GIS Specialist Job at National Experienced Workforce Solutions, Jackson, MS

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  • National Experienced Workforce Solutions
  • Jackson, MS

Job Description

GIS SpecialistID:AMS-035Location:JacksonProgram:ACEWage/Hr:$20.52Hours/Week:24Minimum Age:55*Disclaimer: This is not a federal position. This role is offered through a partnership agreement and does not constitute an NRCS hiring action.This position is a non-federal role funded through an existing agreement between NRCS and NEW Solutions. The enrollee is not a federal employee. The enrollee will provide direct support to farmers and landowners, enabling the implementation of conservation practices on the ground. This role contributes to meeting the mission of NRCS by enhancing capacity in field offices and ensuring timely assistance to producers. It is designed to free up NRCS staff for emergency and high-priority responses, not to replace federal staff.This role helps ensure continued progress on conservation planning, practice implementation, and technical assistance, especially in high-demand or disaster-affected areas. Additionally, this position aligns with the priorities of the Administration for farmer-first, field-facing, and partner-enabled capacity expansion.If you have any questions or need additional information, please don?t hesitate to reach out.For over 25 years, National Experienced Workforce Solutions (NEW Solutions) has specialized in connecting experienced workers (ages 55+) with full-time and part-time job opportunities that support the critical missions of Federal Agencies across the United States.NEW Solutions connects experienced workers (ages 55+) with the Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS). These are experienced professionals who provide technical and professional assistance to the Department of Agriculture for the Agriculture Conservation Experienced Services (ACES) Program.Benefits: Paid Health Insurance Premium for positions budgeted at 60+ hours per pay period, Accrued Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Federal Holidays, and optional Vision and Dental Insurance available for positions budgeted at 35+ hours per pay period.Positions listed here do not guarantee employment for any definite period. Enrollment in the Experienced Worker Programs administered by NEW Solutions is temporary. The enrollment relationship between NEW Solutions and the Enrollee is an ?at-will? relationship. This means that an Enrollee is free to terminate enrollment at any time during the enrollment period, and NEW Solutions and the Agency have the right to terminate the relationship with the Enrollee.PLEASE NOTE: An ?ACES Enrollee? is not a federal employee, nor an employee of NEW Solutions. An ?ACES Enrollee? is a participant in a grant program established through a Cooperative Agreement funded by the USDA-NRCS and administered by NEW Solutions.This opportunity applies to applicants legally eligible to work in the United States.Qualifications:Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in Geographic Information System (GIS) with experience in creating and managing spatial data, conducting spatial analysis, producing custom maps, providing technical GIS support/training, and experience utilizing GIS scripting languages like Python to streamline data processing. OR BA/BS Degree in Geographic Information Systems or Cartographer.Experience required with Windows, MS Excel, ARCVIEW (GIS)ArcGIS Pro, Survey123, Field Maps, Protracts, Conservation Desktop, CARTDuties:Use Geographic Information Systems to develop tools, analyze natural resource data, supporting conservation efforts for farmers and landowners by creating maps, and processing data, for planning conservation practices. Also, assist in training and technical support for NRCS employees. Prepare geospatial technical reports for NRCS Program Staff. Position requires experience with GIS mobile planning tools such as Field Maps and Survey123 as well as GIS office software such as ESRI ArcGIS Pro.GIS Training/Support to NRCS Employees (ArcGIS Pro, Survey123, Field Maps).40%Develop Geospatial Tools (ArcGIS Pro, Survey123, Field Maps).30%Produce Geospatial Layers used in CD and CART.20%Produce Geospatial Products (maps, reports, and ect).10%Other:Enrollee will take all required Aglearn courses.Physical requirements: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.NEW Solutions is committed to promoting equal opportunity and to an environment free from discrimination and harassment in any form administering Experienced Worker Programs under cooperative agreements with federal agencies. It is NEW Solutions' policy to comply with all applicable laws that provide equal opportunity and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in enrolling participants in the federal programs.

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