Conservation Begins Here. The Student Conservation Association (SCA), America’s #1 conservation service organization seeks qualified applicants to lead, educate, and inspire 4 students for the US Army Corps of Engineers GIS program.
Program Dates: August 12, 2018 – May 6, 2019 Training Dates: July 25 – August 1, 2018 Location: Little Rock, AR & Nashville, TN Position Description: The US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recreation areas receive some of the highest visitation of any areas in the federal system. In 2012 legislation was passed which directed USACE to update the geospatial databases for those recreation areas. This updated information is crucial for the proper allocation of federal road improvement dollars, as well as accurately informing the public about the recreation facilities present at each USACE recreation area. The USACE GIS Program is a partnership with SCA that began in 2016 to fulfill that legislative mandate. The team will be use hand held GPS devices to verify the accuracy of USACE roads, trails, buildings, and other features. Once that information is collected it is passed along to USACE staff for further processing and integration into their databases. In addition to the primary duty of GIS data collection, this team will design and carry out conservation service projects. This an opportunity to interact with USACE rangers, project managers, and volunteers while exploring new skills and undertaking tasks that will impart lasting benefits to recreation sites. Past projects included constructing backcountry campsites, environmental education outreach, improving fish habitat, and trail maintenance. Qualifications: -Must be a minimum of 21 years of age -Must have ability to legally work in the US. -Valid driver’s license and MVR that meets SCA standards required -Ability to meet SCA’s criminal background check standards -Must be able to attend mandatory Project Leader training: July 25 – August 1, 2018 -Current First Aid and CPR certification required by the start of training -Experience working with young adults (18-25), teaching in an educational environment a plus -Experience with GPS data collection and ESRI Arc software -Experience with conservation work skills or related skills preferred – i.e. trail maintenance, trail construction, chainsaw, carpentry, landscaping, and gardening -Ability to perform manual, physical labor for up to 8 hours per day, exposed to the elements and most occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds or more -Housing is provided for the duration of the program Compensation: $750/week total salary, benefits eligible, housing provided To Apply: Visit http://thesca.force.com/members to create a profile, complete the basic application and then select the Leader Application when prompted. Please be sure to upload your cover letter, resume and at least two (2) professional references. Once your application is complete, please email [email protected] with the position of interest listed in the subject line so we may review your application. View Position Online: https://www.thesca.org/us-army-corps-engineers-gis- project-leader SCA is an EOE dedicated to workforce diversity. For more information about SCA, visit us at www.theSCA.org
