https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cowlitz/jobs/2454610/gis-specialist-ii?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Description
Perform a variety of entry to mid-level technical mapping using robust GIS software.  Prepare and maintain a complete and accurate set of maps for Cowlitz County using CAD and/or other mapping software for integration into a comprehensive GIS.  Process recorded conveyance (and other) instruments affecting real property, run out and verify legal descriptions, determine property ownership, and effect property segregations.  Review as-built and construction drawings and other information to create/update utility/improvement mapping.  Collaborate with staff and other departments, and provide information to the public regarding property mapping, real estate transfers, methods of acquiring titles, legal chain of title or legal descriptions, land area computations, utilities, and property tax law.  This position will have workstations in both departments (Building and Planning/GIS and Public Works) and will work 50% of the time in each office. 

Benefits Information:
Cowlitz County offers a generous benefits package which includes:

• Medical/Dental/Vision  (includes dependent coverage)
• VEBA/Health Retirement Account for those who qualify
• Retirement through Washington State Public Employees Retirement System
• Life Insurance 
• Deferred Compensation plans available (457b)
• Vacation, Bonus and Leave Days Paid
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Reasonable work hours

The County
Cowlitz County is a great place to live and work.  Located along the Columbia River less than an hour from the Cascade Mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Cowlitz County provides an abundance of outdoor recreational opportunities and easy access to the Arts.  The I-5 corridor runs right through Cowlitz County providing quick access to the Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon metropolitan areas. 

Job Duties

1. Perform technical work to build and revise maps essential to the work of the Department of Building & Planning and Public Works; interpret recorded and historical records and documents to reflect ownership, taxing districts, conveyances, acquisitions, combinations, divisions, locations and other issues relevant to cadastral and improvement mapping.  Use aerial photos, surveys, right-of-way drawings, maps and drafts (hard copy and computer data) to accurately build the comprehensive GIS map(s).
2. Perform coordinate geometry (COGO) work and other drafting duties using a variety of CAD and GIS software to build and maintain a comprehensive GIS map, and/or improvement map(s).
3. Maintain cartographic and tabular databases using a variety of GIS, CAD, and database software.
4. Correspond with the Assessor's Office, surveyors, title companies, attorneys, other county offices and the public to resolve discrepancies in documentation/information related to cadastral and/or improvement mapping.
5. Research ownership and legal descriptions, and locate properties from deeds for public and office inquiries.  Trace real property chain of title through public records, courts, and other sources.  Provide information to the public and other county offices on mapping and segregations. 
6. Perform field investigations of property descriptions and improvements as needed.
7. Assist with front counter customer service.
8. Attend and participate in staff meetings, skill improvement and training programs, conferences and seminars.   Present recommendations to improve department efficiency.

Other Duties:

1. Perform other duties and projects as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Associate degree in civil engineering or related field, and two year's work experience directly related to GIS; OR, a combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to satisfactorily perform the duties of this job as determined by the employer.
2. One year of real estate, title company, or other experience dealing with legal conveyances, legal descriptions, and chain of title.
3. Working knowledge and experience in computer use and applications, including ESRI's ArcMap software suite.
4. Working knowledge of government records, legal descriptions, deeds, and databases applicable to GIS functions.
5. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.

Supplemental Information
​Required Skills and Abilities:

1. Possess excellent interpersonal communication and customer service skills to courteously deal with the public and others requiring services, including the ability to handle disgruntled customers.  Develop and maintain effective working relations with staff, other departments, banks, title companies, surveyors, and local and state agencies.
2. Work well independently as well as in a cooperative and teamwork environment.  Be creative and resourceful using problem-solving skills.
3. Work well in a multi-tasking environment, while maintaining focus and successfully completing assignments in a timely and satisfactory manner as determined by the supervisor.
4. Skilled at effectively communicating and explaining processes and legal concepts to the public and other county employees.  Able to communicate in a professional business-like manner, both orally and in writing.  Maintain a professional appearance.
5. Possess a good understanding of the statutes and ordinances applicable to the functions of the department and be able to enforce them. Possess good research skills and be able to interpret maps and property legal descriptions.

Equipment or Tools:

1. Operate standard office equipment including fax, copier, scanner, multi-line phones, and printers.
2. Operate a personal computer and office applications software such as Word, Excel, and Access.
3. Operate cartographic and drafting equipment and software such as AutoCAD, SurvCADD, ArcMap, etc.

Apply the principles of computer science and mathematical analysis to the design, development, testing, and evaluation of the software and systems that make computers work. Designs, develops and tests operating systems-level software, compilers, and network distribution software for communications, aerospace, business, scientific and general computing services and applications.

Responsibilities Include:
o Working with technical users to identify requirements and design features for internal systems.
o Developing and maintaining new and existing codebases, with an emphasis on testing and testability.
o Being an active member of the development team, contributing ideas and insight in standups and meetings, asking questions, reviewing pull requests, identifying and fix bugs, and helping users.
o Exercising independent judgment with minimal direction from supervisor.

Skills:
o Verbal and written communication skills, problem solving skills, customer service and interpersonal skills (Required.)
o Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time (Required.)
o Strong knowledge of the full software development lifecycle: from business/systems analysis, through requirements gathering and functional specification authoring, to development, testing and delivery (Required.)
o Strong ability to troubleshoot issues and make system changes as needed to resolve issues.

Qualifications:
o Bachelor’s degree in a field that requires analytical and logical skills (such as computer science or software engineering), OR equivalent experience.
o Minimum of 8 years’ experience writing code professionally.
o An eye for increasing testability in distributed applications.
o Able to work productively with Linux and cloud-based environments.
o Experience with distributed, high-volume systems and the ability to reason about throughput, latency, and consistency.

Experience with some/all of the following would be especially valuable to us:
o GeoSpatial data processing and manipulation.
o PostGIS or similar OGC standard.
o Global positional data providers.
o Working with very high volume streams of data.

Nice-to-Haves:
o Experience writing Java and/or Python.
o Experience using Docker.
o Familiar with typical issue-logging and project planning tools (e.g. JIRA, Pivotal Tracker).
o Experience with distributed streaming services like Kafka or AWS Kinesis.
o Experience with MPP tools like Hadoop or Spark.
o Understanding of REST, HTTP, and web services.

Please note: This is a position which requires working out of our office located in downtown Portland, Oregon.

If interested e-mail Darrell Fuhriman ([email protected]) and/or Mary MacLachlan ([email protected])

Are you a student or emerging professional looking for guidance in a field that can seem overwhelming? Are you a seasoned member of the industry looking to give back to the GIS community? Are you unsure where you fit in here but excited to find out more?

Then join the ORURISA Emerging Professionals for our Mentorship Program Info Session on May 29th 6-8pm at Wayfinder Beer. We'll be discussing the details of this exciting six month program before opening applications at the end of the evening. Spaces in the program are limited, so don't miss out on this opportunity!
Register HERE

We look forward to seeing everyone there!

For more information on the Emerging Professionals, please take a look at our webpage:   https://orurisa.org/orurisaep

The City of Federal Way is looking for a planning intern and the job is posted here: https://www.cityoffederalway.com/jobs/planning-intern

EMPLOYMENT STATUS: Temporary, Part-Time                       
OPENS: May 17, 2019
CLOSES: May 31, 2019
SALARY RANGE: $12.00/hour                                          
*NOTE: This is a temporary, part-time position, up to 20 hours per week, with no benefits.
                                            
BASIC FUNCTION: 
Under the direction of assigned supervisor, the Planning Intern will be required to perform various office and field duties including: work related to permit process support; posting of notices; preparation of graphics and display materials; public assistance; and other work based on skills and qualifications.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES: 

• Draft response letters for work hour variances, tree removals, and plat extensions.
• Put together public notice boards and posting them at designated sites, and preparing on-site posting boards for applicants.
• Collect files from the file library or from planners, at the request of a citizen for their review under the Public Disclosure Act (PDA).
• Scan large and small scale plans and documents for print or conversion to PDF’s or Word Documents for internal files.
• Prepare draft response letters for Community Development (CD) Director or Planning Manager signature approving simple land use requests, and insuring that such requests meet the Code (Process I and Accessory Dwelling Use).
• Prepare response to zoning inquiries on specific parcels of property.
• Aid the planning staff in answering public questions or requests regarding land use.
• Assist in the update of front-counter handouts aiding the public in providing answers to land use processes and questions.
• Assist in the completion of visual displays, such as power point, used in public presentations.
• Perform other related duties assigned or as qualified.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: 
Currently pursuing or recently received an undergraduate or graduate degree in Planning, Landscape Architecture, Geography, Public Affairs, Political Science, or a closely related field. Strong writing skills, graphics, GIS, plus strong graphic computer skills are a plus.

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 
Valid Washington driver’s license is required.

TO APPLY:  Please complete a required City of Federal Way application form and attach resume and cover letter.  Applications are available at City Hall, 33325 8th Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003, on our website at www.cityoffederalway.com, or by calling 253-835-2530.

The City of Federal Way is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workplace. Applicants may request a copy of the City’s EEOP Utilization Report by contacting Human Resources at 253-835-2531. Any person requiring ADA accommodation should advise the City of the need. For telecommunications relay service for voice and text telephones call 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388/TTY or 1-800-833-6384/voice.

OVERVIEW
Esri industry solution leaders are experienced executives and recognized GIS subject matter experts with first-hand grasp of the industry structure, culture, and workflows. They have amassed networks of industry associates and influencers, are members of professional trade associations, and possess appropriate industry certifications. They have demonstrated an ability to assert thought leadership and serve as evangelists/advocates for the adoption of GIS, mapping, and location analytics in their fields.

An industry leader is an effective communicator and a skilled presenter to large audiences. As a thought leader, the education industry lead has a vision for how GIS, mapping, and location analytics can transform and modernize operations within educational institutions at all levels. They will develop and execute a strategy for growth of Esri technology in higher education, K-12 schools, and informal education worldwide.

Our ideal candidate will have experience in supervision/leadership, strategy planning, budget management, implementation and management of complex programs, and extensive experience utilizing GIS technology within the education industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and present a vision for higher education, K-12 schools, and informal education
• Education to maximize impact of Esri technologies while maximizing market share and sustainable revenue growth
• Be a recognized thought leader, driving new ways of thinking and technology adoption
• Collaborate with counterpart in Business Development to ensure alignment and synergies of business goals, strategies, and tactics
• Lead, mentor, and grow team of industry managers and specialists to execute plans to meet annual sales and marketing goals
• Serve as the industry expert and advocate with other departments, teams, and groups
• Develop and execute comprehensive industry marketing strategies to support business objectives
• Continuously research, analyze, and monitor financial, technological, and market factors to stay ahead of industry trends using a variety of data sources to analyze relevant business trends
• Proactively develop and adjust messages to address evolving key business issues, drivers, and growth opportunities; share knowledge about competition and customer requirements to enable Business Development teams to be more effective
• Develop compelling success stories that demonstrate credibility and support growing the sales pipeline
• Develop regular cadence of content (e.g., webinars, case studies, collateral, social media programs, web, and event plans) that drive awareness and demand and build community
• Develop and execute joint strategies with other industry managers to promote Esri’s capabilities for multi-industry collaboration
• Support strategic sales opportunities as a subject matter expert and work with account managers to drive penetration in key accounts
• Provide knowledge about competition to Product Development and Business Development to enable sales to be more effective
• Work with channels and sales enablement team members to ensure awareness of industry marketing programs (messaging, positioning, assets, and credentials)

REQUIREMENTS

• 10+ years of experience in the education field at a decision-making level
• 5+ years of GIS experience as it relates to the education industry
• 5+ years of leadership experience with the ability to motivate, inspire, and achieve goals
• Proven capability to make compelling, effective presentations to large and small audiences
• Proven and demonstrated capability to communicate in writing
• Demonstrated thought leadership and contributions to professional organizations within the civilian and sciences industry
• Proven ability to collaborate, communicate, and influence audiences across large organizations and/or multi-disciplinary audiences
• Able and willing to travel internationally
• Experience leading programs including creating and managing plans and monitoring and reporting on results, managing implementation teams, and managing budgets
• PhD in a discipline related to GIS, such as computer science, geographic information science, library and information science, or geosciences

RECOMMENDED QUALIFICATIONS

• Research-level knowledge of spatial analysis and how it is used for problem solving
• Results oriented; ability to write and craft smart, attainable, realistic, time-driven goals with clear lead indicators

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/marysvillewa/jobs/2448630/gis-analyst
​
First review of applications 6/7/19.

Under the direction of the GIS Supervisor, or designee, performs advanced technical and administrative work in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).  Primary responsibilities are to provide development, maintenance, analysis, queries, reports, maps, graphics, data collection, support and training relating to City-wide GIS databases and workflows.
 
The work performed by this class requires incumbents to apply professional knowledge and expertise as well as established guidelines and alternatives to determine facts, analyze problems, and make decisions without immediate supervisory review.  Incumbents operate independently and select appropriate methods to accomplish project assignments.

Examples of Job Duties
Other duties may be assigned as needed. 

1.  Provides technical and administrative assistance for the GIS department using GIS equipment, software, data and products.
2. Creates and edits GIS spatial and attribute data stored in SQL Server and ArcGIS Online databases.Creates metadata for GIS databases.
3. Performs programming and development of cross-platform, multi-function, interactive applications involving graphical interfaces for multiple end-users.
4. Designs and produces computer-generated maps, reports, exhibits or graphic displays to professional standards.
5. Provides technical input and assistance in development of GIS databases and methods. Develops and documents GIS and other technical procedures.
6. Converts records drawings to GIS. Maintains record drawing tracking system and pdf files.Researches and verifies accuracy and completeness of GIS utility databases.
7. Collects field data using mapping or survey grade GPS. Trains and assists others in use of GPS equipment.
8. Provides information regarding city utilities, using record drawings and the city's GIS information, to the public, design engineers, and consultants via telephone, email, or at the customer service counter.
9. May provide support in addressing, asset management system, implementation and maintenance, and record retention.
10. Provides training, instruction and feedback to GIS users from other departments. May assist in scheduling assigned tasks to ensure accomplishment of functions in a timely manner.
11. Assists city departments in defining needs and developing GIS applications. Works with city departments to coordinate mapping and database needs for proposed projects to resolve problems.
12. Maintains records of completed assignments.

Qualifications
A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

• Two years of experience performing a variety of the essential job duties. 
• Bachelor's degree in geographic information systems, computer science, engineering, geography, earth sciences, or related degree with specific training in GIS technology.
• GIS certification preferred.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of GIS database design, implementation, maintenance and analysis.
• Knowledge of current GIS technologies and trends; and GIS web applications.
• Ability to use programming languages common to ESRI software (SQL, Python).
• Ability to effectively use all GIS hardware and peripherals proficiently, including related software applications that support the GIS function including ESRI software; learn new software or techniques to complete assigned tasks.
• Ability to configure, operate, and maintain survey-grade GPS equipment.
• Ability to read utility construction drawings.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD civil layering standards.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within one month of hire date, a Washington State Driver's License.

Please join us at Ecotrust 6-8pm for our monthly PDXOSGeo meeting. 

This month our special guest will be Gareth Baldrica-Franklin, who will be giving us a tour of the Atlas of the Pacific Northwest,  an interactive educational product served entirely with open source tools such as Chart.js, D3, Topojson, Leaflet, QGIS, and Geoserver.

We'll also find time to squeeze in some of the usual geo round-up, so bring any items you have and come prepared to share. 

​CITY OF TACOMA
invites applications for the position of:
GIS Intern
Hourly
$23.60 - $23.60
OPENING DATE: 05/02/19
CLOSING DATE: 05/13/19 05:00 PM
 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tacoma/jobs/2434206-0/gis-intern
 
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
 
The Water Division of Tacoma Public Utilities is offering an internship opportunity for a college-level GIS student to work in an environment where their GIS skills can be applied, receive hands-on experience, and work side-by-side with experienced professionals in Tacoma Water's GIS section.
 
This position will provide technical support for a variety of GIS projects, assisting in data acquisition, conversion, and creation. Work will include analysis, reporting, tracking, and resolution of data quality issues and enhancement of the water network to better serve the business and operational needs of Tacoma Water.
 
Hours and Terms:
The approved hours for this position are up to 40 hours per week. The amount of hours and schedule are negotiable.
 
Location and Physical Requirements:
This position is located in an office setting located at Tacoma Public Utilities, 3628 S 35th Street. This position requires periods of sitting, standing and computer work.

QUALIFICATIONS:
 
You must be currently enrolled in a vocational school, community college or four-year college or university or a recent graduate who has completed a degree from an accredited college/university within the last year. Familiarity with ArcGIS and the Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word) is required.