Job Title: Information Systems Technical Analyst IV - Vertical GIS Closing Date/Time: Fri. 03/14/14 4:30 PM Pacific Time Salary: $28.79 - $38.38 Hourly Job Type: Full Time Location: Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave, Oregon The Position: The Information Systems Analyst IV with the Vertical GIS Specialty will be responsible for analyzing, designing, developing data and applications in support of GIS activities within the City of Portland’s Bureau of Development Services (BDS). The position is within the Bureau of Technology Services with full time assignment to BDS. Specific responsibilities will include: providing direct support to GIS users within the bureau and development of an ongoing GIS program in the bureau; implementing geospatial capabilities for the city’s next generation e-permitting system; coordinating with multiple bureaus on the development of property related geodatabases and the support for structured editing environments used to maintain them. Additional duties include automating access to historic documents and integrating them with spatial data, as well as leading efforts to expand the use of GIS technology within existing BDS business systems. The successful candidate will require demonstrated and extensive hands-on experience with the ESRI ArcGIS software suite, and familiarity with ArcGIS Server, ArcGISOnline and related web mapping technology. Experience with Microsoft SQL Server, Python, and ArcObjects are desirable, but not required. The successful candidate will be able to work in a culturally and gender diverse workplace. For full job description and application details: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/portlandor/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=823320 For the first time ever, SCGIS is holding a student paper competition at the annual conference. Who: Current students or recent graduates (1 year from graduation date) who focus on applications of spatial technologies for conservation. When: July 11 – 13, 2014 Where: SCGIS Annual Conference, Asilomar Conference Grounds, Monterey, CA Why:
How: Submit presentation abstract here. Select Student Paper Competition under Presentation Type. How Much:
Geospatial Analyst & GIS Developer Positions The USAID GeoCenter are currently hiring two new team members to join the exciting expansion of GIS in the international development community. These positions are based in Washington, DC and support an institutional contract held by the Freedom Consulting Group with the US Agency for International Development (USAID). The candidates selected for these positions will work within the USAID GeoCenter, which was recently launched in November of 2011. The GeoCenter provides geospatial products and services to Washington-based USAID bureaus focused on economic growth, education, environment, food security, health, governance, conflict, and humanitarian assistance. It also works with USAID field missions in developing countries across Africa, Asia, Latin American, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. The purpose of the GeoCenter is to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of USAID’s programs by applying geographic analysis to development challenges for strategic planning, program design, monitoring, and evaluation. Full job descriptions and instructions for application are located here: GeoCenter Jobs<https://careers-freedomconsultinggroup.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchKeyword=&searchCategory=8730&searchPosition&searchLocation=12781-12832-Washington&latitude=&longitude=&searchZip=&searchRadius=20> REMOTE SENSING ANALYST Quantum Spatial, Anchorage, Alaska Closes: Open Until Filled Quantum Spatial Anchorage is in search of applicants to fill 2 full-time Remote Sensing Analyst positions. This position works to complete CADD, GIS, image production and reporting tasks. Depending on the diversity and number of active projects, the Remote Sensing Analyst position may or may not be assigned to a single project. It is expected that areas of specialty may develop within this position. The successful candidate should expect to be challenged both technically and with the breadth of tasks inherent to the position. This position requires a bachelor’s degree or higher in science, engineering, or a related field, and 2-3 years of relevant experience in remote sensing data processing. Necessary skills include: general understanding of production and quality control methodologies, excellent communication, technical proficiency with multiple software packages, the ability to balance competing priorities, and the ability to work well with a team. Resumes will be accepted until all positions are filled. Immediate submissions are welcome and will be reviewed promptly. Complete job description and application instructions are available at: http://quantumspatial.com/news/careers Videos, Demonstrations, and More to Sharpen Your GIS Skills "We noticed that you were not among the more than 11,000 customers who registered for the Sharpen Your GIS Skills seminar last fall. Those who attended liked what they learned so much that they asked us to share the content so they can re-create what they saw during the seminar. We want to offer you the same opportunity and hope you take advantage of this content to stay current with your ArcGIS skills. New Resources Added A complete set of all the resources we shared with you at the seminar is now available on the seminar website. Notably, we just added links to
Know Someone Who Could Benefit from This Content? If you think others would benefit from watching this seminar or a particular example shown, please feel free to share." Minimum Salary: $14.19 per hour Maximum Salary: $16.87 per hour Employment Type: Internship Department: Information Technology Closes: March 07, 2014 at 5:00 PM (Open to current employees and the general public.) Summary There are two GIS Student Intern positions currently available with the Fire Department and the IT Department. Benefits of these internships include on-the-job training in GIS (Esri) desktop technology and skills, exposure to project management methodologies, as well as web and mobile technologies. Interns are typically required to work 20 hours a week during the school quarter. During the summer quarter, the Intern will be required to work up to 40 hours a week. The responsibilities of the intern may vary depending on the department they are employed with. In the Fire Department, the Intern will be primarily responsible for digitizing information from paper maps and updating supporting attribute tables. In IT, the Intern will primarily assist with handling ad-hoc requests from customers including updating maps and atlases, performing data/spatial analysis, completing data requests, digitizing data, as well as supporting longer term projects. For full job description and application details: https://apply.govjobstoday.com/JobAnnouncement.aspx?jid=3483 You will perform a variety of technical computer aided drafting functions as well as other duties, including the following:
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location: Tacoma, WA https://msa.hiringthing.com/job/16218/geographical-information-system-gis-technician Coastal East Africa encompasses a beautiful tapestry of land and sea—from mountains and grasslands to mangroves and fringing coral reefs. Within this region, WWF works in Kenya, Tanzania and Mozambique and the western part of the Indian Ocean. Elephants, rhinos, lions, wild dogs and more iconic species roam the landscape. Along the coasts, you can find dugongs, whale sharks, dolphins, whales and five species of marine turtles. The waters of the Western Indian Ocean also support globally important shrimp and tuna industries. A vast array of GIS data exists for the Coastal East Africa but this data is scattered across several organizations and locations making it difficult to harness for the noble work of saving this spectacular region. World Wildlife Fund seeks an intern with excellent GIS and data collation and management skills to assemble and organize this data and make it usable for various projects and to build simple tools and databases that will make this data easy to discover and. The successful applicant will be proficient in GIS (specifically ArcGIS), and have good, analysis and GIS database skills. Strong communication skills, writing, and attention to detail are required. Experience and/or interest in online mapping tools such as ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, Google Maps Engine are a positive. Knowledge of programming and web systems is also an added advantage. Applicant should be pursuing a bachelor or master’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Biology, Ecology, or Information Science. Intern will be based at the WWF US headquarters in Washington DC. Duration and Time: May to August 2014. Compensation: Internship is unpaid. Applicant must demonstrate that he/she can receive school credit or compensation from another source (grant, work study). To apply: By March 15, 2014, please submit your resume, cover letter, and contact information for two references to: Nasser.Olwero@wwfus.org http://worldwildlife.org/internships/in-14095-gis-intern-coastal-east-africa-gis The PSU Geospatial Information Society is hosting a colloquium on Friday, 7 Mar, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM in Cramer Hall room 413. Our speaker will be Erin Stockenberg from the US Fish & Wildlife Service. She will be speaking about using high-resolution LiDAR to model the hydrography of Wapato Lake, near Gaston, OR. All are welcome, and we invite you to join us for this presentation. Please share the flyer with anyone else you know who might be interested in attending. ICI Services Corporation is hiring 1 or 2 full-time seasonal field technicians to work on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (WA). Work consists primarily of vegetation assessments on JBLM prairies but also includes some greenhouse and planting assistance. The season is expected to run from 17 March through 6 November 2014. The position description and application process are listed on ICI’s website: www.icisrvcs.com/employment-opportunities.php Responsibilities:
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