GIS/Cultural Resource Specialist

A GIS/Cultural Resources Specialist (Research Associate III) position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) to support the U.S. Army Garrison, Hawaii (USAG-HI) at Pohakuloa Training Area (PTA) on the Island of Hawaii. This position may also provide support to Schofield Barracks on the Island of Oahu, as needed. This position includes a combination of office and field activities to gather and verify data and to maintain, and update ESRI-compatible cultural resource geospatial data in compliance with U.S. Army spatial data standards (SDSFIE) and security requirements. Ensures data and metadata is complete and accurate. Incorporates new or updated information about cultural resources. Provides guidance and training to Cultural Resources staff on geospatial issues and tools. Manages, maintains, and secures data in one or more data systems. Familiarizes themself with existing data, schema, and Army cultural resources program requirements. Responds to data requests to support program requirements. The GIS/Cultural Resources Specialist will work closely, and in collaboration with, the CEMML Cultural Resources Project Director (Supervisor) and the USAG-HI Cultural Resource Manager (CRM) and Army staff in the Environmental Division in the Directorate of Public Works of USAG-HI.

The GIS/Cultural Resources Specialist should be capable of independent, self-directed work, but must function as part of an integrated team to accomplish tasks and assignments in support of USAG-HI Cultural resource Program priorities, standards, and goals. Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with internal/external staff, officials, and the public in a professional manner. The work will be primarily conducted in an office setting at PTA involving the operation of computers, plotters, printers, Trimble GPS units, and other standard office equipment. However, the incumbent must be willing and able to participate in strenuous field activities.