Check out this article in US News that discusses the role of geospatial technologies in today's society.
http://www.usnews.com/science/articles/2011/05/11/geospatial-technology-as-a-core-tool GIS Intern (1 position available)Location: Portland, OR
Application Deadline: June 15, 2011 Posted: May 2011 AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. is seeking a GIS intern. The intern will work on a variety of GIS projects primarily in the office. Work will include some review and integration of CAD drawings into GIS so experience working with CAD is preferred. Work will include limited field work for GPS data collection. Qualifications:
AMEC Earth & Environmental, Inc. Attn: Patrick McCarthy 7376 SW Durham Rd Portland, OR 97224 No Calls Please The GIS club at Portland State University (a student chapter of the American Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing) is sponsoring the...
Annual Geospatial Career Panel When: May 20th, Noon - 2pm Where: Cramer Hall, Room 413 Please join us for this year's career panel! Our panelists this year include representatives from the BLM, Metro, and Sanborn. Each panelist will present on their company/agency and their personal experience. There will be a Q/A session after the presentations for the whole panel. click here for flyer. INTERNSHIP (PAID)
Western Rivers Conservancy, Portland, Oregon Closes: Open Until Filled (Interviews in May) Western Rivers Conservancy is offering a year-long full-time internship beginning in June 2011. The Intern will assist Western Rivers Conservancy staff with research, writing, maps, graphic design, outreach and office management. The Intern reports to the Assistant Program Director. Responsibilities: --General Communications and Outreach --Produce publications --Create Maps --Research land ownership --Research resource values --Administrative tasks Compensation: Salary of $20,000 - $24,000 commensurate with experience, plus a generous benefits package. Complete description available at: http://www.westernrivers.org/pages/jobs.html POSITION: GIS/Environmental Internship
SALARY: $10.17 - $17.54 Hourly OPENING DATE: 05/04/11 CLOSING DATE: 05/20/11 05:00 PM DESCRIPTION: To apply for an intern position you must be a student enrolled in school during the term of employment. Spring 2011 graduates will not be eligible for this internship unless documentation of continued educational classes (graduate school) can be provided at the time of application. HOURS: Typically 16-24 hours a week during the school year; 40 hours per week during school breaks; hours are flexible based on school schedule. SUMMARY OF ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Port of Portland has an opening for a 12 month internship working with environmental staff to support efforts assessing the current state of spatial data used to meet environmental business requirements. - Support GIS mapping needs for the environmental component of Port project planning and follow-up for environmental projects and programs. - Work with Port-wide environmental staff to define standards, definitions, metadata, and to refine existing data. - Support data requests from consultants and outside agencies. - Provide support to field work and GPS Mobile Program. - Work with GIS Program to update, manage and maintain Port GIS functionality. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE/LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS: - Currently pursuing a bachelor’s or master’s degree in GIS, environmental science, geography, urban and regional planning or other natural science. - Practical experience and/or coursework in GIS applications, environmental assessment, or mitigation projects as applied to environmental data sets. - High comfort level with technology and experience with technical aspects of spatial data management. - Effective verbal and written communication skills. - A valid Oregon or Washington driver's license is required for this position. SKILLS AND ABILTIES: - Advanced knowledge of ArcGIS applications, analysis and mapping. - Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, Relational databases, Aerial photography; including Orthorectification, LiDAR, and Remote Sensing. A solid understanding of GPS application is desirable. - Ability to: -develop systematic approaches to similar tasks, projects, and issues; -express ideas clearly using written and oral communication; -organize workload and prioritize tasks to meet changing priorities and deadlines; -create and use spreadsheets for data analysis and reporting; work effectively in collaboration with peers and team members; -produce deliverables under direction, and work to new skill level, across departmental teams and under tight timelines. - Proven technical research, writing, and editing skills to generate project summaries, draft documents, conduct topic specific research. APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.portofportland.com 7200 NE Airport Way Portland, OR 97218 503-415-6400 hrjobapp@portofportland.com Position #0000100024 GIS/ENVIRONMENTAL INTERNSHIP Summer Internship Opportunity 2011
Department of Land Conservation & Development- Natural Hazards Program The State of Oregon, Department of Land Conservation and Development, Natural Hazards Program is pleased to announce one summer internship opportunity. The internship will give the selected student work experience performing a project or task that the Natural Hazards Program identifies as necessary to achieve its goals, and develop the student’s communication skills and knowledge of natural hazard planning and permitting practices and procedures. One of the goals of the Natural Hazards Program is ensuring that Oregon’s flood-prone communities remain compliant with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) by providing education, technical assistance, and program monitoring. Development within flood hazard zones is regulated by nearly all of Oregon’s cities and counties. The Natural Hazards Program administers the federal NFIP program at the state level, assisting and overseeing local activities. This internship is intended to develop knowledge and skills that will be useful to anyone contemplating work as a land use planner for local or regional government. Duties during the internship will include some but not necessarily all of the following:
The internship will begin with two weeks of intensive training on managing development in flood hazard zones according to NFIP standards and guidelines and state policy and law. Extensive in-state travel is likely. The internship will be supervised by DLCD’s Planning Services Division Manager and will work closely with the state’s NFIP Coordinator. Skills required: The intern should have excellent writing, strong critical thinking and good oral communication skills. A strong interest in land use or hazard mitigation planning as a potential career is desired. Type of student desired: Graduate or upper-level undergraduate student majoring in natural resources, environmental sciences, civil engineering, public policy, planning, or geography. Compensation: $15/hour, a minimum of 32 hours and a maximum of 40 hours per week. Duration: Maximum 12 week duration starting after June 1, 2011. The successful applicant must commit to completing the entire assignment. To apply: Applications due by May 20, 2011. Please provide a resume and cover letter explaining how you have obtained the necessary skills for the position (as identified in the “skills required” section above) and why you are interested in this internship. Please e-mail resume and cover letter to: Rob Hallyburton, Manager DLCD Planning Services Division Rob.Hallyburton@state.or.us DLCD Flood Hazard site: http://www.oregon.gov/LCD/HAZ/floods.shtml Willamette Trails:Present and Future
May 17, 2011 Noon to 1 pm Portland Building Auditorium 1120 SW Fifth, 2nd Floor Presented by Metro’s “Trail Troika”: Mel Huie, Regional Trails Coordinator Robert Spurlock, Trails Planner Leif Anderson, Real Estate Negotiator Metro’s “Trail Troika” will give a presentation on “Trails Planning Along the Willamette River: The Vision and What Has Been Built.” They will describe Metro's current efforts ranging from the Springwater Trail Corridor to filling Greenway Trail gaps in North Portland to projects on the horizon, such as the Sullivan’s Gulch trail linking East Portland to the Willamette. Thanks Jocelyn for sharing these maps with me! here are a few links to some interesting maps in National Geographic.
US Surname Maps: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2011/02/geography/usa-surnames-interactive Map your Surname (click on 'visit site'): http://www.worldnames.publicprofiler.org/ The Great Tree Survey: http://ngm.nationalgeographic.com/2011/05/big-idea/tree-map-text Position: Spartina Control Monitor Internship
Company: San Francisco Estuary Invasive Spartina Project Location: San Francisco Bay, California (Office in Berkeley) Final Application Date: May 18, 2011 Job Description: Spartina Control Monitor interns will assist in conducting field monitoring of Spartina control activities. Interns will be trained in the identification of native and invasive Spartina species and their hybrids, and in the use of ArcPad software on Trimble GPS units to relocate previously-mapped invasive Spartina patches and to record treatment of these patches during treatment activities. Interns will also be trained in the use of desktop-computer based ArcPad and/or ArcGIS to edit field-collected data as needed. Work will begin in mid June and will continue through mid to late September. Work may start as early as 5 am and end as late as 8 pm depending on tides and weather conditions. Position requires the ability to work well independently and in a field team setting, follow project-specific field protocols and data entry/editing procedures. Requires a basic understanding of and some familiarity with plant identification, GPS and computer-based mapping. Must provide own transportation to field sites around the San Francisco Bay. (Mileage is reimbursed; driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance are required.) Term: Paid training and field work will begin in early June and continue through mid to late September. Hours are variable from 0 - 50 hrs/wk depending on project needs, but are expected to average 30 to 35 hours/week. Pay rate is $15-$18/hour based on experience. No benefits are available for this position. To Apply: Please see full announcement at www.spartina.org. Only complete applications per announcement instructions (available on the website www.spartina.org) will be accepted. GIS and ASPRS Social this Thursday!
Come and meet others interested in remote sensing and GIS at Paccini's. Discuss upcoming events such as upcoming colloquium speakers and the Career Panel held at PSU. Also, we will have the results of the student elections for next year's student chapter officers. Give us your suggestions! We'd love to hear any ideas you have about events or speakers. Where: Paccini Restaurant & Bar 1717 Southwest Park Avenue Portland, OR 97201 When: Thursday, May 5th at 5pm |
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