https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tvwd/jobs/3279674/gis-technician

Overall Purpose of the Job:
To serve in a GIS support role for District staff in relation to GIS products, materials, troubleshooting and providing assistance for GIS and related mobile GIS deployed solutions. This position has three key roles in the District's GIS department including GIS data creation and editing, support of mobile GIS users and other District staff who are users of GIS technology, and GIS analysis. The GIS Technician will work closely with the GIS Analyst in implementing new GIS capabilities, prepare and produce maps, conduct spatial analysis, maintain data layers, and incorporate maps and data into reports. This position will provide user support and work collaboratively with GIS system users and other District staff to understand needs, design solutions, manage data quality, and identify requirements for specific projects.

Essential Job Functions:

• Convert electronic, paper, and other forms of data into GIS.
• Provide support for end-users in the use of GIS software and tools.
• Create models and python scripting.
• Perform quality control checks to verify mapping accuracy and database integrity.
• Maintain and update maps, spreadsheets, reports, data files and documentation for a wide variety of purposes.
• Support the GIS Analyst in conducting spatial analysis including interpretation of plans, maps, data files, photographs, and legal descriptions.
• Maintain GIS reference layers, including mapping and aerial files provided by others.
• Edit topology and support a geometric network.
• Assist with creating and maintaining work flows and documentation of GIS processes.
• Assist with creating and maintaining a web-based GIS application.
• Assist with creating solutions utilizing ESRI mobile applications.
• Collect GPS data.
• Perform quality control checks of own and others' work to provide mapping accuracy and database integrity.
• Assist with GIS improvements including editing updates and synchronization with CAD file updates.
• Work collaboratively with users and business area experts throughout the District to determine GIS needs; and provide solutions to meet those needs.
• Provide GIS support to help facilitate integration of GIS with other solutions such as hydraulic modeling, customer service applications, work and asset management, and/or SCADA.
• Respond to emergency mapping and information requests.
• Respond to requests from other agencies for GIS related files and data.
• Stay current with GIS technology. Research and evaluate new tools and vendor offerings with a focus on how GIS is being used in the water industry and public sector.
• Assist with training users who edit GIS data through ESRI and other software platforms.
• Provide needed information and demonstrations concerning how to perform certain work tasks to new employees.
• Work closely with field crews and office staff to refine and improve data input and quality control processes.
• Provide technical support to GIS users, including supporting GIS users with datasets and GIS applications, techniques, and solutions via the telephone, Microsoft Teams, and in person.
• Analyze customer needs and develop solutions or products.
• Perform other projects and related duties as assigned.

​Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Knowledge of ESRI GIS platform and products, including ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Explorer, ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, ArcGIS Collector, ArcMap, ArcPro, and ArcGIS Portal.
• Knowledge of geodatabase editing, including versioning, topology editing, and ArcServer.
• Knowledge of GIS system hardware and software.
• Knowledge of relational database concepts including data validation practices.
• Knowledge of the role and application of GIS in managing linear assets and related resources.
• Knowledge of how the role of application development and application administration plays in a GIS environment.
• Knowledge of remote data acquisition using GPS.
• Knowledge of mobile GIS applications is desirable.
• Knowledge of computer operations and Microsoft Office, including query and reporting tools.
• Knowledge of personnel, administrative, safety and departmental policies.
• Knowledge of safety practices and procedures applicable to the job.
• Skill in customer relations and communications, including the ability to effectively and tactfully work with difficult customers and complex customer issues.
• Ability to work effectively managing multiple and diverse tasks and priorities.
• Ability to establish and maintain respectful and harmonious relationships with others both inside and outside the organization.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with coworkers, customers and other agencies.
• Ability to effectively train users on appropriate use of GIS applications and data entry procedures.
• Ability to perform effectively in an independent or team environment, as well as display self motivation skills.
• Ability to manage records and information in any format, in accordance with applicable statues, regulations and District policy, guidance and records retention schedule.
• Ability to display TVWD's vision of delivering the best water, service and value by demonstrating reliability, integrity, stewardship, excellence and safety.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geography, GIS or other related field; and
  Minimum of one year of experience with GIS mapping solutions preferably using the ESRI platform, including use of ArcMap and ArcPro tools; and
  Geospatial editing experience, including implementing data validation processes; or
• Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the work.

Special Qualifications:
Possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon; have and maintain a safe driving record.

Working Conditions:

• Have regular and predictable attendance.
• Daily verbal communications both in person and on the telephone.
• Work for extended periods of time in a stationary position.
• Ability to perform physical tasks that are moderately demanding.
• Operate, read information and focus on a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment.
• Respond to work, without advanced notice, in times of adverse weather, natural disaster, emergency, or other unusual events as determined by the District.
• This is a non-exempt position.

Tualatin Valley Water District believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to achieve our mission to provide our community quality water and customer service.

https://jobs.pse.com/job/Bellevue-GIS-Technical-Systems-Analyst-WA-980

PSE’s Pole Services team is part of the Product Development department which develops new energy products and services to meet customer needs. The Pole Services group specifically engages with PSE’s municipal, telecommunications, and construction development customers interested in street and area lighting, communication joint use, wireless collocation, and other pole-related services.

​The GIS Technical Systems Analyst provides technical services, GIS (Geographic Information Systems) solutions, and analysis in the use of the enterprise GIS technologies. Assists in application administration, configuration and maintenance support, as well as develops solutions to complex business problems utilizing spatial analytical tools and internal and external databases; maintains high availability of mapping and records applications.
Upholds the safety compliance standards inherent in PSE’s operating and/or field procedures related to work responsibilities. Promotes and supports a culture of total safety.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides professional GIS technical services:
• Provides technical assistance and consulting to other departments at PSE as it relates to GIS and Spatial technologies.
• Support spatial and CAD technology projects, including GIS, AutoCAD, MAP Viewing and GPS, provides support of GIS software releases and upgrades.
• Performs business analysis:
• Provides GIS and other spatial technologies analysis services to PSE, in support of gas and electric operations, planning, engineering, real estate and others.
• Provides custom GIS cartographic maps, analysis and support.
• Helps clients translate real-world needs into practical, economical, state-of-the-art GIS solutions Assists in the identification of business and functional requirements. Creates project requirement documents and specifications to be incorporated into formal contracts.
  Completes workflow analysis of business processes to streamline and enable efficient use of GIS software and processing.
• Provides technical skills by performing spatial analysis and geospatial processing such as: query software tools, statistical analysis, data density analysis, grid analysis, terrain modeling, and network analysis to solve a technical problem or implement a business process.
• Creates high quality cartographic maps, displays, mapbooks and presentations that incorporate charts and insets to clearly show data results.
• Performs data construction and management:
• Provides data integrity support for operations, maintains the GIS landbase and works with transformation tools to update the landbase from county data sets, provides tools to translate data files from and to GIS from AutoCAD files, support interfaces to SAP, SynerGEE and other systems, provide publication services to operations for leak survey maps, OH map books and storm books. Independently completes data construction, conversion, and quality control for GIS data sets across multiple hardware platforms and operating systems.
• Maintains enterprise GIS land base in support of utility system mapping. Maintains GIS accuracy and mapping standards.
• Maintains land base and parcel changes.
• Creates data set maintenance and publication procedures and metadata.
• Analyzes database performance, troubleshoots, tests designs, and recommends operational improvement.
• Assists with system implementation and support:
• Assist in the configuration of the electric and gas GIS, work with the GIS users to ensure the routines, styles, configuration and applications within GIS perform as designed.
• Work with users to design new applications and functionality to efficiently and effectively maintain the electric and gas networks within GIS.
• Support users and IT by testing new releases and upgrades.
• Assists in coordination with IT to plan, design, develop, test and monitor GIS programs and systems. Performs spatial analysis of data layers to support customer needs.
• Creates data models and processes for common routines or complex spatial analysis.
• Carries out testing for software malfunctions and collaborate with GIS vendors to resolve application issues.
• Delivers excellent customer service, by measuring and creating customer satisfaction, and enhances customer relationships with enterprise GIS staff.
• Maintains up-to-date GIS knowledge and builds expertise among colleagues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in geospatial systems or related field, or GIS certification, or equivalent combination of training and experience may substitute.
• 2 years GIS experience.
• 3 years utility or related business experience.
• Working knowledge of electrical engineering designs and specifications.
• Understanding of electric distribution system configurations.
• Programming experience in Magik, Autolisp, XML, or .Net
• Excellent integration knowledge with other information systems

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, computer science, business or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of electric utility construction standards. Working knowledge of GE Smallworld
• Working knowledge of electric utility OMS.
• Experience in Esri and analytical software systems, AutoDesk products, database structures, and applications.
• Experience with GPS equipment and software.
• Experience with server technologies and data transformation technologies.

JOB TITLE:  Conservation and GIS Data Analyst
LOCATION:  Portland, OR (other locations in the Western US may be considered)
COMPENSATION:  $48,000 - $58,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications.
JOB START DATE:  January 2022
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 22, 2021

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All applications must be submitted via our application website at:  http://bit.ly/xerces-jobs
Xerces is happy to provide accommodations for the job application process if needed.  If you need an accommodation to complete the job application process, please email [email protected]. 

JOIN US!
Come join a growing team of conservation professionals at the Xerces Society who are dedicated to protecting some of the world’s most important animals. We are seeking a skilled and collaborative data analyst to help develop and improve how we manage and use data to accomplish our mission.
At Xerces, we harness the knowledge of scientists and the enthusiasm of the public to implement conservation programs. We take action by helping farms and public agencies develop conservation plans for pollinators and beneficial insects, producing ground-breaking publications on insect conservation, training thousands of farmers and land managers to protect and manage habitat for beneficial insects, protecting endangered species and their habitat, and engaging the public to raise awareness about invertebrates found on farms, forests, prairies, deserts, streams, wetlands, towns and cities. Our methods focus on habitat conservation planning, education, scientific analysis, advocacy, and applied research to conserve invertebrates, such as bees, butterflies, mollusks, and fireflies.
Note:  In our effort to keep our employees, partners, clients and the public safe, Xerces Society follows a mandatory vaccination policy, requiring employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: 
The analyst is responsible for improving data management systems and processes across Xerces Society’s conservation programs, and to develop and provide tools to improve external communications. This includes oversight of all GIS and other conservation data operations including data structure and metadata development, intake (procedures, tools, and data integrity policies), system administration, implementation, and user support.  The analyst will report to the Business & Operations Analyst, but work across the entire organization’s conservation programs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 
Data management and analysis

• Manage, organize, and streamline existing datasets, working in collaboration with Xerces Society conservation program staff.

Provide technical assistance as needed:

• Manage user account and permissions.
• Build and maintain centralized GIS data library.
• Respond to data and map requests from conservation staff.
• Alert staff to new tools and training opportunities.
• Train staff to access data, use relevant tools, build maps, etc.
• Produce tabular, geospatial, and analytical data for specific projects, including on an ad hoc basis for team members who do not have training or access to data.
• Build simple self-service access tools for staff who are not regular GIS users.
• Create Best Practices guidelines for using new tools, databases, templates, etc.
• Manage GIS field users and data.
• Advise on sampling design, database use, and related equipment (i.e. field tablets, GPS devices, software, etc.).

Improve upon existing systems:

• Identify and pursue opportunities to continually improve the quality of data management systems, processes, and standards within the Xerces Society’s conservation programs.
• Apply judgement to standardize and integrate existing Xerces conservation databases to better meet project needs of our growing team.
• Conduct quality control checks on existing databases.

Identify and use appropriate technologies to make workflows more efficient, and to make data, analyses, maps, implementation tools and other information more easily accessible to others.

• Create maps that facilitate the interpretation of species occurrence data, maintain databases, and perform spatial analyses.
• Create and manage data collection tools to be used by staff in habitat restoration and planting projects.
• Create map templates and other standardized items to be used by staff in developing reports and presentations.

Apply quantitative spatial statistics and computational modeling to conduct scientifically rigorous analyses that inform conservation decisions, in collaboration with Xerces Society Conservation Staff.

• Consult with colleagues and advise on analyses and study design.
• Be familiar with best available data sources for ecological data analysis, including climate science data that can be integrated into projects.
• Develop a system for effectively tracking and reporting on conservation effectiveness metrics that can be easily accessed by the executive director, program directors, the communications team, and the development team. Work with conservation program staff to incorporate the use of this tracking system into daily operations and practices.

Communication and outreach

• Develop visualizations, maps, infographics, short written narratives, and other static and interactive tools to effectively communicate conservation effectiveness metrics and achievements.
• Work with Xerces’ conservation programs and communications teams to design and produce creative, high-quality digital and printed communications which will resonate with Xerces’ audiences and communicate conservation goals and achievements.
• Build visualizations, infographics and interactive tools for internal and external use.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:  
REQUIRED
Experience managing large data sets, including historical or time-series data

• Application of Federal Geographic Data Committee, Darwin Core, or other data or database metadata standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Access and Excel, including database design and queries.
• Development and maintenance of metadata structure and content.

Intermediate to advanced GIS experience, including ability to create and manipulate raster, geodatabase, and feature datasets, as well as create high quality maps and other visual products.

• Experience using ESRI ArcGIS products (ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online), Apps (Survey123, Collector, Dashboards), extensions (Spatial Analyst, Geostatistical Analyst, 3D Analyst, Web Publisher) and tools (Model Builder, R-ARCGIS).
• Experience developing user-friendly procedures and guidelines for data management and supporting GIS field users.
• Conservation biology background and/or understanding of conservation biology issues.
• Experience working with diverse partners and audiences to share, develop, and collaborate on data management projects.
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills, including the ability to identify and understand the data management needs of multiple Xerces staff and come up with a cohesive data management strategy for the organization.
• Proven ability to communicate technical information to a wide variety of audiences, from land managers and policy makers to other researchers and the public.
• Understanding of data use policies and ethics.
• Strong communication and writing skills, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage time and diverse activities under tight deadlines, while delivering high quality results.
• Ability to develop work plans and work independently on assigned tasks.
• Takes initiative in identifying problems and designing novel solutions.

PREFERRED

• Experience with biological or natural resources data sets.
• Understanding of quantitative and computational methods to analyze data, including the use of spatial statistics, data modeling, and analysis to identify patterns.
• Scripting proficiency (e.g. Python, R, JavaScript, Visual Basic, SQL/PostgreSQL).
• Graphic design skills and proven experience designing visually appealing infographics, tables, charts, etc. to help communicate conservation stories, track program metrics.
• Experience and skill in working with diverse teams and constituents in a respectful, equitable, and inclusive manner
• Cross-cultural, multicultural, and/or multilingual skills, background, or experience.
• Experience using data gathering tools in field settings: tablets, GPS, cellular mobile devices.
• Experience with managing data privacy and information security.

QUALIFICATIONS: 
REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS / Geospatial Science, Ecology, Biology, Environmental Science, Geography, Geology or related field, or demonstrated truly equivalent knowledge, skills, and experience.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience, or demonstrated truly equivalent knowledge and skills, working with databases and GIS in data management and analysis.
• Must have current authorization to work in the United States with any employer.  Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Be able to perform the following with reasonable breaks and/or reasonable accommodations: 

• Operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a telephone, copy machine, and computer printer for periods of 1-8 hours.

STATUS: Full-Time, salaried, exempt position, scheduled to work ~ 40 hours/week.  Schedule can be made flexible and opportunity for remote work location can be made, consistent with work requirements, depending on employee preferences.

BENEFITS: This position includes a generous benefits package: eleven paid holidays including two floating holidays that may be used for a personal or religious holiday observed by the employee or other occasion preferred by the employee, paid time off, paid health, dental, and disability insurance, option to participate in a pre-tax flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses, participation in a 401k retirement program upon eligibility and a flexible work environment.

TERMS: The Xerces Society is an at-will employer. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

MORE INFORMATION:  For more information on the Xerces Society and our programs, please see our website: www.xerces.org

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
All applications must be submitted via our application website at:  http://bit.ly/xerces-jobs

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The Xerces Society is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

PRIORITY REFERRAL OF PROTECTED VETERANS
We request priority referral of protected veterans for all openings with our organization.  In order to be considered for employment, all applicants for employment with Xerces Society, apply through our Job Board. When referring or being referred as a candidate, including protected veterans, please refer them to this applicant site; https://xerces.org/job-opportunities.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado/jobs/3280768/gis-technician-broadband

What We Do:
The Governor's Office of Information Technology (OIT) strives to impact the lives of all Coloradans to create a safer, happier and healthier state. We work to empower the State of Colorado with flexible technology that will drive sustainable and intelligent business decisions. We envision a future where the end-user experience shapes design, and data analytics transform how state government serves its residents.

​What We Believe:
We believe equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply.

Description of Job
As our new GIS Technician you will be a member of the Broadband Data team that is part of the Colorado Broadband Office which is responsible for the development and implementation of an accurate, web-based, publicly-available geographic inventory of broadband data and services throughout Colorado.
In this role you will provide data maintenance, conversion and analysis support for the team’s data development effort. You will contribute to the definition of the new data development process and assessment of the effectiveness and efficacy of this process and develops and populates appropriate database structures for storing and manipulating data products related to enterprise and broadband effort including, where appropriate, supporting GIS web services and an enterprise GIS database for the publishing the data.

Some of the day to day duties include:

• Working with other team members to request and collect broadband service data from broadband providers.
• Processing data received into standard geodatabase format through various processing and analytical steps.
• Assisting in validation of broadband data with speed tests and other information collected through OIT’s public facing web application.
• Assisting in the design and implementation of analysis of geospatial information to support broadband related goals including data quality assessment, monitoring and reporting of broadband expansion, and identification of broadband availability and adoption relative to demographic or other information.
• Contributing to the definition of process improvements such as workflow and analyses to develop the database of broadband services and assessments of the accuracy of the database, the efficacy of the broadband data, and the use of the data.
• Generating maps and other products displaying broadband service in Colorado.
• Assisting in the development or enhancement of scripts automating the processes of the broadband data collection cycle. Suggest enhancements or refinements to GIS staff and document requirements based on Office strategy or other broadband needs. Provide knowledge transfer to other staff.

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
While a wide salary range is posted for this position, an eventual salary offer is determined by a comprehensive salary analysis, which considers multiple factors including but not limited to education and experience compared to others in the organization doing substantially similar work.
Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate's degree from an accredited institution in a field of study related to the work assignment, to include Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or other related technical GIS degrees.
• One year of professional experience in an occupational field related to the work assigned to the position, to include GIS or Geography. Experience must include professional experience with ARC GIS or other Open Source GIS Software.

Substitutions:

• Additional appropriate experience will substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Training or certification related to the work assigned to the position will be considered as a substitution for the required experience and/or education.

Conditions of Employment:

• Effective September 20, 2021, employees are required to attest to and verify that they are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, or submit to twice-weekly serial testing. Upon hire, new employees will have three (3) business days to provide attestation to their status with proof of vaccination, or begin twice-weekly serial testing for COVID-19. This condition may change due to evolving public health orders and/or work location requirements.
• Fully Vaccinated means two (2) weeks after a second dose in a two-dose series of the COVID-19 vaccine, such as the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two (2) weeks after the single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine, as defined by the State of Colorado’s Public Health Order and guidance issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment.
• A pre-employment background check will be conducted as part of the selection process.
• This position is governed by the State Classified Personnel System, and as such, is only available to candidates who are current State of Colorado residents at the time of application.
• Positions supporting some agencies such as the Department of Corrections and Department of Public Safety will also require a pre-employment drug test.
• This position may occasionally require travel within the specified geographic area, and to locations across the state as needed.
• This position may require on-call duties as needed by position.

Appeal Rights
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for the position, you may protest the action by filing an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the date you receive notice of the elimination.
Also, if you wish to challenge the selection and comparative analysis process, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director within 10 days from the receipt of notice or knowledge of the action you are challenging.

Refer to Chapters 4 and 8 of the State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, 4 CCR 801, for more information about the appeals process. The State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures are available at www.colorado.gov/spb.
A standard appeal form is available at: www.colorado.gov/spb. If you appeal, your appeal must be submitted in writing on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative, and received at the following address within 10 days of your receipt of notice or knowledge of the action: Colorado State Personnel Board/State Personnel Director, Attn: Appeals Processing, 1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver, CO 80203. Fax: 303-866-5038. Phone: 303-866-3300. The ten-day deadline and these appeal procedures also apply to all charges of discrimination

Supplemental Information
This position is intended to work primarily remote with periodic reporting to your primary work location. All remote work must be performed within Colorado.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

The Governor's Office of Information Technology is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADA Coordinator at [email protected] or call (303) 764-7900.

This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies based upon business need.

The Governor's Office of Information Technology does NOT offer sponsored Visas for employment purposes.

Please join us this Thursday OCT 28 for the fourth installment of our Fall 2021 speaker series! This week's Zoom talk is hosted again by Hunter Shobe and David Banis from PSU's very own Geography Department, this time featuring contributors Geoff Gibson, Sachi Arakawa, and Alicia Milligan. The topic is "Making a Cultural Atlas of San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle." Please see the attached pdf flier for more information and the clickable zoom link, as well as the attached schedule for coming speakers this term!

https://careers.alaska.edu/cw/en-us/job/518161/gis-rs-technician-analyst

Summary:
As our GIS & Remote Sensing Analyst, you’ll help the Toolik Field Station (TFS) provide logistical, operational, and scientific support to visiting scientists conducting Arctic research. Every day we’ll rely on you to collect high precision GPS data (GNSS), collect imagery through drone flights, process data, and create new products and tools for the research community. To thrive in this role, you must have experience in GIS & Remote Sensing as well as knowledge of GIS concepts, software installation and management (ESRI products and Google Earth).

​Duties:
Data Maintenance and Analysis (15%)
Assist the GIS & RS Analyst 3 with maintaining GIS datasets and imagery contained within ESRI geodatabases. Provide quality assurance and quality control of departmental spatial data and metadata. When possible, automate the analytical processing of spatial data using batch processing techniques and/or computer programming/scripting languages (eg. R, Python (ArcPy), teqc). Employ a variety of spatial data analysis and modelling techniques (eg, image classification (various types), ESRI geostatistical analysis tools) to create products in support of Toolik research or administration. Search for and use available satellite remote sensing products (eg, LandSat, SAR, SMAP) to support Toolik research projects.

Updating and Maintaining GIS Equipment, Instrumentation, and Technology (15%)
Conduct web-based research to identify GIS and Remote Sensing equipment and software to support TFS research (eg, UAS sensors, UAS platforms, GNSS/GIS equipment, cloud-based image processing developments). Occasionally prepare specifications and forward equipment or software quotes to GIS & RS Analyst 3 and SEDC Manager for equipment/ supplies such as UAS camera/ sensors/ platforms, bathymetric units, or GNSS equipment. Keep software licenses and equipment firmware current. Troubleshoot all equipment problems and report issues and resolutions to appropriate SEDC staff.

GIS Products (20%)
Prepare field maps with research site coordinates Produce GIS products which include orthophotographic maps, surface elevation models, watershed delineations, area calculations, viewshed analysis, and bathymetric maps. Serve as departmental lead in creating, maintaining and archiving metadata records As needed, assist SEDC Manager and GIS & RS Analyst 3 with new research site selections. Produce final site map(s) and site coordinate(s) for Toolik researchers to support their research permit applications with land management agencies. In support of Toolik research projects, produce publication-quality maps, figures, 3D models, and/or graphs for use in conference presentations, student theses, research grant applications, and/or peer-reviewed scientific journal publications.

Survey and Technical Support (50%)
Collect GNSS survey data with mapping-grade and survey-grade instruments. Process GNSS survey data using Trimble Business Center software and online GNSS toolsets from the National Geodetic Survey. Serve as FAA licensed Pilot in Command for UAS missions. Coordinate all aspects of UAS missions: select appropriate UAS platform, flight planning, safe flight execution, image processing, and metadata collection and archival. Collect and process bathymetric data (GNSS and sonar data). When necessary, work with TFS researchers to design and implement project-specific tools, systems, and procedures to collect and/or calibrate quantitative spatial data. Train researchers on how to use mapping GNSS equipment With weekly oversight from the GIS & RS Analyst 3 and/or SEDC Manager during the summer field season, plan and coordinate activities of the GIS seasonal technician and intern(s) to fulfill summer work requests.

Toolik Field Station (TFS) is a research station operated and managed by the Institute of Arctic Biology at the University of Alaska Fairbanks (UAF). TFS provides logistical, operational, and scientific support to visiting scientists conducting Arctic research. The field station population ebbs and flows throughout the year with a minimum population of 4 in the winter and up to 150 in the summer. While remote, TFS is like a small village during the summer months.

TFS is seeking a full time GIS & Remote Sensing Analyst to join our team. This position will be based out of Fairbanks at UAF with summers spent at TFS. Typical duties entail collecting high precision GPS data (GNSS), collecting imagery through drone flights, processing data, and creating new products and tools for the research community. This position will work with the GIS & RS Analyst 3, seasonal technicians, and interns.
In addition to the technical duties, engaging and interacting with the TFS community is a large part of the job of everyone who works at TFS.Toolik Field Station is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment to everyone at the station. Each member of our staff is committed to working to build and sustain an equitable and inclusive work environment where cultural diversity is celebrated and valued. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the TFS community.

Position details:
This is a full-time, Grade 77, $21.81 hourly, DOE, 12-month position complete with a competitive salary and UA employee benefits package. UA employees receive excellent benefits including participation in State of Alaska PERS retirement, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage.

Term Position:
This position is a term-funded position and is reviewed annually for contract renewal at the University's discretion.

Required Experience:

• Two years of course work towards a Bachelor's degree in GIS/remote sensing, land surveying, or comparable field.
• Two years of experience relevant to this position or a combination of training and experiences.
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS and Trimble Business Center software
• Valid AK driver’s license or able to obtain one within one month of being hired.
• Current FAA small UAS Pilot Certification, or be able to obtain a certification within one month of hire

Preferred Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in GIS/remote sensing, land surveying, or comparable coursework, plus 6 months of professional post-bachelor’s work experience.
• Two years of post-bachelors work experience, or graduate school experience.

Knowledge:

• GIS concepts, software installation and management (ESRI products and Google Earth); GNSS concepts, mapping and high-accuracy GNSS units and related software; use and troubleshooting of GNSS field equipment; advanced GNSS field data collection/processing procedures (post-processed & RTK); Geo(spatial) databases (ESRI products); remote sensing platforms, spatial data interpretation and analysis; modest computer and network literacy; GIS-supported programming/scripting languages, preferred.
• ArcGIS Enterprise (Online/Portal) experience a bonus.

Skills:

• Perform analytical tasks using the above listed knowledge.


• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal). This position requires frequent interaction with researchers as well as federal and state agency personnel.
  Scientific writing, editing, and proof-reading; spatial data organization; quality control and assurance, and associated metadata creation.
• Manipulate and process GPS/GIS data to produce charts, graphs, and spreadsheets to display trends in spatial data; Interpret and report GIS data and analytical results for scientists and non-scientists; Complete assigned projects combining the appropriate GIS knowledge and skills. Some satellite remote sensing skills preferred (ie. optional).

Abilities:

• Physically capable of traveling 10 miles (round trip) per day across uneven tussock tundra while transporting required equipment (up to 50lbs) occasionally in inclement weather.
• Work independently under intermittent supervision of the GIS & RS Analyst 3 and/or the SEDC manager to accomplish multiple tasks and work requests; Lead and coordinate the activities of the seasonal GIS technician and intern(s) to provide support to research projects.
• Ability to interact positively with a diverse community of scientists (ranging from undergraduates to PhDs) as well as federal and state agency personnel.
• Strong communication, project management, and conflict resolution skills.

​This position will require scheduled residency at Toolik Field Station on Alaska's North Slope during the primary field season from early-May to early September and possible winter project support between October through March of each year. The duty station is at the University of Alaska Fairbanks during the remainder of the year.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/ElPasoCountyCo/jobs/3272292/geospatial-analyst-i-ii-iii

Assists in the management and maintenance of various Geographical Information System (GIS) related asset datasets stored in a variety of enterprise level asset databases. Participates in the development of strategic and tactical plans and programs in maximizing El Paso County’s transportation infrastructure. Conducts data analysis and provides various deliverables such as reports, maps, and other related documents. This position is part of the Geospatial Analyst career progression series, which includes Geospatial Analyst I, Geospatial Analyst II, and Geospatial Analyst III. An employee is eligible to advance to the next position within the series when the employee has met the criteria for advancement as notated within the job description and has received a recommendation from the Hiring Authority.
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• Assists in maintaining Department of Public Works (DPW) asset data dictionary standards.
• Creates, maintains, and modifies asset data inventories in various enterprise-level and siloed asset management systems (AMS).
• Prepares geospatial datasets through digitization, data conversion, and manual data entry of electronic and paper-based records into GIS.
• Conducts continuous refinement and quality control of Asset Management data; generates reports and conducts data analysis as needed to arrive at results.
• Utilizes geospatial analysis techniques to provide a better understanding of certain variables in given geographic locations.
• Provides digital and hard copy maps, tabular datasets, reports, graphics, and other asset data products in support of daily operations, planning, engineering, and maintenance operations,
• Creates GIS asset data from coordinate geometry (COGO) legal descriptions.
• Organizes, documents, and provides backup material for a variety of design projects and engineering studies.
• Researches County documents and plans across various County databases and archives.
• Provides review and interpretation of subdivision plats and land surveys for County assets.
• Prepares DPW asset acceptance submittals for public infrastructure.
• Provides research for public right-of-way in support of daily operations and customer service.
• Prepares, coordinates, and manages County road name change petitions to the BOCC.
• Interacts with County staff to develop custom map project requirements.
• Facilitates the implementation efforts for transportation GIS and asset management applications.
• Independently evaluates, develops, and programs GIS applications to automate and convert data using approved software and protocols.
• Gathers geographic data through field observations, maps, photographs, satellite imagery, censuses, and other sources; analyzes the geographic distribution of physical and cultural characteristics and occurrences.
• Maintains and analyzes crash data as required.
• Reviews, evaluates, and verifies GIS data provided by other government agencies or private sector contractors for accuracy.
• Develops graphical models and provides data of analysis results for committees and the public.
• Coordinates with governmental agencies for data collection and transfer.
• Assists DPW employees in the use of GIS applications.
• Performs other duties as required.

Additional Level II and III functions:

• Utilizes creativity, ingenuity, and resourcefulness in providing GIS support to County staff, outside organizations, stakeholders, and the public.
• Assists with land use and travel demand model data upkeep and verification as assigned.
• Provides traffic count program support, data management, and analysis.
• Provides basic asset management database support, troubleshooting, backup, and archiving.
• Maintains regular contact with DPW personnel, answering questions, solving problems, and implementing and supporting applications from vendors.
• Provides training and support to DPW employees on AMS software, principles, and processes.
• Designs and develops complex ESRI ModelBuilder scripts and templates as needed.
• Develops web-based, end-user asset data dashboards through custom programming, as required.
• Develops ArcGIS Online applications in support of field data collection, asset inspections, and engineering activities.
• Assists in field data collection by DPW staff from GPS data collection, data conversion, and integration into GIS and asset inventories.
• Provides training and support to DPW staff in the use of field data collection equipment.
• Utilizes programming skills to write basic and advanced queries in generating datasets and reports.
• Refines and documents asset database schema changes and modifications.
• Refines and documents asset database data dictionary changes and modifications.

Qualifications
To qualify for Geospatial Analyst at any level:

• Knowledgeable of GIS software and technology.
• Must have strong analytical and troubleshooting skills and a high degree of technical competence in geospatial development, analysis, and design.
• Must possess the ability to use standard office equipment, including telephone, computer, Microsoft Office applications, and copier.
• Experience with Microsoft Office programs to include Access, Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Ability to produce timely and accurate reports; ability to make correct mathematical calculations.
• Broad range of skills and responsiveness to changing priorities and directives.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment; collaborative team player with attention to detail and good communication skills.
• Must be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, other County personnel, vendors, and the general public.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
• An equivalent combination of related education and experience may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.
• Must pass conditional post offer background investigation, motor vehicle record check, and drug screen.

To qualify as Geospatial Analyst I:

• GIS Certificate and/or degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, IT, or other science related field preferred.
• Minimum one (1) year of GIS or related experience preferred.

To qualify as Geospatial Analyst II:

• GIS Certificate and/or degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, IT, or other science related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of GIS or related experience.
• Emerging proficiency ArcGIS Online including development of web maps, field applications, shared layer services and user management.
• Emerging proficiency in programming languages such as VB Script, Python, SQL, and PL/SQL, and dashboard programming languages such as HTML/CSS, and JavaScript.
• GPS data collection experience.
• Prior asset management experience.

To qualify as Geospatial Analyst III:

• GIS Certificate and/or degree in GIS, Geography, Cartography, Computer Science, IT, or other science related field.
• Minimum six (6) years of GIS or related experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in programming languages such as VB Script, Python, SQL, PL/SQL, and dashboard programming languages such as HTML/CSS, and JavaScript.
• Demonstrated proficiency ArcGIS Online including development of web maps, field applications, shared layer services and user management.
• Demonstrated proficiency with relational databases such as Access, SQL, PostgreSQL, and Oracle.
• GPS data collection experience.
• Prior asset management experience.
• Ability to mentor and train co-workers.

Licenses/Certificates
Must possess and maintain a valid Colorado Driver's License.

Work Conditions
Work is primarily performed in an office and/or remote work environment; occasionally will be required to perform work in the field under adverse weather conditions.
This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.

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​About the Department of Finance
The Department of Finance manages the city’s investing, fiscal analysis, budgeting, debt and asset management, tax assessment and collection, and accounting functions as well as establishing, maintaining and enforcing fiscal policies, practices and procedures for the entire City and County of Denver. The Department commits to Denver residents the delivery of these services through a financial structure that mirrors the best practices of both the public and private sectors. This commitment promotes better service, enhanced performance measures, maximum accountability and improved business processes.

​About the Assessment Division
The Assessment Division locates, appraises and records all of Denver's real and personal properties in accordance with the Colorado Constitution, State statutes and Board of Equalization procedures. The Assessor certifies valuations to several special tax districts and tracks values and annual tax increments within the City's various tax increment financing (TIF) districts. The Division prepares and delivers the tax warrant to the Treasurer; maintains records on tax exemptions for seniors and other populations; generates value notices for all taxpayers; and processes written and in-person valuation protests and appeals.

Diversity in the City
The City and County of Denver is committed to cultivating a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. This commitment is woven into our values and belief that we are strongest when we embrace and celebrate our differences. We aim to have employees who are as diverse as our residents, with different perspectives and unique ways of thinking. If you share these values and our enthusiasm for equity, we encourage you to apply to join our team.

The Department of Finance is seeking a dedicated and motivated Assessment GIS Technician within the Assessment Division to perform technical assessment land record management work involving GIS mapping systems, researching historical documents, and verifying the accuracy of deeds and legal descriptions for the splitting, combining, and recreating of land parcels for the transfer and ownership of property.

Additionally, the Assessment GIS Technician:

• Performs entry-level work while training to independently perform routine work in reconfiguring parcels of land using GIS mapping system and database, which includes ensuring supporting documents are accurate and plat surveys match, plotting and mapping out legal descriptions to confirm accuracy of deeds, researches records to determine existing boundaries, works with customers regarding document issues, splits, combines, or recreates parcels in system as stipulated by legal description, and sends notice to customer with new parcel identification for records.
• Learns to perform routine level work processing deeds and property ownership transfers, which includes simple warranty deed transfers between two parties, and complex deed transfers involving multiple parcels requiring title and land survey research work, determining percentage of ownership, verifying legal descriptions on deeds, ensuring accuracy of documents, notifying customers of issues, updating systems records and customers of ownership transfers.
• Uses GIS software to create accurate grid references through coordinate geometry and trace digitization tools to conform with land surveyor notations and deed legal descriptions to create accurate parcel maps within the assessment property management system.
• Works with stakeholders both internal and external to the city to verify accuracy of deeds and legal descriptions and other property documents, researches land survey issues and chains-of-title, working with customers regarding property transfer requests, answers technical questions regarding parcel ownership, and prepares customer notices involving issues of property conveyance and records corrections.
• Learns to perform routine level work processing parcel reconfigurations for the state and city, updating special tax district boundaries, creating GIS maps for presentations, and entering or deleting property addresses within the database for Public Works permit projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested

About You
We are looking for someone with some or all the following skills and experience:

• Working knowledge in ArcGIS/COGO
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite

We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in GIS or land surveying, or related field of study.
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience using GIS mapping systems, or land surveying, or working with property titles and deeds.
• Education and Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.