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Public Land Name: BLM Rock Springs Field Office Position Title: Cartographic Technician, DHA-RAI Program Agency: BLM Position Type: DHA Position ID Number: 2019818 and 2019819 Location: Rock Springs, WY (2 positions) Accepting Applications? No # of current Applicants: 0 Position Description: Clearly defined, locatable federal boundaries are key for the BLM when implementing policy, such as resolving trespass, managing permits and leasing. This project will address the Sweeney Ranch Double Corner Investigation and Resurvey. The first phase of the project will resurvey 19th and early 20th century stone monuments over a 36-square-mile township initially surveyed by the U.S. General Land Office contract land surveyors. The goal will be to resurvey all rediscovered monuments using precision GPS equipment. The second phase of the project will analyze and further research the collected GPS data, and the intern will help carry out additional resurveying to resolve any location/description ambiguities between the new and original surveys. The final phase of the project will consist of the monumentation of all survey corners. The deliverable product will be reliable, monumented federal boundaries for logical federal and public land management purposes. As trainees, candidates will learn to operate survey equipment, manage data, conduct and record research, and represent the BLM when encountering members of the public in the field. The ability to make sensible, informed decisions, analyze records and interact positively with peers and the general public will be evaluated throughout the project. After each candidate completes training and demonstrates proficiency, the inter(s) will operate autonomously as a team while under the supervision of the land surveyor. Other surveys may be assigned by the Chief Cadastral Surveyor for Wyoming in the unlikely case of an emergency, however the essential duties, goals, deliverables and weekly schedule will remain the same for the intern(s). This project integrates natural resources management, environmental project management, historic/cultural resources management and resource protection. Goals, outcomes, and deliverables: The intern will complete an orientation and safety trainings such as wilderness first aid/CPR, defensive driving, accident reporting, bear awareness, etc. The intern will also learn about the operation & maintenance of vehicles, UTV’s, and UTV trailers, truck reports. The intern will receive a general overview of the U.S. Public Land Survey System (PLSS) and briefing on job duties, expectations and ongoing projects. The candidate will have to memorize critical portions of the Table of Land Measurements. The intern will receive ongoing training and daily evaluation related to their work with the Sweeney Ranch Survey in first four weeks of the project, and will eventually learn to operate autonomously in their work. The initial focus will be to train the candidate(s) to set up the base receiver, measure (and check) the antenna height and do an independent initialization check on a corner point with known coordinates, and make precise measurements to survey monuments. Depending on the state of project completion, the candidate will assist in monumentation of corners by both marking and setting monuments, and correctly describing them in the 2008 Cadastral Electronic Field Book. The intern will learn more about evidence, corner point identification and elements of corner description in field surveying as the project advances. The intern will be trained to (1) write corner descriptions and compute the geodetically correct position of corners using CADG7, (2) navigate to the position of the monument using resource grade GPS (Delorme PN60) and then measure the point with survey-grade equipment. Candidate(s) will download field measurements from the data logger to Trimble Business Center, export the daily work to the Cadastral Measurement Management System and begin computing logical search areas utilizing official survey record. At any point during weeks 4-11, the candidate(s) will be trained to research public and private survey corner records, General Land Office field notes and plats. The candidate will brief the supervising land surveyor on a daily basis each morning, and both will review descriptive data and field data. In addition, candidate(s) will prepare and deliver a presentation on their summer experience and skills attained (deliverables) for the DHA/ORPP Washington Office, senior Rock Springs Field Office management and the Chief Cadastral Surveyor of Wyoming. Interns will review their final performance evaluation with the project coordinator. Agency involvement (project oversight, mentoring, team building, etc.): The project coordinator or designated alternate will be available to work with the intern(s) for the full period of the internship. Interaction will consist of daily progressive field and office training with the project land surveyor/project coordinator. The candidate will brief the supervising land surveyor on a daily basis each morning, and both will review descriptive data and field data. In the unlikely event that the supervising land surveyor should become unavailable, the Chief Cadastral Surveyor of Wyoming would assume the duties of the project coordinator and assign another land surveyor to supervise the candidates. The candidate(s) will also interact with the field office assistant field manager for Lands and Minerals, and the field office realty staff. The candidate(s) will be encouraged to network with individuals in departments within their primary specialty or field of interest. Externally, the candidate(s) will routinely interact with county personnel and members of the public encountered in the field. Professional development & learning opportunities: (trainings, certifications, networking, etc.): The first four weeks of the internship will be dedicated to skill development and training in field surveying. The intern will complete an orientation and safety trainings such as wilderness first aid/CPR, defensive driving, accident reporting, bear awareness, etc. The intern will also learn about the operation & maintenance of vehicles, UTV’s, and UTV trailers, truck reports. The intern will receive a general overview of the U.S. Public Land Survey System (PLSS), and will receive ongoing training and daily evaluation related to their work with the Sweeney Ranch Survey. The project supports the development of field surveying skills, and includes a detailed work plan to help achieve the goals for the project and the candidate. The DHA Resource Assistant Internship (DHA-RAI) Program at the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is a specialized internship opportunity within the Department of the Interior (DOI). The internships bring new and diverse viewpoints to the BLM while working on specific projects targeted for attracting, recruiting, and filling mission-critical and hard-to-fill occupations. The objective of the internship is to build a pathway towards employment in the DOI for highly-motivated students in higher education. DHA-RA interns who successfully complete the internship requirements will receive a two-year eligibility period (starting from their degree completion date) during which they can be non-competitively hired by the DOI. Successful completion of the internship does not guarantee that the participant will be hired into a federal position. For more information, please visit the BLM Direct Hire Program website. Leadership Development: The intern will participate in rigorous projects that focus skills and reveal the work qualities of the individual. The internship project provides the opportunity for the intern to develop or apply personal responsibility in their work. The rigorous schedule of the internship helps develop project management skills. The intern will also work with multiple stakeholders in their project, which will help the intern develop/demonstrate communication skills, and experience navigating organizational hierarchies. Presenting Project Results: The intern will formally present their work to Rock Springs Field Office staff and managers near the conclusion of the internship. Participant is also encouraged to present their results at a GSA Annual Meeting or GSA Section Meeting. Physical/Natural Environment: See the BLM office's website for more information. Work Environment: Office environment will have a workstation/desk/chairs, computer or laptop, printer, Internet access, and phone access. Each intern will have their own furnished cubicle, BLM computer and full access to the facility/office. Qualifications: Qualified applicants must be able to... Hike on flat and moderately steep to steep terrain Read and analyze historical data to develop logical search areas in the field Generate and manage digital data Candidates must feel comfortable driving a 4WD vehicle on unimproved (unmaintained) dirt roads. Familiarity with the public land survey system (PLSS), GIS, orienteering and surveying are desirable, but not required (candidates will be trained in all aspects of cadastral field survey). A specific degree is not required, however applicants pursuing (or have very recently earned) a degree in geology, geography, cartography, surveying, civil engineering or a related field are preferred. Candidates should demonstrate interest or experience in the following areas: Skill development Real-world problem solving Critical thinking skills Project management Communication skills Strong work ethic and independence Teamwork and collaboration In order to be eligible for a DHA-RA Internship, participants must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent legal resident (“green-card-holder”). The DHA-RA internship focuses on ensuring the full representation of women and participants from Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs) or other schools with diverse student populations, to include African Americans, Asians, Pacific Islanders and Native Americans, Hispanics, Veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Applicants must be enrolled in, or recently graduated from an associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degree program at an accredited institution of higher education. Students enrolled in a graduate certificate program are not eligible to participate in DHA-RA Internships with the BLM. To qualify as a recent graduate, the student’s official graduation date cannot be more than six (6) months prior to June 3, 2019. Prior to starting this position a government security background clearance will be required. Vehicle / Driver's License Requirement (If applicable): Applicant must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record. Please note many GeoCorps projects are in remote locations, where a vehicle is necessary or highly recommended for transportation and access to amenities (exceptions include the Washington D.C. area, Alaska, and Hawaii). Position Dates: 06/03/2019 to 08/16/2019; alternate start date must be pre-approved Position Duration: 11 weeks, 40 hours/week; applicants must be able to complete 11 full weeks Hourly Wage: $15.00/hour + $660 allowance for commuting expenses; participant also receives round-trip travel reimbursement up to $700. Housing Details: Free, on-site agency housing is generally NOT available. Participants will use a portion of their wage to cover costs of a local rental. If desired, GSA and the agency can provide assistance in locating suitable housing. The selected participant is encouraged to discuss the housing situation with local agency staff. 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 Lesley Petrie Education and Outreach Program Coordinator 3300 Penrose Place Boulder, CO 80301  (303) 357-1097  lpetrie@geosociety.org Website SECONDARY CONTACT INFORMATION Matthew Dawson Education Programs Manager 3300 Penrose Place Boulder, CO 80301  (303) 357-1025  mdawson@geosociety.org Website