GIS - Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD
Thursday July 17th 2008
Filed Under GIS Analyst
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PARTICIPATION PROGRAM
U.S. ARMY ENVIRONMENTAL COMMAND (USAEC)
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, MARYLAND
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Natural Resources Project at APG, Maryland
Project #AEC FY2008-37
The Environmental Management Participation Program for the U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) provides opportunities to participate in USAEC on-going applied research and development projects, and environmental technology demonstration projects at Army installations worldwide. Project areas include Environmental Compliance and Planning, Cultural Resources, Natural Resources, Range Management, and Geographical Information Systems.
Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland in the USAEC, TSD, Training Sustainment Branch.
This appointment includes, but is not limited to, the following:
§ The participant will assist on a number of GIS projects that support military training under a diverse set of environmental conditions.
§ Gain experience with federal geospatial standards, ESRI’s desktop GIS applications, geodatabase design, quality assurance and control.
§ Coordinate data development, analysis, and ultimately utilize GIS as a communication tool to support the diverse requirements of military training.
§ Complete Army Centralized GIS Data Collection and support SRP GIS Support.
§ Prepare Encroachment Condition Module and Quality Assurance Plans.
Applicants should a in Geography or Natural Resources or related discipline three years of the desired starting date, or completion of all requirements for the degree should be expected on or about the starting date. Other applicants will be considered on a case-by-case basis. The program is open to all qualified U.S. citizens without regard to race, sex, religion, color, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, or status as a Vietnam era or disabled veteran.
The participants will be selected based on academic records, recommendations, applied research interests and compatibility of background with applied research programs and projects at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland and/or the host Installation.
The initial appointment is for and may be renewed for up to two additional years based upon recommendation of USAEC and subject to availability of funds. The appointment is at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland.
The participant will receive a monthly stipend. The stipend rate is determined based upon level of education, training, and experience. Inbound travel and moving expenses are reimbursed according to established policies. Travel and other costs will also be reimbursed for training related to the project and approved by ORISE and the host installation.
The participant must show proof of health and medical insurance. Health plans are available through the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education for Postgraduate Internship participants. The appointment is full time at the host installation.
Applications are accepted and processed on a continuing basis. The Environmental Management Participation Program for USAEC is administered by the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education. Please reference Project #AEC FY2008-37 when calling, emailing, or writing for information. For immediate consideration applicants may forward resumes or vitas to the email address listed below. Additional information and application material can be found on the following website www.orau.org/Maryland.
ORAU/ORISE
4692 Millennium Drive, Suite 101
Belcamp, MD 21017
Email: lara.giordano@orau.org (e-mail resumes)