Job Posting: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/2174551/gis-as...

 

GIS Assistant to Grants and Outreach

 

 

Salary 

$16.00 Hourly

Location 

Wake County, NC

Job Type

Temporary Full-Time

Department

Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources

Job Number

18-09503 DPR60096025

Closing

8/20/2018 5:00 PM Eastern

 

DESCRIPTION

BENEFITS

QUESTIONS

Description of Work

This is a temporary position.  There are no leave or retirement benefits offered.

Department Mission:
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources' (DNCR) vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational and economic future of North Carolina. Our mission is to improve quality of life by creating opportunities to experience excellence in the arts, history, libraries and nature throughout North Carolina.  The Department works to stimulate learning, inspire creativity, preserve the state's history, conserve the state's natural heritage, encourage recreation and cultural tourism, and promote economic development. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history by expanding engagement with diverse individuals and communities. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
 
Division Mission:
The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education.

Conservation: To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system;

Recreation: To provide and promote safe, healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state; and

Education: To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural and cultural heritage.

Description of Work:
The digitization of grants data in state parks using digital aerial photography and GPS field collection.  Mapping grade GPS unit field data post processing and integration with GIS library and spatial database server.  Quality control and assurance of data entry in spatial database service.  Mapping support for division programs such as search and rescue maps and displays.  Provide metadata documentation of GIS digital created.

*There will be some travel to parks for data collection and field verification. *

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

*** To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form.  Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resumes section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit***
 

Working knowledge and skill using  ESRI ARCGIS products.

Working knowledge of the grants process.

Working knowledge and skill using the Global Positioning System (GPS) field units and/or processing data for use with Geographical Information Systems (GIS) software.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma or a sufficient year-for-year combination of education and experience associated with a variety of mechanical or building trades; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

To apply for this position, please click APPLY link above. SEE ATTACHED RESUME WILL RESULT IN AN INCOMPLETE APPLICATION. To receive credit, all experience must be included in the work history sections. Any information omitted from the application but included in the resume will not be considered for qualifying credit. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
 
Persons eligible for veteran preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.
 
DNCR uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. All post-high school degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
 
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.
 
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 - 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the most qualified applicants.
 
For technical issues with your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact

Katawna Madric
919-707-9360