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Public Land Name:
BLM Royal Gorge Field Office [STARTS JUNE/JULY;
STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS] Position Title:
Geology Assistant Agency: BLM Position Type: GeoCorps Position ID Number:
2016406 Location:
Canon City, CO Accepting Applications? # of current Applicants: 0 Position Description:
POSITION STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS; STARTS ASAP, PREFERABLY IN JUNE/JULY 2016, SO PLEASE APPLY ASAP.
The Geocorps participant will work in multiple Minerals Programs for the Royal Gorge Field Office (RGFO).
Under the Salable Minerals Program, the BLM has requirements to manage the mining mining operations for construction materials, such as sand and gravel. Production verification by BLM at these sites is required. BLM RGFO has initiated a photogrammetry effort to address this requirement, as well as several potential trespasses in the Field Office area. These efforts will be a primary focus of this position.
Under the Abandoned Mine Lands Program, the BLM has requirements to manage many physical safety closures and associated databases.
Duties for both programs will include conducting site visits throughout the field office area, documentation of site visits, data entry, working with Agisoft photo scan and with GIS extensively, and coordinating with various agencies and members of the public. Additional duties may include providing geology/mineral information for various educational opportunities that BLM provides locally.
This position will require a brief training by BLM personnel to become familiar with the applicable regulations and dynamics of mining processes that occur in this area.
This position will last for a minimum of 12 weeks (3 months), but there is potential for the project to be extended for additional weeks or months. If the project is extended, additional pay will be provided. Goals, outcomes, and deliverables:
Site visit documentation, maps, GIS, maintaining data and successfully rolling out the photogrammetry and trespass resolution efforts for the Salable Minerals program.
Site visit documentation, maps, GIS, maintaining data for the Abandoned Mine Lands program. Agency involvement (project oversight, mentoring, team building, etc.):
BLM will be involved routinely throughout the job. Professional development & learning opportunities: (trainings, certifications, networking, etc.):
There will be opportunities for training and the ability to be involved in other mineral and paleontology project work being carried about by fellow Geocorps students. Leadership Development:
Presenting Project Results:
Physical/Natural Environment:
The Royal Gorge Resource Area encompasses the eastern half of Colorado. The geology of the Resource Area ranges from the oil and gas producing formations of the high plains to hydrothermal gold deposits of Leadville. The terrain changes with the geology from flat grasslands to the steep, uneven terrain of the high mountains, but rolling hills with uneven terrain are dominant. Summer temperatures in Colorado can be very hot at lower elevations but conditions can change in an instant due to afternoon thunderstorms. Work Environment:
The participant will work out of the Royal Gorge Field Office located in Canon City Colorado. The position will include approximately 50% computer and 50% field work and will require working with 2 BLM geologists but work will be mostly independent. Field work will require hiking up and down hills on uneven terrain in hot weather (up to 100°F). Canon City is a town of 15,000 people. Amenities include 2 grocery stores, a hospital, and several other businesses including hardware stores, bookstores, and several restaurants. The larger cities of Pueblo and Colorado Springs are each approximately 35 miles away and offer expanded amenities including a regional and an international airport. Qualifications:
POSITION STILL ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS; STARTS ASAP, PREFERABLY IN JUNE/JULY 2016, SO PLEASE APPLY ASAP.
Key qualifiations: Experience with Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, Agisoft, availability for up to 24 weeks.
Other qualifications: Experience with computers and GIS is required. Experience with documentation preparation and writing is required. Any background with economic geology, mining and knowledge of photogrammetry is considered favorable. Applicant must be able to work in both a team environment and individually, as well as able to work with the public. Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. A government security background clearance will be required prior to starting this position. Candidates with greater than 12 weeks of availability may be given preference, as there is a possibility this project may be extended. Vehicle / Driver's License Requirement (If applicable):
. Position Dates:
Seeking a candidate who can start June/July 2016. Initial position lasts 12-weeks, but seeking candidates with the flexibility to work up to 24 works. Position Duration: 12 weeks Hourly Wage: $4,848 Housing Details:
The participant will be responsible for finding her/his own housing and will be given a housing allowance to cover the 12-week position, in addition to the pay. Housing in the area is relatively inexpensive. A personal vehicle is recommended. If you have questions about the application and selection process, please contact GSA's GeoCorps managers. If you have questions about any aspect of the position — description, qualifications, housing, dates — please direct them to the contact(s) listed in the project description. Remember, application materials can only be submitted online. The project contact(s) will not accept application materials sent to them via e-mail, mail, fax, etc. See the full program details at the GeoCorps homepage. PRIMARY CONTACT INFORMATION
Stephanie Carter
Geologist
3028 East Main Street
Canon City, CO 81212
 (719) 269-8551
 sscarter@blm.gov
 Website SECONDARY CONTACT INFORMATION
Melissa Smeins
Geologist
3028 East Main Street
Canon City, CO 81212
(719) 269-8523
msmeins@blm.gov
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