Watch the Carnegie Airborne Observatory (http://cao.ciw.edu) make the world's highest resolution carbon map of a country (Panama) in less than one minute. LIDAR PROJECT/DATABASE COORDINATOR (INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST 6) Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries, Portland, Oregon Closes: Tuesday, September 3, 2013 Job Code: DOGAMI13-0003 Salary: $4,285.00 - $6,195.00 Monthly Job Type: Permanent The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) has an exciting and unique opportunity for a highly qualified individual to lead the Oregon Lidar Consortium (OLC) and serve as the Agency's Lidar Project and Database Coordinator. DOGAMI is a leader in the acquisition, compilation and use of light detection and ranging (lidar) data since 2003. The goal is to provide high-quality lidar coverage for the entire state. To achieve this goal DOGAMI has formed the Oregon Lidar Consortium (OLC), which will develop cooperative agreements for the collection of high-quality lidar that benefits the public at large, the business community, and agencies at all levels of government. The Lidar Project and Database Coordinator will be on the forefront of lidar collection and analysis while working with stakeholders, partners, and agency staff to develop and implement new ways of using lidar data to meet a variety of geology, geomorphologic, geoscience and other land use and natural resource needs. The purpose of this position is to develop, maintain, analyze, plan, integrate, coordinate and support geographic, geomorphologic and geologic based computer applications that directly support the critical business functions of the Geologic Survey. Complete job description and application instructions available at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/oregon/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=679179 Background: Presentations in this brown bag series allow for more in-depth coverage and discussion of topics that were highlighted at the most recent Urban Ecology and Conservation Symposium. All are welcome to attend.
Location: Metro, 600 NE Grand Avenue, Portland, Oregon 97232 in room 370 Time: 12:15 to 1:00 p.m. UPCOMING TALKS September 6, 2013 - Monitoring watershed health in the City of Portland Speaker: Chris Prescott, City of Portland, Science, Fish & Wildlife Division October 4, 2013 - Can you handle the process? Case studies of stream stewardship in developed landscapes Speaker: Bruce Roll, Director Watershed Management, Clean Water Services Please go to www.uercportland.org for more details; abstracts will be posted soon. Alta Planning + Design is California’s premier bicycle, pedestrian, greenway and multi-modal transportation planning and design firm. Alta has an immediate opening for an experienced GIS professional in our Berkeley office. Candidates should have at least 5 years of proven project-based experience, strong graphic communication skills, and a desire to work in a fast-paced consulting environment on some of the most cutting-edge bicycle, pedestrian, safe routes to school, and complete streets projects in California. For more information about our company and our projects visit our website at www.altaplanning.com. Perks! • Join a dedicated team of planners and designers who are leaders in the field • Work with a team developing cutting-edge GIS and data modeling products • Competitive salary and benefits, including 401(k), health insurance, dental/vision benefit, and benefits for commuting by transit, annual bike repairs, and active living/wellness The Position Alta seeks a dedicated and energetic individual to lead, document, and implement a suite of unique GIS and transportation analysis and modeling tools in collaboration with our team of senior project management staff. Candidates should have demonstrated experience with tabular and KML-based data integration, cartographic design, data modeling and maintenance, digitizing, surface and network analysis, and technical writing, in addition to experience collaborating with staff and overseeing staff work. Duties will include collaborating with our talented planning/GIS staff to innovate, standardize and promote the firm’s data modeling and analysis tools; assisting project managers by providing GIS-based analysis and mapping; data model development and documentation, including transportation demand, site suitability, and transportation level of service; web mapping application development in collaboration with IT staff; map layout and symbology template design in collaboration with graphics staff; and preparing technical memos and project-related research. Passion for our field and mission is a must. Desired qualifications: • Minimum 5 years of relevant professional GIS experience; consulting experience preferred • Bachelor degree required; Master degree in Geography/Urban Planning or related field preferred • Experience with transportation planning/demand or related discipline • Desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and fun work environment • Excellent graphic and written communication skills • Expert user of ArcGIS 10.1, Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, Model Builder, various non-ESRI plug-in tools (e.g., Hawth's Tools and ET GeoWizards), Adobe Illustrator, and Google Earth • Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint • Familiarity with Python is a plus Job Conditions: • Normal office working conditions • Job may require limited local travel • Job may require hours that exceed 8 hours per day and/or 40 hours a week • May require bending, stooping, lifting up to 35 pounds Compensation depends on experience. Alta offers excellent benefits, flexible work schedules, and a fun, collaborative work environment with an extremely dedicated and skilled group of planners and designers. To apply: Please send your cover letter, resume, and professional writing samples and/or portfolio to: resumes+gis@altaplanning.com . Position(s) open until filled. No calls please. Applications can also be mailed to: Alta Planning + Design Attn: Human Resources 711 SE Grand Ave. Portland, OR 97214 Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities in order to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. Alta Planning + Design is an Equal Opportunity Employer http://www.altaplanning.com/mid_senior+level+gis+analyst_planner.aspx General Purpose Uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS), AutoCAD, and custom applications to maintain data that serves a variety of purposes. Reads and interprets electrical utility asset and connectivity maps to enter, edit, and update spatial and tabular data. Understands digital land data and manage data entered into a GIS database. Generates maps in FastGate, AutoCAD, and/or ArcFM/ArcGIS applications. Develops and maintains operational and procedural documentation. For full job description and application details: https://pacificorp.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=213760&lang=en&sns_id=#.Ub9W-WUdDp4.mailto |
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