coding in R or Python for data transformation, reporting, and spatial analysis.
• Knowledge and experience with RMarkdown for data-driven reporting.
• Knowledge and experience with collaborative coding in GitHub or similar.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel.

Instructions for Applying:
Apply online by submitting a cover letter, resume, and a copy of your transcript(s). Any social security numbers included on the requested transcripts should be redacted prior to submitting online.
For additional information, contact Dr. Just Cebrian (jcebrian@ngi.msstate.edu)

Apply ASAP at:
https://explore.msujobs.msstate.edu/en-us/job/499960/research-associate-i-ii-iii-or-senior

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/2721688/gis-data-steward-01789

Full-Time/Permanent
GIS Data Steward
 
In this position your primary responsible will be to provide continuity in the operations and maintenance (O&M) of enterprise relational database management systems, applying IT best practices, ensuring quality assurance and timely delivery of authoritative content and data services (internal and external).

We are seeking a candidate with strong skills in critical thinking, problem solving, and communication. These skills along with motivation, attention to detail and strong work ethic will make you an ideal candidate. We invite you to join a group that promotes collaboration and motivates each other to work hard, have fun and be successful!
 
Duties
Key Duties Include:

• Provides continuity in the operations and maintenance (O&M) of enterprise-level relational database management systems.
• Streamline business workflows for enterprise data management, discovery and reporting
• Performs miscellaneous mapping support for a variety of programmatic business activities and services (e.g., planning, public recreation).
• Participate on new or emerging IT/GIS projects.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, IT or closely related field, and
• Two (2) years of experience using GIS technologies (database design, data management, analysis, etc.), 

OR 

• Associates degree or completion of an accredited vocational training program in GIS or IT, and
• Three (3) years of experience usingin GIS technology (database design, data management, analysis, etc.).

 
Experience managing IT/GIS dataset in various formats, coordinate systems, etc.
Solid understanding of cartographic design principles; experience designing map layouts / templates in ArcGIS / ArcPro.
Knowledge of public land survey system (PLSS), non-PLSS lands descriptions and land survey principles.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:

• Experience writing and/or modifying SQL statements to retrieve and summarize records from RDBMS.
• Basic experience with the Python scripting language.
• Formal coursework or certification natural resource management, land management, land survey or closely related field.
• Experience with multiple technologies and the ability to learn new things quickly.

Supplemental Information
Please note:  Failure to follow the instructions below may lead to disqualification.
To apply for this position you MUST complete your profile at www.careers.wa.gov and attach the following to your profile before completing the online application:

• A cover letter describing how you meet the qualifications of this position (generic cover letter will not be accepted)
• A current resume
• Three professional references

Clackamas River Basin Council is seeking a Riparian Specialist. This full-time position’s primary duty will be to support the Clackamas River Basin Council’s riparian enhancement projects involving invasive species management and revegetation. These tasks will include overseeing work crews, performing site surveys, planning, implementation, monitoring and data entry, in order to complete revegetation activities on both public and private properties.

The full JOB DESCRIPTION and directions on how to apply.

Position Summary:
This full-time position’s primary duty will be to support the Clackamas River Basin Council’s riparian enhancement projects involving invasive species management and revegetation. These tasks will include overseeing work crews, performing site surveys, planning, implementation, monitoring and data entry, in order to complete revegetation activities on both public and private properties.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop riparian planting plans, invasive species treatments, permits, and provide overall supervision for the riparian planting program;
  
• Schedule, coordinate, and oversee various types of restoration activities,
  
• Work with field crews, landowners, partners, and volunteers during site treatments, plantings, monitoring and maintenance.
  
• Coordinate and attend site visits with landowners to assess site restoration needs, engage landowners in CRBC programs, and provide information on stewardship activities.
  
• Perform and document site surveys and plant survival monitoring and use results to draft site treatment, planting plans, and monitoring reports.
  
• Assist in data management and reporting, including database and ArcGIS data entry and analysis, as well as drafting project reports summarizing data and activities.
  
• Perform additional watershed restoration and protection activities, as requested, such as water quality sampling activities.
  
• Provide support for CRBC Board of Director meetings and office administration activities.
  
• Assist staff in general outreach and landowner recruitment activities, as needed. 

The Olmsted Center for Landscape Preservation is seeking excellent candidates to serve as Seasonal Cartographic Technicians. The announcement is posted on USAJOBS and closes April 6. Depending on the initial response, the deadline for applying may be extended so please spread the word! A direct link to the announcement is provided below.

GS-05 Seasonal Cartographic Technician
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/563448300

GS-07 Seasonal Cartographic Technician
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/563560900

7 weeks from June 2020 to August 2020

​The NSF Spatiotemporal Innovation Center (STC) is looking for 2-4 undergraduate research assistants to serve as NSF REU Fellows from June 2020 to August 2020. They will potentially work at George Mason University Site (Fairfax, VA), Harvard University site (Cambridge, MA) depending on funding availability from NSF.

​This opportunity is supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF) I/UCRC and Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Programs which enable undergraduate students to obtain research experience and consider a career path in spatiotemporal domains (e.g., CS, Geography, Geosciences). NSF REU Student interns will work in a team with graduate students, postdocs, and faculty at one of the two center sites and will conduct research related to spatiotemporal issues. NSF fellows also have the opportunity to attend a professional conference to present their research results. Students may participate in various projects.
 
Compensation:
Funding up to $8K will be provided to cover expenses, including stipend, travel, lodging (if needed), meals for each participant.
 
Requirements:

• Applicants must be undergraduate students.
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident status is required.
• Applicants should be able to work as NSF fellows for 7 weeks. Starting date is flexible.
• NSF REU fellows will receive stipend and reimbursement for travel to one conference hosted in the U.S.
• We encourage applications from underrepresented groups, such as women, Native-Americans, African-Americans, Hispanics, Veterans, and students with disabilities.

 
COVID-19 update:
The participation will be virtual from selected student’s place if the GMU campus is still closed by the summer of 2020. Selected participants will join the COVID-19 rapid response team (http://covid-19.stcenter.net/) in addition to a specific project.
 
A complete application includes:

• A C.V.
• One page double-spaced statement of interest.
• Contacts (email and phone #) of two referees.

 
Selection process:
There will be three steps for selecting the students: 1) Site directors will collaboratively select a pool of promising applicants. 2) Faculty members will select the relevant applicants who match their interest. 3) A phone interview will be arranged with the selected candidates to consider the applicant’s background and communication and teamwork skills, and topic of interest.

Please submit your application through email to Ms. Qian Liu (qliu6@gmu.edu). The review of applications will start on Apr.20, 2020, and end until the position is filled. Feel free to contact Dr. Chaowei Yang (cyang3@gmu.edu) with questions about the NSF REU Summer Fellows in Spatiotemporal Computing. We look forward to receiving your applications.

George Mason University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration as summer follows without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.