Mitigation Mapping Technician w/Oregon Dept of State Lands (Salem, OR)

There is an open competitive recruitment for one limited duration Natural Resource Specialist 1 (Mitigation Mapping Technician) position posted on Workday.   This position is with the Operations Division, Planning and Policy, located in Salem, Oregon.
 
This recruitment closes April 29, 2021.  Please click below to view the full announcement and to apply.

https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--DSL/Natural-Resource-Specialist-1--Mitigation-Mapping-Technician-_REQ-59528

​The primary purpose of this position is to complete an Esri-based geographic information system (GIS) dataset of all DSL regulatory program compensatory mitigation sites. The resulting dataset(s) will be made available through the Statewide Wetlands Inventory on DSL’s web site, on the Aquatic Mitigation Portal’s map viewer tools, and may be acquired by planners, consultants, and other user groups with GIS capabilities. The position will research records associated with a mitigation site to digitize the correct polygon(s) and populate its attributes using the data description document provided by the Department. Documents and maps used to create polygons will be scanned and entered into DSL’s database. The position may assist with integration of GIS datasets into web-based maps. 

Data Development and Documentation

• Verify the data structure currently being used to generate compensatory mitigation (CM) polygons is suitable for all the mitigation types, includes all desired attributes, and will accommodate monitoring and accounting needs for the mitigation program.  Ensure data is being named appropriately and that rules are created to enter missing mitigation program information and to correct inaccuracies in information. Work with staff to modify data structure to meet needs. 
• Determine level of spatial accuracy required and, therefore, methods of digitizing. 
• Revise, as needed, the procedure document for staff to follow when adding polygons to the dataset. Provide staff training on the procedure.

Research and Document Management 

• Access the existing CM data set, the DSL database, electronic and paper files, imagery, and staff knowledge to identify and compile permits, enforcements, and mitigation banks with mitigation sites that need to be digitized.
• Verify the correct, final CM map figure is identified from permit files or monitoring reports.
• Obtain information about CM protection instruments, such as conservation easements and deed restrictions, from planning offices and easement holders, as needed. 
• Scan any paper records used to create or attribute a polygon, including the CM map figure and mitigation project description in the authorization or enforcement. Save electronic files to the DSL database, ensuring the correct permit or enforcement file is accessed.
• Research site protection .

Digitization and Integration with Web-based Maps

• Create GIS compensatory mitigation polygons from the final CM map figure(s) and populate the attributes for each polygon.
• Work with other DSL staff and external partners to integrate the completed CM dataset into web-based maps. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A Bachelor's degree in Biology, Environmental Science or similar natural resource program;
OR
Three years of experience performing natural resource or environmental science research or investigations.

DESIRED ATTRIBUTES

• Excellent customer service skills;
• GIS skills; and
• Quality assurance skills.

**You must submit a cover letter of no more than two pages that addresses each of the Desired Attributes listed above to be considered**