U.S. Forest Service Recreation Database Specialist Resource Assistant
Agency: U.S. Forest Service
Location: Ketchikan, AK
Closing Date: None noted
Term/Grade: Entry Level - Intern
Position Summary:
The Resource Assistants Program is a rigorous, immersive, paid experience for individuals interested in Forest Service careers. Resource Assistants work under the mentorship and coaching of Forest Service staff to complete mission-critical work while developing leadership, critical thinking, and strategic communication skills. RAP is a vehicle for emerging professionals to launch their natural and cultural resources careers. For more information on the Resource Assistants Program, go to: https://www.fs.usda.gov/working-with-us/volunteers/resource-assistants-program
Major Duties:
This is a trainee position. The Resource Assistant will gain experience in database management and exposure to other career opportunities available within the Forest Service. The Resource Assistant will receive formal and on-the-job training, designed to familiarize you with the functions and operations of the organization, and to provide experience in the practical application of laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures involved in developed recreation.
Primary duties and training include:
- Provide quality control and technical assistance for tabular and geospatial recreation data in multiple databases and using multiple ESRI ArcGIS applications.
- Provide units with training and help develop new ways of collecting field data.
- Coordinate national visitor use monitoring program through annual inventory design, technical assistance and quality control.
- Participate in regularly scheduled meetings that cover a variety of topics and purposes, including data management, data stewardship, and monthly program collaboration.
- Collaborate with engineering staff and other resources to accomplish tasks such as building and bridge surveys, developed recreation projects, and data analysis.
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