Environmental Science & GIS Analyst-Rio Grand Joint Venture, STEM Internship Program at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, Texas

Job Description:

Job Title:

Environmental Science & GIS Analyst-Rio Grand Joint Venture, STEM Internship Program

Location:

Alpine

Department:

Title III Lobotrack

Job No.:

G98296

Posting Date:

09/27/2024

Until Filled:

Yes

Salary:

$15.63/hour 19 hours(or less) per week

Required:

Required

• No experience required.


• Must enjoy some physical labor and be organized.


• Must be enrolled at Sul Ross State University and in good standing. (
  https://catalog.sulross.edu/content.php?catoid=4&navoid=208#academic-standing)

Preferred:

Preferred

• Working toward a B.S. in physical sciences (hydrology, geology, or GIS) or aquatic ecology with an interest in natural resource management.


• Experience in geographic information systems.


• Independent worker.


• Interest in desert hydrology, stream ecology, flood management, or a related field.

Staffing Reason:

Institutional

Primary Responsibilities:

Department: Title III STEM LTS



Primary ResponsibilitiesPurpose of Job: Works with the Rio Grande Joint Venture to develop databases related to stream incision in the Big Bend and Davis Mountains area of Far West Texas. This position will work with RGJV hydrologists and aquatic ecologists to develop maps of terraces and fluvial deposits in streams within Presidio, Brewster, and Jeff Davis Mountains. In additions, this position will assist in the development of regional metrics related to stream morphology.



Duties and Responsibilities:

• Prepare and maintain, maps and cross sections of area streams.


• Assist with collection of field data using surveying techniques (laser levels, GPS, and Real Time Kinematic survey systems.


• Help to organize related data.


• Assist hydrologists and aquatic ecologists in developing regional metrics.


• Activities will be both office and field based (approximately 60/40%). Field based activities will require hiking through rough country along area streams.


• Other duties as assigned.


• Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Supervision:
Direct supervision from Mentor Jeff Bennett with the Rio Grande Joint Venture for day to day instruction. Mr. Bennett will also act as the Mentor within the Lobo Explore STEM Internship Program.

STEM Internship Program:This position is part of the Title III STEM Lobotrack to Success (LTS) SRSU STEM Internship Program. Along with the normal job duties, the student will learn from the faculty supervisor about the STEM workforce, different career pathways, research, and more. Students will gain knowledge, experience, and professional connections in the STEM field. Students will have access to professional development tools throughout the internship program (resume building, interview practices, etc.). Additionally, the student must present at the SRSU Student Symposium. For more questions regarding the internship program, reach out to Amanda Barrera (
amanda.barrera@sulross.edu).


All other duties are assigned unique to the department. Responsible for the personal safety and the safety of others. This position is security sensitive.



Other Information:

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer


It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

About SRSU:

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report


The Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at
https://srinfo.sulross.edu/udps/The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.


A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing
stulife@sulross.edu

Is Background Check Required?:

Yes

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