Position Begins: May 23, 2011
Position Ends: August 26, 2011
Posting Ends: April 1, 2011
Pay Rate: $11 / hour
Description:
The Conservation Research Center of Teton Science Schools is seeking a research intern to assist the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Manager, Ecologist and Research staff with a wide variety of natural resource research and stewardship projects. Over the past four years, the Conservation Research Center of Teton Science Schools has mapped over two million acres of wildlife habitat for local, state and federal organizations in Wyoming. The Conservation Research Center is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual to assist with the development, implementation and quality control of multiple GIS products. Housing may be provided depending upon availability.
Minimum Qualifications:
• Experience using GIS software for natural resource management/analysis
• Completion or current enrollment in a natural resource related field of study (Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Studies, etc.)
• Wilderness First Aid certified (required)
Desired Qualifications:
• 16+ credit hours (undergraduate/graduate) in GIS/Cartography
• Demonstrated knowledge of ArcGIS 10/9.x software, ArcPad, Spatial Analyst, Geostatistical Analyst, 3D Analyst, ERDAS Imagine, Access, Google Earth, Photoshop
• Strong background working with a variety of coordinate systems and performing coordinate transformations from variable datasets
• Basic knowledge of geodatabase design and principles
• Demonstrated experience documenting data manipulation procedures
• Excellent quality assurance/quality control skills
• Experience with GPS data collection and management (Garmin, Juniper Systems)
• Experience with remote sensing techniques (supervised classification, feature extraction, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience communicating with State and Federal land management agencies
Bullet Pointed Responsibilities:
• GIS data creation, acquisition and manipulation
• Field map production
• Assist full-time and seasonal staff with creation and editing of geographic data
• Software installation and troubleshooting
• Creation of GIS help documents
• Other duties as assigned, including the possibility of field work
Teton Science Schools’ Conservation Research Center was formed in response to the growing need in Jackson Hole and the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem for responsible conservation and land stewardship. In our work, we seek a reasonable balance between wildlife and people to develop resource management strategies and models that other western communities can follow.
http://www.tetonscience.org/index.cfm?id=conservation_research_center
Teton Science Schools are an equal opportunity employer with a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Successful applicant(s) will be required to pass a background check, driving check, and drug screening.
Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and contact information for 3 references to Human Resources by email: employment@tetonscience.org. List “GIS Intern” in the email subject line.
