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Emergency Response Mapping TechniciansDeer Creek Resources (DCR)Âmapping specialists provide onsite cartography, printing, and tech support during wildfires and other major disasters across the American West. We are accepting applications for the 2019 wildfire season. This is a call-when-needed position, with no guarantee of assignments or minimum term of employment.Â
Job Description Successful applicants will operateÂDCR's Mobile Mapping Support ModulesÂon large wildfires, natural disasters, and pre-fire planning projects. Our job is to provide reliable equipment and a steady hand way out in the sticks, without any backup.
Duties:
Design and production of map atlases, briefing maps, and other large-format paper map products
Development of GIS datasets, satellite imagery, reports, and other geospatial data products.
Data management, file backup, GPS data downloads and conversions.
Towing generators and trailers, repairing equipment, ordering supplies, completing daily invoices.
Troubleshooting printers, networks, internet, DSL or MiFi problems, other IT tasks
Providing GIS and cartography tech support, acting as Trailer DJ.
Setting up a computer networkin an alfalfa field, fairgrounds, or meadow.
Working Conditions
Seven days a week, working 12-19 hour shift. 2-3 weeks without days off.
Hot and dry weather conditions and poor air quality though much work occurs in climate-controlled spaces.
While on job site, employee may not have the ability to communicate with family and friends.
Lodging is provided however; tent camping is required on many assignments.
Meals are provided during assignment
Qualifications:
BA in Geography or related resource management field with advanced coursework in GIS.
Expert knowledge of Windows operating systems, MS Office, and ESRI ArcMap software.
1-2 years of professional GIS experience recommended.
Experience with ICS, Windows networking, routers, HP plotters, and computer hardware is a plus.Â
Requirements:
Valid driver's license.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening, including marijuana
Keeping cool on 16 hour shifts under intense pressure and non-negotiable deadlines.
Solid technical competence. If you are looking for an opportunity to be part of a high-functioning team, this job is for you!
Physical Requirements: The physical demands described herein are representative of the abilities required to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform essential functions.
Work both indoors and out.
Ability to sit for 9-10 hours
Frequently lift/move cases of paper, plotter rolls, tools up to 50lbs
Availability Successful applicants must be available for 7-21 day assignments between June and October All travel expenses are paid.
Responding to this Announcement We will be scheduling interviews in late March, so please apply as soon as possible! 1.ÂEmailÂus a cover letter and current resume, including references. 2. This is a cartography job! Send examples of your mapping and design projects (web links are preferred). 3.ÂPlease include something in the subject line that lets us know that you are not a robot.
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