Primary lead for cultural resource GIS projects, field GPS data collection projects, ArcGIS Online/Portal applications, and mobile mapping projects and applications to verify, collect and record field data. Responsible for the management, maintenance, security, currency and distribution of Trimble mapping-grade GPS receivers, Garmin recreational-grade GPS receivers, peripherals and GIS/GPS software installations. Lead and conduct trainings for use of GPS hardware, software, peripherals and data dictionary development related to cultural resource inventory, condition assessment and management. Plan, execute, and supervise field work in remote environments to generate new and verified existing ground information. Manage, direct, contribute to and supervise participants in new and ongoing GPS fieldwork to support GIS projects for cultural resource management. Manage and integrate GPS data into ESRI ArcGIS Server/SDE environments and modify when necessary standard techniques to meet park or program needs. Intermountain Regional Office representative to NPS Cultural Resources GIS Subcommittee and regional cultural resource GIS data editor. Develop CRGIS condition assessment matrix to determine the status of cultural resource spatial data at the regional and national levels. Streamline workflows from park CRGIS data to authoritative regional and national datasets then integrate and maintain geospatial data within enterprise geospatial management systems. Develop and manage web data services and mapping viewer applications including ArcGIS Online and Geocortex. Design workflows and interact with park staff to manage dynamic datasets for the Park Places project and produce Park Atlases in both digital and paper formats. Develop written training materials about geospatial applications and provide ongoing technical guidance to assist park staff with GIS workflows, data collection standards, storage strategies, and distribution methods.

Planned and conducted multi-day, self-supported trips to remote areas of the park to assess archeological site conditions. Identified, analyzed and evaluated significance of archeological resources, defined potential threats and made recommendations to management. Compiled site preservation documentation including field notes, site sketch and location maps, photographs and excavation notes on prehistoric and historic archeological sites. Implemented a comprehensive cultural resources GIS program that promoted protection and preservation of cultural resources. Assessed GIS needs, organized and edited existing spatial data imported and formatted from disparate sources and used ArcGIS Desktop to create, manage and edit CRGIS data according to FGDC national GIS data transfer standards for cultural resources then posted derived spatial data to the Denver Data Store to serve on the Great Smoky Mountains National Park cultural resources webmap. Created custom FGDC compliant cultural resource Trimble GPS data dictionary to streamline integration of field data into CRGIS. Clearly documented standard operating procedures for creating, updating, managing and archiving geospatial data and metadata through a project’s life cycle to ensure data quality and security in a networked environment. Provided GPS/GIS training to volunteers, interns and park staff with varying degrees of technical skill and objectives while effectively communicating standards and technical requirements GPS/GIS data. Conducted formal and informal presentations professionally and effectively to diverse audiences to disseminate technical issues on archeological resource management projects and programs.

Launched, staffed and demobilized mobile GIS mapping trailers on wildfire incidents. Provided GPS/GIS support by collecting field data from Garmin and Magellan GPS devices, converting data to different coordinate systems based on end-user needs and integrating field data into new and existing geodatabases. Worked independently and managed work assignments in a timely fashion to prioritize multiple GIS data services requests while faced with conflicting priorities, demands and deadlines. Designed, displayed and produced effective map products including map atlases, briefing maps, public information maps, ownership maps and remotely sensed imagery. Maintained GIS databases, digital photographs, metadata and records according to FGDC standards. Supervised staff during winter projects while documenting and managing project time and deadlines effectively. Communicated effectively with managers regarding logistics, work assignments and resource conditions. Other general tasks included towing generators and trailers, ordering supplies, completing daily invoices, repairing computer hardware, solving network and internet problems.

Attended tactical fire suppression planning meetings and advised managers of cultural resources at risk during two simultaneous complex wildfires within park boundaries. Designed, developed and produced emergency response GIS map books for cultural resources in four parks throughout the network and made maps for use in conference presentations. Documented complex GIS workflows and best practices in detailed technical reports. Entered, edited and maintained park-wide cultural resource information in the following NPS databases: ASMIS, LCS, CLI, PEPC, FMSS, and NPS Focus. Edited field spatial data using Pathfinder, ArcGIS and Adobe Creative Suites graphics software to create intuitive site sketch, resource location and project area maps for inclusion in NHPA Section 106 compliance documentation depicting cultural resource conditions. Conducted archival research with park staff and contractors working on cultural resource surveys, cultural landscape inventories, archeological site assessments, and architectural reports then reviewed and issued interpretations of technical material. Served as cultural resources representative at planning and compliance meetings and informed team members of projected potential impacts to cultural resources.

Reviewed prescribed fire and hazard fuel reduction plans and worked with complex fire management programs to develop archeological inventory and mitigation strategies to provide leadership in cultural resources protection. Planned, conducted, supervised and directed prehistoric and historic archeological reconnaissance field investigations, subsurface site relocation test excavations and data recovery as crew chief in Lassen Volcanic National Park during summer 2007 field season with seasonal, temporary and volunteer personnel. Identified, analyzed, recorded and evaluated significance of archeological resources including lithic scatters, ground stone and fire cracked rock, extant and collapsed historic structures, objects, buildings and other cultural remains located on survey investigations then identified potential threats and made recommendations to management to facilitate fire management objectives. Determined research needs, conducted oral history interviews, records and literature searches and served as the subject matter expert in the conduct of archival research. Collected and edited field spatial data and created archeological site sketch, resource location, and project area location maps for inclusion in compliance documentation. Researched, designed, composed and prepared an archeological survey report for NHPA Section 106 compliance which synthesized the results of archeological field survey, conclusions, preservation requirements and cultural resource mitigation strategies. Facilitated safety programs to ensure safe working conditions while hiking, camping and conducting archeological fieldwork in both front and backcountry.

Developed and implemented the Whiskeytown Historical GIS, an analytical tool designed to assist cultural resource program managers conduct historical research from a temporally-enabled geospatial resource management platform. Maintained park-wide cultural resource information for three park units in the following NPS databases: ASMIS, LCS & CLI. Created custom cultural resource specific Trimble GPS data dictionaries for use at different parks, post-processed GPS field data, applied differential corrections and integrated field data into new and existing geodatabases. Used Pathfinder, DNR Garmin, ArcGIS Desktop and Adobe Creative Suites to edit field spatial data and created site sketch, resource location, and project area location maps for inclusion in compliance documentation. Assisted park staff with GIS data requests, created and maintained metadata and trained park staff the best practices for creating and editing GPS/GIS data.

Developed historic structures geodatabase digitized from the Chico Historic Resources Inventory and tabular datasets while applying drawing standards for GIS. Maps and functionality of derived historical GIS data was then presented to employees and the public during creation of the City’s new historic resource ordinance. Built utilities geodatabases and shapefiles digitized from analog resources.

Performed archeological and architectural reconnaissance and intensive pedestrian survey, excavation, and monitoring. Participated in multiple large scale excavations requiring block excavations under complex logistical situations. Used GPS navigation and topographic maps to locate and assess archeological sites and collect cultural and physical GPS field data. Conducted records and literature searches, archival research and managed photographic databases. Organized site preservation records and assisted in the preparation of NHPA Section 106 compliance documentation. Performed prehistoric and historic laboratory artifact analysis including artifact identification, sorting, bagging, and numbering, and prepared artifacts for permanent curation.