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Umatilla Electric Cooperative (UEC) is a progressive Electric Utility Cooperative located in North Eastern Oregon along the beautiful Columbia River, offering a wide variety of activities year-round. UEC is experiencing rapid growth in the commercial and industrial area and has a challenging position for the right candidate. UEC is seeking a full-time GIS Specialist to be located at the utility office in Hermiston Oregon. UEC offers a competitive wage and benefits package and a 4 day, 10 hour a day work week. Under the direction of the GIS Administrator, this position is responsible for updating the Cooperative's geographic information system and engineering analysis model and for providing mapping solutions and reports for department needs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Education: Associate degree (A.A.) from two-year school in Geographic Information Systems or a GIS certification. Experience: 1 – 3 years of experience and training in ArcGIS is required. Experience with field data collection is preferred. Familiarity with electrical utility systems and engineering analysis is preferred, but not required. Ability to work with concepts such as buffers, network connectivity and flow, query structures, and measurements related to various coordinate systems. https://umatillaelectric.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=32
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The City of Eugene Public Works Engineering has an opening for a Geographic Information Technician 2. The job posting is attached to this email. To apply go to www.eugene-or.gov/jobs.
Geographic Information Technician 2 General Statement of Duties Performs skilled technical duties related to the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) with a primary focus on data development and maintenance, analysis and map production activities, including the responsibility for GIS and database quality assurance and the creation of procedural documents and metadata. Application Deadline: Friday, April 19, 2019, 2019, 5:00 p.m. Accepting on-line applications only. Examples of Duties Performed - Duties may include but are not limited to the following
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Minimum Qualifications: Experience and Training Guidelines - Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Two years of technical experience in GIS systems. Training: Equivalent to an Associate Degree in GIS, geography, cartography and/or computer programming. 3/11/2019 GIS In Action registration is open! April 22-23, 2019 @ Portland State UniversityRead NowGIS In Action
27th Annual Conference April 22-23rd, 2019 @ Portland State University This year GIS in Action is introducing our first online/mobile program. Click on the image below to download the app or link to the program. Please follow the link for registration: https://www.gisinaction.org/content/conference-registration. Questions about the conference, please contact Rich L’Esperance: rlesperance@campbellglobal.com 2019 GIS in Action Conference Sponsors: The Columbia River Region of the American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS). https://m.facebook.com/ASPRSCRR The Oregon-Southwest Washington Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA). Description
Free event open to the Oregon GIS community, especially those involved or interested in Oregon's GIS framework. Please register using the REGISTER button above. Please find the agenda online. About The 24th Framework Forum will feature a presentation by Rebekah Rafferty, Education Director, of the Columbia Gorge Discovery Center & Museum. Rebekah will present about the Columbia River Gorge from a geographic lens, weaving geology into landform-climate dynamics that result in our gradient of vegetative communities and wildfire regimes (touching on Eagle Creek as an example of our high severity fire regime), and implications for how human communities are distributed within the Gorge. At the Forum you will also learn about new and ongoing activities by the Framework Implementation Team community, Geospatial Enterprise Office staff, Framework program developments, and more! The program starts at 9:00 AM but the room will be open at 8:30 AM for networking. The Oregon GIS Framework is the geospatial data backbone for Oregon's spatial data infrastructure known as navigatOR. The Oregon GIS Framework is composed of key data elements that have been identified by a wide array of partners, participants, and stakeholders from across the entire Oregon GIS community as fundamental for meeting their business, research, and other basic operations. The purpose of the Framework is to facilitate the delivery of critical services to residents and maximize public investment in transforming data into useable information. Learn more about GEO and Framework at gis.oregon.gov. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/24th-framework-forum-registration-57539008724 2/27/2019 Oregon BLM internship possibilities in GIS/Survey - 2019 MANRRS Internship ProgramRead NowLocation: Springfield, OR – Upper Willamette Field Office
Job Title: Forestry Technician, GS 0462 Related Degree: Natural Resources Position Description: Work with specialists to attain the objectives of the Field Office in the fields of Silviculture, Botany, Weeds, Wildlife, Hydrology, Soils, and Forestry. Location: Baker City, OR – Baker Field Office Job Title: Geologist, GS 1350 Related Degree: Geology, Mining, Engineering Position Description: Interns for the minerals program within the Vale District would provide needed support for active and abandoned minerals projects. The Vale District BLM offices process and inspect many small and large mining operations on public lands in eastern Oregon and parts of Washington and Nevada. Inspecting mine operations for compliance with relevant surface management laws and regulations is an important part of the BLM minerals program. Location: Vale, OR – Malheur Field Office Job Title: Geologist, GS 1350 Related Degree: Geology, Mining, Engineering Position Description: Interns for the minerals program within the Vale District would provide needed support for active and abandoned minerals projects. The Vale District BLM offices process and inspect many small and large mining operations on public lands in eastern Oregon and parts of Washington and Nevada. Inspecting mine operations for compliance with relevant surface management laws and regulations is an important part of the BLM minerals program. Location: Portland, OR – BLM Oregon State Office-Branch of Geographic Sciences Job Title: Land Surveyor, GS 1373 Related Degree: Surveying/Geomatics (Forestry, Engineering or GIS degrees with surveying emphasis also acceptable) Position Description: The intern(s) will become familiar with the steps of conducting cadastral/lands research and be able to apply knowledge learned from BLM and other federal and state information towards the completion of a cadastral survey. After completion of this field-intensive internship, the student will be familiar with required field and office practices for completion of cadastral surveys, with the hope of finding a candidate for permanent placement to augment our field staff. National agreements and State Office partnerships have identified skills shortages which need to be addressed in order to meet requirements of performance as set forth in statute, case law and the Departmental Manual. The intended outcome is to use a specific project to give the candidate a broad programmatic view by working through the various phases of its life cycle; from initial concept/request to final product. Location: Portland, OR – BLM Oregon State Office-Branch of Geographic Sciences Job Title: Geographer, GS 0150 Related Degree: Geography, Geographic Information Systems Position Description: The Land Records Team has an ongoing project converting multiple land tenure documents, including Master Title Plats, Historical Indices and Controlled Index Documents, to a modern geographic database and indexing platform. This project has layers of complexity including extracting and converting tabular data from legacy tabular databases, python code supporting the automation of data capture and transformation, and daily database management tasks. The team is small, with several vacant positions and we have several incomplete tasks that are perfect for an intern to step in and complete. There are data transformation tasks, the organization and cataloging of our python production code, as well as tasks for the future development of our GIS process as we migrate to the newest version of our GIS software. Website: www.manrrs.org MANRRS prohibits discrimination in delivery of services and information on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. ENGINEERING INTERN
Limited duration part-time position 20 hours per week or less Not to exceed one year Salary Range: $10.75/per hour Two positions available – One for Engineering and One for GIS Open until Filled POSITION: This position performs a variety of internship level technical work in support of engineering, environmental, development and GIS functions for Public Works engineering programs. Work involves practical application of basic engineering principals and knowledge. Specific tasks may include: Performing engineering, drafting, designing, field and office assignments; collecting engineering and surveying data and records for GIS traffic, sidewalks, water meters and easement information inventories; assisting in managing Geographic Information System database; supporting engineering staff in areas such as plan review, project inspection, stream monitoring, project research, bid management, and document review for bid specifications and standard drawing revisions. PROGRAM OUTLINE: This internship program is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths. This internship program is not coordinated in conjunction with any specific educational facility. Coordination with college internship programs will be discussed on a case-by-case basis. Each intern will receive the following from this program: Internship Learning Contract with targeted goals Mentorship from senior engineering staff Project experience in day-to-day operations of a Municipal Engineering Department Evaluation at the end of the internship Employment experience to note on future resume QUALIFICATIONS: Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be graduation from high school or GED and currently pursuing a college education preferably at junior or senior level with varied technical engineering related studies and/or work experiences. SELECTION GUIDELINES: Application forms are required and must be received by Human Resources Department for consideration. Formal application rating on education, training and experience; oral interview and reference check will be required. A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment. City of Newberg - Human Resources Department Online Application at: https://www.newbergoregon.gov/jobs Mail: P.O. Box 970 414 E. First Street Newberg, OR 97132 The City of Newberg is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer and a Drug & Violence Free Workplace. Veterans are encouraged to apply. This employment opportunity is open to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, political affiliation, veterans’ status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws. https://www.newbergoregon.gov/hr/page/engineering-intern http://www.oregonapa.org/job/assistant-planner-gis-technician/
Assistant Planner/GIS Technician Date Posted: 01/30/2019 Location: Eugene Employer: Urban Collaborative Employer Website: http://www.urbancollaborative.com/ Start Date: 02/18/2019 Compensation Range: DOE Employer Address: 800 Willamette St. Suite 790 Eugene, OR 97401 Work Description The Urban Collaborative seeks an Assistant Planner/GIS Technician for their Eugene, Oregon office. The Assistant Planner/GIS Technician will assist in organizing, interpreting, mapping, and visualizing demographic and geographic data for a wide variety of international, regional, and local planning projects and data requests. The ideal candidate will be familiar with ESRI ArcGIS software and will have strong technical analysis and graphic presentation skills. The candidate will have the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of regional and local planning projects, including regional and local land use planning, rezoning efforts, open space and recreation plans, and transit-oriented development in diverse communities across the United States and internationally. Travel is required for this position. This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a dynamic, collaborative, and interdisciplinary team focused on helping our clients achieve their sustainability goals through engaging, educational, and efficient participatory processes tailored to each project’s scale, context, and culture. To learn more about The Urban Collaborative, visit www.urbancollaborative.com. Compensation for this position depends on experience. Examples of Duties • Creating custom maps using ArcMap • Basic spatial analysis • Digitizing and editing spatial data • Organization and interpretation of demographic and land use data • Perform other planning duties as necessary Qualifications Typical Qualifications The following are required qualifications for the position: • One-year training and experience using ArcGIS • Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS software • Strong data management and organizational skills, with a personal commitment to the quality of the product(s) • Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and agency partners • Basic familiarity with design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or InDesign • Basic familiarity with AutoCAD The following are preferred qualifications for the position: • Experience with data management best practices • Familiarity with cartographic principles and technical methods, including labeling • Familiarity with topics and principles related to smart growth, regional planning, sustainable development, and social equity • Experience working with diverse data sets from federal, state, and local agencies • Demonstrated innovative, strategic and analytical capabilities, self-motivation, and goal-oriented approach How to Apply Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis starting February 1, 2019. Please email amy@urbancollaborative.com to apply. https://henkels.referrals.selectminds.com/jobs/gis-manager-1010
Henkels & McCoy, Inc., (H&M) one of the largest privately held utility contracting firms in North America, with over 4500 employees in 80 cities and over 90 years of a proven reputation as one of the most reliable, innovative and diversified firms in the engineering and construction industry, is currently seeking a GIS Manager for its Telecom program in Clackamas, Oregon. The GIS Manager is responsible for the oversight, administration, scheduling, approvals, and reporting of the subcontracted professional services firm(s). Responsibilities include coordination with the materials management team and construction management team to ensure documentation is complete and accurate. MAJOR JOB ELEMENTS
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DISCLAIMER: This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job requirements, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. Please read the following requirements for background investigation prior to considering employment at Henkels & McCoy.
Henkels & McCoy, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities, Females, Protected Veterans, and Individual with Disabilities. http://www.lcog.org/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=99&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=GIS-Assistant-265
Classification/Salary Range: Assistant / $21.50 - $29.31 per hour Division/Work Group: Government Services / GIS Reports To: GIS Program Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Overtime-eligible Representation: Employees Association (EA) Position Location: Park Place Building, 859 Willamette Street, Eugene, OR, or other locations as needed Deadline: Open Until Filled, with the first review to be done of applications received by Friday, January 18, 2019 at 4:00pm. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/deschutes/jobs/2308195/gis-analyst
Summary Deschutes County is accepting applications for a GIS Analyst. This position is responsible for providing professional-level GIS support. The incumbent should possess an in-depth understanding of GIS data and theory, and the methods of operating a GIS to develop and analyze data that can be used to support decision making. Duties include defining GIS needs and creating a variety of paper or digital cartographic products, data, or other outputs; performing complex spatial analysis and database queries; designing, creating, and maintain geo databases; developing and maintaining data layers and spatial data structures using GIS tools and relational databases; converting data into alternative formats; writing and maintaining models or scripts in order to automate processes or build reproducible analysis tools; determining end user GIS requirements and create solutions from desktop and/or online GIS resources, tools, and templates; providing first-level GIS related technical support and assistance to staff; analyzing problems and implementing solutions according to Information Technology Department existing procedures; responding to help desk tickets and calls for assistance; and documenting call records and results. *This posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but rather constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function. Notification to all candidates will be sent via email only. Please check your email for recruitment information, and your Governmentjobs.com account for application status. Additional information regarding the position may be found online by going to the Deschutes County Human Resources website. This position is under review. Changes to job duties and requirements may occur. Compensation$4,191.15 to $5,616.54 per month for a 172.67 hour work month. Salary normally starts at the first step. Excellent County benefit package when eligible. This union represented position is available immediately. Minimum QualificationsAssociate's Degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a closely related field; AND two years of experience providing technical support for computers; OR any equivalent combination of training, education, and experience that provides the required skills and knowledge to perform the job. Must have knowledge of:
Necessary Special Requirements Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Oregon driver's license within 30 days of hire date. The employment offer will be contingent upon presentation of an acceptable and verifiable driver's license, pre-employment screening for criminal history, driving history, and controlled substances (NOTE: Positive test results for marijuana use may result in rescission of a contingent offer of employment). This screening must be completed with satisfactory findings in order for a formal offer of employment to be extended. Physical Requirements. Must have the ability to work in an office that is environmentally controlled; possess sufficient hand coordination to perform keyboarding and data entry at an advanced level; arm/hand movements to retrieve work materials and operate a variety of general office equipment; visual acuity to read small type; and the ambulatory ability to attend meetings in other offices or conference rooms. The position is frequently required to sit, walk, stoop, bend, kneel, reach, stand, grasp, talk, hear, see, and lift up to 10 pounds. |
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