GIS Specialist w/ BLM (Klamath Falls, Salem or Tillamook, OR)

https://www.usajobs.gov/job/793148500

This position serves as a Geographic Information System Specialist in a BLM office, OR/WA State Office. Work assignments frequently stem from senior managers related to bureau and/or state/center priorities.

For Locations: Klamath Falls, OR & Tillamook, OR
GS07-GS11 ($49,025.00 - $94,317.00)

For Locations: Salem, OR
GS07-GS11 ($52,734.00 - $101,454.00)

Duties
As the Geographic Information System Specialist in this position, you will:

The incumbent works with resource specialists to determine type, amount, and level of information required to develop and analyze ecosystem management alternatives. Assesses quality, compatibility, and limitations of various data used in a wide array of land management and planning efforts. Compiles natural resource, topographic, and cartographic data for creation of thematic map products and presentation materials for multi-disciplinary resource planning, preparation of environmental and social assessments, and other project supporting natural resource management decision making. Develops data dictionaries, data models, and metadata for multi-disciplinary information and geospatial applications. Coordinates conversion of geospatial information and remote sensing imagery into GIS databases. Provides advice on the implementation, management, analysis, and use of geospatial information. Makes recommendations on the development and application of geospatial analysis processes, protocols, and solutions to mission critical resource management issues. Serves as technical point of contact for GIS, GPS, remote sensing, and mapping. Provides technical assistance to software users in the development, storage, retrieval, and analysis of data. Conducts formal and informal training. Acts as program liaison with the District Office, other federal agencies, state, and local governments, learning institutions, professional organizations, and other individuals concerned with GIS, GPS, remote sensing and mapping. Operates complex computer systems and software packages and develops procedures to produce intricately detailed maps and graphics for many varied Forest resource programs, planning documents, and a variety of other requirements.