Data Entry Technician
This position is in the proposal stage, and the offer is contingent on contract award. Viable candidates will be screened.
Abaco Strategy is currently pursuing a contract for the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Operations Center (NOC) Division of IT Purchasing to provided data entry and analysis associated with the BLM's Abandoned Mines and Site Cleanup... Module (AMSCM) database.
The database entry technician must have knowledge of databases and geographic information system (GIS) platforms.
Specific tasks are described in more detail below:
Task 1. Kick-off Meeting
A kick-off meeting will be held by the BLM to introduce key personnel and discuss the project background and contract objectives. The meeting may be conducted by teleconference or in person at an agreed upon location.
Task 2. Environmental Data Requirements
Β Work with Task Manager to input, update, delete, and review AMSCM data
Β Work with Task Manager and other specialists (District/field office specialists) to translate digital/paper files into data for entry into AMSCM
Β Support the data integrity of the program by providing Quality Assurance Quality Control (QA/QC) of inputted environmental data
Β Work with Task Manager to document and improve the overall quality of AMSCM data
Β Generate digital map products using AMSCM related data
Β Assist with data sharing and data management activities
Β Coordinate with the Task Manager for data management as follows:
o Review/input data to AMSCM, for approximately 41,000 sites* and 70,000 features*
o Re-evaluate and update approximately 50,000 features nationwide
o Check and verify approximately 130,000 feature records for accuracy
o Check and verify approximately 60,000 site records for accuracy
Task 3. Progress Calls and Reports
Provide a weekly teleconference call update and monthly written progress reports to the Task Manager and Contracting OfficerΒs Representative. The weekly monthly teleconference calls and written reports will include a brief report on the activities, to include work accomplished and planned, as well as issues and recommendations. The calls and reports should be concise but provide adequate detail to keep the project manager and contracting office informed on the project progress relative to the planned project schedule and budget. The progress calls and reports should document any identified deviations from the planned work, schedule, and budget, and provide explanation of necessary corrective actions being taken to achieve the work, schedule, and budget.
Task 4. Final Report
Submit a letter report to the BLM annually. The report will fully describe the work that was performed, problems and uncertainties encountered and provide conclusions and recommendations for related future work in the area. The report will be submitted in draft and final form in hard copy and electronically. The final report must address all comments received on the draft; the Contractor may submit a comment response matrix for BLM approval prior to submitting a final report.
Travel up to six (6) times per year, may be required. The travel would typically be five (5) working days or less to Colorado or other BLM offices within the continental United States
Abaco is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are a military friendly organization and veterans are encouraged to apply. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
As a HUBZone certified company, we encourage applicants who live in HUBZones, as designated by the Small Business Administration (SBA). For more information visit the SBA HUBZone map
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Abaco Strategy is currently pursuing a contract for the Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM), National Operations Center (NOC) Division of IT Purchasing to provided data entry and analysis associated with the BLM's Abandoned Mines and Site Cleanup... Module (AMSCM) database.
The database entry technician must have knowledge of databases and geographic information system (GIS) platforms.
Specific tasks are described in more detail below:
Task 1. Kick-off Meeting
A kick-off meeting will be held by the BLM to introduce key personnel and discuss the project background and contract objectives. The meeting may be conducted by teleconference or in person at an agreed upon location.
Task 2. Environmental Data Requirements
Β Work with Task Manager to input, update, delete, and review AMSCM data
Β Work with Task Manager and other specialists (District/field office specialists) to translate digital/paper files into data for entry into AMSCM
Β Support the data integrity of the program by providing Quality Assurance Quality Control (QA/QC) of inputted environmental data
Β Work with Task Manager to document and improve the overall quality of AMSCM data
Β Generate digital map products using AMSCM related data
Β Assist with data sharing and data management activities
Β Coordinate with the Task Manager for data management as follows:
o Review/input data to AMSCM, for approximately 41,000 sites* and 70,000 features*
o Re-evaluate and update approximately 50,000 features nationwide
o Check and verify approximately 130,000 feature records for accuracy
o Check and verify approximately 60,000 site records for accuracy
Task 3. Progress Calls and Reports
Provide a weekly teleconference call update and monthly written progress reports to the Task Manager and Contracting OfficerΒs Representative. The weekly monthly teleconference calls and written reports will include a brief report on the activities, to include work accomplished and planned, as well as issues and recommendations. The calls and reports should be concise but provide adequate detail to keep the project manager and contracting office informed on the project progress relative to the planned project schedule and budget. The progress calls and reports should document any identified deviations from the planned work, schedule, and budget, and provide explanation of necessary corrective actions being taken to achieve the work, schedule, and budget.
Task 4. Final Report
Submit a letter report to the BLM annually. The report will fully describe the work that was performed, problems and uncertainties encountered and provide conclusions and recommendations for related future work in the area. The report will be submitted in draft and final form in hard copy and electronically. The final report must address all comments received on the draft; the Contractor may submit a comment response matrix for BLM approval prior to submitting a final report.
Travel up to six (6) times per year, may be required. The travel would typically be five (5) working days or less to Colorado or other BLM offices within the continental United States
Abaco is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer. We understand the value of diversity and its impact on a high-performance culture. Prospective employees will receive consideration without discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected status. We are a military friendly organization and veterans are encouraged to apply. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
As a HUBZone certified company, we encourage applicants who live in HUBZones, as designated by the Small Business Administration (SBA). For more information visit the SBA HUBZone map
Apply Now