GIS Technician - Eldorado National Forest
The Great Basin Institute
Placerville, CA, USA
Posted on Friday, July 19, 2024
Job Details
Placerville, CA
Seasonal
$29.00 - $29.00 Hourly
GIS
Description
The Great Basin Institute, in cooperation with the USFS, is recruiting 1 GIS Technician to perform data management, geospatial analysis, and cartographic and map design and production projects within the USFS Region 5 Eldorado National Forest (Placerville Ranger District) in the Sierra Nevada mountain range. These projects all serve the Basin & Range Forestry program’s greater mission of helping the USFS in their critical goal of improving forest resilience in the face of worsening climate conditions and increased wildfire threats. The work that you will do directly improves the quality of these forests helping ensure they continue to thrive for generations to come. Tasks under this project shall include:
The Government will provide on-site computer equipment, supplies, and other GFP such as GPS equipment, and office space for Intern support. In the event telework or travel is required, the Intern shall take all steps to safeguard any GFP in its possession.
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Contract Timeline: | |
It is estimated that this project will require 1,900 hours. All task deliverables shall be completed in a timely manner to meet project deadlines. The Intern is responsible for conducting business, between the hours of 0600-1800 Monday thru Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. | |
Location: | |
The Intern’s primary work location will be at the Eldorado National Forest Supervisor’s Headquarters in Placerville, CA. Secondary workplaces may occur at other locations. Eldorado National Forest (NF); Placerville and Pacific/Georgetown Ranger Districts Located in the central Sierra Nevada, the Eldorado NF is bordered on the east by the Lake Tahoe Basin and the Humboldt-Toiyabe NF, and by the Tahoe and Stanislaus NFs to the north and south, respectively. Eldorado NF offers an abundance of outdoor activities including fishing, boating, hiking, biking, skiing and climbing. The forest is home to much of the American River headwaters and the stunning Desolation Wilderness, and is in the heart of California’s historic Gold Country. People travel to Eldorado National Forest for its rich prospecting history, diversity of outdoor adventure and even beautiful vineyards. | |
Compensation and Benefits: | |
•Wage: $29/hour •Health, dental, vision Insurance premiums covered 100% by GBI; health, dental and vision insurance is available on the first day of the month following the start of employment | |
Qualifications
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EEO Statement | |
We conform to all the laws, statutes, and regulations concerning equal employment opportunities and affirmative action. We strongly encourage women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply to all of our job openings. We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, age, disability status, Genetic Information & Testing, Family & Medical Leave, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We prohibit Retaliation against individuals who bring forth any complaint, orally or in writing, to the employer or the government, or against any individuals who assist or participate in the investigation of any complaint or otherwise oppose discrimination. |