The Center for Ecosystem Science at UNSW Australia has recently developed an online remote sensing app (https://remap-app.org) for making maps of ecosystems, landcover and land change with freely available satellite data. Remap was funded by Google in an effort to make land cover mapping quick and accessible to everyone. In particular, they wanted to get users with little background in remote sensing making high quality maps to support environmental monitoring programs and conservation:

• No need to download spatial data
• No need to think about remote sensing classification methods
• Users simply need to develop a training dataset interactively or by uploading their own data
• Quantify the area of each ecosystem class, area change (from 2000 to 2017)
• Download a GeoTIFF of the classified map

For more info go to the website (https://remap-app.org), launch the app and work your way through the quick-start guide (https://remap-app.org/tutorials). Also see the pre-print paper describing the inner workings of Remap in detail (bioRxiv). 

Friday, February 9th, 2018 - Presentation by Bryan Kilburn on using sUAS for a tool
​When: 4:00 - 6:00pm
Where: PSU, Cramer Hall, Rm. 

​Bryan Kilburn is starting his 5th year of instruction with Portland Community College's GIS program.  He has 20 years of experience in the Geospatial Information System/Science field and has used these skills for Transportation Design and Civil Engineering, Environmental Restoration, Urban Planning, Demographics, Positive Train Control, Natural Resource Management and, most recently, Precision Agriculture. Byran is excited about using sUAS for a tool now, as he was the day they turned off Selective Availability and GPS technology started its inevitable integration into nearly every mobile device.  Portland Community College is happy to offer GEO 248 during Winter Term.  This class is interdisciplinary, designed to prepare students for the Part 107 Exam, teach basic, manual flight skills and end with entry-level guided flights for aerial photography and aerial videography. In the Spring, they're offering GEO 252, a GIS specific applications class designed to expose students to creating high-resolution orthophotos and 3D models using the principles of Structure From motion to create products for decision-making using GIS. To read more about Bryan Kilburn visit his LinkedIn profile.

General Summary
West Multnomah Soil & Water Conservation District is hiring two temporary, at will, non-exempt, part-time Field Interns for spring through fall of 2018. Ideally, both interns will start in early April and work through September. These six-month internships are designed to provide experience to students and recent graduates in the areas of field monitoring, invasive species management, habitat restoration, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) mapping, water quality data collection, stormwater management, forest stewardship and agricultural best management practices on private land.

The interns are highly important to permanent staff who depend on their support in completing tasks and projects. The position is a mix of field and regular office work, with a majority of work in spring and late summer through early fall occurring outdoors and a midsummer period where indoor office work is more common. Field work includes invasive and native plant inventories, weed control (including use of herbicides), GIS and water quality data collection, and monitoring in the form of vegetation and pollinator surveys. This work occurs on farmland and forest land. Office work involves data entry, mapping with ArcGIS, administrative tasks, special projects and planning involving the natural resource management issues listed above.

The ideal candidate will have:
• Passion for the District’s mission to conserve and protect soil and water resources for people, wildlife, and the environment.
• Motivation to help with conservation projects on private farm and forest lands working closely with other District staff as well as working independently on specific projects.
• An enthusiasm to interact with diverse communities and individuals in a welcoming and respectful way.

For full job description & Application details click here. 

https://careers.touchstoneenergy.coop/job/itgis-administrator/39114339/
Description
Responsible for providing corporate-wide server and end-user PC support for a variety of computer equipment, software and operating systems and assorted peripherals. Maintains corporate networking including Windows and other servers, wired and wireless networks. Implements scripts and other programming to automate end user needs and system tasks. Helps evaluate new technologies. Collects and maintains GIS/GPS data from both internal and external sources. Provides assistance, as needed, to the Director of IT in the performance of his/her duties and responsibilities.

How to apply
A complete job description and employment application can be found at www.dec.coop Completed applications can be submitted via email to [email protected] or mailed to Douglas Electric Cooperative, P.O. Box 1327, Roseburg, OR 97470

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline or 5 years of technical experience supporting an enterprise computer environment.
• Experience installing, operating, and maintaining hardware and operating systems including virtual environments.
• Windows operating system imaging, build, deployment, and lifecycle management.
• Experience with LAN/WANs, network planning, and the administration of routers, switches, firewalls, and VPNs.
• Knowledge of various aspects of and components of a security infrastructure including domain controllers, security applications, and anti-virus.
• CISCO, Microsoft, or ESRI certifications are a plus.

http://www.newbergoregon.gov/sites/default/files/fileattachments/human_resources/page/14981/associate_planner_2016_pdf.pdf

GENERAL STATEMENT
Performs advanced work in city planning, including current and long range planning, developing land use ordinances and comprehensive plans, review of development proposals, and implementation of land use and related policies and regulations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED
Works under the general supervision of the Community Development Director and may receive direction from the Senior Planner.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED
May provide direction to Assistant Planner and Planning Interns.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts and serves as manager for a variety of comprehensive planning projects, such as population and housing studies, periodic review, urban growth boundary reviews, transportation and public facility plans, and natural resource plans.
  
• Conducts assigned research, gathers, interprets, and prepares data for studies, reports and recommendations.
  
• Prepares proposals for amendments to land use ordinances and comprehensive plans.
  
• Coordinates department activities with other departments and agencies as needed.
  
• Conducts and serves as project manager for a variety of economic development projects.
  
• Assists in the implementation of growth management, land use, economic development, utility, housing, transportation, public facilities or other plans and codes to meet the City's needs and any inter-governmental agreements or requirements.
  
• Evaluates land use applications and site plans for compliance with applicable local, state or Federal laws.
  
• Acts as project manager for assigned land use applications through the approval process, prepares reports and related data as required and conducts inspections.
  
• Provides information on land use applications, ordinances, codes, plans and related planning programs, services or regulations to architects, engineers, developers, contractors, owners, community groups and interested persons.
  
• Provides staff support to the Planning Commission and various other commissions and committees as needed and assigned.
  
• Prepares planning reports and supporting data, including recommendations on various land use proposals and makes presentations to City Council.
  
• Obtains and administers grants for planning projects.
  
• Assists City staff in the enforcement of local ordinances and in interpreting city codes and master plans.
  
• Updates a variety of maps.
  
• Prepares graphics and maps for a variety of reports, plans, grant applications, publications or meetings.
  
• Assists in maintaining databases of information for planning purposes.
  
• Responds to local citizens inquiring about local planning and zoning regulations and ordinances.

ODFW has an exciting internship opportunity for students (including graduate students and recently graduated students with internship requirements) in the summer of 2018. This internship requires some experience with GIS; and will focus on using ODFW wildlife data to create visual presentations of ongoing ODFW research into wildlife migrations and movement across the landscape. Presentation formats could include GIS data animations, videos, Esri Story Maps, and more. Additional details on requirements and how to apply are provided in the following link.
 
http://www.dfw.state.or.us/wildlife/interns/docs/HQ%20GIS%20Intern%202018.pdf

https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=13076&clientkey=167047581506C929332E1BB3E74F5DBE 

Description
GIS SPECIALIST IN TRAINING
We are a professional field services company specializing in inspection and data collection of natural gas, water and sewer systems. Our operations center is utilized to perform high technology safety inspections on services of a combination of gas utility and drainage pipelines. The positions are consistent, year round, full time, non-construction employment using robotics, Trimble GPS, and other technologies. The majority of work will be in an outdoor environment and occasionally within a private residence. Training will be provided.
GIS Specialist (a/k/a CCTV) in training, performs:

• Maintain robotic televising and all other equipment in good operating condition
• Locate underground facilities using radio frequency locator
• Communicate effectively with the GIS Specialist, CCTV Operator, and the surrounding community
• Record information and location data using mapping grade GPS equipment

BENEFITS: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) Company matching after year 1, Paid Personal Leave (PTO), Paid Holidays (7), Incentive/Profit Sharing
A pre-employment drug screen and third party background check are required as a condition to employment.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Valid Driver’s License with a good driving record
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. routinely
• Must be able to walk 2 to 5 miles per day on various terrain
• Must be able and willing to work outdoors and perform manual tasks as well as collecting data entering data by the use of a tablet
• Must be able to work independently as well as with a team
  

​Required education:

• High school or equivalent
  

​Required license or certification:

• Valid Driver's License
  

​​Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Mechanically Inclined; training will be provided
• Ability to complete applicable reports, records, and related administrative tasks, via a computer/tablet and software
• Strong work ethicCandidates need to enjoy interacting with the community, the general public and numerous municipal organizations as well as working outside in various weather.

 https://us-amazon.icims.com/jobs/600474/applied-scientist---gis/job?mode=job&iis=Job%2BPosting&iisn=LinkedIn.com&mobile=false&width=1229&height=1200&bga=true&needsRedirect=false&jan1offset=-480&jun1offset=-420

Job Description
Amazon’s Worldwide Operations team is looking for a GIS-capable applied scientist to help us determine new ways to optimize our global delivery network. If you want to join a fast-paced, innovative team that is making history and breaking new ground for Amazon, this is the place for you.

The successful candidate will be able to build predictive models to determine where we should deploy our latest delivery network solutions and defend your recommendations to senior leadership. We are a small team, so this individual must roll up their sleeves to identify different data sources and build/maintain the pipelines necessary to feed their models. This role requires an individual with excellent analytical abilities as well as outstanding business acumen and comfort with technical teams and systems. The successful candidate will be a self-starter comfortable with ambiguity, with strong attention to detail, and enjoying working with large scale of data.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analyze and visualize large scale geo-spatial logistics and transaction data to determine user behavior or delivery process problems, and output solid analysis report with recommendation.
• Provide actionable insights into current delivery performance, and ad hoc investigations into future improvements or innovations. This will require data gathering and manipulation, synthesis and modeling, problem solving, and communication of insights and recommendations.• Develop queries and visualizations for delivery and GIS information related to the Amazon fulfillment network.
• Partner with our product management, engineering, and data science teams to build advanced analytics solutions that integrate data from many different sources
• Partner with product management, engineering and operations teams to define and refine hypotheses and tests
• Think creatively: Amazon is a place that is permanently pushing the boundaries of the industry. We are not looking for someone that will just estimate models and write analyses. We want someone that will extract insights and provide business recommendations to senior leadership and partner teams
• Generate Impact: We want someone obsessed with impact. We don’t want a person who is just interested in finding patterns in the data. We want someone that understands how to turn those discoveries into value for our customers every day

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Business Analytics, Information Systems or related field
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in business analytics, geospatial analytics or decision sciences
• Strong creative thinking skills with emphasis on developing innovative solutions to complex problems that may not have one clear answer
• Ability to interact, communicate, present and influence within multiple levels of the organization
• Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with customer and partner teams
• Ability to prioritize multiple competing demands to deliver for the customers in a specific time window
• Strong verbal and written communications skills are a must, as well as the ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations
• SQL power user; PostGIS or similar database experience
• Advanced modeling via statistical software such as R, Stata, Python (Jupyter) or Matlab
• Experience with geoprocessing and Python

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in, Statistics, Computer Science, Operations Research, Business Analytics, Information Systems or related field
• Demonstrated excellence in working with operations teams
• Advanced understanding and experience working with data warehousing, data quality
• Experience applying visualization tools such as interactive GIS visualization and processing systems, Tableau, Qlik View to data elements
• Experience implementing basic software solutions to automate data source, visualization and/or data modeling application
• Experience with GIS / Mapping software (specifically GDAL/OGR, QGIS)

Organization: Snohomish County Assessor’s Office
Title: GIS Analyst, Senior
Location: Everett, WA
Application Deadline: 1/31/2018 11:59 PM Pacific
 
Position Description:
GIS Analyst, Senior
$70,674.00 - $85,850.40 annually plus benefits
The Snohomish County Assessor’s Office is seeking a qualified professional for the position of GIS Analyst, Senior.

This position performs complex duties in support of Assessor's Office and County Geographic Information Systems (GIS) analysis, functions, processing, data maintenance, application design, development, and testing of GIS software, hardware, and geospatial data management systems. This position works in coordination with the Department of Information Technology (DoIT).

​For more information and to apply online please go to:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/snohomish/jobs/1956122/gis-analyst-senior?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Water Resources GIS Specialist
https://www.joshswaterjobs.com/jobs/6312
 
Organization: Alta Environmental
Location: Oceanside or Long Beach, CA, United States
Posted: 1/17/18
Apply: ASAP
 
Alta Environmental is growing a different kind of consulting firm – a firm of dynamic, motivated, and entrepreneurial technical experts. Alta is known for anticipating and resolving sustainability, compliance, remediation and restoration needs for the most significant industrial businesses and agency sector organizations. We are the best and brightest, a team of technical and scientific leaders and innovators who keep ahead of trends and requirements. Our experts are trusted advisors to clients across many industries and sectors. We help our clients obtain and maintain compliance with federal, state and local environmental regulations; and we specialize in the complex California regulatory agencies’ requirements. Our work makes businesses and communities cleaner, stronger, and safer. As a firm, Alta focuses on growth, and on building a unique corporate culture that fosters collaboration and continuous improvement.
 
The ideal candidate will be excited about the opportunity to maintain and grow our environmental consulting business and possess knowledge and technical skills in GIS analysis, storm water management, drainage engineering and design development, water quality resources, water quality modeling, environmental permitting, and municipal, commercial and industrial NPDES compliance.
 
The Water Resources GIS Specialist is responsible for obtaining, organizing, and mapping GIS data, identifying efficient methods for and implementing data analysis, and ensuring consistency, accuracy, and quality in all GIS work, as well as, water resources project work. Keeps apprised of latest software updates and GIS analysis techniques. Supports all staff in preparing deliverables. The GIS Water Resources Specialist has experience in watershed science, storm water, TMDLs, and water resources projects and studies.
 
Responsibilities
Obtain and Organize GIS Data

• Conduct research and collect the best available data independently
• Organize GIS data so that it is readily identifiable and easy to locate
• Ensure accuracy and quality in all data sources
• Conduct fieldwork as needed to prepare GIS datasets and associated deliverables
• Prepare GPS units (including sub-meter Trimble and Garmin) and provide instruction and support for collecting data in the field
• Download GPS data from survey-grade GPS (including sub-meter Trimble and Garmin) units and prepare for use in GIS mapping and analysis activities

 
Analyze Data

• Research and determine the best methods for analyzing data and implement them in accordance with industry standards

 
Prepare Deliverables

• Prepare maps and graphics in support of deliverables
• Review maps and graphics to ensure the highest level of quality
• Prepare written reports, letters, and other deliverables, as assigned
• Coordinate production of maps and other GIS-based products with vendors
• Assist with production of deliverables, as needed

 
Other

• Communicate effectively with all employees and management
• Exercise sound cost-control measures
• Positively represent the company
• Execute other duties as assigned

 
Requirements
Knowledge

• Experience and background in watershed science or water resources
• Background and/or experience or education in basic cartography
• Strong knowledge of current GIS and graphics software, including ArcGIS Desktop 10x Suite (including Spatial Analyst, Model Builder, and Data Driven Pages), Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop
• Experience using online and mobile GIS applications, including ArcGIS Online and Collector for ArcGIS
• Mastery of Microsoft Office products, including organizing, analyzing, and summarizing large Microsoft Excel data sets
• In-depth knowledge of current GIS analysis practices and techniques

 
Skills

• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication skills
• Solid analytical and interpretive abilities
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple tasks concurrently and operate under stress
• Ability to work well with others
• Superior responsiveness
• Self-motivation
• Exemplary quality-control skills

 
Education

• Bachelor's degree in cartography, GIS, environmental science, planning, or a related discipline

 
Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in environmental consulting in a similar role

 
Please send resume and cover letter to [email protected]. You must include “Open Position: GIS WR Specialist” in the subject line.