Environmental GIS Specialist to join our team in Portland, OR. The entry-level GIS Specialist will join an existing team of GIS and data management specialists in integrating GIS technology in support of our core services including contaminated site management projects, project impact assessment studies, and environmental permitting efforts.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create route and site location maps.
• Organize GPS field survey data (e.g., biological resources data, sampling locations).
• Support web-based map applications and services.
• Support the GIS and database managers and consulting staff by generating data and finished utilizing laboratory, field, and historical sources.
• Prioritize, organize and perform multiple work assignments.
• Work effectively with others in a local and regional team environment to successfully deliver quality projects.
• Enhance existing GIS capabilities by seeking opportunities for improvement of existing methods, tools, or workflows.
• Comply with corporate HSE.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

 
REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in geography, GIS, natural sciences or related field. Master’s Degree in GIS, preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year applied experience using Esri’s ArcGIS 10.x suite of software or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of the technical application, concepts, principles and theories in GIS and GPS.
• Working knowledge of geodatabases, georeferencing and spatial and attribute data entry and editing.
• Skill and experience utilizing cartographic coordinate systems and projections for mapping and analysis.
• Previous experience developing hard copy maps (designing interactive digital maps a plus);
• Proficient skill developing tabular data from GIS data sets or analyses.
• Practical skill organizing and managing geospatial and tabular data sets.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, and Access, and the integration of spreadsheets, database tables and text files in ArcGIS.

 
For more information:
https://chp.tbe.taleo.net/chp04/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ERMGINC&cws=1&rid=10827

GIS temp position at XPO Logistics
 
Job Duties:

• Create production quality field maps (using ArcMap and other GIS tools) for conducting strategic spatial analyses to help improve/drive business decisions.
• Perform database management tasks by learning/using SQL to discover patterns in data and provide insights
• Utilize basic to advanced geospatial analysis like Network Analyses including Vehicle Routing Problems, Location Allocations, and OD Cost Matrices
• Provide adhoc support for incoming mapping and analysis requests
• Automate tasks by learning/assisting using basic python and R coding including annotating and debugging code
• Learn about transportation/logistics industry to apply geospatial analytics to provide creative solutions
• Will participate in a collaborative environment with team members, to engage with new technologies and troubleshoot existing inefficiencies
• Will document procedures to help develop process flow diagrams

 
Skills / Qualifications

• Any combination of training, education, and experience leading toward graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in GIS, Geology, Geography, or Engineering
• Coursework or graduate certificate in Geographical Information System (GIS)
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work in a team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work efficiently and demonstrate effective organizational skills

Please send resumes to Vijay.Nalla@xpo.com or Kate.Clark@xpo.com 

Working closely with GIS Analysts and Wildlife Biologists in a group setting, the GIS Assistant will work on projects primarily focused on processing geospatial data for priority drought planning and response for the California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
 
http://www.csuchico.edu/rfdn/documents/hr-job-openings/GIC%20-%20GIS%20Assist%20III%205.1.17.pdf

Sequoia Riverlands Trust, a non-profit conservation organization located in Visalia California, is looking for a Conservation Project Manager. This position will coordinate management and reporting for multiple habitat mitigation sites. We are looking for a person with solid GIS skills in map making and data management, with a background in biology, environmental science or natural resources management. Please see attached position description for contact information.
 
http://sequoiariverlands.org/who-we-are/careers.html
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JOB ANNOUNCEMENT – Aerial Mapping Company
POSITION: Aerial Sensor Operator & GIS/IT Technician
TYPE: Full Time (F/T) with Benefits
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GeoTerra, Inc. is a full service aerial mapping company with offices in Portland, Eugene, and Boise with a hangar facility at Aurora State Airport, 20 minutes south of Portland. The company works for a wide variety of private and government entities across the United States with internal flight operations supporting the Pacific Northwest. GeoTerra operates three (3) aircraft with both imaging and Lidar type sensor systems. Each aircraft has a 2-person flight crew with a Pilot and Sensor Operator.

Position: The Sensor Operator is responsible for the aerial photography and LiDAR sensor systems and assisting the pilot, as needed. As a member of the flight crew, the candidate must be comfortable in small aircraft and have a GIS and/or Information Technology (IT) background. A small to medium sized person is required since the aircraft has limited space and overall weight restrictions. GeoTerra utilizes a Cessna 310, a Cessna 210 Turbo, and a Cessna 180 type aircraft. No previous experience with aerial sensors is required but the person should be very comfortable with operating a computer system. Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) software is a plus. Normally aircraft fly 8 to 12 times per month when weather conditions are good for aerial collection of image and Lidar type data sets. Given our regional weather, more flying is done from March through October than during winter months.

Secondary Duties: The Sensor Operator processes imagery and Lidar data after flights using specialized computer software. Data is reviewed for quality and completeness then forwarded on to mapping staff for production processes. Additional duties may include IT related duties, flight planning, GIS applications, and general support to office and hangar staff.

Positives:

• This is a F/T position with a good benefits package and wage
• As a member of the flight crew you will receive additional benefits vs. office based staff
• For a person who enjoys this type of work, it is a great experience with a fantastic work environment (the skies of the Pacific Northwest)
• This position will be exposed to a wide variety of duties both flight and office related
• GeoTerra is a leader in their field with a great reputation and history of success in the Northwest

Negatives:

• This position requires the willingness to work unusual hours because flight operations occur during good weather windows, which can coincide with weekends and holidays.
• The same thing which makes this position great for some will make it uncomfortable for others – flying regularly and long hours in small aircraft
• The winter months can have limited flying opportunities, thus office/computer/IT work is performed during these times

Additional Information: Our goal is to find a person who will thrive in this type of environment. Since the number of flight hours throughout the year are limited, we are searching for a candidate with GIS and/or Information Technology skills who will assist in other departments of the company. The work location flexes between our office in Portland (Sellwood neighborhood) and the hangar facility near Aurora. We will entertain the idea of this person working primarily at the Aurora hangar facility, as an option.

Benefits:

• Health Care
• Dental Care
• Vision Plan
• Retirement Plan – Simple IRA with Company contribution
• Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Overtime

If interested, please forward resume and cover letter to:

GeoTerra, Inc.
Attn: Debbie Hazell
dhazell@GeoTerra.us

If you have questions, please contact Debbie at 541.343.8877

OSGEO May meetingis tomorrow, Wednesday May 17th, At Ecotrust in the Alder room from
6-8pm.

Full details are on Calagator at: http://calagator.org/events/1250471921

This month's agenda: exciting happenings in geodata, bring your own geo-show and tell, and the usual roundup of updates for summer events like Pedalpalooza, FOSS4G, State of the Map US, and more!

Our special guests this month are Arty Rodriguez (ODFW Oregon Conservation Strategy GIS Analyst) and Ryan Hodges (Ecotrust Senior Software Developer) who will be talking to us about the Compass mapping application and the http://OregonConservationStrategy.org
website developed for Oregon Fish and Wildlife. 

As always, there will be pizza!

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cowashingtonor/jobs/1722587/survey-technician-i

At Washington County, you are given opportunities and challenges to embrace your potential and achieve your personal best, every day. The Engineering Construction Services Division within the Department of Land Use and Transportation is supported by 102 full-time staff that is responsible for road and bridge maintenance, emergency response, public right-of-way and environmental stewardship.  
 
What you will find in our Land Use and Transportation Department is something special - purposeful work done with a shared set of values that brings us together. As a Survey Technician I, you will be part of a professional team in the Development Review Section of the County Surveyor's Office. The Development review activities will include administration of the Road Naming and Addressing program, updating official records, and other duties related to public service in Washington County. 
 
Washington County offers employees a collaborative culture, work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package. Working within Washington County provides daily opportunities to serve and build communities now and into the future. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.


ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Works on a survey crew performing boundary, topographic, or construction surveying; operates survey instruments; and makes horizontal and vertical measurements using levels, electronic theodolites, distance measuring devices, data collectors, prisms, and tapes.
• Sets and locates survey monuments; clears brush and other obstacles from survey lines; and controls traffic, when needed.
• Sets construction stakes to indicate horizontal and vertical positions.
• Records survey notes; makes distance and angle measurements; performs mathematical computations; and prepares field survey data for computer input.
• Provides assistance to the public, other public agencies, and consultants; issues addresses for new construction; and assists others in researching records of surveys, county road records, vacation records, and other public records.
• Maintains public records of subdivisions, condominium and partition plats, surveys, vacations of public right-of-way, and county roads.
• Operates microfilm reader/printer, copy equipment, copy machines, personal computer, and other equipment; and makes copies of prints for the public and others.
• Performs basic drafting of maps, plats, and surveys; and updates official records, as required.
• Posts information on public records, as required by law, under the direction of the County Surveyor.
• Operates hand and power tools; excavates soil, pavement, and concrete; and moves equipment over rough terrain. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESEducation and Experience:

• Associate's Degree in surveying, mathematics, geographic information systems, engineering, or related field; OR
• One (1) year of responsible experience in one or more of the following: survey, road construction, road construction inspection, property records management, geographic information systems, and drafting; AND
• One (1) year of other work experience in an office or field setting.

The Institute for Applied Ecology (www.appliedeco.org) is seeking to hire a Restoration Ecologist with a diverse skill-set to lead several enhancement and restoration projects as part of a Habitat Restoration team. Projects are primarily focused in the Willamette Valley, but may also include the Coast Range and other Oregon ecoregions. Habitat enhancement work supports the conservation and recovery of rare plants (e.g., Nelson’s checkermallow and Bradshaw’s lomatium) and wildlife (e.g., Fender’s blue butterfly and Western meadowlark) using a variety of restoration techniques.

The Institute for Applied Ecology (IAE) is a dynamic nonprofit organization whose mission is to conserve native species and habitats through restoration, research and education. The Habitat Restoration Program of IAE conducts ecological restoration in the Pacific Northwest through on-theground restoration, development of ecologically appropriate seed mixes, cultivation of partnerships that promote regional conservation, and the advancement of restoration science and innovative techniques. 

For full job description: ​http://appliedeco.org/wp-content/uploads/IAE-Job-Announcement-Restoration-Ecologist-2017-1.pdf

National Park Service (NPS) Geoscientists-In-the-Parks (GIP) Opportunities
Unless specified in the position description, the application deadline for all fall/winter GIP positions is 1 Jul. 2017. 

NEW GIP Eligibility Guideline in 2017: Geoscientists-in-the-Parks participants are considered AmeriCorps members. AmeriCorps limits the number of terms an individual can serve to four terms. If an applicant has previously completed four GIP or other AmeriCorps positions, he/she will not be eligible to apply for an additional GIP position. 

This list includes Standard GIP Opportunities, and GIP Guest Scientist Opportunities. To see details and eligibility requirements, please go to the GIP home page.
NPS Geoscientists-In-the-Parks (GIP) Opportunities

The following positions are all classified as standard "Geoscientists-in-the-Parks" (GIP) Opportunities. These opportunities are designed for participants between the ages of 18 and 35 years old. They generally last 12 weeks (or more), and take place during the summer, although some positions occur during fall/winter.

https://rock.geosociety.org/eo/GeoCorpsJobDescriptions_gip.asp