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The Great Basin Institute · 2 weeks ago

Data Support Technicians (USFWS, Grays Lake NWR)

Wayan, ID

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

The Great Basin Institute is recruiting AmeriCorps members to serve as Data Support Technicians at Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Wayan, Idaho. The role involves assisting with data entry, processing, preliminary analyses, and reporting of survey data related to wildlife and habitat management.

ConsultingEducationEnvironmental Consulting

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Assist with data entry, processing, preliminary analyses, mapping, and reporting of survey data collected on National Wildlife Refuges throughout the east side of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 1 (Idaho, Oregon, and Washington east of the Cascade Mountains)

Become familiar with surveys conducted at Refuges that inform management, provide baseline inventories, and assess management implementation

Enter data and associated meta-data into MS Excel, Survey123, on-line databases (e.g., Avian Knowledge Network) or other software

Perform data quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)

Analyze and map spatial data in ArcPro and/or ArcGIS On-Line

Summarize results of preliminary analyses using tables, graphs, and figures in reports following scientific writing formats

Give oral and/or poster presentations of projects

Qualification

Biological survey techniquesHydrological survey techniquesMS ExcelArcProArcGIS On-LineRR-studioScientific writing skillsAttention to detailOrganization skillsCommunication skills

Required

(This AmeriCorps position is open to US Citizens, Nationals, or Permanent Residents age 17 or older)

Knowledge and interest in habitat and wildlife management

Prior experience with biological and hydrological survey techniques

Experience with MS Excel, and other basic computer skills

Experience downloading data from handheld GPS units and/or PDRs

Willingness to travel to other refuges as necessary

Willingness to operate a 4-wheel drive truck with snowplow

Must provide a valid driver's license and possess a clean driving record

Successful applicants must complete a Department of Interior (DOI) Background Investigation (BI) or submit paperwork to USFWS human resources indicating an active and fully adjudicated BI has already been completed prior to beginning position. If you already have a fully adjudicated BI, please let us know in your application

AmeriCorps eligibility requirements: (1) U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status, (2) eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limited to earning equivalent of two full-time education awards), (3) pass National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) name search and federal criminal background check, (4) adhere to the rules, regulations and code of conduct as specified in the Member Service Agreement; and (5) not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement

Preferred

Experience with ArcPro, ArcGIS On-Line, and associated ESRI apps (e.g., FieldMaps, Survey123, etc.) preferred

Experience with R and R-studio, preferred, but not required

Ability to self-direct and self-motivate

Possess good organization skills

Have good attention to detail for QA/QC of data

Willing and able to work on a computer for the entire work week

Ability to work productively as part of a team and independently

Good communication skills

Good scientific writing skills, preferred

Benefits

Company-paid comprehensive medical, dental (with option to upgrade in coverage), and vision insurance

$25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost

Access to Pro Deals

Eligibility for SNAP benefits, Loan Forbearance, and Loan Interest Accrual Repayment

Housing: Will be provided to the selected participant at no additional costs

Company

The Great Basin Institute

The Great Basin Institute is an interdisciplinary field studies organization that promotes environmental research, education, and conservation throughout the West.

Founded in 1998