What are the responsibilities and job description for the ITAM SRP GIS Technician - Fort Wainwright, Alaska position at CSU Spur?
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Posting Detail Information
Working Title ITAM SRP GIS Technician - Fort Wainwright, Alaska Position Location Fort Wainwright, AK Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional Position Posting Number 202500455AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Technical/Support II Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range $61,000 - $70,000 Employee Benefits
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CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.
To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/
Position Summary
A GIS Technician position is available at Fort Wainwright, Alaska with Colorado State University (CSU) and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). The position is located in Fairbanks, AK. Remote work is not allowed for this position.
The position will provide Sustainable Range Program (SRP) / Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) GIS support for US Army Garrison (USAG) Alaska, specifically at Fort Wainwright. The position will work closely with Range Control and assist the ITAM SRP GIS coordinator located at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER). Specific duties include updating and editing GIS data as needed, field data collection with GPS, and map creation and printing. The incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring the GIS data meets all data standards outlined by the US Army.
Fort Wainwright is located on the east side of Fairbanks, Alaska, and encompasses over 900,000 acres, including a main post area of 4,470 acres, 8,825 acres of ranges, and over 890,000 acres of military maneuver areas. Fairbanks is the second largest city in Alaska by population and hosts movie theaters, museums, parks, extensive hiking and biking paths, Alaska’s largest university, and numerous outdoor recreational activities.
Required Job Qualifications
Job Duty Category SRP GIS Support Duty/Responsibility
Develop, update, and manage SRP proponent geospatial data layers to support Range Operations, Range Modernization, and ITAM. Includes development to achieve SRP Geospatial Data Strategy standards, RCMP mapping requirements, and range charrettes, and Military Installation Map (MIM).
Percentage Of Time 15 Job Duty Category Reporting Duty/Responsibility
Tracks project for monthly/quarterly reports
Percentage Of Time 5
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Special Requirements/Other - Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance.
References Requested
Minimum Requested 3 Maximum Requested
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Posting Detail Information
Working Title ITAM SRP GIS Technician - Fort Wainwright, Alaska Position Location Fort Wainwright, AK Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional Position Posting Number 202500455AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Technical/Support II Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range $61,000 - $70,000 Employee Benefits
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CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.
To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/
Position Summary
A GIS Technician position is available at Fort Wainwright, Alaska with Colorado State University (CSU) and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). The position is located in Fairbanks, AK. Remote work is not allowed for this position.
The position will provide Sustainable Range Program (SRP) / Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) GIS support for US Army Garrison (USAG) Alaska, specifically at Fort Wainwright. The position will work closely with Range Control and assist the ITAM SRP GIS coordinator located at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER). Specific duties include updating and editing GIS data as needed, field data collection with GPS, and map creation and printing. The incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring the GIS data meets all data standards outlined by the US Army.
Fort Wainwright is located on the east side of Fairbanks, Alaska, and encompasses over 900,000 acres, including a main post area of 4,470 acres, 8,825 acres of ranges, and over 890,000 acres of military maneuver areas. Fairbanks is the second largest city in Alaska by population and hosts movie theaters, museums, parks, extensive hiking and biking paths, Alaska’s largest university, and numerous outdoor recreational activities.
Required Job Qualifications
- Ability to work in-person at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Remote work is not available with this position.
- B.S./B.A. degree from an accredited college or university in geography, Geographical information Systems (GIS), cartography, environmental science, or closely related field.
- A minimum of one (1) year of work experience in a relevant field is required.
- Experience with ESRI ArcGIS to include ArcGIS Pro Geographical Information Systems
- Experience with Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel, Access, and other database management programs.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Be able to follow directions, work collaboratively with others as part of a team, and maintain safe and effective working standards.
- Ability to walk long distances on varying terrain in extreme weather conditions.
- Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly without assistance.
- Must have a valid driver’s license. A driver’s license must be maintained.
- The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States by the proposed start date. CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
- Experience working on military lands.
- Knowledge of SDSFIE (Spatial Data Standards for Facilities Infrastructure and Environment) and other federal GIS data standards.
- Working knowledge and experience with the military and related work experience with the Department of Army, particularly in the Sustainable Range component.
- Experience working in a highly structured organization and knowledge of Army Instructions, directives, guidance, and processes.
- Experience with orthorectified aerial imagery.
- Demonstrated skills in GIS mapping, data collection, and database development.
- Knowledge of Enterprise GIS systems including ArcGIS Online.
- Demonstrated experience working with GIS applications in facilities management, natural resources management, and digital cartography.
Job Duty Category SRP GIS Support Duty/Responsibility
- Provide geospatial analysis and cartographic support to Range Operations, including map and data requests and supporting other ArcGIS software users.
- Gather and create geospatial data and perform geospatial analysis to support Range Modernization.
- Provide SRP GIS support for unit training. Develop, maintain, and update Military Installation Maps (MIMs) with the required geospatial data layers in accordance with MIM Production Guidance Documentation (MPGD) to support mission requirements.
- Develop, update, manage, report, and maintain the DAMO-TRS (SRP) proponent SDSFIE Army Adaptation geospatial data layers in accordance with the DAMO-TRS SRP geospatial Data Development Strategy, the SRP geospatial data Quality Assurance Plans (QAPs), and the SDSFIE Army Adaptation.
- Build and maintain SRP Geospatial Data in support of Army Strategy—includes development, maintenance, upgrade, reporting, and QA corrections for all SRP proponent data layers in compliance with Army Strategy and Command Geospatial.
Develop, update, and manage SRP proponent geospatial data layers to support Range Operations, Range Modernization, and ITAM. Includes development to achieve SRP Geospatial Data Strategy standards, RCMP mapping requirements, and range charrettes, and Military Installation Map (MIM).
Percentage Of Time 15 Job Duty Category Reporting Duty/Responsibility
Tracks project for monthly/quarterly reports
Percentage Of Time 5
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Special Requirements/Other - Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance.
- The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States by the proposed start date. CEMML will n Search Contact CEMML_Recruiter@colostate.edu EEO Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Background Check Policy Statement Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested
Minimum Requested 3 Maximum Requested
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Must be able to work in-person at Fort Wainwright, Alaska.
- Yes, I affirm.
- No, I do not affirm.
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of Professional References
- Official Transcripts
- Other
Salary : $61,000 - $70,000
