The Oregon Department of Transportation has posted a great opportunity for those interested in a Land Surveyor position. Job details (and the application) can be found here  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregon/jobs/1843034 . This recruitment will remain open until September 28, 2017.

​Project Surveyor – Professional Land Surveyor 1
Highway Division - Region 2
Salem, Oregon
CLOSING DATE/TIME: 09/28/17 11:59 AM
SALARY: $58,260.00 - $86,040.00 Annually

ODOT's Survey Unit is responsible for surveying land needed for various highway, road, and maintenance projects.
 
We are recruiting for a project surveyor who will represent the unit on project development teams and perform professional survey work to develop highway centerline alignments, right of way lines, and boundary resolutions for the preparation of maps that are filed with counties for horizontal control, recovery, retracement, and monumentation surveys. This person will perform survey research and analysis to determine property boundaries and ownership and will determine project footprints necessary to support project construction and maintenance and then write property descriptions describing those areas. The project surveyor's decisions affect the accuracy of highway alignments, right of way locations, property boundaries, and produced maps.
 
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
 

• Plan, schedule, and complete location, construction, and right of way monumentation surveys for assigned projects and transportation facilities.
• Review progress of field survey work and provide technical advice or guidance.
• Research, compile, and analyze ODOT and other agency surveys, maps, plats, plans deeds, and field survey data.
• Determine location of highway centerlines and property boundaries.
• Read, interpret and use electronic map data to prepare reports.
• Review and recommend acceptance or corrections to maps and survey documents prepared by consultants.
• Stamp surveys for submittal to the county surveyor's office.
• Develop right of way base maps.
• Apply project design elements to right of way drawings.
• Serve as a technical resource on project development teams.
• Prepare control, recovery, and survey maps for filing with county surveyors.
• Prepare work order contracts.

QUALIFICATIONS, REQUIRED & REQUESTED SKILLS:
 
Minimum Qualifications:
A valid Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) license.

“Symposium by the Sea” is a 1-day GIS training, presenting, and networking opportunity in Florence.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/symposium-by-the-sea-field-to-table-stories-in-mapping-tickets-36867425462
$35 to attend if registered by Friday, 9/15!

See flyers below for registration.

The Oregon State University Research Forests invites applications for an Inventory, GIS, and Reforestation Forester. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE), 12-month, fixed term professional faculty position that will be responsible for leading the inventory, geographic information system (GIS) and reforestation programs for the Research Forests. The job location is north of Corvallis in Peavy Arboretum at the edge of the beautiful McDonald/Dunn Research Forest. Posting # P01548UF. Closes Sept. 17.
 
https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/48827
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Job Title: Manager-Inventory, GIS & Reforestation
Employer: Oregon State University
Closing Date: 09/17/2017
 
Position Summary
             
The College of Forestry is seeking a Inventory, GIS, and Reforestation Forester. This is a full-time (1.0 FTE),12-month, fixed term professional faculty position. Reappointment is at the discretion of the Department Head.
This position will lead the inventory, geographic information system (GIS) and reforestation programs for the Oregon State University (OSU) Research Forests. This position is essential for supporting our teaching and research mission and for providing critical support to timber, recreation, reforestation, planning, and engineering programs.
 
The Research Forests, part of the OSU College of Forestry, are comprised of nine premier research, teaching, and demonstration forests located throughout Oregon. The 12,000 acre McDonald-Dunn Forest, located immediately to the north and west of Corvallis, is the largest of these forest properties and the primary work location. This forest, which hosts over 150,000 visits per year, contains 110 miles of roads and 26 miles of multi-use trails.
 
Position Duties 
40% – Forest Inventory:

• Provide leadership for forest inventory data collection protocol, data archiving, data analysis, and reporting.
• Evaluate and update existing permanent forest inventory. Prioritize and implement long term cost efficient improvements to inventory methods that provide adequate information for forest management and growth and yield projections.
• Utilize state-of-the-art inventory programs, software, and handheld computer devices to collect and process forest inventory data.
• Oversee forest inventory contractors to ensure compliance according to well-defined quality standards. Review and track contractor work invoices and work with the Business Manager for timely payment.
• Establish, hire, train, and supervise a student inventory crew to augment forest inventory program and conduct plot maintenance.
• Prepare and administer inventory contracts that will facilitate the long term goal of a sustainable yield.
• Conduct “check cruises” on both contracted and student led inventory plot data for accuracy.
• Perform growth and yield modeling with ORGANON or other applicable models.

 
25% – Geographical Information Systems:

• Support development of tactical and strategic plans through data extraction, data preparation, tabular and spatial analyses and provide recommendations.
• Develop/update effective map products and quality data management. Place and maintain map products on the Research Forest’s webpage for others to access.
• Update GIS data/layers related to harvest activities (depletions), forest stand re-delineation, trails and trail condition, road maintenance, vegetation management treatments, reforestation and silvicultural treatments, research, class use, and forest inventory.
• Inventory, track and control invasive species populations. Purchase and apply pesticides, as needed.
• Respond to GIS information requests made by forest staff, faculty, researchers, and students.

 
30% – Reforestation:

• Provide leadership for the reforestation and vegetation management programs.
• Oversee vegetation management treatments (invasive species, site preparation and release) to be conducted by contractors.
• Order, track, and insure quality tree seed and seedling stock for recently harvested units.
• Oversee planting, performance, and quality control standards for planting contractors.
• Participate in applicable co-ops that promote and enhance vegetation management and tree seed/seedling growth or improvements (Vegetation Management Research Cooperative (VMRC), Northwest Tree Improvement Cooperative (NWTIC), etc.)
• Hire and train students to assist with tree planting, inspection, and conducting regeneration surveys.
• Prepare and administer tree seed and seedling purchase contracts; arrange for delivery and receipt of seedlings; manage tree seedling storage and planting site delivery.
• Write contracts for reforestation site preparation and planting; conduct show-me trips, evaluate bids, and hire contractors.
• Prepare and execute herbicide application contracts; administer contracts.
• Ensure contractor compliance with herbicide application and planting contract specifications; perform final inspections; close contracts.
• Design and implement treatments to control invasive species.

 
5% – Staff Support:

• Provide GIS and inventory data and products to support other program areas.
• Provide training to student workers and staff on GIS and forest inventory procedures.
• Provide input into preparation of current and future timber harvest plans.
• Lead teams developing projects and programs; participates on and supports teams led by others.
• Provide other staff support as assigned.
• Drive University/College-owned vehicles on forest roads to different work sites.

 
Minimum/Required Qualifications         

• Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Forestry, Geographic Information Systems, or other natural resource fields.
• At least two years of experience in conducting forest inventory and analysis.
• Excellent understanding of basic principles of forest measurement, sampling and associated statistics.
• Possess excellent GIS and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS extensions software required.
• Experience or familiarity with reforestation practices, vegetation management, and working with planting and other contract crews.
• Demonstrated experience in working effectively with teams/co-workers to achieve desired outcomes.
• Commitment to creating/ensuring a safe working environment.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with media, neighbors, and concerned public.
• Must obtain a State of Oregon Public Pesticide Applicator’s license within six months of hire.
• This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Criminal History Check and be determined to be position qualified as per OSU Standard 576-055-0000 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in Youth Programs may have additional Criminal History Checks every 24 months.
• This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.

 
Preferred (Special) Qualifications            

• Experience with Microsoft Access, Forest Projection and Planning System (FPS), Assisi, or SuperAce.
• Knowledge of the use of Light Detection and Ranging (LIDAR) and other remote sensing and cartography tools.
• A demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity.

The City of Hood River has a GIS Analyst position open.  They are advertising now and will be conducting a first review of applications on 9/8. Attached is the job description and application. 

Job Description
Application doc

Purpose of the Position
​The GIS Analyst is responsible for providing operational, technical, and administrative support for the City's Geography Information System Program.

Scope
Reporting to the Director of Public Works, the GIS Analyst will oversee the City's GIS Program and provide support to all the City's major departments; administation, planning, public works/engineering, fire & police.

​The GIS Analyst is responsible for updating and maintaining the GIS database and user interface as the City develops and the need for geospatial information increases.  The GIS analyst monitors the GIS servers and other hardware to identify needed maintenance and upgrades, will perform presentation, modeling, data analysis, and spatial analysis tasks in support of City projects.

Monitoring Program Coordinator (GIS required) w/ Curry Watersheds Partnership – Gold Beach, OR
http://www.currywatersheds.org/CSWCD/Hiring/MonCoord2017/PositionDescript_MonCoord_CurrySWCD.pdf
 
The Curry  County Soil & Water Conservation District is seeking to fill a Coordinator position for the  Curry Watersheds Partnership Monitoring Program. The application window is considered open as of this posting and closes on Friday, November 3, 2017
 
Start Date: January 4, 2018
Wage rate: $23 - $25/hour DOE
Benefits: PTO accrued at a rate of 6% for every hour worked; Flexible Schedule

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities
This position oversees the Monitoring Program for the CWP. Responsibilities include but are
not limited to:

-Coordinating all aspects of monitoring projects from project identification through completion, including:

• Working with CWP staff, landowners, and local partners;
• Designing studies in such a manner as to provide defensible results;
• Designing sampling protocols;
• writing Quality Assurance Protection Plans (QAPPs);
• preparing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Sampling and Analysis Plans
• (SAPs);
• Procuring and administering contracts with technical consultants
• coordinating project implementation;
• collecting and analyzing data;

-Securing and managing grants and other sources of funding for the program, including:

• Managing budgets and processing of invoices
• Procurement of goods and services
• Writing and submitting required reports

-Managing the CWP’s monitoring data and responding to requests for the same.
-Laboratory management and safety inspections.
-Conducting outreach and education to landowners and the public through workshops, news articles, and the CWP’s website
-Convening Monitoring Technical Advisory Committees as needed.
-Coordinating with partner agencies and organizations
-Other duties as assigned
 
Working Conditions and Locations:
This position involves a multiple task and teamwork approach, requiring organized time management and individual project tracking. The position includes both office and field-based activities. The ability to flex around a work schedule involving long field days (seasonally) and/or attendance at evening meetings and occasional weekend events is essential.

-Office work will take place at the CWP offices located at 29692 Ellensburg Avenue, Gold Beach.

-Field work will occur primarily on private timber and agricultural lands throughout Curry County and southern coastal Coos County. Work will take place in all types of weather on mountainous terrain, within stream corridors, and on ranchland. The Coordinator must have the ability and willingness to conduct data collection activities in all types of weather conditions while traversing uneven terrain and wading and/or paddling kayaks or canoes in water bodies.
 
Qualifications Sought:
Required:
-Bachelor of Science in a Natural Resource field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience
-performing at least two of the following:

• Study design
• Data collection
• Writing technical reports
• Grant writing and management

-Working knowledge of ArcGIS software programs, with preference to those with
-Computer proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications.
-Strong oral and written communication skills.
-Budget management
-Valid driver’s license recognized by Oregon.
-Access to a reliable personal vehicle for transportation to and from the office, and capable
-of traversing on unimproved roads and/or off road to field sites.
 
Preferred:
-Knowledge of R software
-Statistical analysis of data
-Working knowledge of Access database program with preference to those with advanced experience.
-Experience facilitating/leading meetings and committees.
-Experience coordinating and leading crews of staff and/or volunteers in sampling activities.
-Experience working in the watersheds of Curry County.
-Experience working with private landowners and community partners with diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.
-Lab management experience.
 
People who thrive in our organization have the ability to effectively function both independently and as a member of a diverse team in a collaborative work environment, and are self-directed, organized, detail oriented and motivated to proactively spend time
effectively to meet multiple, often overlapping deadlines.
 
For more information and to apply:
http://www.currywatersheds.org/employment_opportunities.aspx

There is currently one employment opportunity for a Permanent, full-time position in the Private Forests Program located in Salem with the Oregon Department of Forestry.  

Natural Resource Specialist 3
(Monitoring Specialist)
$4144 - $6050/ Month

All current employment opportunities can be found at www.oregonjobs.org.  Please pay special attention to the Application Instructions in the announcement to ensure your application materials are submitted correctly. 

Click here to view full announcement and to apply online: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregon/jobs/1822478/natural-resource-specialist-3-monitoring-specialist?department%5b0%5d=Forestry-Salem%20Headquarters&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

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

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

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.