Columbia River Region ASPRS Tech Exchange 2018

November 16th - 9am-3pm
Allan Price Science Commons and Research Library Visualization Lab
1344 Franklin Boulevard, Eugene, OR

Tickets: https://www.eventbee.com/event?eid=142172854#/tickets

The Oregon Statewide Imagery Program (OSIP) is pleased to provide this advance notice of upcoming changes to Oregon's imagery web services!

The planned Go Live date is October 31st.

Please review the following information and plan accordingly, especially if your web applications or workflows include web services from http://imagery.oregonexplorer.info/arcgis/rest/services

We will be adding:

• OSIP's 2017 1-ft eastern Oregon imagery
• Statewide NAIP imagery from 2012, 2014, 2016

We will be removing:

• Dedicated Near Infrared (IR) services, but including the IR band in all dynamic services when available
• All Lidar derived services, but access are available through DOGAMIhttps://gis.dogami.oregon.gov/maps/lidarviewer/

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For a detailed discussion of what web services have been added and removed, including changes to the Oregon Imagery Explorer, please review the FAQ document available from OSIP's Data web page
For information about the Oregon Statewide Imagery Program visit: https://www.oregon.gov/geo/Pages/imagery.aspx
For information on the various vintages of imagery available visit: https://www.oregon.gov/geo/Pages/imagery_data.aspx

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregon/jobs/2209707/gis-technician-odot18-2683oc

Announcement: ODOT18-2683oc
GIS Technician – Information Systems Specialist 2
Transportation Development Data Division – GIS Unit
Salem
 
ODOT's Geographic Information Services Unit is responsible for the preparation of urban and rural transportation maps and provides GIS data, analysis, products, and custom maps. We are recruiting for a part-time GIS technician to conduct GIS analysis and assist in developing and maintaining GIS applications. This person will assist in delivering technical training and will provide user support for applications, spatial data, and GIS use throughout ODOT.
 
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.
 
Additional Details:

• This is a part-time position. The successful candidate may be required to work 40 hours per week at peak times of the year, and, when the customer demand lessens, they may have their hours reduced to 20 hours or less per week. Benefits will be prorated according to the number of hours worked.
• This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU/OPEU).

 Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide direct technical customer support and training in the use of GIS applications.
• Develop user documentation and web site help utilities.
• Provide training for internal/external GIS staff in the use of various applications and spatial analysis software.
• Monitor performance and support users of GIS applications as required.
• Assist in producing custom cartographic output.
• Assist in spatial data analysis.
• Perform and document spatial data quality control .
• Provide data translations making spatial data compatible with GIS needs.

Qualifications, Required & Requested Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
One (1) year of information systems experience.
OR 
An equivalent combination of experience/training.
 
Desired Attributes/Application Scoring Criteria: In addition to your related work experience and education, we will use the attributes below to determine whom to interview. You are not required to have all of these attributes, but please make sure that the ones you do have are clearly demonstrated in your application materials. Your application materials may be graded on spelling, grammar, punctuation, and presentation.

• Experience collecting, creating, formatting and editing data for use in GIS projects.
• Experience with editing raster and vector datasets as well as relational database content using Esri ArcGIS software packages.
• Experience producing hard copy and digital map products.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregon/jobs/2200407/remote-sensing-surveyor-odot18-2667oc

Announcement: ODOT18-2667oc
Remote Sensing Surveyor – Professional Land Surveyor 1
Highway Division – Technical Services and Engineering
Salem
 
We are recruiting for a remote sensing surveyor to join our Engineering Automation Section – Geometronics Unit in Salem. This position works with the lead remote sensing surveyor to acquire LiDAR scan data and aerial photographs. This person leads a team responsible for preparation of point clouds, mosaics, planimetric/topographic maps, and digital terrain models used in support of transportation improvement projects.
 
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.
 
Additional Details:

• Under-fill: The goal of this recruitment is to fill this position at a professional land surveyor 1 level. However, we encourage candidates who meet the minimum qualifications for a civil engineering specialist 2 ($4,272 - $6,309 monthly) to apply, as we may consider under-filling the position until the selected candidate acquires a professional land surveyor's license. Under-filling will not exceed thirty (30) months.
• Open until filled: This recruitment will remain open until filled. Our first application screening is scheduled for Wednesday, 09/26/2018 at 8:00 a.m., but we may close the announcement at any time after this date when we have received an adequate number of applications. We cannot guarantee that we will consider applications received after this screening date. We encourage interested applicants not to delay in applying.
• Representation: This position is represented by the Association of Engineering Employees of Oregon (AEE).

 


Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide training and instruction in field location and construction survey automation procedures.
• Ensure proper and efficient use of electronic survey equipment by working directly with survey crews.
• Process and analyze survey data by working directly with office engineering personnel using computer design and drafting equipment.
• Assist in developing new standards, procedures, and policies related to surveying.
• Maintain knowledge of all aspects of surveying, highway design, highway construction, boundary monumentation, federal government requirements, and related Oregon laws.
• Provide technical assistance related to ODOT survey procedures to internal and external stakeholders.
• Research and test new survey instruments and software for future procurement.
• Work directly with survey crews when using specialized equipment for short-term non-standard surveying situations.
• Work with survey vendors to maintain current on new developments and technology and provide information and serve as a technical resource for field personnel.
• Work with other sections of ODOT to coordinate activities related to automation.

Qualifications, Required & Requested SkillsCivil Engineering Specialist 2 Minimum Qualifications (Under-fill Option):
A bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geomatics, surveying or transportation-related engineering and two years of civil or transportation-related engineering or surveying experience;
OR 
Five years of civil or transportation-related engineering or surveying experience. One year of this experience must have been independently planning and completing assignments;
OR 
An equivalent combination of education and experience. 
 
Professional Land Surveyor 1 Minimum Qualifications:
A valid professional land surveyor (PLS) license.

Note: If registered in another state, successful applicants will be required to obtain comity within six months of hire.

https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/509225800

​Responsibilities
The incumbent works with resource specialists to determine type, amount, and level of information required to develop and analyze ecosystem management alternatives. Assesses quality, compatibility, and limitations of various data used in a wide array of land management and planning efforts. Compiles natural resource, topographic, and cartographic data for creation of thematic map products and presentation materials for multi-disciplinary resource planning, preparation of environmental and social assessments, and other project supporting natural resource management decision making. Develops data dictionaries, data models, and metadata for multi-disciplinary information and geospatial applications. Coordinates conversion of geospatial information and remote sensing imagery into GIS databases. Provides advice on the implementation, management, analysis, and use of geospatial information. Makes recommendations on the development and application of geospatial analysis processes, protocols, and solutions to mission critical resource management issues. Serves as technical point of contact for GIS, GPS, remote sensing and mapping. Provides technical assistance to software users in the development, storage, retrieval, and analysis of data. Conducts formal and informal training. Acts as program liaison with the District Office, other federal agencies, state and local governments, learning institutions, professional organizations, and other individuals concerned with GIS, GPS, remote sensing and mapping. Operates complex computer systems and software packages and develops procedures to produce intricately detailed maps and graphics for many varied Forest resource programs, planning documents, and a variety of other requirements.

Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary, requiring long periods of sitting in one position, intense concentration, and working for several hours at a time. Stress may be experienced on a regular basis in attempting to respond to conflicting objectives and in working against tight deadlines with limited resources.

Work Environment: The work is primarily in an office/computer room environment. Occasional fieldwork may be required. Fieldwork is in support of resource mapping projects and involves extended days of travel. Poor weather conditions may prolong fieldwork beyond planning dates. Incumbent must be comfortable with less than ideal conditions in remote settings in the accomplishment of mapping projects.

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Be sure to read the "How to Apply" and "Required Documents" Sections.
• You cannot hold an active real estate license; nor can you
  have an interest or hold stocks in firms with interest in Federal Land.
• Direct Deposit Required.
• Background Investigation Required.
• Summary of requirements: You must meet all requirements as listed in the "Qualifications" section of the announcement.

Qualifications
Specialized Experience Requirements: In order to be rated as qualified for this position, we must be able to determine that you meet the specialized experience requirement - please be sure to include this information in your resume. To be creditable, this experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade (GS-7 for the GS-9 level, and GS-9 for the GS-11 level.) of the position to be filled. Examples For GS-09: Experience applying Geographic Information Systems and related technology in support of natural resources management. Those which provided experience in geographic/cartographic sciences, interdisciplinary resource management and data base management and the knowledge of the techniques used in the analysis of multiple resources. Examples: For GS-11: Experience applying Geographic Information Systems and related technology in support of natural resources management. This experience would include working independently doing duties that gave you a mix of technical skills in the geographic and computer science disciplines to negotiate geospatial project issues and requirements with stakeholders; and analyzing data related to or used to make decisions in a natural resource program.

OR Substitution of education for experience: At the GS-9 level: Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. At the GS-11 level: Ph.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree. Note: Graduate education must be directly related and have provided the knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. OR Equivalent combination of education and experience.

​You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade requirement in accordance with 5 CFR 300.604. If you are a current Federal employee in the General Schedule (GS) pay plan and applying for a promotion opportunity, you must have completed a minimum of 52 weeks at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled.

The Department of Land Conservation and Development is currently recruiting for a Rocky Shores Coordinator in the Ocean/Coastal Services Division.

If you are interested, please click on the link below to apply:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregon/jobs/2160712/planner-2-rocky-shores-coordinator

Planner 2 (Rocky Shores Coordinator)
DLCD18-0011
Closing Date: Wednesday, August 22, 2018 @ 11:59 PM Pacific Time
Location: Salem, Oregon
Job Type: Limited Duration
Salary: $4,216.00 - $6,157.00 Monthly

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/forestgrove/jobs/2164791/gis-coordinator

Job Summary
​To perform a variety of technical duties in the planning, coordination, implementation and maintenance of the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) including the design, implementation and maintenance of City spatial database structures, spatial analysis and research, map production, GIS application development including internet mapping; to manage GIS projects; to participate in the development and maintenance of electronic databases for use in City business and asset management; to coordinate GIS activities with City staff, other government agencies and acts as GIS reference contact to the general public; to provide user training to various departmental personnel and resolve problems; to provide highly technical and complex staff assistance to the Information Technology Manager; and to perform a variety of technical duties relative to assigned area of responsibility.

Duties/Responsibilities
The following tasks are typical for positions in this classification. Any single position may not perform all of these tasks and/or may perform similar related tasks not listed here:

• Plan, coordinate, implement and maintain City's Geographic Information System (GIS); design City spatial database structures, conduct spatial analysis and research.
• Develop methodologies, processes and standards for data products to meet the needs of the City, working with the City's GIS users; participate in development and maintenance of electronic databases and asset management.
• Act as liaison between city departments, IT staff, regional government, partner agencies, and vendors;
• Review and evaluate work performed by others on GIS system to ensure quality of work is acceptable; recommend improvements to assure work is aligned with IT department goals.
• Participate in business application implementation teams as a technical consultant and advisor, when GIS is involved; develop GIS applications, including internet mapping, electronic databases.
• Provides project management for the development of special GIS related projects from inception to completion.
• Coordinate support for hardware, software, and database installation, maintenance, and administration with IT.
• Oversee the work of GIS consultants assigned to specific projects and provide input on specifications and selections.
• Create maps and perform data entry and other into GIS; assist other departments or staff to create, edit and updates GIS maps; support integration of GIS with other systems in a coordination capacity.
• Coordinate training and development of staff and participate in staff selection and evaluation; provide recommendations for staff training needs.
• Review and recommend business process improvements with particular focus on business-wide applications and related workflows that are specific to an Enterprise (city-wide) GIS.
• Provide input to City IT on license needs and strategic platforms.
• Support the integration of GIS with other systems (e.g., permitting, asset/work management) in a coordination capacity.
• Manage the GIS Strategic Plan.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:
Associate's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Information Services, or a related discipline required. 
Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Information Services or a related discipline preferred.

Experience:
Minimum of two years of increasingly responsible experience in a GIS-based infastructure management capacity, including design, integration, and implementation coordination.
Two years' experience with ESRI products including ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcSDE, ArcGIS Server and ArcPad preferred.

Licensing and Certifications
Valid Driver's License and acceptable driving record
May be required to obtain Law Enforcement Database System (LEDS) Certification

Physical Demands and Working Conditions
The physical demands herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential job functions.

Environment: Office environment with some travel between work sites; frequent exposure to computer screens.

Mobility: Duties require maintaining physical condition necessary for walking, standing or sitting for prolonged periods of time; extensive use of computer keyboard; moderate or light lifting, moving and carrying of equipment up to 50 pounds; bending, stooping, kneeling, crawling.

Vision: Visual acuity to read computer screens and printed documents.

https://www.oregon.gov/geo/OGIC%20Documents/FLYER-2018%20listening%20sessions.pdf

The Oregon Geographic Information Council will hold a series of listening sessions around the state over the next two months.  The attached flyer contains a description of the sessions and information about the locations.  Please feel free to forward this on to others you think might be interested.  We will also be sending this announcement out to the Oregon URISA membership, and the lists for AOC, LOC, SDAO, and OSACA, as well as a few others.
 
These sessions will be aimed at the a wide audience, beyond geospatial practitioners, to include decision makers, executives, managers and front line personnel in all public bodies, as well as interested parties in academia, non-profits and the private sector.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregon/jobs/2157113/gis-principal-analyst-iss5
ISS5– GIS Principal Analyst
Oregon Department of Revenue
1 open position
Closes:  8/14/18
 
Description:
 
Department of Revenue is currently recruiting for a GIS Principal Analyst (ISS5) to join the Cartographic Information Systems team in Salem, OR.
 
What will you be doing:
 
Provide team leadership and technical expertise for the Cartographic Information Systems Unit by directing and monitoring the team's work in data management for state and county cartographic data.  You will assist in analyzing and supporting projects through the ORMAP program, develop new GIS data products, and may participate as a member of various GIS intra or interagency teams. In addition, you will provide training for state and county cartographic staff.