Job Description

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federally funded grant program helping government agencies nationwide to protect valuable natural resources and provide meaningful public recreation opportunities. The Colorado Parks and Wildlife State Trails Program administers it locally for the National Park Service.

This position will report to and assist the Federal Grants Administrator with site boundary data verification and corrections, shapefile consolidation to create a comprehensive GIS map, landowner communications and compliance, and other administrative and GIS tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

GIS mapping:

• Verify and correct existing LWCF site boundary shapefiles using historic maps, legal land descriptions, and assessor's data.
• Consolidate individual shapefiles into a single, standardized LWCF geodatabase and map.
• Document data sources, corrections, and verification methods.
• Assist with ad hoc GIS projects, including producing maps, visualizing site changes or land use impacts, and performing related spatial calculations.

Landowner Communications:

• Assist with communications to landowners regarding site information and data verification as needed.
• Provide technical assistance to landowners regarding ongoing stewardship responsibilities, including researching and understanding program requirements, reviewing historic grant information, and overlaying data on maps.

Other Duties:
Perform other administrative or grant-related tasks as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Proven experience with ArcGIS Desktop/Pro, including geodatabase management, editing, and spatial analysis.
• Ability to interpret historic maps and reconcile with modern GIS data.
• Ability to work independently to manage large GIS datasets and maintain documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in spatial data work.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, including the ability to work with landowners and internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications.
• At least 18 years old.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record for operating a State vehicle.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with parcel/assessor data and integrating multiple spatial data sources.
• Knowledge of land conservation programs, protected areas, or similar.
• Experience working with government agencies.