American Conservation Experience, a nonprofit Conservation Corps, in partnership with the National Park Service (NPS) and Cumberland Gap National Park, is seeking ONE Facilities Management Software System (FMSS) & GIS Database Member to contribute to updating facility data in FMSS and the GIS database and supporting the CUGA facility management division alongside NPS staff.

Summary

For the full position description and to apply, please visit: https://usaconservation.applicantpool.com/jobs/962900.html

To learn more about ACE, please visit: www.usaconservation.org.

Start Date: Late May/June 2023 (flexibility available for the right candidate)

Estimated End Date: May/June 2024 (or 52 weeks from start)

*a 52 week minimum commitment is required *

Location Details/Description: Cumberland Gap National Historical Park - Middlesboro, KY.

Position Overview: The ACE Member in this year-long position will gain a tremendous amount of knowledge about Cumberland Gap National Historical Park and the entire National Park Service. The Member will be introduced to numerous facility programs, issues, and tasks. The ACE Member will assist Park Staff in updating facility data in FMSS and the GIS database and providing support for the CUGA facility management division.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Data collection for the Facility Management Software System (FMSS)
Condition assessments of a wide variety of assets
Database management and accurate GPS data collection of facilities and utilities, etc
Field historical preservation and trail work
Providing information for project proposal creation and compliance review including wilderness minimum requirements analysis
Work order creation and tracking
Documentation of completed facility management projects
Other facility management duties
Supporting the interpretive division with facility education of local students

Time will be spent both in the field and office environment under the supervision of a facility management employee. The ACE Member will learn about: all the aspects of a facility management division in a mid-sized park, the resources, and the bigger issues that a park deals with on a day-by-day basis. The information collected will be essential to efficient and effective maintenance of CUGA facilities that ultimately provide an enjoyable experience for park visitors.

Training: No prior experience needed. The ACE Member will receive training on asset management software, condition assessments, GPS equipment, and other related duties.

This individual placement is meant to facilitate professional development and promotes exposure to land management agencies and networking with professionals. This could include gaining experience in different conservation fields and shadowing different work groups. Ultimately, the ACE Member will have a very diverse experience that should both introduce them to how the NPS works and aid them in determining their future career path.

Schedule: Mon-Fri, 7:30am - 3:30pm.

Compensation Information

Position Benefits

Living Allowance: The ACE Member is expected to contribute ~40 hours/week and will receive a living allowance of $600/week to offset the costs of food and incidental expenses, dispersed bi-weekly.

Public Land Corps Hiring Authority: Members serving under this agreement may be eligible for a federal hiring authority upon completion of their term of service. PLC projects also include specific eligibility requirements such as age and citizenship. Please contact ACE staff with questions about eligibility, or view general information online https://www.usaconservation.org/epic/#eligibility-requirements.

Housing: Housing is the responsibility of the member and not provided by ACE or NPS.

Gear Allowance: ACE members will have up to a $200 reimbursable allowance to spend on eligible gear purchases. Eligible gear for this position includes boots or other relevant gear that must be approved by ACE staff prior to purchase.

Provided Training/Orientation: ACE members will receive position specific training and an orientation outlining ACE policies and procedures, clear guidance on prohibited activities, and networks for support.

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Facilities Management Software System (FMSS) & GIS Database Member - Cumberland Gap National Park