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GIS Technician - Bureau of Land Management (BLM) - Cedar City Field Office

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Outdoor Engagement Center

Details:

  • Category: On-Campus
  • Position Type: Internship
  • Posted on: May 9, 2019
  • Open until: Fri, May 24, 2019 expired
  • Work Hours: 40
  • Wage: $11-$15/DOE
  • Location: Cedar City, UT

Description:

Schedule: The position will be required to work 40 hours/week. The schedule will be Monday - Friday (8 hours/day) or Monday - Thursday (10 hours/day)

Dates: 05-27-2019 - 12-27-2019

Agency: Bureau of Land Management (BLM)

Location: Cedar City Field Office

Overview:

In coordination with the BLM Color Country GIS Staff, the intern will provide operational support for GIS projects within the Cedar City Field Office and generate/maintain geospatial data and evaluate it for spatial accuracy and source data consistency.

Position Responsibilities:

The intern will be working in both an Enterprise GIS and ArcGIS Online (AGOL). The focus will be directed primarily toward GIS Modernization building web mapping applications in addition to data collection, manipulation, and technical user support for all aspects of geospatial data, analysis, and software. The intern must identify requirements and implement analytical techniques necessary to solve GIS issues. Extensive experience will be gained working with a diverse group of resources specialists, planners, and managers to coordinate and implement GIS activities.

Qualifications:

Consideration would be given to applicants that have:

  1. Prior GIS experience a. Demonstrate ability to use the current suite of ESRI GIS Software and extensions b. Ability to develop and analyze spatial information with GIS c. Have practical knowledge of appropriate geodatabase design principles d. Have knowledge of geographic projections, datum’s, and geospatial data

  2. Currently perusing or have obtained a GIS degree/certificate

  3. Familiar with GIS Modernization

  4. Ability to take initiative and work independently, as well as participate effectively in collaborative efforts. Applicants who possess these skills and who are pursuing or have obtained a degree/certificate in fields related to the above qualifications will be given greatest consideration.

Application Instructions:

Go to https://go.suu.edu/iic Click on “Apply Today” Fill in online application Attach all other requested documents Send to appropriate hiring manager

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