Position Type: Full-Time Temporary
Duration: Approximately April through October 2022
Location: Multiple Locations in Alaska
Closing Date: February 18, 2022 at 11:59 PM (EST)
Online Announcement for AK-1537-AKRO-22-11334172-DE
Summary
These positions are located in the Resources Division in:
- Denali National Park and Preserve (Denali Park, AK)
- Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (Bartlett Cove, AK)
- Glacier Bay National Park and Preserve (Juneau, AK)
- Kenai Fjords National Park (Seward, AK)
Please visit find a park or the links above for additional park information.
The typical seasonal period is April through October, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April or May 2022.
Tasks/Duties
This position includes, but is not limited to the following duties:
- Visits field sites to gather information using accepted Global Position System (GPS) surveying and mapping techniques including both mapping grade and surveying grade Real Time Kinematic (RTK) projects.
- Prepares digital and hardcopy mapping and information products for park needs with required tasks including (nut no limited to) field data collection, spatial analysis, LIDAR processing, creating 3D geospatial datasets/representations, geo-referencing and cartographic production.
- Prepares and maintains digital and hardcopy versions of data and data histories (meeting FGDC metadata standards).
- Assists in the design and development of GPS data dictionaries, spatial data inventories and field collection planning for seasonal natural resources, cultural resources and facility management projects.
- Assists park staff in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and analysis, helps train staff in field GPS techniques and in integration of field data into geospatial information.
Government housing will be available at Denali Park. Government housing may be available at Bartlett Cove and Seward. To apply for this position, please complete and submit the required documents as described on the Online Announcement link above. For more information, contact the HR Assistant at 907-644-3828 or via email at akr_usa_staffing@nps.gov with questions about the position.
