World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the world’s leading conservation organization, seeks a GIS Analyst. Under the supervision of the Director of Information Science, the GIS Analyst will provide spatial analysis support to the WWF conservation programs and other departments, manage GIS assets including GIS hardware, software and data systems; provide cartographic services and GIS support to WWF-US departments; and liaise with similar functions across the WWF Network. Emphasis of this position is on delivering service that is reliable, responsive and efficient Major Duties & Responsibilities
A small NGO located in Calca, Peru called the Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development has volunteer summer positions for a GIS project that they are currently working on. Calca is about a 30-45 minute drive from Cusco. Indigenous communities in the Andes are culturally, economically, climatically diverse. Disparities between communities are high due to geographic location. More remote and isolated communities have less access to goods, information, health care and quality education. While one community has cell phone, Internet, and health care access another community will have none of these and their connection to the outside world is only linked by the monthly arrival of a truck selling and purchasing goods. Local governments have abundant data concerning the livelihoods of diverse communities. This data has the power to affect policy on a national and local level to improve the living standards of Peru’s most invisible and impoverished populations. However, this information exists in a latent state because local entities are unable to communicate this data effectively. Collecting, maintaining, and analyzing this data using a GIS platform could empower and allow governments, local leaders and social change organizations to communicate visually and geographically how isolation and remoteness impact poverty and opportunities in the Andes. The power to communicate complex information can change the way government addresses development and allow them to make informed decisions based on data they already have. The AASD is leading an initiative utilizing GIS technology to harness the power of datain order to demonstrate geospatially, the impact of isolation and remoteness on levels of education, malnutrition, and health. The AASD is looking for volunteers to collect data in indigenous communities. Initially, we will track walking trails throughout the region. This information will allow us to measure the distances and routes taken by students going to school, farmers to their fields, and mothers to health clinics. Requirements:
For more information please contact Aaron Ebner at taebner@gmail.com or Jim Valenza at jim.valenza@gmail.com GIS Analyst II (Kirkland) PACE Engineers, Inc. is an employee-owned company providing quality professional civil and structural enginejoing, planning, surveying, and construction management services from offices in Kirkland and Wenatchee, Washington and Lake Oswego, Oregon. We have successfully completed projects for a wide range of clients in both the public and private sectors throughout the Northwest. We offer a competitive compensation package including medical, dental, short and long term disability, life insurance, 401(k) program, ESOP, paid time off, and long term care. We are looking for a GIS Analyst II to join our Kirkland team. Job Description The GIS Analyst II will support both internal and external GIS client project work and maintain GIS data to be used for analysis and mapping/cartographic design. In addition, he/she will work at the direction of project discipline leads for completing any GIS related requests as needed. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing GIS analysis, data creation and maintenance, mapping/cartography, and client relations as related to our clients needs. Required Qualifications • Mid-level experience using ESRI GIS software products and extensions to include Spatial Analyst and Network Analyst. Understanding of common tools within the XTools Pro extension (Table exporting/restructuring, layer conversions, etc. . .) • Ability to perform data format conversions from CAD to GIS and attribute population from CAD record drawings • Proficient in performing common GIS tasks including raster georeferencing, digitizing, attribute editing and general GIS layer data management as well as creating maps. • Experience with ArcSDE Enterprise geodatabase formats and structure. • Experience with SQL Server/MS Access DBMS at a basic database design concept level. • Proficient in the use of GIS geodatabases, data editing, maintaining geodatabases, and metadata creation and maintenance • Knowledge of GIS terminology and ESRI standard data models for the Utility (Water, Sewer, Stormwater) and/or Telecomm Industries • Strong interest and experience in developing creative solutions and producing high quality graphics. • Ability to work with planning, engineering and survey professionals to analyze data and develop useful maps and exhibits for a variety of planning and engineering documents. • Ability to clearly communicate GIS solutions with clients and perform presentations. • Applicants must have good time management skills in order to support co-workers and provide delivery materials to clients with mapping needs for both internal and external clients Preferred Skills • Knowledge of GIS terminology and ESRI standard data models for the Utility (Water, Sewer, Stormwater) and/or Telecomm Industries • Experience with ESRI ArcGISServer and/or ArcSDE applications • Good presentation and communication skills. Education • BA/BS in Geography, Cartography, Planning, Natural Resources, Computer Science or GIS related field preferred Experience • Three to five years of GIS experience with utilizing ESRI ArcGIS 10.x software suite (ArcCatalog, ArcMap, ArcToolbox, and extensions) for a variety of needs. Internal candidates may apply at: http://www.prospera.com/CareerHubViewer/Post.aspx?ID=paceengineersinc_internal_x7H9Zbw4D8Jr External candidates may apply at: http://www.prospera.com/CareerHubViewer/Post.aspx?ID=paceengineersinc_external_Zq2t5CWz69Fs Job Title: BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE TECHNICIAN (PLANT-NOXIOUS WEED) Department: Department Of Agriculture Agency: Forest Service Job Announcement Number: 14-TEMP110618-016182LD-DT SALARY RANGE:$16.89 to $16.89 / Per Hour OPEN PERIOD:Wednesday, March 05, 2014 to Monday, March 17, 2014 SERIES & GRADE:GS-0404-06 POSITION INFORMATION:Full-Time - Temporary PROMOTION POTENTIAL:06 DUTY LOCATIONS:1 vacancy - Westfir, OR View Map WHO MAY APPLY:US Citizens and Nationals; no prior Federal experience is required. SUPERVISORY STATUS:No JOB SUMMARY: A career with the Forest Service will challenge you to manage and care for more than 193 million acres of our nation's most magnificent lands, conduct research through a network of forest and range experiment stations and the Forest Products Laboratory, and provide assistance to State and private forestry agencies. It's an awesome responsibility - but the rewards are as limitless as the views. This position is temporary and has a Not-to-Exceed date. However, an extension of the appointment may be possible without further competition. The appointment may also end early due to lack of work or funds. This position is located on a National Forest. The incumbent is responsible for performing a variety of recurring and complex duties in support of ecological management activities on forest ecosystems. This position involves invasive non-native plant management and monitoring/ This position is located in Region 6 on the Willamette National Forest in Westfir, OR. For additional information about the duties of the position, please contact, Molly Juillerat at 541-782-5350 or mjuillerat@fs.fed.us. TEMPORARY APPOINTMENT: Some positions will have varying work schedules. Some positions may have irregular and protracted hours of work. Tours of duty include full-time or less than full-time and will involve working weekends or irregular work hours. Considerable travel may be required. Some positions involve work that requires travel away from the official duty location to remote worksites within commuting distance (49 miles). Positions will be filled as a temporary appointment up to 6 months. The USDA Forest Service has legislative authority to recruit and fill Permanent (Career/Career- Conditional), Temporary, and Term Appointments under the USDA Demonstration Project. Under this authority, any U.S. citizen may apply. For full job description and application details: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/363261700 Job Location: Portland, OR Job Title: Remote Sensing Technician Number of Openings: Multiple Status: Regular full time Required Qualifications: A successful candidate will have a 4-year degree in natural sciences, geography, engineering, surveying, or a related field. Candidates must possess an interest in remote sensing and geodetics, and understand the nature of quantitative data. Duties and Responsibilities: The responsibilities for this position include processing and analysis of a variety of spatial data products (including LiDAR data, Orthophotos, and Video) and general analysis support. The position requires the ability to maintain productivity while performing repetitive tasks and working to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment. Applicants with GIS coursework or applicable work experience are preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: We are looking for individuals with the ability to be successful working independently, as well as in a team setting. The ideal candidate is self-motivated with excellent decision making and problem solving abilities, computer proficient, and has an interest in GIS and remote sensing. An understanding of geospatial concepts and GPS survey methods is desired, but not mandatory. Though not required, experience in the following areas is greatly desired: • ArcGIS • Python or VB scripting • Adobe creative suite • CAD based software • Geo-spatial data • Map production • Working in a 3D environment • GPS Processing • Technical writing • Statistics commonly used in data analysis It is the policy of Quantum Spatial to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status. Resumes will be accepted until all positions are filled. Immediate submissions are welcome and will be reviewed promptly. All job offers with Quantum Spatial are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening. To Apply: Click HERE. No phone calls, please. Incomplete applications and auto-reply submissions will not be considered. http://quantumspatial.com/news/article/careers-remote-sensing-technician The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) is excited to announce the opening of our 2014 Scholarship Program. USGIF is dedicated to assisting promising students interested in geospatial sciences with scholarship awards to further the advancement of the geospatial intelligence tradecraft. Download the 2014 Scholarship Program flyer.
Last year the Foundation awarded $107,000 to 25 recipients and plans to award at least $100,000 for the 2014 program. High school recipients are awarded $2,000 per scholarship and all others are awarded $5,000 each. Since 2004, USGIF has awarded $584,000 in scholarship funding to promising students in the geospatial intelligence field. Students studying in fields such as geography, political science, physics, computer science, engineering, biology, anthropology, sociology or any field in the natural and social sciences are encouraged to apply. Through the USGIF Scholarship Program, the Foundation strives to communicate to students the breadth and power of GEOINT in serving national, global and human security interests. The USGIF Scholarship Program endeavors to support students with innovative ideas for problem-solving with Geospatial Science and Technology. Please share information about this scholarship program with your students. For more information on the USGIF Scholarship Program or to download applications, please visit:http://usgif.org/education/scholarships Deadline to apply: April 25, 2014 Great opportunity to get involved with a community project and to see how City of Portland is using maps & spatial data to develop plans for transportation. OPEN HOUSE Thursday, March 13, 2014 Drop by anytime from 5 PM to 7 PM. Overview presentation at 6 PM. David Douglas High School North Cafeteria, 1001 SE 135th Ave The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is developing the Division-Midway Neighborhood Street Plan to help improve local connectivity. We want to hear from you! Come to the open house and: ␣␣ Learn about existing conditions, needs, opportunities and constraints. ␣␣ Review potential new local street and pathway connections and improvements to existing connections. ␣␣ Tell us where better local streets and pathways are most needed and why. Tell us what is missing. NEXT STEPS: Evaluate the potential connections and propose a street plan to share this Spring. Then complete a plan by Summer 2014. ALSO FEATURED AT THIS OPEN HOUSE: ␣␣ Powell-Division Transit and Development Project - Effort to improve transit service and bring support- ing development and investment to the corridor. ␣␣ TriMet East Portland Transit Service Enhancement Plan. ␣␣ East Portland Access to Transit Project - project will build pedestrian and bicycle improvements. Download Open House invitation here. Position Description: Within the Watershed Management Department, this position is an excellent opportunity for a current or recently graduated student to develop GIS experience working for a nationally-recognized stream restoration program in the public sector. The ideal candidate is a self-motivated, ecologically-minded person with a strong desire to learn new skills in GIS and data management. Supervision Received: Receives direction from the Water Resources GIS Analyst within the Watershed Management Department. Essential Functions:(The essential functions listed below are not intended to reflect all duties that may be assigned to this classification. The District may augment duties and/or essential functions at its discretion. Additionally, some incumbents may not perform all Essential Functions.)
For full job description and application details: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cws/default.cfm Register Here: https://opencourses.desire2learn.com/d2l/custom/MOOC?ou=6926 Elmhurst College’s Skills for the Digital Earth MOOC is a 4-week, online course designed to introduce how location technologies are used in society. Ever stop to think about how important location is when using your smart phone? This educational MOOC begins with an elementary explanation of how society uses location in a myriad of disciplines. Geography, or rather, "where?" is important to all of us from various perspectives. Within this MOOC, participants will learn what location technologies are used for, how the discipline developed and learn by doing via a series of scaffolded practical exercises. Online spatial software will be employed for any device using a browser which takes users through exercises and real world examples. It is appropriate for those with no prior experience with geographic information systems (GIS) software all the way to advanced users. Skills for the Digital Earth will incorporate video lectures, interaction opportunities and discussion forums. Each module will feature a quiz and activities, and participants will receive a badge after each completed module to be used to demonstrate skills mastered. Instructions will be provided on the process of adding badges to your backpack in the course.
Village Earth is now offering its Community-Based Mapping online course through Duke University. This is a continuing education course and not for academic credit, therefore, admission to the university is not required. This course may be taken on its own or may be counted toward the Certificate in Sustainable Community Development. For more details or to register for the course by end of day March 5: http://villageearth.org/training-and-consulting/online/community-based-mapping This course covers the basic principles, theory, and ethics of mapping and its role in participatory learning and action as well as larger processes of integrated community-based development. Participants will learn some basic mapping functions including projecting GPS coordinates onto a map, downloading and projecting satellite images, creating features from aerial imagery, and basic use of an open source GIS program. The instructor, David Bartecchi, has worked on many community mapping projects with indigenous peoples all over the world especially in helping Native American tribes with strategic land planning. You may contact the instructor directly with questions at david@villageearth.org. www.linkedin.com/in/davidbartecchi |
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