Jr. Cultural Resource Analyst
About The Position
A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for a Jr. Cultural Resource Analyst to support the National Park Service, Denver Service Center. Primary Function The Jr. Cultural Resource Analyst will support the National Park Service (NPS) Denver Service Center (DSC) Planning Division by providing analytical, data collection, and planning support services. The incumbent will assist interdisciplinary planning teams with visitor use studies, data analysis, public engagement, and preparation of planning and NEPA documents for NPS sites nationwide.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in recreation management, planning, or a related field such as sociology, forestry, landscape architecture, geographic information systems, economics, biological science, park administration, natural resource management and conservation, urban planning, or environmental education.
- OR a minimum of three (3) years of work experience supporting data collection, survey implementation, planning activities, or analytical tasks related to recreation and/or resource management or public engagement.
- Knowledge of recreation management principles and factors including visitor behavior, access, and site use.
- Knowledge of natural and cultural resource considerations relevant to public lands planning.
- Knowledge of data collection methods, including recreation/visitor surveys, observational studies, mobility data tools, and public engagement data sources.
- Skill in analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, including visitor use patterns, demographic information, recreation trends, and socioeconomic factors.
- Skill in writing planning-related content, including current condition analyses, issue summaries, and supporting sections for planning documents such as strategic plans, Environmental Assessments (EAs), and Environmental Impact Statements (EISs).
- Ability to independently plan and carry out assignments while coordinating with team members.
- Ability to comply with federal security requirements including background investigation and HSPD-12 credentialing.
- Ability to work in a hybrid or in-person environment at a federal facility.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting studies and data analysis using GIS, CAD, or related geospatial technologies.
- Familiarity with applying planning and design methods for park landscapes and facilities.
- Experience with NPS, BLM, or other federal land management agency planning processes.
- Experience with SharePoint, project tracking tools, or federal administrative systems.
- Demonstrated experience conducting or supporting NEPA planning documents (EAs, EISs).
Responsibilities
- Implement or support planning and visitor use surveys, mobility data collection, observational studies, and other data-gathering tools.
- Analyze planning and visitor use data, mobility patterns, demographic information, and visitor behavior to identify trends and outcomes.
- Prepare analytical summaries, datasets, charts, and written findings for planning teams.
- Gather and synthesize background materials related to visitor experience, recreation trends, site conditions, and planning needs.
- Support interdisciplinary project teams by providing analytical input and data interpretation.
- Support public engagement activities, including preparation of materials, logistics, and analysis of public comments or survey responses.
- Maintain organized datasets, project files, administrative records, and planning libraries on network drives and SharePoint sites.
- Assist with project coordination tasks, including tracking schedules, deliverables, and data needs.
- Independently plan and carry out assignments while coordinating with team members.
- Deliver completed products on time and in accordance with project objectives and quality standards.
- Develop ideas on the organization and approach of tasks in consultation with the client/project manager and work cooperatively with other team members.
- Assist with preparation of planning documents, reports, and presentations, including visitor use analyses and supporting content for NEPA documents.
Benefits
- health and dental insurance
- vacation, sick and holiday benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
