Geographic Information Systems Specialist - Cultural Resources Field Guides

Job Description

ProSidian Seeks a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC011016] Engagement Team | Instrumentation and Control (I&C) Engineer DS111 Labor Category - Mid Level Exempt[1099] Professional aligned under services related to NAICS: 541620 located CONUS - Charlotte, NC Across The CONUS Region supporting The FPAC Business Center is a first-of-its-kind organization at USDA, combining the talent of employees from all three FPAC agencies into specialized teams that serve employees and customers across the Farm Service Agency (FSA), the Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) and the Risk Management Agency (RMA). This new business approach helps agencies improve operations and efficiency at USDA and boosts support for America’s farmers, ranchers and foresters.

Seeking Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist candidates with relevant Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Sector Experience (functional and technical area expertise also ideal) to support professional services engagement for Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Sector Clients such as FPAC.  This as a Contract Contingent or Contract W-2 (IRS-1099) Position and ProSidian reserves the right to convert to a Full-Time ProSidian employed W-2 Position.

JOB OVERVIEW

Provide services and support as a Regional Cultural Resources Identification Field Guides (Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist) in the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing, And Hunting Industry Sector focussing on Environmental Services Solutions for clients such as United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) | The Farm Production and Conservation Business Center (FPAC) – Environmental Activities Division (ENV)  Generally Located In CONUS - Charlotte, NC and across the CONUS Region.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC011016]

The GIS Specialist is tasked with developing and managing spatial data that supports the identification and mapping of cultural resources in the project regions. This includes creating detailed maps, analyzing spatial relationships, and integrating GIS data into the field guides. The specialist works closely with the project team to ensure that geographic information is accurate, up-to-date, and effectively used to enhance the utility of the guides.. A Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist designs, develops, and implements systems and databases to access and store geospatial data. GIS specialists design digital maps using geospatial data and analyze spatial and non-spatial information.

Qualifications

Desired Qualifications For Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist | Cultural Resources Field Guides [FPAC011016] (FPAC011016) Candidates:

Education: Bachelor’s degree with five years of experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS).

Education / Experience Requirements / Qualifications

• Qualifications - GIS Specialist: Minimum Education – bachelor’s degree with five years’ experience in the field of GIS and GPS.

Skills Required

• Proficiency in GIS software and spatial data analysis; Ability to create detailed maps and spatial representations; Data management and integration skills.

Competencies Required

• Analytical thinking and problem-solving; Precision in handling spatial data and geographic information; Ability to support interdisciplinary teams with geographic insights.

Ancillary Details Of The Roles

Other Details

• Work products shall be thorough, accurate, appropriately documented, and comply with established criteria. All employees, in the performance of their respective responsibilities, shall conduct themselves in the highest possible standards of ethical and business conduct.  The candidate shall ensure that duties are performed in a competent and professional manner that meets milestones/delivery schedules as outlined.

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Additional Information

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant, and effectively as a team leader
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives
• Business Acumen – understanding and insight into how organizations perform, including business processes, data, systems, and people
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing
• Motivation – persistent in pursuit of quality and optimal client and company solutions
• Agility – ability to quickly understand and transition between different projects, concepts, initiatives, or work streams
• Judgment – exercises prudence and insight in decision-making process while mindful of other stakeholders and long-term ramifications
• Organization – ability to manage projects and activity, and prioritize tasks

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OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Business Tools – understanding and proficiency with business tools and technology, including Microsoft Office. The ideal candidate is advanced with Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word, and proficient with Adobe Acrobat, data analytic tools, and Visio with the ability to quickly learn other tools as necessary.
• Commitment - to work with smart, interesting people with diverse backgrounds to solve the biggest challenges across private, public, and social sectors
• Curiosity – the ideal candidate exhibits an inquisitive nature and the ability to question the status quo among a community of people they enjoy and teams that work well together
• Humility – exhibits grace in success and failure while doing meaningful work where skills have an impact and make a difference
• Willingness - to constantly learn, share, and grow and to view the world as their classroom

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