GIS Support Steward – AmeriCorps (Big Cypress)

                                                        

 

Position Title: GIS Support Steward – AmeriCorps

Conservation Legacy Program: Stewards Individual Placements

Site Location: 33100 Tamiami Trail E, Ochopee, FL 34141

Application Due: Monday, April 13th 

Terms of Service:


* Start Date: 06/01/2026


* End Date: 11/13/2026


* AmeriCorps Slot Classification: 675 Hours

 

Purpose:

Stewards Individual Placements (Stewards), a program of Conservation Legacy, provides individuals with AmeriCorps service and career internship opportunities to strengthen communities and preserve our natural resources.

Participants serve with federal agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofits to provide institutional capacity, develop community relationships, and support ecosystem health.

Stewards in partnership with the NPS GIS Office will host a cohort of GIS Stewards.

This position is located in the office of the Superintendent at Big Cypress National Preserve.

The incumbent is expected to serve with the Lands & Permits coordinator.

The primary purpose of the position is to educate staff on using ArcPro, develop and update databases, spatial analysis, and produce maps.

In addition to providing training, the incumbent will assist with updating landowner access routes on ArcPro.

 
Description of Duties:

Big Cypress National Preserve staff need training assistance in using and producing maps through the ArcPro application.

Staff have varying levels of experience using ArcMap but minimal experience using the newer ArcPro application.

The request is for the incumbent to assist with one-on-one training or hold group trainings with staff so that they can use the application independently on their own projects.

Additionally, the Preserve has approximately 200 in-holders located within the boundaries of Big Cypress National Preserve.

Many of them need to request special use permits that includes a landowner access map.

The incumbent would also assist the Lands & Permits coordinator update databases to produce landowner access maps. 

 
Requirements:


* United States citizen, United States national, or a lawful permanent resident alien


* At least 18 years of age


* Has received a high school diploma or equivalency certificate; or has not dropped out of elementary or secondary school to enroll as an AmeriCorps participant, and agrees to obtain a high school diploma or its equivalent prior to using the education award


* Agrees to provide information to establish eligibility and to complete a National Service Criminal History Check.

Preferred Qualifications

·       Advanced GIS skills and knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software and applications are essential, whether gained through coursework or applied experience.

·       Applicants must be able to demonstrate proficiency in geospatial data management, including working with geodatabases, performing databas...