GIS/Invasive Species Specialist
- 23-Oct-2024 to Until Filled (MST)
- National Park Service
- San Antonio, TX, USA
- $1000 per week
- Individual Placement
- GIS, Cartography and Data Management
Summary
American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with San Antonio Missions National Historical Park is seeking one member to contribute to GIS and Invasive Species removal projects alongside The National Park Service (NPS) Staff.
Start Date: January 2025
Estimated End Date: Late March/early April 2025
*A 12-week minimum commitment is required*
Location Details/Description: San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, San Antonio, TX.
San Antonio Missions National Historical Park was established to preserve the largest collection of Spanish colonial resources, buildings, ruins, and artifacts existing in the United States. The park consists of approximately 1,000 acres of land and contains 12 cultural resource sites which clearly illustrate the life and legacy of the 18th Century Spanish frontier in Texas.
Position Overview:
The purpose of this internship is to expose the ACE member to natural resource management practices at an urban unit of the National Park Service (NPS). The primary emphasis of their work will focus on riparian habitat restoration, utilizing herbicide treatments and the physical removal of exotic plant species. The member will assist the Park Biologist with developing plans and methods for the eradication and removal of various exotic plant species.
The member will also assist the Park Biologist in targeted herbicide treatments in areas of high natural resource sensitivity, develop a geospatial data collection operating procedure, and document their experience while developing outreach and education materials related to the importance of riparian ecosystems.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The member can expect to spend approximately 70% of their time on office work and 30% on field work.
Position Benefits:
The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $1000/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.
Qualifications
Required:
- Members must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.
- Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional manner.
- Ability to be both self-directed and a positive team member.
- A valid driver’s license and an insurable driving record.
- Willing to undergo required criminal history checks.
- Ability to perform essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred:
- Competitive applicants can hold or be pursuing a bachelor’s degree in GIS, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Biology, or related fields.
- Prior experience with ArcGIS and data management.
- Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to ACE’s online application page for this position on our website.
ACE values an inclusive workforce – if you meet at least 70 percent of the qualifications, we want to hear from you!
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