2021 SCA USACE GIS Teams
Expected Dates: May 17, 2021 to September 18, 2021
Site: USACE (Army Corps of Engineers)
Position ID: PO-00730802
We are looking for 4 additional members to join this cohort and serve 5/17-9/20. The other 12 members of the program began in January 2021.
The SCA and the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) are looking for detail oriented, highly motivated, and independent people to join the 2021 Geographic Information Systems (GIS) inventory program. During this unique SCA-managed program, interns will work closely with USACE personnel to improve, and in many instances, create GIS data for districts throughout the country. Interns will be extremely mobile during the course of the season as USACE districts can cover multiple states and the teams may be visiting multiple districts.
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 resource managers and the public about the recreation facilities present at each USACE recreation area. The 2021 SCA USACE GIS Program is the continuation of a partnership which began in 2016 to fulfill that legislative mandate. Building upon our history with the Corps, this program will use field proven and refined techniques to accurately and efficiently verify and collect data using industry leading hardware and software from Trimble and ESRI.
The program composition will consist of 3 full time SCA staff, 2 Team Leaders and 14 Interns. At the conclusion of an initial 3-week training, the interns will be divided into 2 groups of 7 for the duration of the 32-week field season.
Crew Dates & Location:
Dates: May 17, 2021 - September 20, 2021 (37 weeks)
Locations:
Fort Worth District (TX)
Vicksburg District (MS, LA, AR)
Wilmington District (NC)
NOTE: This list is subject to change based on best risk managment practices for mitigating Covid.
Additional Intern Responsibilities:
Fully engaging in all work projects and community activities
Communicating in a professional manner with the public
Recording work totals and writing reports for submission to USACE partners
Planning, implementing, and leading conservation service projects
Promoting safety and maintaining conservation values/ethics
Additional miscellaneous tasks supporting project and community outcomes
Work Breakdown:
GIS data collection throughout Army Corps districts (65%)
Data processing and written reports (25%)
Community building (5%)
Other duties as assigned (5%)
Qualifications:
Commitment to living and working within an intensive crew environment; interpersonal skills and community living experience are strongly desired
Commitment to service in working conditions that will include extreme temperatures, high humidity, precipitation, and busy public areas
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass Motor Vehicle Records check
Benefits:
Living allowance of $300/week
Housing provided for duration of program
Transportation provided for duration of program; personal use of company vehicles possible with limitations
Provided Trainings & Certifications:
SCA & USACE Orientations and Histories
ESRI Software Trainings - ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ESRI Collector App
Teamwork, Leadership, and Conflict Resolution Skills Trainings
Wilderness First Aid & CPR
Training Provided
ESRI Software Workflows - ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Collector for ArcGIS App; Wilderness First Aid & CPR.
Handicap Accessible? No
Main Area of Focus: Geographic Info Systems (GIS, includes GPS)
Education, Training & Skills Expected
GIS-some experience
GPS-some experience
More details at: https://www.thesca.org/serve/position/2021-sca-usace-gis-teams/po-00730802