An entry level position w/ Kroger (Fred Meyer parent company) that uses MapInfo rather than ESRI products.

It closes Tuesday, June 19th, so if you are interested:

• go to http://www.kroger.com/company_information/careers/Pages/CareerOpportunities.aspx
• enter Keyword: "GIS" & City: "Portland"
• use the "apply now" button & follow the instructions about setting up an account
  

Position Title:                                     
Junior Geographic Info. System (G.I.S.) Specialist
Corporate Development Research 

Department:                                        
Corporate Real Estate

Position Reports To:                         
Director, Corporate Development Research                 

Pay Level:                                          
4
FLSA Status:                                       
Exempt

Position Summary: 

This position interprets, designs and creates maps for various Kroger Enterprise projects, which highly impact the growth of the company. 

Essential Job Functions:

• Acts as a liaison between Kroger Enterprise locations and the Corporate Development Research Department; gathers information needed to design and create demographic and thematic maps of varying types and sizes used in Real Estate and marketing analysis for Kroger Enterprise projects. 
• Interprets designs, and creates, from raw digital data, aerial photography mapping used for various Kroger Enterprise Real Estate Projects.
• Interprets, designs, and creates Source of Volume and Market Share maps to be used in Kroger Enterprise site location, remodel, enlargement, and competitor acquisition volume projection reports.
• Assists in interpretation, design, and creation of Customer spotting maps using loyalty card data.
• Completes other projects, as assigned.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Behaviors/Skills:

Some of the Behaviors needed to successfully perform this position are:

Leadership Behaviors:

• Puts the Customer First - Anticipates customer needs, champions for the customer, acts with customers in mind, exceeds customers’ expectations, gains customers’ trust and respect.
• Communicates effectively and candidly - Communicates clearly and directly, approachable, relates well to others, engages people and helps them understand change, provides and seeks feedback, articulates clearly, actively listens.
• Achieves results through teamwork – Is open to diverse ideas, works inclusively and collaboratively, holds self and others accountable, involves others to accomplish individual and team goals.
• Leads through positive influence – Demonstrates strong character; builds partnerships; models a conscious balance between work and personal life; takes personal responsibility for own development; role models leadership qualities such as motivation, inspiration, passion and trust.
• Coaches and develops others - Develops and cares about associates, builds effective teams, helps people be their best, values and manages diversity, provides candid and constructive feedback.
• Leads change and innovation - Challenges the status quo, embraces technology, puts forward creative ideas, champions and implements process improvements, gathers the ideas of others, demonstrates good judgment about which ideas will work.
• Executes with excellence - Is action oriented, drives for results, sets clear expectations and milestones, reviews progress, acts decisively, solves problems, can be counted on to consistently meet or exceed goals.
• Provides clear and strategic direction - Plans and organizes well, sets a clear and simple course of action, stays focused on the most important priorities, has the ability to visualize and plan for the future, understands the industry and marketplace.
• Safety Awareness -Identifying and correcting conditions that affect employee safety; upholding safety standards.

Requirements
Minimum Position Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) in Geography, G.I.S. or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to preserve confidential information.
• Ability to organize and prioritize a variety of tasks/projects. 
• Be comfortable with Internet applications.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, MapInfo, MapMarker and Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.) Technology.
• Ability to work in detail with maps and other visual effects. 
  

Desired Previous Job Experience

• Production of maps using G.I.S. technology.

Potential Career Path from this position: 

• Customer Location Research Analyst
• Junior Store Location Research Analyst
• Geographic Information Systems (G.I.S.) Specialist

6/28/2012        How to use Excel Tables in ArcGIS Desktop and Learn About Kessler GIS Education and Coaching Services -- FREE
                               
A short presentation (about 45 minutes) showing you a commonly needed task, you will experience Kessler methods while receiving valuable information

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A short presentation (about 45 minutes) showing you a commonly needed task, you will experience Kessler GIS methods while receiving valuable information

This month we'll head back to Produce Row....(204 Southeast Oak Street)

This Wednesday, June 13th after 5pm

Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to increase economic opportunity, sustain natural resources, and protect the environment. Winrock matches innovative approaches in agriculture, natural resources management, clean energy, and leadership development with the unique needs of its partners.

By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for Program Associate/GIS Analyst.

This position within the Ecosystem unit is responsible for development and analyses of spatial databases, design and implementation of user interfaces, integration of field and other ancillary spatial data into GIS, remote sensing (RS) image processing and analysis, and organization and archiving of Ecosystem Services GIS related work products.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and a BA degree with demonstrated coursework in the application of GIS techniques to issues in ecosystem ecology, forestry, natural resource management or a closely related field; must have demonstrated experience in the application of spatial analysis to land use, land use change or land planning; ability to work and train using GIS/Image processing software packages. Travel to remote locations, both domestically and internationally is possible. Must not require sponsorship to work in the United States.

APPLICATIONS:

Applicants may go to Winrock’s Job Page at www.winrock.org to complete an online application, submit a current resume and cover letter referencing HRM / PAGIS by June 28, 2012.

Winrock International is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

City of Wilsonville, Wilsonville, Oregon
Closes: Open until filled (1st review begins June 11, 2012)

Salary: $15.00 Hourly

The City of Wilsonville GIS department is seeking to continue its GIS Intern program during the summer of 2012. The Intern(s) will be responsible for a variety of projects that may include the collection of City infrastructure for the City's asset management program, Cartegraph, development of various components of the City's GIS website, cartographic product production, and other GIS projects and initiatives.

The team(s) will have the opportunity to work closely with the City's GIS Manager as well as other city staff, yet also independently develop the work plan and daily schedule that best meets the goals for the summer.

Past intern projects have included support for the update of the City's Transportation System Plan (TSP), inclusion of the SMART transit system in Google Transit, and GPS field inventories of city signage, fire hydrants and the stormwater system.

Ideal Candidates will have experience using GIS in a local government or comparable setting. Senior level college students or recent graduates pursuing a GIS certificate and/or career are strongly encouraged to apply.

Full job description and application instructions available at: 
www.ci.wilsonville.or.us/Index.aspx?page=438