Conservation Technician maintains the authenticity and overall appearance of art objects. Conducts analysis to determine appropriate method for cleaning and repairing objects. Being a Conservation Technician may require an associate's degree or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Conservation Technician relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Bureau of Land Management – Utah State Office
Length:
Term of positions is 11 weeks; full-time 40 hrs/wk
Location:
Salt Lake City, Utah
Living Allowance:
$750/week total – this includes both a living stipend and housing allowance
AmeriCorps Award:
Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $1,459.26 (pre-tax).
Desired Start Date:
6/3/2024
Application Due Date:
Preference given to applicants that submit application by 4/26/2024
Title of Position
Wilderness GIS Technician
Position Details
Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health. Stewards in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management are seeking an intern who will work with the BLM National Conservation Lands Program and Geospatial Operations Branch in Utah to review and update wilderness boundary arcs in ArcGIS Pro for designated Wilderness Areas and document corrections within a standardized Adobe InDesign template for inclusion in wilderness case files. Field assessment visits and camping in remote backcountry locations in the San Rafael Swell area of central Utah may be required as necessary. The project will directly benefit wilderness preservation by improving geospatial information on Utah wilderness boundaries for online public dissemination and consumption. The mapping corrections will prevent unauthorized impacts to wilderness from prohibited activities such as off-highway vehicle travel. The project will affect over 650,000 acres of Congressionally designated Wilderness. The steward will work under the direct supervision of the Geospatial Branch Chief and the National Conservation Lands Program Lead. Through the project, the steward will be exposed to numerous aspects of BLM resource programs such as GIS support and technology, wilderness management, recreation, and travel management.
Position Responsibilities will include:
Minimum Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications
Benefits:
How to Apply
Apply on-line at: https://stewardslegacy.org/open-positions. In addition to your resume, please submit a one-page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position.
If you have questions about this position, please contact Ray Kelsey, rkelsey@blm.gov, or you can contact Emma Nehan-Springstead, enehan@conservationlegacy.org, Stewards Program Coordinator.
Stewards Individual Placements Program does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.
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