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Backyard Habitat Technician w/ Columbia Land Trust

3/8/2018

 
Backyard Habitat Technician
1 Year Contract Position


​The Backyard Habitat Certification Program (BHCP) is a collaborative effort between Columbia Land Trust and Audubon Society of Portland. The Program provides technical assistance to small lot, private property owners to restore native wildlife habitat in the urban landscape. The objective of the program is to move properties through three levels of advanced habitat restoration certification. The Program focuses on the removal of aggressive weeds, naturescaping and planting with native plants, stormwater management, pesticide reduction and wildlife stewardship.

To date, the Program works within the City of Portland, Lake Oswego, Gresham, Fairview, Milwaukie, West Linn, Oak Grove, and Jennings Lodge. In April of 2018, the Program will expand into the cities of Oregon City, Happy Valley, Damascus, Wilsonville, and Gladstone. To support this expansion, the Program will be contracting with a Habitat Technician to provide site assessments in Oregon City, West Linn, Rivergrove, Tualatin and Stafford (Clackamas County portion only), and Wilsonville. The Habitat Technician will be primarily responsible for meeting with property owners to provide site assessments, recommendations and evaluations for certification for properties within this new service area. Secondarily, the Technician will be responsible for outreach assistance and other administrative tasks as agreed upon. We are looking for someone that is self-motivated, highly-organized, with a strong background in environmental education, knowledge of Pacific Northwest native plants and invasive/noxious weeds, excellent customer service skills and a positive attitude. For more information about the Program, visit our website at
www.backyardhabitats.org.

The person selected for this position will be signing a 1 year contract with Columbia Land Trust. Columbia Land Trust is an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse workforce. We are
committed to equity as a core organizational value. People of color are strongly encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
  • Work with homeowner to schedule site visit.
  • Perform site visits to homeowners enrolled in the BHCP.
  • Create and submit to BHCP and landowner a written site assessment report with specific recommendations on invasive species removal, naturescaping or planting of native plants, stormwater management, pesticide reduction and wildlife stewardship.
  • Certify properties that meet program criteria and that are a part of an initial Site Assessment.
  • Enter property data in the BHCP database.
  • Participate in training and support BHCP native plant sales and outreach in the new service area.
Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in natural sciences, science education, environmental studies, or similar fieldof study; or related experience, training, or a combination thereof.
  • Experience in naturescaping, invasive species removal, wildlife stewardship, stormwater
  • management and knowledge of Pacific Northwest plants and wildlife.
  • Experience engaging diverse populations, particularly communities of color and people with limited economic resources.
  • Applicants will need to have a computer with internet access, car, a current driver’s license, and personal vehicle insurance minimum coverage of $300,000 combined single limit liability.

Contract Term: 1 year, March 15, 2018 – March 14, 2019. The majority of assessments will occur within the first 6 months.
Compensation: $65 per site assessment, up to 75 site assessments. Additional services provided by the Contractor will be reimbursed at the rate of $19.00/hour.
Availability: Flexible work hours with some weekend and weeknights depending on work schedule and appointments for site assessments.

Contractor will need to submit itemized invoices as work is completed and expenses are incurred, no more regularly than one per calendar month and the Columbia Land Trust will pay the invoice within 30 days after receipt.

Contractor and any person or entity performing Services on Contractor's behalf, including but not limited to Contractor's employees, agents, affiliates, subsidiaries, and subcontractors are and will be either independent contractors of Contractor or Contractor's employees, and not employees or agents of Columbia Land Trust. Neither Contractor nor any of Contractor's Personnel are entitled to participate in any benefit program provided by Land Trust to its employees. This Agreement is not intended to form a partnership or joint venture between the parties.

Contractor will be solely responsible for payment of compensation to Contractor's Personnel, and will withhold from and pay to the appropriate authorities all taxes, contributions, fees, interest, or penalties imposed or required under any federal, state or local income, excise, or employment tax laws with respect to Contractor's performance of this Agreement, regardless of whether the Services are performed personally or through Contractor's Personnel.


How to Apply:
Email a resume and cover letter outlining relevant experience by March 11th, 2018 to Susie Peterson at [email protected]

Contact:
Susie Peterson, Backyard Habitat Program Manager
Columbia Land Trust
511 SE Morrison St. Portland OR 97214
(503) 841-5918

State of the Slough, April 5 @ 3pm

3/7/2018

 
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GIS Technician w/Tetra Tech (PDX)

3/7/2018

 
https://tetratech.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=19400000535&tz=GMT-08%3A00

GIS Technician – Portland, OR - 19400000535 

Summary
Tetra Tech Inc. is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams.

Tetra Tech Inc., is seeking a qualified GIS Analyst to support work at its Portland, OR office for GIS analysis, geospatial data processing, and figure/map generation for a variety of biological and natural resources programs.

The successful candidate will function in a support role under a Lead GIS Manager, and will be responsible for supporting a variety of our natural resources projects. A multidisciplinary science-based background is desired. The majority of work will be office-based.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Provide a strong and dependable GIS support role for natural resource data analysis
  • Prepare hard copy and electronic figures and field maps in ArcGIS
  • Perform geospatial data management, analysis and documentation
  • Identify published sources and downloading spatial data in support of natural resources projects
  • Compile metadata documentation to FGDC and related standards
  • Perform geodatabase design, maintenance and documentation
  • Collect, download, correct, and export GPS data from various formats (Trimble, Garmin, Collector)
 
Qualifications
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:
  • College degree desired (Geography preferred), and 1-2 years related experience
  • Proficiency with data management, organization, and a willingness to learn
  • Pertinent experience working with ESRI’s ArcGIS v10.xx software
  • GPS field data collection and analysis experience using Trimble with Terrasync, ArcPad.
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite
  • SQL database experience
  • Flexibility and adaptability to meet fast-paced demands
  • High motivation and an ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Possess good oral and written communication skills
  • Must be multi-task oriented and possess excellent problem solving skills
  • Strong report writing and data analysis skills desired
  • Employee is expected to maintain a professional manner in all aspects of their work

If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, for immediate consideration please submit your resume to Tetra Tech, Inc., at www.tetratech.com.  Please mention the position you are applying for in your cover letter and include salary requirements. A Pre-employment drug screen is required.

Tetra Tech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

If you are disabled and need assistance with your job application process, please fax the position you are applying for to: (973) 630-8111.

Tetra Tech is an EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability employer.  Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

Google's Python (free) class

3/7/2018

 
https://developers.google.com/edu/python/

​Google's Python Class
Welcome to Google's Python Class -- this is a free class for people with a little bit of programming experience who want to learn Python. The class includes written materials, lecture videos, and lots of code exercises to practice Python coding. These materials are used within Google to introduce Python to people who have just a little programming experience. The first exercises work on basic Python concepts like strings and lists, building up to the later exercises which are full programs dealing with text files, processes, and http connections. The class is geared for people who have a little bit of programming experience in some language, enough to know what a "variable" or "if statement" is. Beyond that, you do not need to be an expert programmer to use this material.

To get started, the Python sections are linked at the left -- Python Set Up to get Python installed on your machine, Python Introduction for an introduction to the language, and then Python Stringsstarts the coding material, leading to the first exercise. The end of each written section includes a link to the code exercise for that section's material. The lecture videos parallel the written materials, introducing Python, then strings, then first exercises, and so on. At Google, all this material makes up an intensive 2-day class, so the videos are organized as the day-1 and day-2 sections.

This material was created by Nick Parlante working in the engEDU group at Google. Special thanks for the help from my Google colleagues John Cox, Steve Glassman, Piotr Kaminksi, and Antoine Picard. And finally thanks to Google and my director Maggie Johnson for the enlightened generosity to put these materials out on the internet for free under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.5 license -- share and enjoy!

Engineering Technician II w/ Bureau of Environmental Services (PDX)

3/6/2018

 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/1981366/engineering-technician-ii-open-continuous

The Position
This recruitment will remain open for four (4) months.
The first application review period will consist of all applications received from Monday, March 5, 2018 through 11:59 p.m. on Monday, April 2, 2018. Any applications received after this deadline will be reviewed on a monthly basis. 

If you are notified that you have been placed on the eligible list, you do NOT need to reapply and you will remain on the eligible list.

The Engineering Technicians II for the City of Portland perform specialized support on technical assignments of moderate to advanced difficulty applying scientific and technical knowledge and using independent judgment in the areas of engineering, construction and/or permit processing. Duties include plan review, research, technical writing, map reading, field inspections, computer operation including use of sophisticated database and mapping tools, drafting and explaining policies and procedures to the public to achieve understanding , cooperation and compliance with codes. Engineering Technicians II produce a variety of technical materials, correspondence, documents, plans, drawings, specification, cost estimates and project schedules and ensure quality control and compliance with applicable regulations, standards and policies of a variety of projects and processes. Some positions may require a valid state driver's license and/or successfully passing a physical capabilities test .

Current vacancies exist within the Bureau of Environmental Services (BES), the Portland Bureau  of  Transportation (PBOT), and the Portland Water Bureau (PWB). These bureaus and Portland Parks & Recreation (PP&R)  may  use  this  list  to  fill  future  vacancies  as  well.   See below  for  additional Information on bureau specific positions. 

Why work at the City of Portland?

The City of Portland is committed to offering medical, dental, vision, basic life, and long term disability coverage that provides quality care, support and value to eligible employees and their family members. Additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and employee assistance program coverage is available to ensure employees have the appropriate tools to safeguard themselves and their family.

To Qualify
The following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
  1. Experience with engineering and/or architectural terminology, practices, procedures and basic principles.
  2. Knowledge of the basic principles, standards and practices of engineering, construction management, project management, records research, cost estimating techniques, project tracking and documentation.
  3. Experience reading and interpreting various kinds of maps, permit records, architectural and engineering drawings, construction plans, and other technical material.
  4. Perform analysis, evaluation and system design work; adapt quantitative models to computer programs; and organize data for purpose of computer modeling.
  5. Ability to operate a computer and use a variety of programs; maintain technical files both electronic and manual; use applications, languages and programming techniques pertaining to the work.
  6. Ability and/or experience providing knowledgeable, technical guidance and advice to internal and external customers and stakeholders.
Applicants must also possess:
  • A valid state driver's license and an acceptable driving record at the time of hire.

GIS Internship w/ Intermountain Rural Electric Association (CO)

3/4/2018

 
https://careers.touchstoneenergy.coop/job/gis-internship/39706278/

​Description
Intermountain Rural Electric Association is currently seeking a dynamic individual to fill our summer GIS Intern position in our Sedalia location. With over 151,000 members, Intermountain Rural Electric Association is one of the largest member-owned electric utility cooperatives in the United States.

This is a temporary full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or optional 9/80 schedule, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

To be eligible for the GIS Intern position; applicants must be a continuing student currently enrolled in an accredited college or university for the fall of 2018. This position will be required to perform a variety of tasks associated with utilities mapping projects utilizing GIS technologies. The GIS Intern may be responsible for preparing maps, charts, graphs or spreadsheets. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, inputting new data, manipulating, correcting and updating existing data. Perform duties in a manner consistent with the stated values of the organization.

RequirementsSuccessful applicants must have a basic understanding of computer principles, databases, files and basic hardware and software. Skill in utilizing GIS software and basic knowledge of cartographic principles is expected. Other tasks will utilize various office applications on computer systems and will require the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
A valid Colorado driver’s license is required.

The hourly rate of pay for this position is $21.00 - $28.25. In addition, Intermountain REA will provide health and life insurance at no cost to you! This is an excellent working experience for students seeking a career in Geographic Information Systems and how it relates to the electrical distribution industry!

If interested, please send your resume to Human Resources, Intermountain Rural Electric Association, Post Office Drawer A, Sedalia, CO 80135. You may also e-mail your resume to [email protected] . Pre-employment drug screening and background check will be conducted.

IREA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

IREA does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. All qualified candidates are given equal opportunity and selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

GIS Director (Fresno, CA)

3/4/2018

 
http://www.sobbagroup.com/career-opportunities

​GIS DIRECTOR
Fresno, CA, USA

Job Summary: We are search consultants seeking a qualified Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP)for our client to manage company mapping software along with geographical information and data related to the organization. The GISP candidate will develop a custom GIS database and mapping analysis. The GISP will also integrate existing company software and data necessary for capturing, managing, analyzing and displaying all forms of geographic information. In addition, the candidate must be able to collaborate with IT disciplines to ensure that necessary changes to the information technology environment are instituted with an appropriate level of quality, cost, and consistency.

​Essential Functions:
劔 Responsible for designing, programming and analyzing data in GIS;
劔 Implement ESRI Server, Portal, interactive maps, map viewing tools, & data collection tools.
劔 Coordinate/implement database programming, schema design, development and administration;
劔 Responsible for Create high quality exhibits and maps for multiple projects;
劔 Developing IT best practices, coordinating, planning, and driving technical solutions surrounding companyˇs database including use of tablet computers in the field;
劔 Importing/exporting information from Microsoft and other brands of software to our company database;
劔 Maintaining shapefiles, File Geodatabases, and SQL databases;
劔 Ensuring changes/updates to company database are documented, tested, & approved by users;
劔 Training staff on coordinate system using AutoCAD and GIS;
劔 Communicating effectively with programmer and staff to implement database development;
劔 Leading and managing a staff of 2-3 GIS technicians to create dynamic interactive maps, and conduct geospatial/statistical analysis and queries; and
劔 Keeping well-informed of technical changes and innovations.

Minimum Requirements:
劔 Bachelorˇs degree in Geographic Information Systems or related field;
劔 Proficiency with database systems and design methodologies;
劔 Advanced ability to publish maps
劔 Experience managing & implementing ESRI GIS systems & Server;
劔 Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro 2.0 and ArcGIS Desktop 10.5
劔 Proficient in data conversion;
劔 Experience working with SQL database;
劔 Demonstrated knowledge managing database systems;
劔 Python scripting ability a plus
劔 Advanced map creation & advanced querying using ESRI products
劔 Geospatial statistical analysis and integration of sensor & satellite data a plus
劔 Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills required to work with technical specialists and a diverse user community including field personnel; and
劔 Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Contact: Blair Sobba, Sobba Group 559-435-6767 or email: [email protected]

GIS Program Coordinator w/ San Juan County (WA)

3/4/2018

 
https://www.sanjuanco.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=110&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=GIS-PROGRAM-COORDINATOR-91

BASIC FUNCTIONS:

Lead position for all GIS activities in San Juan County. Performs advanced-level professional GIS mapping, long-range planning, and engineering work for County departments and coordinates GIS activities for county-wide GIS enterprise.  Leads a team of professional and technical staff in ensuring a stable and accessible GIS platform, and in improving the GIS functionality.  Work is highly technical and is performed in a collegial manner, under the direct supervision of the IS/IT Manager

​PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

1.    Develops, implements and maintains computerized GIS data bases for County Departments and agencies. Serves as data library steward, managing the flow and dissemination of cartographic (map) output.
2.    Plans and directs the GIS enterprise projects for County agencies.  Works with other departments, agencies and users to assess current functionality, determine what is needed to improve GIS services provided, as well as additional services.  Collaborates with other County agencies, utilities, private sector businesses, non-profits, and Town, State and Federal governments to develop and establish policies related to community use of GIS data and cartographic outputs.
3.    Develops short- and long-range goals and objectives for the County’s GIS system, conducting research, reviewing and analyzing programs and technologies, formulating recommendations, and implementing strategies and solutions for GIS applications.  Prepares management reports related to the development and implementation of these strategic and tactical plans.  Long range tasks include such projects as:
·         Development of an Electronic Road Log
·         Right of Way Map System
·         Creation and revision of complex computerized mapping projects,
·         Conversion of paper and/or digital data into the County’s GIS format
·         Other infrastructure management systems
4.    As the lead, prepares and monitors the IT/IS Department’s GIS budget and manages consultant service agreement contracts and task orders.
5.    Provides technical guidance to GIS staff and users.
  1. Acts within the scope of his or her responsibilities, working as a public employee with courtesy and professionalism, and adhering to the highest standard of ethics in accordance with RCW 42.52.
  2. Other related duties as assigned.

2018 Geospatial Technology Skills Competition - Due April 20th at 1pm eastern

3/4/2018

 
Submission instructions will be sent out next month.  Check out the website: http://www.geotechcenter.org/2018-geospatial-technology-skills-competition.html
 
 The GeoTech Center is pleased to announce the 2018 Undergraduate Geospatial Technology Skills Competition! The intent of the competition is to showcase the geospatial technology skills of U.S. undergraduate students. Competing students will create a project that utilizes geospatial technology to address a real-world problem. The student will then present the project and the resulting deliverables as a Poster that not only highlights their use of geospatial technology, but also demonstrates their communication and presentation skills.

The competition is software neutral. There will also be a prize for the best Open Source GIS project given by the Open Source Geospatial Foundation
 
Applicants must meet all of the requirements below to qualify for the competition (questions regarding eligibility can be directed to either Tom Mueller ([email protected]):
  • Applicants must be the age of 18 or older;
  • Applicants must be enrolled during the Spring 2018 term in a geospatial technology course (e.g., geographic information systems, remote sensing, GPS/GNSS, etc.) or geospatial technology program at an accredited 2-year or 4-year U.S. institution (undergraduate status);
  • Applicants must reside in the U.S.;
  • All work and cartographic output must be the original work of the applicant;
  • Only one entry allowed per student; and
  • Only individual student submissions allowed (no group projects).
 
The winners will be awarded registration, travel and accommodations to the 2018 GeoEd Conference in Louisville, Kentucky.  The winners will also present their posters at this conference.
Due April 20th at 1pm eastern.
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