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7/27/2017

GIS Specialist w/ BLM (Oregon)

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The job announcement (3 BLM Districts) for the GIS Specalist position opened today July 27, 2017 and will close August 09, 2017. Here is a link to the announcements.

OR-DEU-2017-0077:   www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/475527100
OR Merit-2017-0175: www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/475526900

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7/27/2017

Geographer Contractor w/ Expedia

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The Geography department at Expedia, Inc. has a temporary Geographer position open. Interested candidates can email their resumes to me at ahansen@expedia.com. This is an 18 month contract and a 40 hour per week position.

Complete Description: 
The Geography team is responsible the management of all geographic and mapping data across the Expedia, Hotels.com, and Venere brands. The geographic data that ensures a consistent travel-oriented presentation of destinations in all destination search formats on the sites includes global geographic hierarchy from continents to neighborhoods, locations of hotels, associations of airports and train stations to destinations, landmarks, and alternate names for destinations. 

Position Overview: 
The geography contractor is responsible for creating and maintaining geographic data required for a subset of lines of business, such as hotels, for Expedia points of sale. This work includes obtaining latitude and longitude data, database entry and understanding geographic hierarchy reporting infrastructures, etc. The ideal candidate will have worldwide geographic knowledge. The individual will have familiarity with mapping products such as MapPoint, Google Earth, and other web-based mapping tools. Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize multiple projects while addressing and following up issues in a timely fashion are required. The qualified geographer must have the ability to explain geographic complexities to uninformed users which may involve language and cultural differences.

Note: This is NOT a GIS Position


Responsibilities: 
Completing individual tasks and communicating status on these tasks to impacted parties including point of sale and market management representatives. 
Applying geography team processes in order to complete his or her tasks within timelines. 
Provide support for geographers regarding large functional areas such as regional (Americas, Europe, and Asia) ownership of geographic data.
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Requirements:
  • 2+ years demonstrated administrative support
  • Highly accurate data entry skills
  • Proficiency with MS Excel, MS Word and online tools
  • Extremely detail oriented
  • Experience with online mapping products, such as MapPoint, Bing Maps, Google Earth
  • Knowledge of at least one foreign language is beneficial.
  • Travel Industry experience and database knowledge are a plus 
  • Degree in Geography or related field preferred

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7/27/2017

GIS Analyst, Senior - Assessor with Snohomish County, WA

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Position Description:
GIS Analyst, Senior – Assessor
$62,487.72 - $76,023.12 annually plus benefits

​The Snohomish County Assessor’s Office is seeking a qualified professional for the position of GIS Analyst, Senior – Assessor. This position performs complex GIS processing and analysis functions, applications design, and development and testing assignments to support operations of the GIS/Mapping Division of the County Assessor's Office working in conjunction with other county departments including the Department of Information Technology.

For more information and to apply online please go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/snohomish/jobs/1805657/gis-analyst-senior-assessor?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

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7/25/2017

GIS Certificate Coordinator at William & Mary Center for Geospatial Analysis (MD)

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The Center for Geospatial Analysis at the College of William & Mary invites applications for a professional, non-tenure track position as Coordinator of the GIS Certificate Program beginning in the summer of 2017. We are seeking a colleague with both a commitment to excellence in teaching and the ability to develop and coordinate a GIS Certificate Program.  The program coordinator will be expected to develop and launch the program by the start of the 2018 fall semester. The position responsibilities will include launching the program, including the development of the course structure, promoting and recruiting students, finding capstone projects, setting timelines and coordinating the budget. Once launched, the coordinator will continue to run the GIS Certificate program.
 
In addition to coordinating the GIS Certificate Program, the program coordinator will be expected to teach courses in the Center for Geospatial Analysis based on their expertise.  Teaching load is 5 courses per academic year (3-2) with a reduced teaching load during the first year of the program development. This is a 12 month, non-tenure track professional position.
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For full consideration, submit application materials by the review date, August 5th , 2017. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed.
Please see the following link for more information and to apply
 
https://jobs.wm.edu/postings/28873

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7/25/2017

GIS Specialist I/II (South Lake Tahoe, CA)

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Job Summary
Under the direction of the Principal Engineer, develops, implements, coordinates, and maintains spatial data and a District-wide ESRI-based Geographic Information System (GIS).  Directly uses GIS technology and supports its use by others.  Manages GIS projects.  Coordinates the procurement of parcel data from the County, aerial photography, and topographic information for use in the GIS by multiple District workgroups.  Manages and maintains the mapping of the District's system.   Supports Engineering and other departments by performing queries, developing custom maps for special projects and developing mapping applications using GIS

Essential Functions
  1. Develops and maintains a comprehensive enterprise-wide information system.Collects, reviews, prepares, and enters spatial data into geodatabases for the ongoing development of the GIS and maintenance of accurate water and sewer mapsand asset information using ESRI software products.Continuously updates asset information in GIS received from staff. Maintains the integrity of the geometric network.
  2. Maintains updated grids maps of District's facilities, and publishes themin portable document format.
  3. Sends and receives GIS data to and from other software platformsincluding but not limited to a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS), modeling software, drafting software, and financial/customer service software.
  4. Utilizes GIS to collaborate with staff for planning, design, project identification and development, asset management, and other functions. Extracts information from databases to build queries using prewritten Structured Query Language (SQL). Prepares maps, plans, details, charts, diagrams, and other products using GIS.
  5. Coordinates GIS consultant priorities and efforts.With direction from the Principal Engineer, identifies needs, develops and implements GIS tools and workflows.Trains and supports staff on the use and capabilities of the GIS systems and the geographical positioning system (GPS) units.
  6. Installs and maintains, in concert with the District Information Technology staff and the GIS consultant, as necessary, the GPS units including troubleshooting, uploading and downloading data checking, and assimilation with the GIS.
  7. Coordinates GIS with the District's CMMS, to improve the accessibility of maintenance data for presentation and decision-making.
  8. Supports Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) initiatives by implementing principles into daily work practices.
  9. Plans and coordinates GIS applications.Tests applications developed by consultants and returns them to consultants for repair, modification, and integration.
  10. Adheres to and enforces stated safety policies and procedures.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/1793543-0/gis-specialist-i-ii

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7/25/2017

Information Technology GIS Technician (CA)

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CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
Incumbents are responsible for a variety of routine to complex professional GIS assignments in maintaining the accuracy and quality of GIS database information and providing products, services and end-user training to support a wide variety of Agency functions, processes and analytical requirements. Incumbents apply GIS theories, principles, software and data to produce custom and standard maps, data displays and other products to meet end-user requirements. Incumbents design, develop and maintain specialized data sets and layers within the District's GIS database or in separate databases to support these functions.

​ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class.
  • Performs GIS data capturing, data conversion, and data entry work using ESRI ArcGIS software; maintains integrity of data base using quality control procedures.  
  • Uploads data into District's GIS database from internal and external sources; visually audits uploaded information for errors or inconsistency.
  • Inputs information into the GIS database from As-built plans and information provided by contractors and consultants; updates land base and street centerline information as required for local development. 
  • Generates custom GIS data queries and analysis as requested by District staff.
  • Utilizes the Global Positioning System (GPS) to collect geographic information in the field; locates District assets, resolves accuracy issues using GPS and integrates GPS data into GIS database
  • Generates a variety of specific, high quality cartographic and thematic maps and provides spatial analysis for any requesting department, internal meetings, Board meetings; produces water/wastewater system atlas maps for all departments.
  • Receives and formats data records and/or facilitates transfer of electronic files into Geographic Information System (GIS) from CAD database; works with GIS Analyst to improve database interface.
  • Provides assistance to professional engineering staff regarding engineering capital projects or other special assignments as needed.
  • Works cooperatively with other users, employees, department managers, outside vendors and customers.
  • Regular attendance at the work site.
  • Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/1793008-0/information-technology-gis-technician

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7/25/2017

GIS Project Coordinator - Information Systems Specialist 6 w/ ODOT (Salem, OR)

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The Transportation Development Division focuses on developing an efficient, safe transportation system that enhances Oregon's economic competitiveness and livability.

ODOT is recruiting for a GIS project coordinator – information systems specialist 6. This position serves on the unit's leadership team supporting agency GIS initiatives to develop and maintain geographic information system (GIS) data, tools, and products.

This person in this position:
  • Communicates with agency business lines and internal system owners to refine GIS project requests for developing project timeframes, scope and deliverables.
  • Coordinates GIS project staff resourcing in collaboration with the GIS leadership team.
  • Provides subject matter expertise in geospatial analysis methods and spatial database design.
  • Coordinates collection, storage, integration, and documentation of geospatial data.
  • Facilitates GIS web application development and data sharing.
  • Conducts business analysis and needs assessments for the development of agency GIS software, spatial analysis and data reporting solutions.
  • Evaluates commercial GIS software options to determine consistent enterprise integration.
  • Coordinates GIS training development and delivery to agency staff.

We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregon/jobs/1749037-0/gis-project-coordinator-information-systems-specialist-6-odot17-0044oc

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7/25/2017

Transportation Data Section Manager w/ ODOT (Salem, OR)

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At the Transportation Development Division (TDD), our mission is to focus efforts to develop an efficient, safe transportation system that enhances Oregon's economic competitiveness and livability.

TDD's Transportation Data Section is an agency wide resource made up of four programs that help to accomplish this critical work, Crash and Analysis Reporting, Road Inventory and Classification Services, Geographic Information Services, and Transportation Systems Monitoring. The Data Section innovates data tools and integrates data across the agency, provides data storage tools, making data accessible, and creates reports according to customer needs, serving as the primary source of federal transportation system reporting.

We are seeking an innovative, communicative, and visionary leader to provide strategic direction for these four programs. Not only will this person manage, but he or she will also play a pivotal role in bringing to life the vision for the way that ODOT will use data to manage our systems and make investment decisions in the future. This role is especially critical considering how rapidly data management technology is evolving today. It presents a remarkable opportunity to help shape the future of data management for our state!

We invite members of all diverse communities to join our workforce as we endeavor to best serve Oregonians from every background. ODOT values diversity and inclusion because they are good for Oregon. We believe that by welcoming differences, encouraging new ideas and views, listening to and learning from each other, and providing opportunities for professional enrichment we are better able to serve those around us. We thank you for considering this employment opportunity.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregon/jobs/1791966/transportation-data-section-manager-principal-executive-manager-f-odot17-0069o?keywords=ODOT17-0069&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

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7/18/2017

Natural Resource Scientist (UAS specialist) w/ ODFW (Newport, OR)

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Temporary Fisheries Employment Opportunity
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW)
Shellfish and Estuarine Habitat Assessment Project

Classification: Natural Resource Scientist - 1 (Classification #8501)
Salary Range: $3,129 – $4,545 per month (Commensurate with experience)
Location: Newport, Oregon
Duration: July 15 to December 31, 2017

Job Description: The UAS Specialist assists the Shellfish Assistant Project Leader with a pilot project evaluating the utility of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) for shellfish monitoring and estuary habitat mapping. The primary duties and responsibilities of this temporary NRS-1 position are to:

(1) prepare and test UAS components for field deployments in estuaries;
(2) conduct field surveys using UAS and by foot; and
(3) compile, process, and analyze imagery to provide orthomosaics, mapping products, and metrics and statistics evaluating efficacy of this tool.

This staff will also assist with other project needs and produce a technical report summarizing the findings of this study. Work includes:
 Assembly and testing of UAS components (unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), cameras, communication with software
 Equipment maintenance and preparation (e.g., ground control points, quadrats, UAV, cameras, electronic storage, batteries)
 Evaluating UAS performance and image quality
 Collecting imagery of intertidal mudflats using UAS
 Field sampling of shellfish and estuarine habitats
 Downloading GPS and imagery data and geotagging imagery
 Creating orthomosaics using software such as Agisoft Photoscan
 Quantifying and analyzing features, comparing UAS imagery with ground surveys
 Writing technical reports summarizing progress and findings
 Writing protocols and modifying existing protocols
 Participation in outreach events with diverse audiences and assist in the development of project-specific outreach products.
 Overnight travel up to 50% of the month during the work week

This position requires a flexible work schedule that will vary in the number of hours worked on a daily basis, but not necessarily every day, or a work schedule in which the starting and stopping times vary on a daily basis, but not necessarily each day. This position may be physically demanding; employees will occasionally be working independently under adverse weather conditions in remote areas.

Requirements:
 Must be willing to work long hours in the field in estuarine habitats.
 Must have valid driver license and an acceptable driving record. ODFW will check driving records for in-state finalists. Out-of-state finalists will be required to present a current driving record for review.
 Minimum qualifications include:
  o A Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries or Wildlife science or a closely related Bachelor’s degree with at least 45 quarter (30 semester) hours of biological/ecological coursework; OR
  o Three years of experience performing biological/ecological studies, research, or resource management activities in a fish or wildlife program
 Preference will be given to applicants with one or more of the following skills:
  o Experience in estuaries or intertidal systems
  o Demonstrated organization and communication skills
  o Experience building or operating UAVs o Experience with Agisoft Photoscan, Mission Planner, Lightroom, or GeoSetter software
  o Experience working with imagery or spatial data
  o Familiarity or experience with GIS mapping
  o Data management and statistical analysis skills

To Apply: Applicants must submit an Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Employment Application by July 21, 2017. We will interview those applicants who appear to be best suited, based upon an evaluation of their education and experience relevant to this position.

Email (preferred), mail or FAX a completed Department of Fish and Wildlife Employment Application to:
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife
ATTN: Anthony D’Andrea
2040 SE Marine Sciences Drive Newport, OR 97365
Phone: 541-867-7701 ext238 Fax: 541-867-7706
Email: tony.f.dandrea@state.or.us

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is found. Department of Fish and Wildlife applications can be obtained from the ODFW’s Jobs Page under seasonal jobs at:

http://www.dfw.state.or.us/hr/seasonal_jobs.asp 

Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODFW participates in EVerify. ODFW is unable to support VISA sponsorships. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application, you may call the ODFW human resources office at (503) 947-6051 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday. Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities.

​INTERVIEWS will be scheduled for those applicants who appear to be best suited, based upon an evaluation of their education, experience, and training and its relevance to this position. The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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7/18/2017

Wildlife Connectivity Coordinator w/ ODFW (Salem, OR)

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ODFW is recruiting applicants for a Wildlife Connectivity Coordinator position, which will coordinate statewide species movement and habitat connectivity efforts at the landscape scale to help conserve species by improving wildlife movement, connecting key habitats, and restoring ecological processes. The GIS component of the position will focus on modeling habitat connectivity using spatial analysis tools, working with large datasets, and highlighting both connectivity corridors and barriers to animal movement at landscape and localized scales.
 
Natural Resource Specialist 3 (Wildlife Connectivity Coordinator)

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