National Park Service – Blue Ridge Parkway – GIS Individual Placement Length:Term of position is 40 weeks; full-time 40 hrs/wkLocation:Asheville, NCLiving Allowance:$634/weekAmeriCorps Award:Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $5,176.50 (pre-tax).Start Date:10/14/2024Application Due Date:Preference given to applicants that submit application by 9/6/2024Title of PositionNPS – Blue Ridge Parkway – GIS Individual PlacementPosition Details: Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards) provides individuals with service and career opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources. Participants work with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits building institutional capacity, developing community relationships, and supporting ecosystem health. Stewards, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) Southeast Region seeks an individual placement who will provide improvement of geographic information systems (GIS) maps and spatial data for Blue Ridge Parkway (BLRI). The maps and data that will be improved are important for two reasons: 1) to assist parks with operations, planning, managing resources, and maintaining facilities; and 2) providing them to the public to enhance the visitor experience.For more information regarding Stewards, please visit our website. (https://stewardslegacy.org/) The Southeast Region Geospatial Resources Team provides Geographic Information Systems technical, project, and data support, as well as training and a community platform for all employees and partners of the National Park Service Southeast Region. The Southeast Region Geospatial Resources Team strives to improve the protection of and prevent the impairment to park natural and cultural resources, as well as to support park operations, planning, and facilities management.Position Responsibilities will include: · Create maps of operational datasets (trails, roads, buildings, points of interest).· Aggregate or create new data that BLRI identifies as priorities.· Create maps and online geographic information visualization tools for both internal and public consumption.Applicant Requirements: · Bachelor’s degree in Geography or related field.· Taken two GIS related courses.· ArcGIS Pro experience.Preferred Qualifications: · GIS certificate preferred.Benefits: · Position is eligible for an AmeriCorps education award upon successful completion of the program. Value of education award is $5,176.50 (pre-tax).· Living Allowance: $634/week (pre-tax).· On site housing available.· Professional Development funds available to be used for training, travel, etc.How to Apply: Click on the "Apply" link below. In addition to your resume, please submit a one-page cover letter highlighting why you are interested in this position and how your background and experience will help you succeed in this position.Stewards Individual Placements Program does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender expression, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all.Contact Meaghan Scott with questions: mscott@conservationlegacy.orgRequired SkillsRequired Experience