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GIS Manager w/ Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians (OR)

7/24/2022

 
https://www.cowcreek-nsn.gov/employment/ 
https://forms.cowcreek.com/forms/employmentapplication 

​POSITION PURPOSE:
The GIS Program Manager is responsible for maintaining and developing Geographic Information System (GIS) initiatives that support current Tribal departments and meet the future GIS needs of the Tribe. The position will manage supporting GIS staff and delegate the GIS needs of other Tribal departments to the GIS staff. They will ensure the most current and accurate GIS data is being used for analysis, planning, and mapping. This position will create systems for uniformly collecting and housing field data.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Spatial Analysis and statistical reporting for environmental assessments, project reviews, and project planning processes.
  • Maintain timber stand polygons and timber inventory changes in relating databases.
  • Creation of interactive mapping applications of Tribal data for the exploration and mapping use of Tribal programs such as property information, fire location and growth, infrastructure, easements, etc..
  • Provides day-to-day supervision of the GIS team.
  • Manages budgets and provides fiscal oversight for program activities.
  • Plans, organizes, manages, and administers GIS operations and functions.
  • Evaluate goals, objectives, priorities, and activities to improve performance and outcomes. Develop and implement program and strategic planning.
  • Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in technology related to GIS operations; researches, recommends, and implements improvements; works with staff to maintain, revise, or improve operations and systems.
  • Maintains user and technical operating instructions and documentation; provides training to users and other technical staff and advises on best practices.
  • Analyzes and reviews federal, state, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures to ensure compliance and data collection standards.
  • Analyze and evaluate data quality of current GIS layers.
  • Attend and participate in GIS-related user groups and trainings.

QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Planning, Natural Sciences, Computer Science, or related field (Master’s Degree Preferred).
  • 5 + years of experience with ESRI GIS platforms (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online).
  • 1 + years of experience with UAV flight planning and post processing software.
  • 3+ years of supervisory capacity managing a team of direct reports.
  • Budget management experience.
  • Knowledge of current FAA UAV regulations.
  • Knowledge of GIS functions for various disciplines: business, planning, natural resources, and forestry.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Current valid Oregon Drivers’ License required.

West Coast Regional Geospatial Coordinator w/Lynker (Seattle or Oakland)

7/24/2022

 
https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/1090385

Lynker seeks an exceptional individual to provide remote sensing and geospatial coordination and technical support for the West Coast region. The successful candidate will support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Office for Coastal Management’s (OCM) core mission to enhance sustainable, healthy coastal communities. The preferred locations are Oakland, CA or Seattle, WA, however, other locations may be negotiated.

The successful candidate will serve as the West Coast regional geospatial coordinator assisting in the development and implementation of regional activities, coordinating and directly providing geospatial technical assistance in the region, and participating in other GIS and remote sensing projects. Regular travel throughout the region is required.

Core responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
  • Identify needs as expressed by regional partners and communicate those requirements to inform the development of NOAA OCM products and services
  • Provide hands on geospatial technical assistance to partners including data discovery, analysis, and application of complex geospatial data sets and processes 
  • Support product development including NOAA products such as Coastal Change Analysis Program land cover and trend information; coastal hazards and inundation; sea-level rise visualization tools; topographic and bathymetric data; MarineCadastre.gov; Digital Coast; and the creation and analysis of      geospatial data and maps
  • Respond to geospatial technical assistance requests and coordinate and share information with other staff members across the region and OCM
  • Develop case studies of applications of NOAA data, tools, or training to address specific coastal management outcomes and provide technical assistance in transferring these to other partners
  • Develop contextual maps, such as ESRI's story maps, that will be hosted on the Digital Coast website
  • Represent NOAA OCM’s technical work in relevant geospatial and regional work groups . This includes participating in regional geospatial work groups; assisting with coordination of state and federal mapping and application efforts; developing geospatial tools, information, and regional data coordination;  and providing hands-on technical assistance
  • Track, coordinate, and engage with relevant geospatial activities in the region with a focus on helping coastal states and communities make informed decisions on the use of their lands and waters
  • Identify relationship-building opportunities and develop partnerships in coordination with OCM’s West Coast staff and other National Ocean Service and NOAA regional programs
  • Provide technical support for  Coastal Geospatial Services Contract (CGSC) task orders as needed to support regional geospatial initiatives
  • Regular travel throughout the region is required as well as to Charleston, South Carolina. 

Requirements
  • M.S. in geography, remote sensing, GIS, coastal management, or related field, plus a minimum of two years related experience OR a B.S. and minimum of six years related experience
  • In depth knowledge of the region and its coastal and marine issues
  • Self-starter with ability to work in a small team environment without direct day-to-day, on-site supervision
  • Ability to understand coastal management issues and use geospatial technologies to help address issues
  • Strong communication and organizational skills as well as excellent interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships with management, colleagues, and external partners
  • Three years' experience using geospatial analysis tools such as ERDAS, ESRI ArcGIS, eCognition, Global Mapper or similar
  • Experience in development and analysis of land cover data, geospatial imagery, and/or elevation data
  • Ability to pass a National Agency Check (NACI) and maintain it throughout the duration of employment
Preferred:
  • Knowledge of coastal and marine programs and organizations in the region and within NOAA
  • Experience working with state and federal agencies, tribes, academia, and nongovernmental organizations
  • Demonstrated interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills 

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, Hub-zone certified small business specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers’ scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries and benefits, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions.

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.

Geospatial Data Governance Coordinator w/ State of Oregon (OR)

7/24/2022

 
This position is a GIS business analyst in the Office of Data Governance and Transparency, responsible for statewide information resource planning, both strategic, long-range plans and the review of state agency operational plans.  This position helps the agency meet its responsibility for review and planning of statewide information technology projects, with a particular emphasis on Geographic Information System program initiatives/projects. The position is responsible to lead Oregon’s Framework Program which is comprised of 16 Framework Implementation Teams (FIT). Each FIT has a leader and each team is made up of individuals who are coalesced on a specific data theme such as transportation, hydrography, climate, etc. The Teams include over 450 participants from every level of government and the private sector. Oregon’s Framework Program serves as the governance structure for authoritative geospatial data in Oregon and supports the creation, sharing, and management of these data via data standards development, stewardship, and community forums.  Coordination and communication with all state agencies, local and regional governments, federal governments, tribes, special districts, higher education institutions, and private sector organizations are important dimensions of this position. The Geospatial Data Governance Coordinator is expected to set standards and guidelines for data governance and data management best practices and to work in alignment with the State’s Data Governance Policy, overseen through the Office of Data Governance and Transparency.
 
Full time permanent, Operations and Policy Analyst 4 position. 
Salary Range:  $6,285 - $9,254/month
 
We will review applications on July 22nd. 
 
External Applicants:  https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--DAS--Print-Plant/Geospatial-Data-Governance-Coordinator_REQ-101860
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2 positions for Cartographer 3: GIS & Remote Sensing w/ WA Dept of Fish and Wildlife (Olympia, WA)

7/24/2022

 
https://agency.governmentjobs.com/washington/job_bulletin.cfm?jobID=3638896
TWO (2) OPENINGS
FULL-TIME/ NON-PERMANENT/ PROJECT

CARTOGRAPHER: GIS / REMOTE SENSING

WDFW Habitat Program

Olympia, Washington – Thurston County 
Anticipated Project Length: July 2022 – June 2023 (11 Months)

WDFW is seeking to fill two (2) Cartographer 3 positions to provide image analysis and GIS support for the Landscape Spatial Analytics section in the Habitat Science Division. These positions will be involved in land cover and land cover change mapping as part of the High-Resolution Change Detection (HRCD) project. 

Join our team to provide highly accurate land cover change data for counties throughout Washington, and therefore supporting our mission to preserve, protect, and perpetuate fish, wildlife and ecosystems while providing sustainable fish and wildlife recreational and commercial opportunities!

GIS Park Resource Analyst w/Tualatin Hills Park & Rec (Beaverton, OR)

7/20/2022

 
The Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District in Beaverton, Oregon invites professionals who want to make a difference in our community to join the Park Services team as our new Park Resources Analyst II.  

The analyst serves the community as part of a team who offer park, trail, natural area, and facility improvements. The analyst coordinates data collection, organizes inventory, asset condition, and geographic information of park resources. Using GIS databases, mapping and other visualization tools, the analyst will provide information to inform budget, daily operations, parks, nature and trail management, and capital replacement processes for the Park Services Division.   

The salary range, determined by a pay equity analysis, will be between $5,397 and $6,838 per month comes with a generous benefit package. 

Applications will be accepted through Sunday, August 7, 2022, at 5:00pm PST.  Click here for job and application details, as well as benefit information.

Entry-level Geospatial Analyst w/Anchor QEA (pdx)

7/18/2022

 
https://anchorqea.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=291

​
Title:  Entry Level Geospatial Analyst
Location: Portland, OR or Houston, TX
Experience Level:  1 year experience
Required Education: Bachelor’s or Experience for Exceptional Candidates

Who Are We?
Anchor QEA is an environmental science and engineering consulting firm that is focused on improving the environment and our communities by solving challenging problems. We employ more than 350 people in offices around the United States. Our vision is for a growing company that is our clients’ first choice for solving their most challenging problems and our employees’ first choice as a company where they want to work. We believe engaged staff lead to great client service and to a financially strong company—in that order. Our work environment fosters personal and professional growth for employees by providing autonomy, a clear vision, and the ability to master their skill set.  Learn more about Anchor QEA at www.anchorqea.com

What’s the Opportunity?
Do you have a passion for the environment and Geospatial Science?  Join our national Geospatial Science Team as a Geospatial Analyst to help us provide reliable and accurate geospatial solutions for employees and clients – all while working in a challenging environment with a fun and diversely talented team.
 
Responsibilities:
As a Geospatial Analyst, you will support projects across the country as a member of our national Geospatial Science Team.  Applying GIS to collaborate with our various Practice Areas, which include Engineering, Environmental Sciences, and Natural Resources, you will have the opportunity to share your experience and grow with us around the application of GIS in a range of interesting and challenging projects.  The position entails the following:
 
  • Working in a fast-paced environment that involves organizing and prioritizing work with tight deadlines and managing competing priorities.
  • Supporting our Geospatial Sciences Team on projects with cartography, data management, spatial analysis, and Enterprise GIS, as assigned.
  • Cultivating a friendly, supportive, and fun work environment through open communication and teamwork within and external to Anchor QEA.
 
What Are We Looking For?
Ideal candidates will have the following:
Required:
  • Minimum Bachelor’s degree in a field related to the environment.  Experience may be substituted for education for exceptional candidates. 
  • Demonstrate 1 to 3 years of progressive experience of solving problems and visualizing data, using Esri’s ArcGIS Desktop Suite and/or ArcGIS Pro.
  • Demonstrate critical spatial thinking and attention to detail in work products.
Preferred:
  • Experience with one or more of the following: ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal and ArcGIS Online, FieldMaps; Survey123; VertiGIS; Image Server; and/or SQL Server Geodatabase management.
  • Familiarity with EQuIS or other enterprise environmental database systems
  • Experience in environmental, engineering or natural resources consulting.
 
What Can You Expect?
A collaborative work environment where we encourage everyone to bring their authentic self. We offer a competitive salary; bonus program; medical, dental and vision coverage, short- and long-term disability programs; flexible schedules; a retirement plan with company match; and paid time off.

How to Apply?
Apply online through Anchor QEA's Open Positions page at https://www.anchorqea.com/careers/careers-open-positions/.  Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Additional Information
We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion. As an equal opportunity employer, Anchor QEA is committed to a diverse, multi-cultural work environment. Anchor QEA does not discriminate in employment based on age, race, creed, gender, religion, marital status, veteran’s status, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

Multiple unpaid GIS internships with the VSFS (virtual student federal service) program

7/18/2022

 
Multiple virtual, unpaid, GIS internships with the Virtual Student Federal Service (VSFS) Program (Apps open until Thursday, July 28) – Anywhere, USA. See https://vsfs.state.gov/
 
Apply in July on USAJobs.gov. Search for “VSFS” or “Virtual Student Federal Service”. You may apply for up to three GIS projects. All candidates will hear by early September if they have been offered a position. See https://openopps.usajobs.gov/community/vsfs
 
Please find just a few examples of GIS projects below:
 
Studying Cultural Heritage Destruction in Conflict and Natural Disaster
Interns will work remotely to collect, analyze, and code instances of cultural destruction and cultural sites that have been, or are vulnerable to, damage from conflict or natural disaster. This includes research into the locations of cultural heritage sites, and open-source monitoring of formal and social medias to identify threats and impacts. The result of this project will be critical data and findings delivered to US Government agencies and NGO stakeholders. This effort is critical to identifying sites that have been damaged or may be at-risk during periods of violence and extreme weather events. The internship is open to anyone, but those with previous experience in the cultural heritage fields, web-based GIS, and/or foreign affairs are especially encouraged to apply.
 
Mapping the restoration of the Sandy Basin in Oregon utilizing StoryMap
The VSFS student will assist the Forest Service in developing a public-facing map utilizing ArcGIS StoryMaps to demonstrate the comprehensive restoration of the Sandy Basin. The project will require review of existing GIS data, past restoration reports, and coordination with district fish biologists and forest service partner organizations in order to compile data. The map will enable the public to gain a better understanding of the restoration work done in the basin, will assist in tracking restoration actions on a basin-wide scale, and will be used to promote further restoration efforts through grants and other means of support.
 
USDA-USA-2 Forest Service Transportation System - Climate Evaluation
The proponent of this project will collect climate and transportation maintenance & repair data to determine if / how climate change is affecting Forest Service transportation system corridors. The proponent will use this data to determine any correlation between weather and repairs/maintenance.
 
For more information, see: https://vsfs.state.gov/
Search for “gis” or “arcgis” or “remote sensing”

Conservation Strategy GIS Analyst w/Oregon Dept of Fish & Wildlife (ODFW)

7/13/2022

 
ODFW’s Natural Resources Information Management Program is recruiting for a permanent Conservation Strategy GIS Analyst ISS-5 position.  Please see the following links for additional details:
 
State employees: Information System Specialist 5 (Conservation Strategy GIS Analyst)
External applicants: Information System Specialist 5 (Conservation Strategy GIS Analyst)
 
This recruitment closes on July 28th.

GIS Analyst Senior w/ City of Gresham (OR)

7/13/2022

 
The City of Gresham is seeking candidates for a GIS Analyst Senior to join the GIS Team: 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/gresham/jobs/3618977/gis-analyst-senior?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs
 
In coordination with the GIS Team and the larger IT Department, this position works with internal and external clients to make a difference in the Gresham community by supporting our GIS infrastructure and applications, integrating GIS with other software, and analyzing data.  We rely on, and appreciate, our GIS Team for critical projects such as mapping service demands in the community, analyzing data for grants, and ensuring critical planning and development projects have the data and maps they need to make informed decisions.  
 
The deadline to apply is 7/20/2022 at 6:00 pm.

Engineering Specialist - GIS w/City of Vancouver (WA)

7/11/2022

 
https://cityofvancouver.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/COV/job/Engineering-Specialist---GIS_22-0169

Job Summary
​
Under the direct supervision of the GIS supervisor, perform complex technical duties to support geographic information systems (GIS) in the Public Works department. Work across all disciplines in Public Works to identify and document GIS business needs, then work with the appropriate GIS staff to develop workflows, tools, software solutions, and processes that meet those needs. Develop documentation and metadata for all processes, maps and data that Public Works GIS produces. Develop tools, databases, layers, publish map services, and automation processes to help improve efficiencies, data quality and workflows. Oversee the field data collection program for all disciplines within Public Works. Assist with the implementation of asset management and Public Works wide initiatives including improved capital planning, key performance metrics analysis, and meeting Council priorities. Act as a liaison/bridge between various divisions and departments such as engineering/design, IT (Information Technology), Utility Billing, Operations and Maintenance, Construction Services, Engineering, and Community Development, and Economic Prosperity and Housing.

This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt union position. This position is covered under the provisions of an agreement between the City and the OPIEU union.

Job Details
Essential Functions:
  • Develop automated processes for layer updates, layer creation, data mining using a variety of tools such as FME, Python and others.
  • Inventory data layers, maps, apps, and develop metadata. Assist in developing a structure and a platform for organizing documentation and metadata.
  • Build relationships and work across all departments within Public Works to identify business needs and develop solutions that will help those departments achieve efficiencies and reduce redundant workflows through the use of GIS technology.
  • Work with departments to identify data collection and inventory needs; build workflows and processes that will help those departments gather the data that they need to make better informed decisions.
  • Provide GIS support to Operations and Maintenance as well as Utility Billing as needed. Develop maps, layers and processes that will help them better informed decisions. Be the GIS point of contact for Operations and Maintenance.
  • Find innovative ways to use GIS to create efficiencies, enhance data quality, and develop effective maps, processes and workflows across all areas of Public Works. Recommend process improvements to Public Works GIS Supervisor.
  • Implement asset management and Public Works wide initiatives including improved capital planning, key performance metrics analysis, and meeting Council priorities.

Qualifications
Experience and Education
  • Four (4) years of related experience in reading and understanding engineering (design/construction) plans as well as working with transportation related GIS data inventory/creation and data analysis.
  • Equivalent to an Associate’s Degree from an accredited college with major course work in GIS, civil engineering or a related field.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Computer Skills
  • Advance proficiency using ESRI products for example ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal/Enterprise, ArcGIS Hub, Python, HTML, and ArcSDE including editing spatial data using these tools in a multiversion environment.
  • Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint.

Required Licenses and/or Certifications
  • Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license required.
  • GIS/ESRI Certification or GISP preferred.

Knowledge
  • Database fundamentals and understanding of relational databases.
  • Autodesk products, AutoCAD Map 3D
  • Terminology, methods, practices, and techniques of drafting and computer aided design and GIS.
  • Principles and practices of surveying.
  • Proficiency using ESRI products for example ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcSDE and web applications.
  • Basic and Complex geoprocessing tools, such georeferencing.
  • Editing in a versioned environment using ArcGIS with ArcSDE.
  • Asset management principles, policies, procedures and software.
  • Trigonometry as applied to the computation of angles, areas, volumes, distances, and traverses.
  • Different modeling related software.
  • Construction plans and specifications.
  • Engineering maps, records, and application of computer aided mapping and geographic information systems for records management.
  • Principles and practices of Project Management.
  • Modern office procedures, methods and computer equipment
  • Use of personal computers and basic software

Abilities
  • Read and interpret civil engineering plans and specifications.
  • Create visually pleasing maps using Esri different ArcGIS software platforms.
  • Use advanced GIS functionality for reporting and analysis of assets for planning purposes.
  • Operate a personal computer and appropriate software
  • Work in a manner consistent with the City of Vancouver’s Operating Principles
  • Work and act as a team player in all interactions with other City employees
  • Provide a high level of customer service at all times
  • Project and maintain a positive image with those contacted in the course of work
  • Develop and maintain collaborative and respectful working relationships with team members and others
  • Consistently provide quality service
  • Maintain regular and dependable attendance
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