The City of Beaverton is looking to develop its own Buildable Lands Inventory (BLI) model and is in need of someone who could help with the development of the model. Specifically, the City is just beginning the process to update the Housing, Economy, and Transportation chapters of its Comprehensive Plan. The City has been working with Metro on developing a Buildable Lands Inventory (BLI) model for the region, but has also decided to create its own model, which can better incorporate some of its local data and be more integrated with the City's GIS. The BLI effort will be integral to the Comp Plan Update process by helping to create the foundation for an assessment and analysis of future population/housing and employment growth in the City.

The internship pays $15 per hour, with the hope for 20-30 hours per week (flexible). See attached document for more information. Applications and resumes should be submitted via the City website, but students should feel free to contact David Levitan (email: [email protected]), the City senior planner, with any questions.

The Mayne Island Conservancy Society (MICS) is looking for 1-2 highly motivated, enthusiastic people to fill 14 - 16 week internship position(s) on Mayne Island. Applicants must be 30 years old or younger and have been a registered full-time student in the previous academic year and intend to return to school on a full-time basis in the next academic year. 

MICS works with the community to preserve the ecological integrity of Mayne Island. We do this with the help of volunteers by delivering two major stewardship programs: Mayne Island Community Stewardship and Mayne Island Shoreline Care programs. 

Start Date: May 12th, 2014
End Date: August 29th, 2014 
Hours: 35 hours a week, expected to work at Saturday markets up to every other Saturday. 
Wage: $15/hour 

To apply: Email cover letter, resume and 3 references to Rob Underhill ([email protected]). 

Application deadline is March 2nd. Interviews will be held March 10th– 14th on Mayne Island. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. 

Visit http://conservancyonmayne.com to learn more about MICS. 

Phone: 250-539-5168 
Address: 478 Village Bay Rd., Mayne Island, BC. 

This position is pending funding through the Canada Summer Jobs Program 

Description: This position will include the following activities: 

• Conduct eelgrass and kelp mapping and monitoring by kayak 
• Collect geographic data using Garmin and Trimble GPS units 
• Conduct data entry and assist with production of maps using GIS software 
• Communicate project goals to the public at the Farmers Market 
• Assist with the training and coordination of volunteers 
• Participate in ecological restoration (invasive species monitoring and removal, planting native species, maintain and repair deer fencing) 
• Native plant propagation (seed collection, planting, watering, etc.) 
• Create environmental education materials 
• Assist with organizing stewardship workshops 
• Assist with identifying local species and ecosystems 
• Encourage environmental stewardship through site visits with landowners 

Skills Acquired: Intern will learn how to: 

• Conduct a mapping survey by kayak
• Collect geographical data and create maps using GIS software
• Learn about terrestrial and nearshore marine ecology 
• Coordinate volunteers and work with the public 
• Encourage environmental stewardship 
• Conduct ecological restoration 
• Identify native plants and ecosystems 
• Native plant propagation 

Skills and Qualifications (Required and Asset) 

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to work with the public in a professional manner 
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and in a group 
• Ability to operate a kayak and work in a variety of weather conditions outside 
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to be flexible and creative 
• Must have a passion for stewardship and conservation of terrestrial and marine ecosystems 
• Preference will be given to applicants currently enrolled in a post-secondary program in the following areas of study: biology, resource conservation, geography, environmental science, environmental studies, or related field 
• Preference will be given to applicants willing to relocate to Mayne Island for the summer 

Asset Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of local marine and terrestrial ecosystems 
• Knowledge of local conservation issues 
• Field survey experience
• Experience coordinating volunteers 
• GIS knowledge and experience 
• Plant identification 
• Native plant propagation or horticulture experience 
• Invasive species management experience 
• Experience working with youth 
• Graphic design 
• Valid first aid certificate or willingness to acquire 
• Use of own vehicle desirable (reimbursed at $0.50/km)

OpenStreetMap is a community mapping project that creates a constantly updated online map of the world, whose road data is freely available for anyone to use it as they wish. 

This year the annual State of the Map US Conference will be in Washington, DC April 12 & 13, 2014. It will be a great opportunity to learn about how people are using OpenStreetMap, why open map data matters, and what else is happening in the larger mapping space. It will also be a great way to meet people working and active in the geo sector.

We're offering scholarships to students and other contributors to attend the conference, providing free admission and up to $500 to go toward travel and lodging. Details on how to apply for a scholarship can be found here. The deadline is coming up this Sunday, February 9 and the application is short and sweet.

If you have any questions about the conference or the scholarships, just reach out to Lindsay Young, [email protected].

Waste Management is looking to fill this position with someone with a GIS certification, since a large part of this role is centered around mapping and audits. 

Job Summary 

• Analyzes basic financial, statistical, and competitor price data and recommends price changes to improve profitability.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties satisfactorily. Other minor duties may be assigned and may vary by location. 
• Implements and maintains pricing infrastructures. 
• Evaluates effectiveness of pricing strategies and modifies pricing structures as needed. 
• Recommends and implements monthly price increases and coordinates with Sales and Billing for implementation. 
• Collects and analyzes financial, statistical, and strategic information in order to maintain pricing tools. 
• Creates and analyzes reports for customer and route profitability. 
• Audits billing and services to monitor customer changes and set ups. 
• Provides reporting and documentation of pricing structures and serves as the point-of-contact for pricing inquiries from internal sales department, but not customers.Supervisory Responsibilities 
• This job has no supervisory duties.

Qualifications
The requirements listed below are representative of the qualifications necessary to perform the job.


A. Education and Experience 

• Required: Associate's Degree, or equivalent experience, in Business Administration or similar area of study, and zero to three years previous experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent experience, in Business Administration or similar area of study, and zero to three years previous experience.

B. Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Other Requirements 

• None required.

C. Other Knowledge, Skills or Abilities Required 

• Financial and statistical analysis and waste industry experience may be required.

Benefits
At Waste Management, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

To apply: http://wastemanagement.jobs/portland-or/pricing-analyst-i/43299866/job/

If you have any questions, contact: Jennifer Gonzalez, [email protected]

Organization: City of Spokane
Title: GIS Specialist 
Location: Spokane, WA USA
Application Deadline: 
Posted: 2014-01-30

Position Description:
The City of Spokane is seeking a temporary GIS Specialist to join our GIS team within the IT department. This is currently a full-time, 6 month position with long term funding to be determined.

Job Duties:
• Provide GIS analysis and support to Public Safety clients (i.e. Police, Fire) and/or other city departments as directed 
• Develop maps and reports and perform spatial and statistical analyses
• Create and maintain GIS layers and associated metadata
• Work closely with regional partners to identify and correct address and geocoding errors
• Manage and organize GIS datasets in an enterprise geodatabase environment
• Use scripting and geo-processing techniques to automate various GIS tasks
• Provide general GIS user support and training as needed

Qualifications
• 4 year degree in GIS or related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum 1 year of experience using ArcGIS 10.x software
• Demonstrated knowledge in cartographic design and an overall understanding of core GIS theory and best practices
• Knowledge of address standards and geocoding
• Considerable experience using advanced GIS editing tools
• Experience with GIS workflow process and QA/QC procedures
• Experience creating GIS data layers and working with geodatabases and ArcSDE
• A strong understanding of GIS analysis techniques and geo-processing tools
• Experience developing scripts and tools using Python, ArcPy or other development languages
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Must be a self-starter willing to work on a wide variety of tasks with minimal supervision
• Public safety and/or computer-aided dispatch experience a plus
• Salary: Hourly DOE. Local candidates preferred.

For immediate consideration please send your resume to [email protected].
http://www.gjc.org/gjc-cgi/showjob.pl?id=1391131337

The Boomerang For Earth Conservation is seeking a GIS Web Developer and Analyst for a conservation project in the Maldives. The GIS developer will be in charge of creating, developing and maintaining web, mobile and desktop GIS applications. S/he will also be asked to run basic spatial and temporal analysis using long-term data set on various marine related topics.

Responsibilities includes but are not limited to:

• Design, develop and maintain web mapping applications using a variety of ArcGIS for Server APIs (JavaScript, Silverlight, and Flex)
  
• Develop and maintain desktop GIS applications utilizing, ArcGIS and Python
  
• Develop of GIS software applications to create, convert, integrate, and maintain digital spatial (map) data layers into the GIS database.
  
• Training of project staff and other partners on the use of GIS database and online apps
  
• Work with data in Excel, Access, and Relational Database Management Systems (Microsoft SQL Server)
  
• Assist with development of mobile applications including field data collection applications using ArcGIS Mobile, ESRI ArcPad, or similar applications for consumption on mobile and tablet devices
  
• Assist staff with spatial and temporal analysis of endangered megafauna
  
• Writing reports and scientific publications.
  
•  Collect data in the field to map, inventory, and quality control facilities, utilities, and other infrastructure layers.
  

They are looking for a creative, motivated person with a real passion for marine conservation. We are happy to accept students wishing to do their Master project with us.

For further information, please contact Agnese Mancini: [email protected]