Spatially Connected

Dudek (http://www.dudek.com/) has an opening for a Full-Time GIS Analyst position in the Pasadena area.  They are seeking a GIS professional with 3-5 years of Environmental GIS experience with the ESRI ArcGIS product suite. Experience working with field biologists is highly desirable.  Candidate must be able to work independently and function well in a team environment.  Excellent communication skills a must.

If interested, please send resume to Lisa Lubeley: llubeley@dudek.com

 

The Grand Canyon Trust is hiring a GIS Program Manager. The Trust's mission is to protect and restore the Colorado Plateau — its spectacular landscapes, flowing rivers, clean air, diversity of plants and animals, and areas of beauty and solitude. 

The GIS Program Manager will provide GIS, IT and data management support for the Trust’s conservation and environmental advocacy programs, with an emphasis on developing a conservation GIS program, increasing organizational GIS capacity, and applying a vision of how GIS tools can advance
conservation on the Colorado Plateau.  The position produces high-quality cartographic products, conducts spatial analyses, acquires spatial data, maintains and upgrades hardware and software, maintains spatial and non-spatial databases for the organization, manages the program’s budget, develops relationships in the greater GIS community, supervises interns and volunteers, and assists in
fundraising.

For more information, please go to:
http://www.grandcanyontrust.org/news/2011/11/grand-canyon-trust-job-opening-gis-program-manager/

CITY OF PORTLAND, OREGON

invites applications for the position of:

Information Systems Analyst II - GIS, Vertical Specialty (Limited Term)

SALARY: $27.62 - $36.82 Hourly
OPENING DATE: 10/31/11
CLOSING DATE: 11/14/11  04:30 PM

TO APPLY:  APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs

THE POSITION:
The Information Systems Analyst II – GIS, Vertical Specialty in the Bureau of Technology Services will be responsible for the analysis, configuration and testing of the GIS interface and integration of the
City’s corporate GIS databases and the e-Permitting system. This position will perform GIS analysis, design, programming and support to determine how the geospatial data will be optimally stored in the
e-Permitting and CGIS databases. This position needs experienced Web Developers with experience in working with Web GIS tools such as Google Maps, MapServer, or ArcGIS Server.eloping Google Maps
interfaces, and a strong programming background. Experience with Google Earth, ArcGIS Server, SQL Server, JavaScript, Flex, Java and Objective C are all highly desirable, although not required.  As a
condition of employment, the successful candidate must pass a comprehensive police background investigation.

This is a 2-year limited term position. Persons appointed to limited term positions will be designated as limited duration employees whose
appointment shall not exceed two (2) years except for the extension of grants or funding from outside sources.



TO QUALIFY:
- ability to code in at least one of the following languages: C#, VB.NET, PHP, ColdFusion, or Java.
ability to perform analytical work using ArcGIS and similar tools.
- expert knowledge and experience with GIS Concepts.
- knowledge of relational database products such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and Access, with hands on experience in database design, creating and modifying SQL scripts or stored procedures and
effective use of indexes
- knowledge and job-related, hands-on experience in analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance of software
applications.

APPLICANTS MUST ALSO POSSESS: The ability to successfully pass an
in-depth Portland Police background investigation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please see the instructions on the City of Portland's online Career Center for important information regarding
the application process.

All completed applications for this position must be in the possession of the Portland Bureau of Human Resources no later than 4:30 pm, on the closing date of this recruitment.  E-mailed and/or faxed
applications will not be accepted.

Note: If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, submit a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran’s Administration Letter Stating
your disability.  If you are applying online, attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran’s Administration Letter Stating your disability to your profile. Veteran’s Preference documentation must be
received by 4:30 PM of the closing date of this recruitment.

Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United Statesat time of application.

Minorities, women, and qualified individuals with disabilities are urged to apply. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and
will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Analyst(s) named below or to the Human Resources Bureau Receptionist
No Later Than the Closing Date of This Announcement.



Questions?

Teresa Dahrens, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Bureau of Human Resources

Teresa.Dahrens@portlandoregon.gov
(503) 823-4516
An Equal Opportunity Employer

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs
1120 SW 5th Ave, 404
Portland, OR 97204
503-823-3572

The Xerces Society has a job opening for an Endangered Species program Conservation Associate. This is a one-year, full-time position. This person will work primarily on bumble bee conservation projects, but will also support other endangered species projects (including mapping and surveys).

The job description and information about how to apply are on our website athttp://www.xerces.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/endangered-species-conservation-associate-ad.pdf

The application period closes on Friday, November 11.

The Xerces Society is looking for someone with GIS skills within this position.

The Wilderness Society is looking for an individual experienced in forest ecology and GIS to fill our Landscape Ecologist position in our Boise, Idaho Office.  If you are interested please see our job posting at:  http://wilderness.org/content/landscape-ecologist-0.  

Please send your application or inquiries to the email address listed in the job description.

Fregonese Associates is looking for one or two students interested in project-based hourly GIS work.  They are a land-use planning firm, specializing in comprehensive planning, GIS analysis and public involvement in the planning process.  The office is located downtown Portland and the hours are flexible.  Pay is $12/hour.  Please ask interested students to contact Julia Reed via email at jreed@frego.com

As of Sept 27, 2011 - this position has been filled.

Assistant GIS Specialist
Metro – Portland, Oregon

One full-time limited duration position (funded through 6/30/12)  $50,069 - $67,047 annually
Application deadline: September 8, 2012

This position performs a variety of GIS tasks associated with the development, maintenance, and distribution of transportation and emergency management data associated with Metro’s Regional Land Information System (RLIS). The position also supports Metro departments, other jurisdictions, and the general public with GIS products and analysis.

To apply: visit www.oregonmetro.gov/jobs for a complete job announcement and a link to our online hiring center. Metro is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

The state of Oregon has an opening for an Information Systems Specialist (911 GIS Coordinator) with the Oregon National Guard.  

click here to download a full job description.

The Position:

Under general supervision, a GIS Technician II performs specialized duties in the development, operation and use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). These duties include: creating and maintaining both 2D and 3D GIS data and relational databases; performing complex vector and raster-based spatial analysis; developing analytical tools and models for performing spatial analysis; developing and maintaining web-based maps and tools; using cartographic and graphic design techniques to represent both 2D and 3D spatial data as maps, charts, and graphics; packaging, documenting, and distributing GIS data to other agencies and the public; and statistical analysis of GIS data. Although the current vacancy is in the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, other bureaus may use this list to fill future vacancies.  Additional skills desired for this position are knowledge of and experience with the Python programming language and it's application to GIS; knowledge of and experience with the .NET programming framework and it's application to GIS; knowledge and experience with web development languages such as HTML and Javascript; and experience with 3D visualization software such as ArcGIS's ArcScene, Google Sketchup, and Google Earth.

Click here for a full job description.

Portland Public Schools has an immediate opening for a part-time GIS project specialist.  A well-qualified applicant will have:

• Work history using ArcGIS 9 or 10 and Adobe Illustrator to create presentation-quality maps
• Experience managing files and geodatabases using ArcCatelog 
• Programming/editing experience with ArcMap or comparable software
• Ability to work under tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Prior experience incorporating GIS in a public participation process preferable

Approximately 25 hours per week (flexible) through the end of 2011, with possible extension into 2012.  Rate:  16.50 - $18.00 per hour, depending on experience.

To apply, send a resume to jbrennan@pps.net and complete an online application at https://employment.pps.k12.or.us/ats/app_login?COMPANY_ID=00002736