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Instrument Person / Rodman / Junior Survey Drone Technician w/ ZenaTech (Beaverton, OR)

5/8/2026

 
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Job Description
ZenaTech is seeking an Instrument Person / Rodman / Junior Survey Drone Technician to support drone-based land surveying and geospatial operations. This is an entry-level position for candidates interested in both traditional survey fieldwork and drone technology, offering a clear growth path into advanced surveying and UAS operations.

​This role is hands-on and physically demanding, requiring work outdoors in all weather conditions, as well as heavy lifting and manual survey tasks. Candidates must be prepared for the dirtier aspects of surveying, including digging for monuments, carrying equipment, and working long hours in the sun or rough terrain.

Key Responsibilities
  • Assist with survey setup including GPS rovers, total stations, tripods, and ground control points.
  • Support drone crews during UAS missions (launch/recovery, battery changes, safety checks).
  • Perform field labor tasks:
  • Digging to uncover and set survey monuments.
  • Marking/staking points in soil, gravel, or uneven terrain.
  • Carrying and lifting survey/UAS equipment (up to 75 lbs).
  • Work outdoors in sun, rain, cold, mud, and rough terrain.
  • Collect and organize field data for mapping, boundary surveys, and construction projects.
  • Record accurate field notes, sketches, and barcode scans for asset tracking.
  • Ensure proper care, transport, and maintenance of survey and UAS equipment.
  • Follow safety standards and assist with field risk assessments.

Land Survey CAD Tech w/ ZenaTech (Beaverton, OR)

5/8/2026

 
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About us:
ZenaTech (Nasdaq: ZENA | FSE: 49Q) is a technology company specializing in AI drones, Drone-as-a-Service (DaaS), enterprise SaaS, and quantum computing solutions for mission-critical business applications. Since 2017, the company has leveraged its software development expertise and expanded its drone design and manufacturing capabilities through ZenaDrone to innovate and enhance customer inspection, monitoring, safety, security, compliance, and surveying processes. ZenaTech serves over 100 enterprise software customers in law enforcement, government, and industrial sectors, with drones used in agriculture, defense, and logistics industries. The company has offices in North America, Europe, and the UAE.

We are seeking qualified CAD Technician to join our growing team. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with multi-disciplined engineering and design teams to develop civil layout drawings in a 3D model environment.

As a CAD Technician, you will play a key role in designing and drafting plans and construction documents for a wide range of projects—including commercial, industrial, and residential developments, as well as public works and infrastructure improvements. Projects typically involve grading, roadway geometry, erosion control, drainage systems, utility design, and quantity calculations.

​This is a full-time, on-site role in Beaverton, OR.

Survey Technician w/ To The Point Surveying (Rogue River, OR)

5/8/2026

 
To The Point Land Surveying, LLC, located in Rogue River, Oregon was established in 2012. We are a family-run, well-respected land surveying company. At To The Point, we take pride in offering our client excellent surveying services, in a timely manner, and at a fair price. We work throughout Alaska and Oregon.

​We work on:
  • Topographic/Boundary Surveying
  • GLO Corner Search
  • GPS Horizontal & Vertical Control
  • Utility Site & Route Surveys
  • Writing Legal Descriptions
  • Construction Layout
  • Boundary Line Adjustments
  • Subdivisions and Partitions
  • ALTA’s
  • Elevation Certificates and LOMA’s

We have an open position for a full-time Land Surveying Technician. Ideal candidate has 2-3 years of field crew experience. Candidate must also have the ability to work in all weather conditions, outside all day, work safely in traffic conditions. Must have knowledge of Robotic Total Stations, data collectors, basic knowledge of RTK GPS Receivers, Windows and Word applications and some use of AutoCAD. We seek an employee that has a positive attitude, team player, able to pass a background check and has a valid driver’s license.

We live in a beautiful place and find it is a benefit to our employees to offer a flexible work schedule. We offer a good benefit package with vacation, holiday, and sick pay. Compensation is dependent upon the candidate’s experience and skill set. To learn more about To The Point Land Surveying, LLC and what we do, please visit our website at www.tothepointls.com.

To apply, provide your Letter of Interest, Resume, and 3 references to: 
[email protected] or send to
230 East Main Street
Rogue River, OR 97537

If you have questions, feel free to call us at (541) 855-4280.

Geospatial Information Librarian at University of California, Riverside

5/7/2026

 
Geospatial Information Librarian [aprecruit.ucr.edu] - Incumbent will advance geospatial literacy and research in multiple disciplines. This position offers an opportunity to support both established and emerging uses of geospatial data and technology, including integration with drones and artificial intelligence (AI), at a dynamic campus situated near the headquarters of Esri, the GIS industry leader.

​
Position Overview
The University of California, Riverside (UCR) seeks a forward-thinking Geospatial Information Librarian to advance geospatial literacy and research in multiple disciplines. This position offers an opportunity to support both established and emerging uses of geospatial data and technology at a dynamic campus situated near the headquarters of Esri, the geographic information systems (GIS) industry leader.

Working as a member of the highly collaborative Research Services Department, the Geospatial Information Librarian will develop and implement strategies to support campus users of geospatial data, tools, and methods. They will play a critical role in supporting advancements in research and in educating patrons on the use of GIS. The Geospatial Information Librarian will also be engaged in outreach to students, faculty, staff, and community members across multiple disciplines to elevate geospatial literacy at UCR in the frameworks of academic excellence and workforce development.

Located an hour’s drive to the east of Los Angeles, an hour west of Palm Springs and the Coachella Valley, an hour east of ocean beaches, ninety minutes north of San Diego, and an hour south of mountain ski resorts, UCR is located in an area of dramatic landscapes and rich cultural traditions. The University is a dynamic, aggressively developing land grant research institution dedicated to preparing its diverse student body to be successful competitors in the world marketplace of ideas.

Intern, Aviation Planning - Portland International Airport (PDX)

5/5/2026

 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/5321277-0/intern-aviation-planning-portland-international-airport-pdx

The Aviation Planning Intern is a developmentally focused position designed to assist students with learning their trade. Learn on the job by providing support to the Transportation/Land Use Planning division and the Planning & Development Department as a whole, broadly focused on project development, facility planning; land use permitting and entitlements, policy research, regulatory compliance, and GIS mapping. Join a fun team and learn as you go!

To be considered for this intern position you must be a current student enrolled in an Oregon/Washington school for the duration of employment. Spring 2026 graduates will not be eligible for this internship unless documentation of continued educational classes (graduate school documentation related to the field) can be provided at the time of application.

Duration: Expected sunset date on or around May 31, 2027, with full-time work during school breaks and part-time during the school year. 

Compensation is determined by school year and experience.

Essential Job Duties
  • Public and Stakeholder Engagement
    • Support public engagement efforts related to advisory committees and other public events and Port initiatives. 
    • Work could include assistance with meeting planning and staffing, creating engagement materials, visual content and presentations and assisting with tours.     
  • Research
    • Conduct research and prepare findings on relevant policy and regulatory issues related to aviation. Examples could include researching land use and zoning code, FAA regulations, best practices from other airports and facilities, and researching and developing data related to transportation demand management.  
  • GIS
    • Using GIS tools, the intern will assist with conducting research, data gathering and syntheses regarding utilization of airport facilities to help create tools to better track how airport assets are used. 
    • The intern may also synthesize data to create GIS layers to improve internal GIS tools and use GIS tools to create maps for presentations and reports. 
  • Land Use and Development Review
    • Assist in site plan review, data gathering, data synthesis and report writing to prepare findings and respond to proposed land uses and developments near Port-owned airports for dissemination to relevant agencies and internal stakeholders.  
  • Site observation and reporting, fieldwork, research, support wayfinding/signage projects, and other support of planning-related initiatives. 

Webinar | Navigating maps with a screen reader: a conversation

5/5/2026

 
State of Minnesota’s Office of Accessibility will be hosting called Navigating maps with a screen reader: a conversation.

​More information can be found here: 
https://mn.gov/mnit/media/blog/?id=38-742977&utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery

Webinar on Growing Your GIS Career Through Connection

5/5/2026

 
Mentorship plays a critical role in shaping successful GIS careers across industries. Join us for a YPN webinar on May 13, 2026, from 10:00 AM–11:00 AM (PT), to explore practical strategies for building impactful mentor relationships—both formal and informal. You’ll gain actionable insights on how to seek out mentors, maximize mentorship opportunities, and transition into mentor roles.

What you’ll learn in this webinar:

  • Understand the value of mentorship across industries and career stages
  • Identify practical strategies for finding and building mentor relationships
  • Recognize how to be an effective mentee
  • Determine when and how to transition from mentee to mentor
  • Commit to a clear next step to advance your mentorship journey

https://www.esri.com/en-us/webinars/corporate-programs/mentorship-matters-growing-your-gis-career-through-connection

Survey Tech I w/ TerraCalc Land Surveying (Oregon)

5/5/2026

 
Survey Tech 1 - TerraCalc Land Surveying is seeking smart, reliable, hard working, drug & drama free individual for the position of Survey Tech 1. 

​Duties include: assisting the crew chief in construction staking, control networks, topographic & boundary surveys, vehicle & equipment maintenance.  We offer competitive wages, annual company retreats, paid health insurance, season end bonuses & paid time off.

​Must have a good driving record, be able to pass security background checks for work on occupied school projects, active airfield project & be in good physical condition. Pre-employment drug screening required. Overtime may be required during peak season. Local candidates receive preference. Some out of town travel may be required.

Job Type: Full-time
Starting Pay: $18.00/hr (private)  - $45.00/hr
PWR - current project load is about 50/50 between private & PWR work.

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan

Work Location: Various projects throughout Oregon & Washington
Office Location:  1615 NE Miller Street, McMinnville, OR 97128

K. Jay Pannell, P.L.S.
President


TerraCalc Land Surveying, Inc.
1615 N.E. Miller Street
McMinnville, OR 97128
Office: (503) 857-0935 (x81)
[email protected]

GIS Analyst w/Environmental Science Associates (pdx)

5/5/2026

 
https://boards.greenhouse.io/environmentalscienceassociates/jobs/5196777008

​
Environmental Science Associates (ESA) is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. We plan, design, permit, mitigate, and restore for projects across our communities, infrastructure systems, open spaces, and wildlands. We are 50 years strong in 21 offices across California, the Pacific Northwest, and the Southeastern United States.

​ESA is hiring a GIS Analyst/Developer to join our Pacific Northwest Technology Services team based out of our Seattle, WA, and/or Portland & Bend, OR offices. The ideal candidate will support multidisciplinary project teams across ESA's Pacific Northwest offices. This is a hybrid role with 3 days per week in either our Portland or Seattle offices, with availability expected during Pacific Time business hours.

​What Will You Do for ESA
  • The day-to-day work includes building and maintaining geodatabases for restoration, planning, permitting, and infrastructure projects, producing maps, figures, and spatial analyses for technical reports, NEPA and SEPA documents, and client deliverables.
  • Configure field data collection tools for biological surveys, cultural resource inventories, and site assessments; and developing web maps, dashboards, and Experience Builder applications used directly by project teams and clients.
  • You will write Python for automation, data pipelines, and custom tools, and manage code in shared Git repositories with code review and basic CI practices.
  • You will also support remote sensing and machine learning workflows when projects call for them.
  • You will collaborate closely with biologists, hydrologists, planners, cultural resources specialists, engineers, landscape architects, and other GIS analysts. The diversity of disciplines on the team makes the work engaging and underscores the importance of strong communication and time management alongside technical expertise.

GIS Analyst II w/ Bonneville County (ID)

5/5/2026

 
https://bonneville.applicantpro.com/jobs/4071540

Starting Salary: Pay Grade 16 - starting salary $26.37 per hour.
Work Hours: 40 hours a week
Closing Date: Posting will close May 24,2026 or when filled, whichever comes first.*
*Applicants will be reviewed and considered on a continuous basis until this position is filled or closed, whichever comes first.

General Purpose
Perform a variety of full performance level skilled technical duties associated with the development, implementation, operation and maintenance of road and bridge assets, survey record databases in the county geographic information system.
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