Job Description
As North America’s leading independent real estate firm specializing in retail leasing, investment sales and consulting services, RKF provides a broad spectrum of domestic and global clients with services ranging from national tenant and owner representation to advisory, consulting and acquisitions/dispositions. With approximately $20 billion in aggregate real estate transactions to its credit, RKF has helped identify scores of real estate opportunities for leading retailers, developers and institutional clients. RKF is headquartered in New York City with offices in Chicago, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Northern New Jersey, San Francisco and Toronto.
 
RKF’s Market Research Department leads the industry in sophisticated analysis of demographics, lifestyle information, consumer expenditures and trends.  Our market research team supports our brokers and consultants in the development of retail real estate strategies and decision making tools for retailers and retail property owners. Currently we are seeking a GIS Mapping Specialist to join our team.
 
As the GIS Mapping Specialist your primary responsibilities will include the creation of professional final products using ArcGIS, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. Additionally, you will be tasked with making maps, running demographic analyses and reports, data collection, and maintenance of proprietary databases.
 
Responsibilities (include but are not limited to)

• Create text, logo and aerial maps using ArcGIS and Adobe Illustrator
• Maintain the quality of our proprietary database to ensure accuracy
• Create competition maps from our databases to show proximity to existing or proposed stores
• Create demographic reports using ArcGIS Business Analyst
• Assist in data collection and acquisition
• Research market data pertaining to retail development and store openings

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Visual Arts, GIS or related field
• Strong skills in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Experience using GIS particularly ArcGIS and MapInfo
• MS Access skills (Query, Append...)
• Ability to write functions in MS Excel
• Ability to multitask and meet client deadlines
• Familiar with Google Earth and Google Earth Professional
• Detailed and passionate about accuracy
• 2 years professional experience using GIS preferably in a retail or commercial real estate environment
• Experience working with demographic data
• Familiar with basic statistics
• Strong cartographic skills
• Adobe Illustrator experience needed, additional graphics orientation desired
• Real estate experience a plus
• Python or other scripting language a plus (VB, C#...)
• ArcGIS Online

For consideration, submit resume and cover letter with salary expectations to [Click Here to Email Your Resumé]. 

No phonecalls please.

The City of St. George is seeking qualified individuals to fill 2 Engineering Associate – Mapping/GIS/Asset Management positions!  

Position Summary:  Under the general direction of the Energy Services Engineer III, performs a variety of complex skilled and technical tasks for the City of St. George related to engineering of energy services projects.  Work involves application of technical knowledge and independent judgment in design, drafting, use of CAD software, GIS Software, surveying with GPS, field management, and construction and inspection work. Also responsible for asset management, which includes administration of asset management software and data base (CityWorks) to track work orders and inventory.

For full job description & application details: ​http://www.careerbuilder.com/jobseeker/jobs/jobdetails.aspx?showNewJDP=yes&job_did=JHV0HX78ZJS6HRSMQXV

JOB DUTIES:
This position is the LAKES (Linking Applied Knowledge in Environmental Sustainability) Research Coordinator for Watershed Social Science Research. Responsibilities include: (A) providing administrative assistance to the Social Science Research Center (SSRC) and LAKES Project; (B) maintaining ongoing database of watershed social data; (C) collaboration and coordination with the Red Cedar Watershed Partnership group; (D) data collection and analysis of watershed attributes (social, cultural, economic, geographic, and historical); and (E) co-management of student researchers.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent judgment including sensitivity to personal and confidential information.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills in working with a diverse community.
• Excellent quantitative, and qualitative research capabilities in data collection and analysis.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in the social sciences.
• Have the ability to delegate and prioritize work.
• Attention to detail, proofreading and editing skills.
• Good work habits, such as attendance, punctuality, accountability, thoroughness and resourcefulness.
• Work independently and as part of a team environment and on collaborative efforts.

Preferred:

• Experience managing multiple research projects.
• GIS research capabilities in data collection and analysis.

SPECIAL NOTES:
The starting salary is $19.23 per hour. A six-month probation is required. This position also requires a valid driver's license. The UW System provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State Retirement Plan. Benefit details can be found at:https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/Univ-staff.pdf.

HOW TO APPLY:
Screening of applications will begin June 4, 2016. Applications may be reviewed until position is filled. To ensure consideration a complete application must be submitted online by Friday June 3rd at 4:30pm. The online application system will be unavailable Friday, 6/03 @ 4:30 p.m. thru Monday, 6/06 @ 7:30 a.m. for a scheduled system outage. Please plan accordingly.
Applicants are requested to complete an online application. To begin the application process click the 'Apply Now' button on the website included. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you have not yet registered, click on the 'Click here to Register' link. If you are already a registered user, input your 'User Name' and 'Password' and select 'Login.'
Your online application will not be considered complete until all required documents are attached and all required fields are completed. Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.
Please be sure you have included:
-Cover Letter
-Resume
-Names and Contact information for three professional references

If you have job specific questions, contact:
Nels Paulson, paulsonne@uwstout.edu 

http://www.sco.wisc.edu/jobs/viewjob.html?id=68397

The Student Conservation Association (SCA) GIS Intern
July 5, 2016 to September 26, 2016
El Malpais & El Morro National Monuments
 
Position
El Malpais National Monument is in the process of collecting of cave-related data and information and needs more field investigation of these cave resources. The selected SCA intern will have both in-office and field duties organizing and digitizing existing cave data from a variety of sources(i.e. creating metadata, building geodatabases, etc.),  assist in the development of remote sensing procedures to monitor resources, assist in the development of  a protocol for field surveys using ArcGIS Collector, and cave mapping. Any new caves found will need to be named - a fun perk for this position. Duties will be split evenly between these indoor and outdoor tasks, or as weather and workloads require. Come explore our caves and lava flows, and help us build our cave management program! Upon successful completion of the GIP internship, the participant is eligible for an AmeriCorps Education Award.
 
Field work will involve navigating rough backcountry roads, hiking on lava flows in remote wilderness, mapping resources using a differential GPS, and mapping lava tube caves.The high desert environment of El Malpais ranges from 7-8,000 feet in elevation.We have over 400 lava tubes that can be up to a mile long and some contain the most southerly perennial ice in North America.  Office work will include using software including ArcGIS 10.3, ENVI, Microsoft Access, Adobe Illustrator.
 
Further information:
http://www.thesca.org/serve/position/gis-intern/po-00698500
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Join the PNAMP Coordination Team!

The Pacific Northwest Aquatic Monitoring Partnership (PNAMP) Coordination Team has a vacancy and the U.S. Geological Survey is recruiting a part-time biologist (GS 401-7; FPL9) to fill the position.

PNAMP provides a forum to enhance the capacity of partners to collaborate to achieve more effective, efficient monitoring programs, including coordination of data collection efforts and sharing of results.

PNAMP focuses on:

• Communication & Coordination
• Sustaining Collaboration
• Improving Data Access

The Coordination Team supports PNAMP partners’ participation in work groups, workshops, specific tasks and projects. See a list of current PNAMP projects here: http://www.pnamp.org/projects.

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Support PNAMP efforts to integrate resource monitoring programs of state, federal, tribal, local, and private organizations in the Pacific Northwest by providing expertise with respect to establishing design, methods and protocols for monitoring programs.
• Assist with managing content at MonitoringResources.org. 
• Assist with workshop planning; develops products and presentations using specialized software.
• Create and edit fact sheets and project briefings which synthesize scientific scope, methods, results, and management implications of studies for both technical and non-technical PNAMP audiences.
• Serves as primary resource for PNAMP partners regarding metadata.

To apply & see the full job description: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/439611900/

Job Description
CoStar Field Research Photographers are the talented and versatile team responsible for photography, videography, and research in the array of CoStar products. Equipped with state-of-the-art equipment (camera, Steadicam, and vehicle) our Field Research Photographers collect data on commercial properties, photograph exteriors/interiors of commercial properties, and film video space tours for commercial properties in their defined geographic territories. Field Research Photographers are remotely managed by a Field Research Manager located in our headquarters in downtown Washington, DC or in Chicago. Each Field Research Photographer is given a core territory in which the person is responsible for the research, photography, and videography of the commercial properties.

Essential functions of a Field Research Photographer:

• Photograph and collect data on all commercial properties with for lease and for sale signs working in entire assigned territory
  
• Drive ½ square mile areas, within core territory, searching for all commercial properties, flexible schedule based on weather possible
  
• Collect all visible data fields about the property including, but not limited to, the address, building  type, # of stories, gross building area, building height, industrial loading information, retail specific details
  
• Use Photoshop software to correct digital images
  
• Create video tours using digital SLR and Steadicam; edit final videos using Final Cut ProX
  
• Create footprint and rooftop geocode for each building using polygon tool in field mapping software
  
• Associate any assigned tenant locations to polygon, and photograph tenant space
  
• Follow daily Field Research procedures involving regular communication with manager and uploading data
  
• Understand and maintain a pre-determined measure of quality for daily work as well as special projects
  
• Photograph and collect data for at least 25 buildings per day when grid canvassing
  
• Visually scan at least 200 buildings per day while driving, resulting in an average minimum of 15 new potential listings (leasing and/or sale signs) per day when working on lead project
  
• Professionally communicate with property managers and customers via phone, e-mail, and in person.
  
• Abide by CoStar safety standards
  
• Maintain company vehicle and equipment
  
• Represent CoStar in a professional manner at all times
  
• Participate in monthly conference calls with sales and research teams
  
• Represent Field Research at occasional trade functions
  
• Flexible schedule based on weather possible

For full job description and application details: https://costar.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/CoStarCareers/job/US-OR-Home-Based/Research-Photographer---Portland--OR_R10843-3

A GIS Technician job in Portland, Oregon is available through Adecco Engineering and Technology. This position provides Forestry, Danger Tree and Geographic Information System services utilizing computerized data capture, storage and analysis techniques for visual displays, spatial analysis and tabular reports on a wide variety of geographical projects. This is a long-term contract position. 

GIS Technician job responsibilities include:
- Design and prepare publication quality Geographic Information System products using industry standards.
- Produce custom photomap products tailored to the Valuation department’s needs.
- Perform basic spatial analysis operations to create maps and/or tabular reports. Maintain geospatial databases and ensure data quality and integrity through the use of automated and manual techniques to enter, edit and process data sets.
- Identify appraisal sites, based on LIS exhibit maps.
- Create and load waypoints into GPS units for appraisers, foresters and danger tree team members.
- Prepare parcel exhibits with geo-referenced photos for appraisal, forestry and danger tree crew reports.
- With oversight from the manager/staff, assist the geospatial team in development of a cloud-based mobile workflow for Valuation and Forestry.
- Utilize SharePoint to add new material to the Valuation and Forestry site
** Mobile projects will include:
- Design and prepare parcel exhibits with tree points for landowners and project managers
- Locate, download and send shapefiles of acquisition data when requested
- Assist in the maintenance and use of ESRI navigation tool
- Trimble Hardware/Software data collection and tracking
- Deploy projects on Trimble data collectors


QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in exact or related field, such as geographic information systems, computer science, geography, cartography, forestry, natural resources, landscape architecture and environmental, urban or regional planning, with a strong emphasis in computer-assisted spatial analysis is highly desirable (if no degree, additional work experience is required).
- Minimum Experience Required: Level 2 position – 4 - 6 years (with bachelor’s degree in fields specified above; 6+ years without degree or degree not in specified fields) of directly-related experience in Geographic Information System Support, providing professional Geographic Information System services utilizing computerized data capture, storage and analysis is required.
- Basic knowledge of image processing, remote sensing and LiDAR data mediums is desired.
- Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS software is required.
- Proficiency with Trimble Hardware/Software is required.
- Experience and proficiency with PC operating systems and standard office software (Microsoft Office Suite 2010 - Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) is required.
- Working knowledge of SharePoint, sufficient for data entry and managing document libraries, is required.

If you are interested in this GIS Technician job in Portland, Oregon then please click the “APPLY NOW” icon. For other opportunities available at Adecco Engineering and Technical go to www.adeccousa.com. If you have questions about the position please contact Carol Heard at 503.535.2588 or carol.heard@adeccona.com. 

Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled ​

http://www.adeccousa.com/job-seekers/pages/job-detail.aspx?jobid=us_en_2_105445_296610

Exciting GIS internship at Conservation International; gain hands-on experience working across a range of conservation topics and supporting the GIS needs of multiple CI projects. The intern will be a member of the Geospatial Applications team at CI and will have the opportunity to contribute to a range of institutional efforts, including data collection, analysis, maintenance and visualization.
 
Learn more and apply at:
http://chc.tbe.taleo.net/chc01/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=CONSERVATION&cws=1&rid=787
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