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Job Title: Cartographic Technician
Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: Bureau of Land Management
Job Announcement Number: OR-DEU-2012-0064

SALARY RANGE: $36,799.00 to $53,166.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, March 21, 2012 to Tuesday, April 03, 2012
POSITION INFORMATION: Work Schedule is Full Time. - This is a permanent position.
DUTY LOCATIONS: Portland, OR, US

Full job details: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/312139900

Job Title: Geographer
Department: Department Of The Interior
Agency: Interior, US Fish and Wildlife Service
Job Announcement Number: FS-626812-KB12

SALARY RANGE: $40,894.00 to $53,166.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Monday, March 19, 2012 to Friday, March 23, 2012
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0150-07
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Term NTE 13 Months
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 09
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) - Vancouver, WA United States

For full job description: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/311898800

Glacier Bay National Park, based out of Gustavus, AK, 50 mi west of Juneau. 

National Park Service, cartography including GIS, GPS, data acquisition and processing.  Location has great glacial geology, sea kayaking and bears.  

Looks like 5-6 month position, $19.50/hr. 

Click here to download the full job description.

This position is open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

This position will be active from April-May; weekdays; 20+ hours per week for a total of approximately 200 hours.

This position is open to graduate students or recent graduates seeking work experience in the field of environmental studies/science, planning or geography.

This position is located in the Community Development Division of Metro's Planning and Development Department. Wage is dependent on education and experience.

About this internship
The GIS intern will work on a project that focuses on illustrating and estimating the extent of brownfields in the region and outlining a range of best practices that could be applied in the region to effect brownfield redevelopment.The person in this internship  will provide GIS technical support and conduct data gap research for Metro’s Regional Brownfields Scoping Project. The intern will work with planners and GIS specialists to further build this database by conducting a data gap analysis and assisting in compiling the GIS-based database of information. The intern should be highly motivated as this project will require field research to track down records that are not available electronically. Working with a range of professionals, the intern has an opportunity to advance their GIS skills, increase their knowledge of brownfield redevelopment and gain experience applying these skills to policy development.

Include the following:

1. a resume
2. a cover letter that states your qualifications as they relate to this position
3. a list of your GIS course work (12 credit hours is required)

Click here for the full job description and application details.  

Here is an exciting summer research opportunity for undergraduate students.  

This summer at Georgia State University in Atlanta,  Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Site: Addressing Social and Environmental Disparities through Community Geography and Geographic Information Systems.  The project is funded by the National Science Foundation.  The program runs June 18th – August 2nd.   
 
Research Interests: Working with faculty mentors in one of three research tracks, 10 selected undergraduates will engage in community-based research and fieldwork to quantitatively and qualitatively examine neighborhood change, property markets, air and soil quality, urban green spaces, and neighborhood visioning in partnership with neighborhood residents and community groups. 

Compensation: Each REU student will receive a competitive funding package, including: a $3000 stipend, up to $250 in travel support to/from Atlanta, up to $750 for conference presentations, free room and board at GSU, and 3 required texts.

Application Process: Applications are due Friday, March 23rd @ 5 PM EST.  Complete application instructions and the application form can be found at http://csaw.gsu.edu/nsf-reu/application-instructions/

To Learn More:  Visit http://csaw.gsu.edu/nsf-reu/ 

Any questions can be directed to the Dr. Timothy Hawthorne (PI) at thawthorne@gsu.edu or Dr. Katherine Hankins (Co-PI) at khankins@gsu.edu 

ORISE fellowship announcement website: http://orise.orau.gov/epa/description.aspx?JobId=1200

Research Project Description
Research Participation Program
Office of Research and Development
National Center for Environmental Assessment
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Arlington, VA 

EPA-ORD/NCEA-IO-2011-01
Project Description: A postgraduate research training opportunity is currently available at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), National Center for Environmental Assessment (NCEA). This appointment will be served with the Global Change Research Program (GCRP) in Arlington, Virginia. The GCRP, located in the EPA’s Office of Research and Development (ORD), works to build the capacity of programs, managers, and other decision-makers to assess and respond to global change (i.e., climate and land use) impacts on the environment and human health. Research and assessment activities are focused on a number of areas: ambient air quality, ambient water quality, the built environment (including water and wastewater infrastructure), aquatic ecosystems, and human health. For more information about the GCRP activities in NCEA, visithttp://www.epa.gov/ncea/global/.

JOB ANNOUNCEMENTNORTHWESTERN INDIANA REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION www.nirpc.org
Planning for a region of near 800,000 people, part of the Chicago Metropolitan Area

POSITION TITLE: Geographic Information Systems Technician or Specialist / Web Coordinator

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Planning, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), or a related field with emphasis in GIS. Work experience desirable.
• Practical knowledge, proficiency, and experience using the ESRI suite of software including ArcMap and related extensions and tools, ArcEditor, and ArcServer, as well as web design software, such as Adobe Dreamweaver or Microsoft Frontpage
• Experience with web-based GIS applications and database design
• Website maintenance and development skills
• A working knowledge of travel demand forecast modeling is desired
• Ability to apply math skills and manipulate data
• Written and verbal communications skills
• Problem solving and time management skills
• Ability to work well as a team member
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF ANTICIPATED DUTIES

• Performs GIS-related work to support regional planning projects such as land use, transportation, and environmental planning for the Northwest Indiana region
• Coordinate the gathering, conversion, editing, and analysis of GIS data
• Development and maintenance of GIS data and metadata
• Maintain knowledge of the GIS field and technical training in new software
• Perform some basic transportation forecast modeling functions
• Develop and maintain agency website
• Develop web-based GIS applications
• Perform other duties as required

ANTICIPATED POSITION CLASSIFICATION: 
Professional B, Fair Labor Standards Act Exempt, Full Time

SALARY / WAGE PARAMETERS: $33,611 - $36,132

RESERVED RIGHT OF EMPLOYER: The employer reserves the right not to fill this position

APPLY WITH LETTER AND RESUME TO:

Steve Strains, Deputy Director/Director of Planning
Northwestern Indiana Regional Planning Commission
6100 Southport Road
Portage, Indiana 46368-6409
sstrains@nirpc.org 219-763-6060, ext. 130

This Wednesday our monthly gathering falls in the middle of URISA's GIS in Action Conference.  

I've heard from a few folks that they will be at the conference though will still try and make it.  

So we'll meet at Produce Row as it is just off I-5.
204 Southeast Oak Street 
Wednesday, March 14th 5:30

POSITION TITLE: Data Management  Coordinator

SALARY: $42,032.88  -$59,932.20/year DOE/DOQ, (Range 6 - 8)Target Salary: $52,000

DEPARTMENT: Office of Information  and Technology, GIS Program

LOCATION: Nixyaawii  Governance Center,  Mission,  Oregon, Confederated Tribes of
the Umatilla Indian Reservation

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Full Time with benefits package.  Non-Exempt Position

SUPERVISED  BY: GIS Program Manager

OPENING DATE: February 27,2012

CLOSING DATE: March 23,2012

For job description and application details:  http://www.umatilla.nsn.us/OIT%20Data%20Management%20Coordinator%20Vacancy%20Announcement[1].pdf

March 15, 2012 
Mr. Elvis Tata

GIS Technology for Enhancing Forest Conservation in Cameroon

Considering the increased marginalization of indigenous forest people and the growing global concern about threatened and irreplaceable biodiversity in swamps and old growth forest of Cameroon, public demand in Cameroon more than ever calls for a contextualized technical knowledge useful to breach gaps in conservation planning by policy makers. To this effect, Elvis will be suggesting adaptable GIS methods to enhance Cameroon’s conservation schemes from lessons he has learned in the Pacific Northwest. 

Elvis is a high school geography teacher from Yaoundé, Cameroon and is completing a six-month Fellowship at WFI studying GIS technology use in the forestry sector.

Please RSVP to me before Thursday, March. 15, or pay $9 museum admission.  Plan to come early if possible to enjoy conversation with other WFI fellows from China, Korea, Iran, Bolivia and Ireland.

Directions via Trimet: From the city center, board blue or red max headed west.Get off at the Washington park stop and follow signs to Forestry Center.

Directions via car: From the city center, take Hwy 26 west. Take Exit 72 marked Forestry Center/Zoo and follow signs. Stay left as you enter the parking area and WFC is near the top of the lot.