Iowa DNR GIS Technician Position

IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Vacancy Announcement – Contract Employment Opportunity

GIS TECHNICIAN:  Nonpoint Source Pollution Program

LOCATION:Wallace State Office Building, Des Moines, IA

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Watershed Improvement Section of the Iowa Department of Natural Resources' Environmental Services Division has an opening for a contract position for a GIS Technician. This position will utilize GIS and GPS technologies to provide services and support to various watershed and water quality projects in Iowa. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: oUtilizing GIS to map, model and anlayze land use and managment patterns; oDigitizing a variety of conservation and environmental data for use in watershed and stream assessments; oProducing report quality maps in paper and digital formats for use in decision making and public education; oProviding basic GIS and GPS training and assistance to watershed project staff across Iowa.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation is required from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor of Science degree in Geography, Environmental Sciences or other applicable field. Knowledge and understanding of ESRI’s ArcGIS/ArcView is required. Experience with GPS is beneficial.

SALARY RANGE: $1,436.00 - $2,148.00, bi-weekly, DOQ.

CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.

TO APPLY: Interested applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and three business references to:

Allen Bonini, Supervisor
Watershed Improvement Section
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
502 E. 9th Street
Des Moines, IA 50319-0034
allen.bonini@dnr.iowa.gov

The requested materials must be received by the closing date.

For more information about this position contact Allen Bonini at 515/281-5107 or allen.bonini@dnr.iowa.gov . EEO/AA EMPLOYER