GIS Field and Data Technician Individual Placement at Willamette Valley Project

Position Summary 

GIS participant working with the Environmental Stewardship Section of the Willamette Valley Project, managing GIS data for resources around 13 Oregon lakes. Duties include GIS data management and mapping for the section. WVP is a major water resource project responsible for operating 13 dams and managing natural resources and recreation in the lakes and surrounding lands. We manage nearly 50,000 acres in the Willamette, McKenzie, and Santiam watersheds. The Environmental Stewardship section is known for our community partnerships in natural resource preservation and restoration.

Location 

Junction City, OR

Schedule 

April 6, 2026 - April 2, 2027

Key Duties and Responsibilities 

Primary duties include GIS data acquisition, data management, natural resource GIS mapping, and field GPS data collection. Data analysis for projects related to cultural and historic resources, Master Plan development, threatened and endangered plants and wildlife, invasive plants, habitat restoration, easements and land ownership, and hydrology. Additional duties may include field support of other natural resource programs such as botany, wildlife biology, cultural resources monitoring and surveys, boundary surveys and park operations.

Marginal Duties 

Complete required trainings for vehicle use, field check out systems, and related tasks

Required Qualifications 

• Proficiency in ArcPro, ArcQGIS, Arc GIS Online, ESRI applications
• Willingness and ability to work well independently and as a team
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail
• A positive attitude
• Knowledge of common spreadsheet and word processing programs (MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PPT) and willingness to bring your personal computer to the office to conduct office work
• Valid driver’s license and the ability to report on time to the USACE Fern Ridge Lake office

There is an expectation of up to $2,000 of out-of pocket expenses for Duty-Related Travel. This is a tax-free reimbursement and receipts are required. Your SCA Program Coordinator, will assist you with the reimbursement process.

Preferred Qualifications 

Experience with technical botanical keys

Hours 

40 per week

Living Accommodations 

The selected participant is required to secure their own housing in the nearby area.

Duty location

The intern will report daily to the USACE Fern Ridge Lake office, 26275 Clear Lake Rd, Junction City, OR 97448. The intern must own a vehicle to reliably get to and from the field office. Field sites may include any of the 13 reservoirs in the Willamette Valley Project, and the position may occasionally require the intern to use her/his personal vehicle (miles reimbursable) during work hours.

Compensation  

• $700 weekly allowance (includes living expenses, commuting allowance, and housing allowance)
• $2,000 duty travel and equipment reimbursement
• One-time round-trip travel reimbursement of UP TO $650 for candidates who incur relocation expenses (not available for candidates who do not relocate)

The living allowance is taxable. Service eligibility is contingent upon the results of a Federal government background check and driving record check. 

Personal Vehicle Information

Required

Additional Benefits 

Defensive Drive Training

Other trainings, local workshops, or online classes may be provided 

First Aid/CPR

AmeriCorps: Not Eligible

Equal Opportunity Statement 

The Student Conservation Association, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The SCA strives to cultivate a work environment that encourages fairness, teamwork, and respect among all staff members and is committed to maintaining a work atmosphere where lifestyles may grow personally and professionally.