Conservation GIS Specialist - Fort Polk, Louisiana
Company: Colorado State University
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: March 16, 2023
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Job Description:
Conservation GIS Specialist - Fort Polk, Louisiana Colorado
State University Conservation GIS Specialist - Fort Polk, Louisiana
Position LocationFort Polk, Louisiana Work LocationPosition is
fully in-office/in-person Research Professional PositionYes Posting
NumberAP Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification TitleResearch Associate II Work Hours/Week40
Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000 - $55,000 Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees
with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you,
your health, and your family. Visit CSU's Human Resources website
for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and
part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the
following University benefit areas: & To ensure full consideration,
applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on03/06/2023
Description of Work Unit CEMML is a research, education and service
unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado
State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most
appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of
natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and
other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied
research, and offer career development and learning opportunities
to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors
and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a
legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for
future generations. To learn more about CEMML's contributions to
land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit Position
Summary The Conservation GIS Specialist is a Center for
Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) Team member and
Colorado State University employee who is stationed in Louisiana.
Fort Polk is located in west-central Louisiana among the longleaf
pine forests of the Kisatchie National Forest. In this role, The
Conservation GIS Specialist serves as an independent cooperator to
provide Geographic Information System (GIS) support necessary for
Fort Polk to implement management guidelines and Standard Operating
Procedures of Conservation Branch programs through the following
program areas: Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP),
Threatened and Endangered Species, National Environmental Policy
Act ( NEPA), Maneuver Damage and Mitigation Monitoring, and
Forestry. There may be times when support is needed for other
programs, such as Cultural Resources or others. This position
provides GIS support to the Fort Polk Conservation Branch. This
includes, but is not limited to, the following: GIS training for
Team members, feature class development/editing, cartographic
support, data management within ESRI ArcGIS/ArcPro, geodatabase
management, spatial analysis, and high-level data calls to support
Fort Polk decision making. The Conservation GIS Specialist works in
a dynamic atmosphere and supports a wide variety of environmental
program areas to ensure that Fort Polk is mission-ready. This level
of support requires working with a variety of Teams and
individuals. As a supervisor, the Conservation GIS Specialist will
oversee and support several CEMML Team members, this includes, but
is not limited to, the following: daily communication, time
approvals, leave approvals, coordination for purchase requests,
general support to ensure CEMML Team members are prepared for their
jobs, and potentially coordination with the Project Principal
Investigator for disciplinary actions. There will also be
administrative requirements for the position which may include:
support on hiring committees, routine reporting, and routine
supervisor meetings with the project Principal Investigator. It is
expected that the Conservation GIS Specialist will be able to pass
a Background Investigation and be able to maintain a security
clearance. Beginning Monday, August 16, 2021, Colorado State
University has mandated vaccinations against COVID-19. Faculty and
staff are required to submit their vaccine status or declare an
exemption. More information about the vaccination mandate can be
found on the CSU COVID-19 Information & Resources site here,
Required Job Qualifications BS in environmental science, geography,
or related field. Three (3) years of working GIS experience. Must
have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's
license by the employment start date. Preferred Job Qualifications
Greater than three years of working GIS experience. Proficiency
with database software and management, greater than 2 years
experience. Experience with GIS metadata development and archival.
Experience with Quality Assurance Plans, preferably GIS-related.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite. Prior experience acting as
a supervisor. Experience working with and supporting multiple
project Teams. Experience working on/within military installations.
Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional
values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the
Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion. Essential
Duties Job Duty CategoryGeospatial Information System (GIS) work
Duty/Responsibility Assist with execution aspects IAW all
Conservation Branch Management Plans and Program(s) Standard
Operating Procedures (SOPs) time-lines and cooperative agreements.
Provide technical support and assist project coordination with
various ENRMD staff and other concerned parties, including but not
limited to the Endangered Species Section, Cultural Resources
Section, Integrated Pest Management Section, National Environmental
Policy Act (NEPA) Section, Maneuver Damage, Sustainable
Environmental Monitoring Program, other ENRMD branches, and other
Fort Polk directorates. Percentage Of Time35 Job Duty
CategoryCoordination with personnel Duty/Responsibility
Coordination of installation efforts to manage GIS data for the
ENRMD Conservation Branch. Coordinate with various ENRMD staff and
other concerned parties, including but not limited to the
Endangered Species Section, Cultural Resources Section, Integrated
Pest Management Section, National Environmental Policy Act Section,
other ENRMD branches and other Fort Polk directorates. Percentage
Of Time10 Job Duty CategoryDocument prep and review
Duty/Responsibility Development, review and update of Conservation
Branch Management Plans and SOPs for annual CB approval. Assist
with annual support for developing database layer and maps for
sections within Conservation Branch Management Plans and SOPs and
participate in the preparation and review of other documents such
as but limited to environmental analysis for proposed actions and
preparation of various levels (Environmental Assessments,
Environmental Impact Statements, and Record of Environmental
Consideration) of NEPA documentation. Percentage Of Time5 Job Duty
CategoryDatabase updates Duty/Responsibility Attend and participate
in monthly meetings with all Conservation Branch Programs Cultural
Resources, Pest Management, NEPA (Maneuver Damage and SEMP), INRMP,
and Endangered Species to ensure database layers are current,
compliant, and accurate IAW with all Quality Assurance Plans
(QAPs), Management Plans and SOPs. Percentage Of Time15 Job Duty
CategoryReviews Duty/Responsibility The government may provide
technical reports and documents for review during the performance
period for technical review. Review these documents and report
comments and recommendations IAW due dates and established
Installation SOPs. Percentage Of Time5 Job Duty CategoryReporting
Duty/Responsibility Tracking, updating, and reporting Common Levels
of Support (CLS), and annual SOP reports IAW appropriate format and
timetables. Percentage Of Time5 Job Duty CategoryMeetings,
scheduling, training Duty/Responsibility Weekly and monthly
meetings for planning execution aspects of monitoring and managing
Conservation Branch Programs and GIS data layers. Attend meetings
and conferences to coordinate, brief, and gather information for
the Conservation Branch. May additionally attend public meetings in
support of public scoping requirements under NEPA and prepare and
maintain informative displays. Attend all required meetings as
determined by the ACOR and provide all pertinent information within
one business day or as required. Meetings and conferences to be
approved by the Fort Polk ACOR. Percentage Of Time5 Job Duty
CategoryEquipment inventory and maintenance Duty/Responsibility
Track and record equipment location and use as appropriate. As
appropriate, conduct required inspections and maintenance/cleaning
on vehicles, equipment, dispatches, and government provided office
space IAW timelines and Installation SOPs. Percentage Of Time5 Job
Duty CategorySupervision Duty/Responsibility Supervises 4 CEMML
staff in the Conservation Branch, approves time, requests over
time, submits purchase requests Percentage Of Time10 Job Duty
CategoryDeliverables Duty/Responsibility Provide deliverables as
defined in SOW Percentage Of Time5 Special Instructions to
Applicants Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the
announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than March
6, 2023, for full consideration at Mailed or emailed applications
will not be accepted. Upload each of the items below individually
as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf).
Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered .
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