GIS Office Cartographic Assistant
ORGANIZATION: National Park Service
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Do you love pouring over old maps and imagery?
Do you want to learn more about how maps are made?
Do you want to jumpstart a career in the geospatial profession?
Join the park's GIS Specialist throughout the year to organize and catalog geospatial datasets.
Contact information:
Britta Schroeder
britta_schroeder@nps.gov
907-683-6243
Position Overview: The GIS Office Assistant will support the Park GIS Specialist in various in-person administrative tasks in the Resources building at Park Headquarters. Tasks are related to the organization and digitization of historic and current cartographic materials. This role is ideal for individuals seeking to gain hands-on experience in GIS and related fields.
Key Responsibilities:
-Organize historic and current maps, ensuring proper cataloging and storage of hard copies of aerial photos.
-Assist in scanning and digitizing historic maps and aerial photographs for preservation and accessibility.
-Collaborate with the GIS Specialist on various projects, providing support as needed.
Minimum requirements
-There is no minimum time commitment.
-There is no minimum age requirement.
-There is no uniform requirement.
-No geospatial experience required.
-The work is partially sedentary with prolonged standing, walking, and bending often required. Heavy items (e.g., boxes and collection items up to 50 pounds) must be lifted or moved on a routine basis.
-Most of the work is performed in an office environment. Occasional work with dusty material may require the use of dust masks and gloves.
Learning Opportunities:
-Access to free geospatial training sessions, including Esri GIS products, photogrammetry, CAD, and cartography.
-Opportunities to obtain certificates through training for volunteers with a PIV card.
-Gain knowledge about the history of the park and its cartographic products through hands-on experience.
This position offers valuable insight into GIS operations and a chance to contribute to meaningful projects within the park.
Start Date - 2025-05-18
End Date - 2026-04-18
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About National Park Service
Location:
1849 C Street NW, Washington, DC 20240, US
Mission Statement
The National Park Service preserves unimpaired the natural and cultural resources and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The Park Service cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.
Description
The U.S. National Park Service, www.nps.gov, cares for special places saved by the American people so that all may experience our heritage. We care for more than 400 national parks and help communities preserve their historic places and open spaces.
CAUSE AREAS
Arts & Culture,
Environment,
Sports & Recreation
WHEN
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WHERE
Mile 237 Highway 3Denali Park, AK 99755
(63.79486 ,-148.48959 )
DATE POSTED
April 25, 2025
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- Monday;Tuesday;Wednesday;Thursday