Cadastral Survey Cartography Technician (BLM, Rock Springs Field Office)

GREAT BASIN INSTITUTE•Rock Springs, AR

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Great Basin Institute, in partnership with the Bureau of Land Management, is hiring one (1) Cadastral Survey Cartography Technician in Rock Springs, Wyoming. This AmeriCorps member will serve as a Principal Assistant to the Party Chief, assisting the Cadastral land surveyor in all phases of survey projects, specifically the resurvey of the Wyoming-Utah state line and/or the Sweeney Ranch double corner investigation and resurvey. As a trainee, the member will function as an assistant to the land surveyor after an intensive daily training program. The position is a 20-25 week, full-time appointment (40 hours/week) from May 2026 to October 2026. The work is primarily field-based (80-90%), with the remainder dedicated to daily data maintenance and research in the office prior to departing for field work.

Requirements

Ability to hike in flat to moderately steep to steep terrain with a pack and survey equipment
Ability to read and analyze historical data to develop logical search areas in the field
Ability to generate and manage digital data
Possession of a clean, valid, state-issued driver’s license
Ability to successfully complete and pass a federal background check prior to starting position
U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status
Eligible to receive an AmeriCorps Education Award (limited to earning equivalent of two full-time education awards)
Pass National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) name search and federal criminal background check
Adhere to the rules, regulations and code of conduct as specified in the Member Service Agreement
Not engage in any prohibited activities as listed in the Member Service Agreement

Nice To Haves

Undergraduate Bachelor’s (or graduate) degree in Geology, Geography, Cartography, Surveying, Civil Engineering, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, or Forestry
Familiarity with the public land survey system (PLSS)
Familiarity with GIS
Familiarity with orienteering
Familiarity with surveying

Responsibilities

Assist the Cadastral land surveyor in all phases of survey projects
Function as assistant to the land surveyor after an intensive daily training program
Operate survey equipment
Manage data
Conduct record research
Represent the bureau when encountering members of the public in the field
Drive a 4-wheel drive truck to and from the job site
Drive a UTV in the field
Make sensible, informed decisions daily
Analyze records logically
Interact (general demeanor) with peers and members of the public
Operate autonomously under supervision of the land surveyor after demonstrating proficiency (on occasion)
Perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organization's ongoing needs

Benefits

Living Allowance: $650 weekly (before taxes)
Eligible Term of 675 - 900hr AmeriCorps award
Segal AmeriCorps Education Award ($2,817 - $3,697 upon successful completion of term)
Company-paid comprehensive medical insurance
Company-paid comprehensive dental insurance (with option to upgrade in coverage)
Company-paid comprehensive vision insurance
$25,000 Basic Life & AD&D insurance at no cost
Access to Pro Deals
Eligibility for SNAP benefits
Loan Forbearance (for federal student loans)
Loan Interest Accrual Repayment (for qualified student loans)
Housing provided at no additional costs