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GIS/Remote Sensing Internship

LOCATION:  Great Plains Regional Office, Bismarck, North Dakota

INTERNSHIP START DATE: June/July 2011

INTERNSHIP DURATION: 12 to 14 Months

SALARY: $1,800 per month

PRIMARY FUNCTION:  The GIS/RS Intern will participate in the development of GIS-based, habitat conservation targeting models and the development and quality control of wetland delineation projects requiring interpretation of aerial photography.  The GIS/RS Intern will be responsible for maintenance of ArcSDE geo-databases (SQL Server) and cartographic development of a diverse array of mapping products required by biologists, engineers, and administrators in the Great Plains Regional Office (GPRO).  The GIS/RS Intern will be expected to meet project deadlines and communicate independently and effectively with GPRO staff. Some fieldwork, primarily ground-truthing satellite imagery is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in GIS, remote sensing. Candidates with degrees in geography, conservation, natural resources or biology with significant coursework in GIS (9+hrs) and/or remote sensing are also strongly encouraged to apply.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:  Proficiency with ArcGIS and Microsoft Office software required. Proficiency with ERDAS Imagine, Definiens (eCognition) software and the R statistical software package preferred. Those with interest in object-based image analysis or conducting land-use surveys from small, fixed-wing aircraft will be given special consideration.

NOTES:  Ducks Unlimited, Inc. is a non-profit conservation organization dedicated to protecting and restoring wetlands and upland habitats important toNorth America’s waterfowl populations.  GIS Internships with Ducks Unlimited provide candidates with exceptional work experience in many diverse aspects of the GIS field including habitat model development, remote sensing analysis, map production and database management.

To apply for a position, access job announcement at www.ducks.org/jobsand complete the electronic application and pre-employment forms; attach a cover letter (including date available to start work and current email address), current resume, and daytime contact information for three professional references; and submit.  Questions can be directed to:

Aaron Smith

Remote Sensing/GIS Analyst

Ducks Unlimited, Inc. - Great Plains Region

2525 River Road

Bismarck, North Dakota 58503

(701) 355-3584

asmith@ducks.org