JOB ANNOUNCEMENT – Aerial Mapping Company
 
POSITION: Aerial Mapping Technician Portland (Sellwood) Oregon location
TYPE:   Full Time (F/T) with Benefits

GeoTerra, Inc. is a full-service aerial mapping company with offices in Portland, Eugene, and Boise with
an aircraft hangar facility at Aurora State Airport, 20 minutes south of Portland. As a leader in the Remote Sensing field, the company enjoys a great reputation and history of success in the Northwest. GeoTerra supports a wide variety of private and government entities across the United States with imagery acquisition, photogrammetric mapping, orthophotography, and geospatial services. GeoTerra is recruiting an Aerial Mapping Technician to serve in the Sellwood (Portland) location.
 
The successful candidate for the Aerial Mapping Technician position will:

• Work with imagery and Lidar to create engineering grade mapping products
• Must have the ability to see in stereo (3D) – GeoTerra provides informal testing for this skill set
• Have a background in basic CAD or GIS related skills and the ability to learn technical tasks
• A disciplined attitude and work habits thriving on attention to detail tasks.

 
Secondary Duties: The ideal candidate would be trained as a Sensor Operator in GeoTerra aircraft and occasionally utilized for Aerial Acquisition tasks. This task requires a moderate amount of physical agility and willingness to work weekends (pre-scheduled.) A Sensor Operator is responsible for the aerial photography and LiDAR sensor systems and assisting the pilot, as needed. No previous experience with aerial sensors is required but the person should be very comfortable with operating a computer system. Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) software is a plus.
 
Benefits:

• Health Care
• Dental Care

• Vision Plan
• Retirement Plan – Simple IRA with Company contribution
• Long-term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Overtime

If interested, please forward resume and cover letter to:
GeoTerra, Inc.
Attn: Debbie Hazell dhazell@GeoTerra.us
 
If you have questions, please contact Debbie at 541.343.8877
 
GeoTerra, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. GeoTerra does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.
 
All job offers and continued employment with GeoTerra are contingent upon passing a background check and subject to random drug screening.

The Conservation Biology Institute (CBI) is hiring two full-time, permanent geospatial analysts (one GIS/planning-focused, one RS-focused) to be core technical members of our team (remote optional). 

You will work closely with colleagues to apply a range of tools and technologies to create custom spatial products for conservation, restoration, planning, and natural resource management. We are looking for candidates with strong backgrounds in GIS and/or remote sensing, demonstrated skills working with ArcGIS ModelBuilder and Google Earth Engine (GEE), the ability to communicate clearly with expert and non-expert audiences via writing, speaking, visualizations, and maps, and an interest in working closely with a core team to translate cutting-edge science into effective conservation solutions. While the primary focus is on technical geospatial tasks, there may be opportunity for coordinating with clients and stakeholders, grant writing, and project management, in alignment with the candidate's skills and organizational needs. We are looking for applicants with 2-10 years of real-world geospatial work experience, in addition to a post-baccalaureate GIS certificate or M.S. 
Salary range of $62k - $75k.

About CBI: The Conservation Biology Institute is a non-profit with a mission to conserve biological diversity and build a more sustainable world. We are a cohesive group of scientists, geospatial analysts, spatial modelers, and software engineers. The geospatial team works closely with CBI staff and external clients to support work locally and around the globe. CBI's projects span terrestrial applications, as well as freshwater and marine systems; growth areas for CBI include spatial planning for renewable energy development and sustainable recreation management. 

Job & Application Details: https://consbio.org/general/pages/job-opportunities

Field Operations Technician
https://www.indeed.com/job/field-operations-technician-53a8aed9243f7cc8
 
Assistant Field Ops Manager/Operations Support
https://www.indeed.com/job/assistant-field-ops-manageroperations-support-24389de5b741fc79

The Field Ops Tech position is an entry level job, good for someone with strong computer and organizational skills who would want to travel around the country doing survey work in small planes. There are 3-4 positions open for this job. It’s fun and dynamic work for someone who has an interest in remote sensing and/or aviation.
 
The Assistant Field Ops Manager position would assist the hub general manager and field ops manager with data validation/QC, helping to improve our GIS-based tracking efforts and other general office tasks. They would also be trained as a sensor operator and do some field work. This person needs to be a bit more advanced in organizational ability, GIS knowledge and computer skills.

LiDAR Analyst Intern–Bellevue, WA

GIS Surveyors Inc. (GSi) is a growing medium sized, Geospatial firm with offices in Poway and Yorba Linda,
California as well as Bellevue, Washington. We have been providing solutions for our clients for over 5
years and are currently growing in the LiDAR processing field. We are seeking three LiDAR Analyst Interns
to join our LiDAR team in our Bellevue, Washington office for a limited time between June and September
2022. Our office is located at 655 156th Ave. SE Bldg. A., Suite 285, Bellevue, WA 98007.

Our ability to create and grow a firm focused on attracting and cultivating professionals with the expertise
to seamlessly deliver innovative Geospatial solutions to our clients separates GSi from other Geospatial
firms. We foster a culture where every single member is truly part of our team and has influence in the
sound decision making process of the organization. If you’re looking for an exciting work environment
that encourages creativity, innovation, and professional growth, then we may be a good match for you.
Job Description

This position is responsible for LiDAR Data Processing and QA/QC. We have a variety of clients that seek
our expertise on ensuring quality LiDAR data is delivered in a timely manner and we utilize vendors and
staff from around the world to accomplish this.

We need interns that have flexible schedules and can work with little to no supervision to accomplish the
tasks assigned. Data will need to be processed, QA/QCed, corrected and produced into quality
deliverables for our clients. Prior experience in LiDAR data processing is preferred but not required.
Training will be provided on site. Successful candidates will be able to think spatially in a 3D environment
and learn new concepts and software quickly.

Assignment
• Serve as a resource for LiDAR data QA/QC and processing on topographic and utility surveys
• Classify LiDAR data using TerraScan to meet customer requirements
• Create and edit PLS-CADD models for use by utility engineers
• Communicate and coordinate with internal staff and outside vendors on LiDAR data production.
• Provide internal daily status reports of activities.
• Other special duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills
• Current college student or recent graduate from a Geography, GIS, Remote Sensing, Drafting /
Engineering or similar program.
• Skilled use of Microstation, Terrascan, AutoCAD, ArcGIS, QGIS, Google Earth, and other mapping,
engineering, and drafting software (preferred)
• Demonstrated knowledge of surveying and mapping practices
• Demonstrated proficiency in GIS software
Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Software
• Demonstrated proficiency in organizing daily and weekly plans
• Must have the desire to learn new technologies, software, hardware, methodologies and assist
the LIDAR team to operate at maximum efficiency
• Individual must demonstrate energy, drive and passion for the LIDAR division to succeed
• Pay strict attention to details and always be focused on maximizing production while maintaining
quality control
• The successful candidate will work well with others, be team oriented, helpful and a good problem
solver
• Ability to read, write and correspond clearly and concisely
• Ability to read, understand and apply technical information from procedure manuals, written and
verbal instruction, guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures
• Ability to understand 3D surface modeling and 3D visualization concepts
• Ability to identify and clearly communicate problems, issues with data or instructions
• Adhere to deadlines and high volume of work

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position working fewer than thirty (30) hours per week for a limited duration.
Employment beyond any initially stated period does not in any way imply a change in employment
status. Temporary employees are not eligible for employee benefits, except those mandated by
applicable law.

Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Some flexibility in hours is allowed, but the
employee must be available during the “core” work hours.

Contact
If you are interested, please email your resume to Igor Talpalatski at italpalatski@gissurveyors.com

https://careers-nv5.icims.com/jobs/6488/technical-remote-sensing-intern/job?mobile=false&width=1010&height=500&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-480&jun1offset=-420

Description
Technical interns are involved in the day-to-day operations of data production and are embedded within a production team at NV5 Geospatial powered by Quantum Spatial’s Portland, OR office(remote until further notice). Interns will aid in the processing of remote sensing data, and general operational efforts, to support projects and team functionality. This individual will learn to produce accurate and precise data products in a consistent and timely manner, and should have a strong interest in the geospatial field. The internship will run for three months from approximately June through September. For interns, the opportunity is meant to introduce them to geospatial production workflows, remote sensing technologies and tools, and provide on-the-job experience and professional skill building.

​Responsibilities

• Collaborate on a variety of remote sensing projects
• Maintain precision and accuracy in high volume workflows
• Manipulate data with great attention to detail and efficiency
• Work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Maintain professionalism
• Other reasonable duties as assigned
  
  

Requirements of Intern:
The intern will be currently enrolled in, or a recent grad from, a degree or certificate program in a related field. The intern will be treated as a regular employee, be assigned a team member as a mentor, and will work with their mentor to fulfil an individualized professional development plan.

Opportunities

• Professional growth and mentorship
• Develop strong technical skills
• Exposure to leading-edge technology and data processing techniques
• Introduction to innovation and process improvement methodologies
• Develop goals and objectives, and complete a capstone project. 

Qualifications
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Good communication skills and professionalism
• Maintains productivity while performing repetitive tasks
• Capacity to work well in a collaborative environment, and show flexibility with assignments
• Show an interest in remote sensing and geospatial fields
• Desire to learn new skills
• Ability to listen to and receive constructive criticism
• Capable of adhering to an established, consistent work schedule and arriving to work on time
   

Minimum Qualifications

• Enrolled as a student, or a recent graduate of, an academic institution with at least one semester completed at the time of application. 
• Pursuing, or recently awarded, a degree in remote sensing, geography, engineering, or a related field

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to think critically
• Experience in a 3D environment, CAD preferred (PLS-CADD, MicroStation, and AutoDesk)
• Fluency with spatial analysis software, such as ArcGIS
• Familiar with raster and vector data
• Aerial image interpretation 

Term

• Start date and end dates are flexible. 
• All job offers with NV5 Geospatial powered by Quantum Spatial are contingent upon passing a background check and drug screening.

How to Apply 

Please upload a letter of interest, and resume with professional references in one (1) PDF via online application process.
 
No phone calls, please.  Incomplete applications and auto-reply submissions will not be considered.

It is the policy of NV5 Geospatial powered by Quantum Spatial to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

Save the date and join ESRI for the Esri Imagery and Remote Sensing Educators Summit on Thursday, March 31st. This 1-day, virtual event will focus on bringing together students and educators to share stories and learn from one another.
 
During the summit, there will be a number of lightning talks, sessions and panels, providing the opportunity to collaborate, discuss challenges, and learn what’s next for Imagery and RS.  
 
Registration is open!

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​Who we are: We grow and nurture forests, a renewable resource to build homes, schools, and household necessities, harnessing carbon every single day we operate. We’re a family-owned company that is guided by our values of environmental stewardship and supporting our local communities. We do what’s right, even when it is the harder path to follow. We focus on the health and safety of our people first – by taking care of all of our resources, we plan to be here for another 130 years.

Who you are: You value collaboration and have a curious mind. You want to own your work and will approach it with dedication. You will bring your whole self with your unique ideas and perspectives to make us better. You also take pride in working for a company that aligns with your values of environmental stewardship through smarter forestry practices.

What you get by working here: You get a team that is more collaborative than competitive, one in which every person can have an impact. With about 350 employees in total, your voice will matter. You receive great benefits, excellent training and professional development. If outdoor recreation is your thing, you’ll have access to our 2.1 million acres of SFI- and FSC-certified timberlands across ten states for hiking, forest bathing, hunting (including mushrooms), mountain biking, fishing, camping, or just picnicking.

POSITION PURPOSE
Provide Geographic Information System (GIS) updating and mapping support for the Columbia Basin Management Area. Provide support for the Timberlands Management Information System (TMIS) and ArcMap mapping systems.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide support for the Timberland Management Information System (TMIS).
• Function as a primary support for Engineers’ FPA mapping using Cengea’s MapWindow interface and ESRI ArcMap.
• Create, update, and maintain templates for use in ArcMap.
• Generate maps as needed by Engineers for inclusion in FPAs and internal map packets, to include Harvest, Vicinity, Standard FPA, Haul Route and Road Construction Overview maps. Communicate and coordinate closely with staff to ensure efficient and accurate mapping.
• Populate and update corporate databases associated with Green Diamond’s partially integrated mapping system (CENGEA).
• Scan and orthorectify final harvest maps, final road maps, and cleanup maps for internal and contractor personnel use in logging, road construction and post-harvest cleanup of logging units.
• Coordinate with GIS Manager to help generate associated reports relating to SHA (Safe Harbor Agreement) reporting and provide information for depletions.
• Coordinate with GIS Manager to update the corporate database to reflect changes in GIS layers and associated attribute tables resulting from FPAs, including roads and watercourse updates in addition to unit boundaries, logging and silvicultural method boundaries, geologic features, and retention areas.
• Assist with ongoing development and refinement of the TMIS system, coordinating with GDRCo IT and GIS staff and other GDRCo personnel as needed in testing, trouble-shooting, and developing solutions to problems.
• Digitize depletion in order to update GIS for current year’s harvest blocks and retention areas for use in annual/quarterly GIS depletion updates.
• Update as many other features as possible from the annual depletion air photos, such as older roads, watercourses, discernable cover type boundaries, etc.
• Resolve discrepancies between polygon boundaries and linear features in different layers that should be congruent, but are not; for example, when a cover type boundary corresponds to a watercourse, and is also equivalent to a prior FPA boundary, all of these should be made to match in the GIS.
• Assist with Covertype updates for depletions.
• Assist with updates associated with property acquisition and disposal activity.
• Assist with special projects.
• Assist with fulfilling mapping requests from Managers and Operations personnel.
• Produce survey maps and track the issuance of surveyor contracts. Maintain files of completed surveys. Digitize and attribute new and updated property corners into ArcGIS.
• Process GPS points for field-collected data for use in determining traverse boundaries, stream PIP locations, etc.
• Assist CBMA with various administrative tasks as required.

Senior Technician Step Progression:
In order to be considered eligible for a lead technician position, there must be a business need for the position to be filled.

Qualifications include:

• At least two years of comprehensive technician experience at GDRCo in the given discipline of the opening. This may include a combination of forestry GIS mapping technician work and field technician work.
• Demonstrated effective leadership and interpersonal skills at GDRCo in order to fulfill job duties such as mentoring and training full-time or seasonal technicians as needed, developing more efficient work flows for THP related mapping responsibilities and demonstrating a willingness to accept increasing responsibility.
• Demonstrate a willingness and ability to stay current with technological advances that relate to forestry utilization of GIS applications.
• Advanced technical skills such as assisting with quality assurance of GIS mapping data and FRIS corporate data, providing independent answers to technical GIS questions and resolving a variety of GIS/FPA mapping issues of moderately complex scope. Other advanced skills would include recognized accomplishment of department objectives to ensure improved forester efficiency in preparation of FPA maps; quality data entry and accurate report documentation; the demonstrated ability to troubleshoot unforeseen circumstances and provide good independent judgment and applying resource knowledge when confronted with unanticipated problems.
• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate with other departments and meet the needs of those departments while maintaining a high level of productivity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Successfully completed college or software vendor courses, in GIS or demonstrated practical experience.
• Must have a valid WA Driver’s License.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite and ArcGIS.
• Knowledge of the principles of forest engineering and FPA layout and how to apply those principles in the context of a working GIS.
• The ability to learn and understand the requirements of the State Forest Practice Rules, the GDRCo NW Habitat Conservation Plan and other GDRCo programmatic permits or agreements in order to provide accurate mapping and attribution of features required by these types of documents.
• Ability to understand and apply principles of photogrammetry in order to provide georeferencing of various maps.
• Must be able to take responsibility for the quality of own work products as well as own personal safe behaviors.
• Ability to work overtime as necessary.
• Effective and professional relationships with co-workers within immediate work group, outside the immediate department, and with key contacts outside the company.
• Effective and productive communications skills; speaks well, communicates ideas clearly.
• Writes well, clearly and concisely. Is approachable and open to discussion.
• Conducts self in a professional manner at all times. Treats others with respect at all times.
• Does not tolerate discrimination based on race, gender, religion, ethnic background, or national origin. Shares knowledge with others and participates in mentoring.
• Manages multiple priorities professionally with minimum disruption to others. Organizes and proactively manages environment. Responds to unexpected challenges successfully without losing track of daily responsibilities. Prioritizes workload in order of importance. Reliably follows through with job assignments.
• Learns, applies and retains new methods and information. Creative in solving problems.
• Exhibits a “can do” attitude with a positive approach to challenges. Views obstacles as opportunities to learn and grow.

Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Forestry, GIS, Natural Resources Management or related field -- (or equivalent combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities).
• Formal training using ArcGIS and/or Structured Query Language (SQL) or Microsoft Access, preferably in a field related to forest management.
• Experience using Microsoft data management software in a work environment.
• Knowledge of harvesting systems and road layout skills.
• Working knowledge of the Washington and Oregon Forest Practice rules.
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• This position is currently located in Bingen, WA but will move to Underwood, WA when we get our new offices soon.
• Ability to work extended periods at a computer in an office setting.
• Works (10%+) of the time in the field under varying topography and climatic extremes.
• Must have the ability to see distance and detail with accuracy.
• Must have ability to work independently and without immediate supervision in remote areas.
• Occasional field work could expose employee to wildlife encounters, poison oak, nettles, pollen, dust, pesticides and/or insect bites.
• Occasional travel to remote company locations.
• Ability to tour logging operations, attend training and company functions.
• Must maintain punctual and regular attendance and present appropriate professional appearance at all times.
• Requires the use of standard safety equipment in regulation with GDRCo.

This position is a Physical and Mental Requirement Classification 1.

Overwatch is continuing to expand, and has multiple job openings available! The jobs are listed at https://www.overwatchimaging.com/careers.

They are hiring at least one, but possibly more than one Airborne Imaging Specialist. They are busier than ever, so they need to get some new people interested in sensor operations and GIS before the summer fire season hits. 

Some other open positions are for a Geospatial Software Engineer that would continue to develop our custom sensor software, and a Production Technician who builds our payloads and cables.  All positions are based in Hood River. The Geospatial Software Engineer has the possibility for remote work. 

Airborne Imaging Specialist

The Overwatch Airborne Imaging Specialist will operate Overwatch imaging systems and generate maps and other derived information products for customers in critical civil, industrial, and specialty applications, while providing feedback to drive continuous product improvement.

Geospatial Data Software Engineer
This position will design and implement connections between imagery captured by our products and outside map data. This Engineer will support image manipulation and image data management software to enable customers to easily and automatically consume our intelligence outputs.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/idaho/jobs/3337156/remote-sensing-analyst-staff-coeur-dalene

Example of Duties
This position will support IDL's remote sensing program.

​Responsibilities will include:

• Lidar and UAS data acquisition
• Raster and point cloud data modeling
• Planning and assisting in field data collection
• Data processing
• Tool and product development
• Data delivery
• Provides management decision support as requested

Minimum Qualifications
Good knowledge of:

• Remote sensing and GIS technology including theories, principles, analysis, data conversion, image interpretation, and digital image processing
• Remote sensing satellite mission operations and data characteristics
• Sampling design
• Cartographic principles
• Principles of data base design and management

Some knowledge of:
Computer programming languages such as FORTRAN, C, Pascal, AML or object-oriented languages
Natural resource sciences

Experience:
Operating, applying, and programming ESRI software products, and ERDAS image processing software products in a work environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience analyzing LiDAR, aerial imagery, or other remote sensing datasets
• Experience using remote sensing data to develop products for timber inventory or other natural resource objectives
• Experience programming in R, Python, or other languages associated with GIS and remote sensing
• Strong computer skills: experience utilizing point-cloud data processing software preferred
  14 CFR Part 107 license and/or UAS pilot experience preferred
• Interest in field work and in state travel associated with lidar inventory modeling and UAV missions in a plus

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. If you need special accommodations to satisfy testing requirements, please contact the Division of Human Resources at (208) 334-2263.

Veterans' Preference:
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.

To see all Portland area jobs with NV5: https://careers-nv5.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1&searchLocation=12781-12821-Portland 

Entry-level positions:
Field Survey / Remote Sensing Technician: https://careers-nv5.icims.com/jobs/4940/field-survey---remote-sensing-technician/job 
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Technical Remote Sensing Intern: ​https://careers-nv5.icims.com/jobs/4930/technical-remote-sensing-intern/job
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