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Data Curator (Full-time, remote, U.S.)Dryad is recruiting a full-time Data Curator to help drive and maintain the highest standards for research data curation and data publication. Our future Data Curator will carefully evaluate submitted research metadata and data files, and assist with identifying workflow and process improvements, offering guidance to authors, supporting team members, and participating in the onboarding and training of new curators. 

​Qualifications
To succeed in this role, the ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of the scientific research publication process and/or relevant research experience. They should also have:

• Experience working with data in either a research or curation capacity (quantitative and qualitative)
• Proficiency in accessing various file types used for research management and analysis, adept in identifying and accessing both open source and proprietary software (such as TextEditor, QGIS, Octave, ImageJ, RStudio)
• Effective time-management and organizational skills 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience providing exceptional customer service
• Intermediate-level knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs and Google Drive
• Familiarity with computer quick keys, shortcuts, Windows OS, and rapid navigation skills

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and publish research data: review metadata and data files to ensure compliance with Dryad’s guidelines for publication and best practices for open data 
• Review data submissions entirely, and at a high-level, to ensure submissions are appropriate for publication in Dryad (e.g., no ethical or legal issues)
• Correspond with authors and provide guidance to make data findable, accessible, interoperable, and ready for reuse (FAIR compliant)
• Maintain high standards for curation service delivery, including responsiveness, speed, quality, and integrity
• Maintain relationships with authors, Dryad users, and editorial offices—ensuring clear, accurate, and timely communication about ongoing curation and publication protocols as well as Dryad policies and service
• Assist with creating and maintaining Dryad documentation
• Participate in team recruitment and training efforts
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and assist with implementation, as needed

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​Pay Range: $32.85 - $40.27 Hourly
Department: Department of Community Services (DCS)
Job Type: Regular Represented
Exemption Status: United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): February 01, 2026

OVERVIEW
This Work Matters!

The Department of Community Services is looking to hire a full-time Engineering Technician 2 to join the Survey section of the Transportation division.

This section is responsible for, among other things, restoring and maintaining Public Land Corners; reviewing, filing and indexing work submitted by land surveyors; county road legalization; and providing survey support for capital improvement and other county projects.

In this position, you will: 

• Operate, adjust and maintain survey instruments including: total stations, levels, data collectors and geodetic (GPS) equipment
• Search, locate and maintain public land corners, check and reset public land corners as necessary, assist in performing traverses and GPS surveys
• Perform topographic and construction surveying in different county projects
• Help train survey personnel in the use of equipment and survey techniques, computations, law and principles
• Supervise survey personnel when crew leader is unavailable
• Create diagrams and written records of work performed in the field
• Plan safe traffic control, brush and clear lines
• Perform other duties as assigned

See full job description here. 

General Purpose
​Under general supervision, conducts avian and wildlife surveys, and ensures compliance with applicable regulations. Provides analysis and studies related to the permitting, development, operations, and/or decommissioning of renewable energy projects and transmission/distribution lines and substations.

​Responsibilities

• Conduct surveys evaluating electrocution and collision risks and the effectiveness of avian protection measures on power lines. 
• Survey wind turbines, solar projects, and power lines and record data on avian use, mortalities, and protection measures to prevent electrocutions and collisions.
• Maintain compliance with local, state, and federal laws as well as the Company’s Avian Protection Plans, Bird and Bat Conservation Strategies, Eagle Conservation Plans, Migratory Bird Compliance Plans, various policies/procedures, and applicable operating permits and leases.
• Identify bird and other wildlife mortalities (species, cause of death), document live raptors using structures and identify bird nests on structures.
• Perform informed curtailment activities at operating wind projects.
• Perform pre-construction wildlife surveys and monitoring at proposed PacifiCorp renewable and/or transmission/distribution projects.
• Perform post-construction monitoring for wildlife/avian impact assessments, including raptor nest surveys, mortality monitoring, sage grouse surveys, and/or habitat assessments.
• Report, track, and remove carrion carcasses from projects and/or road ways.
• Collect data using ArcPad and Trimble GPS units.  Conduct quality check of all GIS data collected.
• Complete surveys in a safe, timely, and accurate manner.
• Work safely in remote locations with limited oversight and under variable field conditions (weather, insects, and/or limited vehicle access).
• Adhere to company safety requirements and ensure safe working practices.
• Complete required PacifiCorp employee training and comply with all company policies, procedures and guidelines.
• Understand wildlife/avian policy and procedures.
• Enter all protected bird and wildlife mortalities in company tracking system.  Create maps, as needed, for mortality reports.
• Ensure that all field equipment is accounted for and maintained in good working condition.
• Communicate with crew Lead regarding field survey status, bird/wildlife mortalities or problems with surveys.
• This position will require travel to remote locations throughout Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Oregon, California, Montana, and/or Washington.
• Assist and prepare reports for various work activities for both internal and external parties.
• Assist in the development of weekly, monthly, and annual reports and summaries
• Assist in budget development, forecasting, and adherence

https://jobs.edp.com/job/Portland%2C-OR-Project-Development-Analyst-OR-97086/1278646201/

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector and the fourth-largest wind energy producer. With a sound development pipeline, first-class assets, and market-leading operating capacity, EDPR has undergone exceptional development in recent years and is currently present in 28 markets.

Our company is part of EDP, a global energy group present in around 30 markets with a particular emphasis on renewable energies. With more than 45 years of experience, we have been consolidating a relevant presence on the world energy scene based on the commitment to be all-green by 2030, leading the energy transition. With more than 13,000 employees around the world, we are committed to using our energy and heart to drive a better tomorrow.

What you will do
Role Overview:
Exciting entry-level/early career leadership role at the cutting edge of the renewable energy industry. This is a fast-paced, dynamic position at the center of project management and renewable energy development. The Project Development Analyst works closely with experienced experts in every domain of the utility-scale renewable energy industry (wind, solar, and battery storage). The Project Development Analyst supports the development of projects from early-stage site identification all the way through permitting and construction. The Project Development Analyst is responsible for handling complex tasks and supporting Project Managers on multiple projects. The Project Development Analyst interacts daily with a diversity of internal project teams and external landowners, community stakeholders, and public officials in various project areas. This is a tremendous early-career position for emerging leaders who are seeking professional growth opportunities in the renewable energy industry with numerous training opportunities.    
Cover letters are strongly encouraged to be submitted!

​Main responsibilities:

• Identify and oversee the development of large-scale wind, solar and battery storage projects by creating and updating project maps and databases using GIS tools  
• Represent EDPRNA in the field, working with Project Managers and landowners to create, negotiate, and amend agreements, options, leases, and land sales  
• Engage in community outreach and stakeholder management activities  
• Organize and attend educational and networking events  
• Conduct land, market, regulatory, and related project research  
• Compile documentation, attend meetings, conduct necessary studies, and perform other tasks as needed to obtain permits at the local, state, and federal level  
• Assist with efforts to secure critical transmission and interconnection contracts from utilities and transmission providers  
• Prepare proposals that are submitted to power purchasers including utilities, community choice aggregators, and commercial & industrial customers  
• Support internal reporting and project tracking efforts  
• Additional duties as required

Ready to talk about a recent project? Is public speaking a craft you’d like to perfect in 2026? Here is your chance to submit an abstract to present at GIS In Action!

GIS In Action will be held in the Standard Insurance Center on April 27th – 30th, 2026. Workshops will be held on April 27th – 28th. Conference and presentations will take place April 29th – 30th.

There are several presentation formats available,

• Panel (90 minutes)
• Extended (60 or 90 minutes)
• Standard (30 minutes)
• Lightning Talk (5-8 minutes).

All talks should allow time for questions.

We have a wide range of topics to choose from:
Asset Management | Business Analysis | Cartography | Census | Conservation | Critical GIS | Data Governance | Database Administration | Digital Twin | Emergency Response | Ethics, Equity | Lidar | Mobile Apps | Online Application | Open Source | Photogrammetry | Planet GIS | Programming | Project Management | Public Health | Public Lands | Remote Sensing | Research | Security | Smart Cities | Social Justice | Sustainability | Technology | and more! Not sure where your presentation fits in? "Other" is an available option!

​Submit An Abstract  - Read Guidelines – Review Program from 2025

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hillsboro/jobs/5137860/water-inspector

Salary Range:  $70,513 -$92,790  annually
Placement on the range determined based on relevant experience presented in application materials.
Full-time, non-exempt position plus full benefits package.
This position is open until filled.  First review of applications will take place on December 1st, 2025. 
 
The City of Hillsboro is committed on providing clean reliable drinking water 24/7, 365 days a year, and when you work in water you don’t just enjoy a good, stable job with amazing benefits. You get great training, a challenging job environment, and the satisfaction that comes with knowing you are directly benefiting your community to ensure a good quality of life in the present and for generations to come.  
 
About the Opportunity 
The City of Hillsboro currently serves about 85,000 residents with drinking water. In addition, Hillsboro is the managing agency for the Joint Water Commission, a partnership with City of Forest Grove, City of Beaverton, and the Tualatin Valley Water District. The JWC jointly owns a water treatment plant, large storage tanks, and many miles of large transmission lines. Hillsboro is unique in that it’s a small town that manages large assets and has exciting opportunities for project inspection. This position will inspect a wide range of projects including waterline replacements, subdivisions, industrial buildings, multi-family housing, water treatment plant upgrades, and pump replacements. The principal function of an employee in this class is to perform routine technical activities in project support and construction inspection. Responsibilities, as assigned, include gathering, compiling and/or analyzing data for engineering projects; conducting and survey projects; reviewing engineering drawings and plans; maintaining databases; providing customer service; performing field inspections; and testing equipment for operability.
 
Job Duties & Responsibilities
The primary focus of this position is to perform construction inspection for Developer projects for the Water Department. Including, but not limited to, the following:

• Reading & understanding construction plans and enforcing the City's Design and Construction Standards.
• Maintain daily construction activity logs with sufficient detail to track project activities, materials, schedule impacts, and costs; record materials on site and installation dates, and work performed to support progress payment and change order analysis.
• Provides support for Capitol Improvement and Developer Projects, including Cathodic Protection Asset installation/testing, GPS data collection, field investigations, standby inspections, project planning and design.
• Supervise the flushing, hydrostatic testing & disinfection of newly installed water lines following the procedure in the City's Design & Construction Standards.
• Identifying and resolving construction-related problems, conflicts, or discrepancies that may arise during the project. Applying problem-solving skills, critical thinking, and effective communication to address challenges and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Performs field inspections, reviews quality issues, conducts various studies and observations and gathers data; reports findings and provides recommendations on compliance issues and project status; tests equipment and provides information on equipment requirements.
• Prepares, updates and maintains reports, correspondence, agendas, maps, work orders, forms, and/or brochures.   Attends meetings, provides information updates and may perform community outreach.
• Responds to concerns and requests for information from staff, contractors and the general public; gathers, researches and analyzes plans, specifications, documents and related records and provides feedback and project status information, as required.
• Documents, prepares and/or updates reports, processes, procedures, workflows, graphics, maps, templates, instructions, logs, and/or other technical documentation.
• Works on special technical projects as assigned and performs other duties of a similar nature and level as assigned.

This position falls under the Engineering Technician job classification. For full job classification details click here.

https://wilsonconst.bamboohr.com/careers/229

Wilson Construction Company specializes in the design and construction of vital electric utility infrastructure needed by power providers across the United States and beyond. We provide infinite solutions and exceptional results for our satisfied clients through a collaborative team environment. Wilson has worked on projects across the United States and in Canada, American Samoa, and Indonesia.

We have an immediate opening for a GIS Analyst/Environmental Scientist for our Canby, Oregon operations. Our Environmental Department specializes in environmental permitting and compliance management as it relates to the electrical utility construction industry.  Our team brings expertise to construction projects in the areas of permitting, onsite inspection and monitoring, erosion and sediment control implementation, mitigation planning, restoration and revegetation, and environmental training.

The GIS Analyst/Environmental Scientist is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of GIS data.  Candidates must be knowledgeable with ESRI’s software products.  Duties include performing simple data analysis and creation of various maps for incorporation into plans, reports, and/or presentations. The ideal candidate will have a background in environmental science as well, as this position may serve dual purposes. Candidate must be highly motivated, client-focused, and work well in a professional and team-oriented environment.  Candidate must also have the ability to manage a heavy workload and travel as needed.  Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational skills, as well as proficiency with MS Office applications required.