USAJOBS · 4 hours ago
Seasonal Lands Technician
Saint Croix Falls, Wisconsin, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26.36/hr - $34.27/hr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Seasonal Lands Technician to assist in administering the park's real property management program and scenic easement program. The role involves working with external stakeholders and National Park Service staff on land management issues.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Assist in implementing the long-term land protection program, including monitoring and evaluating scenic easement properties
Serve as a primary point of contact for landowners with National Park Service (NPS) scenic easement interests, answering questions, explaining regulations, and providing guidance
Coordinate and lead field operations for scenic easement and right-of-way monitoring, including scheduling, preparing field folders, and training volunteers on monitoring protocols
Serve as the primary Geographic Information Systems (GIS) contact for lands-related projects; collect and manage geospatial data using technologies such as Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR), Trimble, and Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS), and prepare maps and shapefiles according to National Park Service (NPS) standards
Maintain and update the current scenic easement database; develop a new tracking system to manage information for over 800 scenic easements
Work with private landowners and federal, state, and local agencies to review and process requests related to scenic easement properties, ensuring compliance with National Park Service (NPS) policies and regulations
Prepare correspondence, reports, and land protection plans using standard National Park Service (NPS) formats and policies; provide technical advice and information to management and stakeholders
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship required
Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication
Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males
Direct Deposit: Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program
Driver's License: You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required
You will be required to submit a Motor Vehicle Operator's License and Driving Record
You must also submit (within a State sealed envelope or submitted directly by the State authorities), and at your own expense, all certified driving records from all States that disclose all valid driver's licenses, whether current or past, possessed by you
Uniform: You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided
Minimum Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program
To qualify for this position at the GS-07 grade level, you must possess one of the following minimum qualifications by close of the announcement: EXPERIENCE: At least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience includes activities such as assisting in the organization and maintenance of land management tract files and automated lands management data systems to track land ownership and use, easement status, tract history and easement violations; performing oversight of scenic easement interest and monitoring land ownership changes, working with municipalities and county governments to assure current information and ownership data; Working with landowners on issues such as land transfers, building permits, zoning issues related to easement terms and conditions; Assisting with real property records for accuracy and currency; Coordinate Geographic Information Systems (GIS) projects related to easements agricultural use and right of way programs. You must include hours per week worked
EDUCATION: Successful completion of at least 1 year of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position. Directly related fields include, but not limited to Natural Resource Management, Geospatial Science, Land Use Planning, Real Estate or Real Property Management, Environmental Law or Natural Resources Law, or other closely related subjects. Course work in fields other than those specified may be accepted if it directly related. You must include transcripts
Successful completion of a COMBINATION of graduate education and experience as described above which total 100 percent. For example, 6 months of specialized experience (50% of the experience) and 9 semester hours directly related to the position (50% of the education) is qualifying. You must include hours per week worked and include transcripts
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work
If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Housing: May be available.
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