For full job description & application details:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/oregon/jobs/1424655/information-systems-specialist-3-9-1-1-gis-database-analyst

GENERAL INFORMATION
This is a full-time, permanent position with the Oregon Military Department located in Salem.
 
This position is represented by the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees' (AFSCME) Union. 
 
NOTE: This recruitment announcement will be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill the current vacancy and may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur.

Duties & ResponsibilitiesThe primary purpose of this position is to work directly with the 9-1-1 GIS staff to coordinate statewide 9-1-1 spatial data acquisition and maintain the statewide 9-1-1 digital map library; coordinate the documentation of information; and provide customer service in the use of GIS to public safety agencies and organizations both familiar and unfamiliar with the technology.

Job Description
General Purpose:
Provides a variety of administrative and staff support functions for the GIS Production group. Compile and analyze data, prepare reports/recommendations for action by supervisor. Performs time and expense entry for the GIS department. Administers or coordinates programs, projects, and/or processes.


Responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Coordinate GIS Production workflow:
  
  • Track rejected jobs and coordinate with field operations and GIS Production personnel on data issues
    
  • Use RCMS to check on work orders, service requests, and/or existence of field facilities
    
  • Check and receive department mail for incoming jobs
  • Review and verify all jobs to ensure job packets are properly completed and all materials have been provided, reject if needed
    
  • Record incoming jobs in job tracking system
    
  • Follow up with district office on rejected and past due jobs
    
  • Coordinate and monitor the GIS production work corrections inbox
    
  • Assign work number to each work correction or facility point inspection received Sort and log mapping jobs into database
    
  • Prepare, maintain and attach right-of-way tags to jobs received
    
  • Prepare streetlight map correction forms
• Responsible for records management of department files:
  • Sort and file mapping jobs into department central filing system
  • Retrieve jobs from files for quality control checks, then re-file
  • Prepare database of jobs to be archived
  • Coordinate with records management to ensure all records management policies/procedures are followed
  • Request job retrieval from long-term storage as needed
  • Retrieve jobs from files as requested by management, then re-file
• Respond to inquiries by field operations and other internal customers
• Assist supervisor with legal discovery requests, investigations and audits
• Perform weekly status reporting
• Perform some basic associate level GIS specialist mapping maintenance tasks using ArcFM and AutoCAD

Requirements for this position include the following:

• High School Diploma or equivalent; or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of two years of experience in an assistant or a similar role.
• Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to resolve internal and external customer issues.
• Possess a technical aptitude and ability to problem solve.
• Customer service driven.
• Proficient with the use of personal computers including word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and file management.
• Ability to apply judgment in determining the criticality of a request and forward to resources as appropriate.
• Ability to work well under time constraints and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Experience working in a changing, fast-paced, professional environment.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and time-sensitive projects.
• Excellent organization and planning skills.
• Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team.

Preferences:

• Knowledge of company, environmental and safety programs, regulations, and organizational policies, procedures, and practices.
• Experience with AutoCAD and/or ArcGIS
• Experience with SAP
• Packing and moving cardboard filing boxes containing documents and files

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation.

At PacifiCorp, we encourage everyone to work together. We embrace diversity and value the distinct perspectives of all our employees. We strive to cultivate a workplace that connects each employee to the organization and enables all individuals to participate and contribute to their full potential.

It is PacifiCorp's policy to provide and promote equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants in accordance with local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel activities. In accordance with federal guidelines, PacifiCorp is committed to a program of affirmative action. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation or gender identity.

https://pacificorp.taleo.net/careersection/2/jobdetail.ftl?job=288741

CITY OF OLYMPIA - GIS Drinking Water Intern (Olympia) 

Compensation: $12.82 - $13.67 per hr
Employment type: part-time internship

The Drinking Water Utility (DW) seeks a GIS intern. The paid intern will assist the DW team with infrastructure mapping by performing routine to moderately complex geo-processing, research, and analysis functions. Work is performed with general supervision allowing the intern opportunity for exercising independent judgment. To qualify, you must be a student currently enrolled in an associate, undergraduate or graduate degree program. The projected start date is June 16, 2016 and is expected to run through December 31, 2016.

This internship is for a student enrolled in college or college-vocational equivalent coursework. DO NOT APPLY IF YOU ARE NOT ENROLLED, OR PLANNED TO BE ENROLLED, IN COLLEGE. THIS POSITION IS AN INTERN POSITION FOR STUDENTS ONLY.

Knowledge and Experience Qualifications:
•Demonstrated experience with ESRI's ArcGIS 10x software; geodatabase, database management, and editing experience
• Competence with Microsoft Office; emphasis on Excel and Word
• Experience communicating effectively both orally and in writing
• Technical and precision writing and editing skills
• Constructive problem-solving and analytical skills
• Self-starter, able to work independently, multi-task and prioritize, complete tasks on time and produce quality, detail-oriented work
• Ability to prepare basic maps and graphics
• Ability to work in the field in all weather conditions
• Valid Washington State Driver's License required

Salary and Schedule:
This paid internship requires that the applicant be a student currently enrolled in an associate, undergraduate or graduate degree program. Work hours are up to 19 hours per week during school and up to 40 hours per week during school breaks and summer. Generally, work hours are between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. M-F. The salary is $12.82 - $13.67 per hour. This position is not eligible to receive benefits such as health insurance, paid sick or vacation, or paid holidays.

To Apply:
To read the full employment opportunity, go to www.olympiawa.gov/jobs 
Submit a resume and cover letter by attaching them to your electronic application. The cover letter must be no more than two pages long and include specific examples of how you meet the Qualifications (above) for this position. All application materials must be received by 5:00 p.m., May 15, 2016

Department Of The Interior
Location: Portland,  Oregon
Website: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/438048400/
Category: GIS Internship

Duties
This position provides GIS support and advice for application and geospatial technology. The incumbent identifies requirements and implements analytical technicques necessary to solve GIS issues; Develops and modifies GIS software applications and interfaces; Implements quality control and assurance guidelines for projects; Assists in the development of statewide standards and applications; Works with other federal, state and local agencies to coordinate data capture and analyze projects. The incumbent works with a diverse group of resource specialists, planners and managers to coordinate and implement GIS activities.

Qualifications
To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Be at least 16 years of age or older for a non-arduous or non-hazardous duty position.
• Possess a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 or higher.

Specialized Experience Requirements:
In order to assess you meet a qualified status for this position and to refer you to the hiring manager, the agency must be able to determine that you meet the qualifications based on completed education, specialized experience, and/or both - please be sure to include this information in your resume. To be creditable, experience must have been equivalent in difficulty and complexity to the next lower grade (GS-07) of the position to be filled.

Examples: Identifies requirements and implements analytical technicques necessary to solve GIS issues; Develops and modifies GIS software applications and interfaces; Implements quality control and assurance guidelines for projects; Assists in the development of statewide standards and applications; Works with other federal, state and local agencies to coordinate data capture and analyze projects; Works with a diverse group of resource specialists, planners and managers to coordinate and implement GIS activities.
You must meet all eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of the announcement.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to a GS-07 in the federal service, or a master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related.