AIM Field Data Manager, Arizona

Field Data Manager

Summary

American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, is seeking 1 field data manager to contribute to Arizona BLM Assessment, Inventory, and Monitoring (AIM) of our public lands. This is a great opportunity for someone with field and data experience to expand into project management.

For more information about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org.

Start Date: March 7th 2023

Estimated End Date: July 31st 2023

Location Details/Description: A local residence anywhere in Arizona is preferred during the time of this project, but we could be able to make an exception for the right candidate.

Position Overview: This position will oversee 3 field crews collecting AIM data for the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and ensuring accurate, robust data. AIM is the program that the BLM uses to assess the condition of our public lands. It primarily focuses on data for plant communities and soil characteristics. It is highly important openly available data source that is used by BLM, scientists, land owners and more.

Crews work a schedule of 8 days on and 6 days off. These are called hitches. Over the course of the season, they will be collecting data across 4 different district offices from the Arizona Strip in the north to Tucson in the south, with different seasonal requirements. This position is focused on ensuring that crews are able to collect during the correct phenological window and that the data meets all required standards to enter into the national database. This involves working with field staff, the project manager, and BLM employees to coordinate logistics. It may also require periodically working in the field with crews to fine-tune collection methods or pick up slack as needed.

Responsibilities will include:

• Attend mandatory training on March 7th
• Use GIS and Survey 123 to assign collection points to crews
• Plan timing and location of hitches to ensure timely collection
• Ensure access is available to necessary points
• Perform quality control on crew data after every hitch
• Identify and Communicate any data errors and alter schedules to correct them
• Assist / train crews in appropriate techniques as needed

Schedule: The exact schedule will primarily be up to the discretion of the applicant hired. However there will be a few trainings / responsibilities that will require working at a specific time and location, potentially over a couple weekends.

Position Benefits

Wage: The employee will receive $30/hr plus overtime. The employee will also either receive insurance or an additional wage to offset the cost of procuring insurance.

Housing: Housing is not provided by ACE and is the responsibility of the employee.

Relocation Allowance: A relocation reimbursement might be available depending on funding and costs.

Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support. Specifically you will receive a full AIM training in early March.

Qualifications

Required:

• Previous AIM experience or equivalent habitat data collection.
• Experience working with Survey 123
• GIS Experience
• Ability to be both self-directed/work alone.
• Willing and able to represent ACE and the partner organization in a professional, positive, and enthusiastic manner.
• A valid driver's license and an insurable driving record (documentation to be provided upon request).
• Willing to undergo and must pass the required background check.
• Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with reasonable accommodation.
• ACE Members must verify that they are fully vaccinated for Covid-19 or have requested and been granted a medical or religious exemption to vaccination by the time they start their term.

Preferred:

• Knowledge of plant and/or soil taxonomy.
• Experience training others
• Experience working with federal land management agencies

Even if you do not meet all qualifications listed above, we still encourage you to apply if you have a strong interest in natural resource management

To Apply: Please submit your resume, a cover letter demonstrating your interest and experience, and contact information for three professional/academic references to the online application page for this position here: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/. Early consideration will be given as resumes are received. This position may close at any time. If you have any questions regarding this position please feel free to Special Projects Manager Josh Haussler at jhaussler@usaconservation.org or 385-226-0080

EEO: American Conservation Experience provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, American Conservation Experience complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

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