This is a good article that could be helpful to all you interested in pursuing an entrepreneurial approach with your geospatial skill set.  
https://www.geospatialworld.net/blogs/how-to-be-self-employed-in-the-geospatial-industry/ 

Portland State University School of the Environment Invites you to Geographies of Uncertainty

Yongwan Chun
The University of Texas at Dallas

“Uncertainty in Spatial Analysis: Visualization, Measurement, and Modeling” 
 
Join us this Thursday December 3 from 4:00-5:00 PM with Guest speaker Yongwan Chun of The University of Texas at Dallas

Uncertainty in spatial analysis has been recognized in the literature. Research has addressed various aspects of uncertainty including different sources of error, visualization of uncertainty, and error propagations. While positional error is inevitably raised in data representations, e.g., in GIS, attribute error also has an impact on spatial analysis. The release of margins of error (MOEs) in American Community Survey (ACS) draws an attention to attribute errors in spatial analysis. Focusing on attribute error, this presentation discusses uncertainty-related research areas in spatial analysis and shows recent progresses specifically, visualization, measurement, and modeling of uncertainty. 

Free and Open to the Public
https://pdx.zoom.us/j/88315119662
Or live via YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGb2PSW9_yYcRVJxxBMCA7Q/live

The Spatial Services unit at Pierce County has opened a GIS Programmer/Engineer Lead position recruitment.  They are looking for strong technical knowledge and experience with the Esri platform, but also for a collaborative and creative leader who can leverage their multidisciplinary team and manage projects from start to finish.

​Position Summary

​Why It's a Great Opportunity: Pierce County Information Technology, a division of the Finance Department, has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Geographic Information System (GIS) Programmer/Engineer Lead professional. This is a high-level programming position that focuses on implementing complex technical solutions and providing analysis, system implementation/integration, and project management expertise for both internal County departments and regional GIS partners. Within Pierce County IT, this position will be based in the Spatial Services unit which includes GIS and Enterprise Asset Management. 

As a lead, we are not only looking for someone with extensive experience and proven technical skills, but also one who supports a creative work environment and a consultative mindset. Advanced knowledge of the Esri platforms, especially JavaScript API, Python API, C# Pro SDK, ArcGIS Server REST API, ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap will ensure you are able to lead your team in the most dynamic of projects. Your technical skill set will be at the foundation of your success as you utilize your planning and project management experience to develop solutions that will make a direct impact on your local community!

Our team of 130 staff directly supports Pierce County's 3,000 staff with their daily IT needs and provides geospatial solutions that support all County constituents. You will work with other talented, professional staff who are committed to meeting the highest principles of public service.


Why It's a Great Department: The IT Division has an excellent reputation for being an employer that is committed to providing top-notch service to its customers. We are a national leader in delivering public services through innovation. Our diverse technology solutions are all supported by a robust hybrid infrastructure of on-premises and cloud-based solutions and a secure network. We are a team that prominently endorses a positive and collaborative approach where we support one another and the work each one of us provides. The work you do in this Division matters because many Pierce County public services are provided through and supported by the technologies built, operated, and maintained by the IT team. IT and this unit exemplify a positive teamwork-based approach and support one another and the work each staff member provides. We focus on a continuous learning mindset for employee development and are excited for you to join our team!

​How to be Successful in the Role: The landscape of technology solutions is continuously evolving as new innovations take hold. The highly complex and evolving area of GIS and IT require quick adaptation to stay current and ahead. A successful employee will provide responsive and professional service to Pierce County business units and cross unit IT teammates. Success will be measured by the employee’s ability to develop new applications, manage assigned applications, ability to troubleshoot system issues and resolve them, and the ability to effectively manage projects and work with others in a positive and proactive way demonstrating solid lead character. 
 
Throughout your employment you will receive direct, constructive feedback from peers and your supervisor to facilitate your success and allow you to meet your professional goals.  
 
Your Future in this Role: The IT Division has access to numerous training opportunities, which include peer, industry, vendor, and official Pierce County training as well as access to established procedures, standards, practices, and system documentation. Our training program is designed to help you develop as both a professional in your lead role as a GIS Programmer/Engineer and as a Pierce County employee. Your work will directly impact your community and it offers a great foundation for future positions within the IT Division and Pierce County.

Core Daily Responsibilities:

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge regarding changes in the IT and Geospatial industry, share ideas with Spatial Services and IT Department leadership, and propose changes based on these developments.
• Provide lead-level GIS programming, analysis, system implementation/integration, and project management for both internal County departments and regional GIS partners.  
• Provide high-level GIS software development expertise with strong knowledge of standard GIS concepts.
• Manage multiple complex GIS application development projects
• Manage and maintain enterprise GIS systems
• Work directly with customers to scope projects and engineer solutions considering all opportunities that IT offers.

A classification description with a more detailed list of essential functions and knowledge, skills, and abilities can be found here.

For the full job listing, click here. 

Full Job Description
Duties
Summary
This position is located in Department of Homeland Security, United States Coast Guard, District Thirteenth, Sector Columbia River, Detach Duty Intelligence Staff in Portland, OR.

Responsibilities
In this position, you will serve as an analytical specialist for maritime threats in and around the ports and coastal waterways to produce and disseminate information/ and reports for enforcement in a pivotal policy role from day one. You will represent the division at regional, national and international intelligence and law enforcement conferences.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team.

Typical work assignments include:

• Collecting, evaluating, interpreting and integrating data from multiple sources to recognize key indicators of future events that impact USCG operations or related security conditions in the Pacific maritime domain.
• Fusing all-source intelligence and performing subject matter expert work on areas such as transnational crime, terrorism, geospatial analysis, living marine resources and/vessel targeting.
• Applying knowledge of the organization for and methods of, collecting intelligence data and of the resources and interests of the intelligence community.
• Utilizing imagination in relating the collection and dissemination processes to the needs of research, populating databases; researching available intelligence; identifying intelligence gaps, articulates collection requirements; and using analytical tools and research methodologies to form conclusions and predictions.
• Generating written intelligence assessments for senior decision makers and operational units; reviewing and editing intelligence products prepared by others; and collaborating with other intelligence agencies on mutually concerning threats and issues.

For the full posting, click here. 

​Job details
Salary: $24,582 - $77,504 a year
Job Type: Full-time

Qualifications

• • High school or equivalent (Preferred)
  • GIS: 1 year (Preferred)
  • ArcGIS: 1 year (Preferred)

Full Job Description
GEOSPATIAL INTELLIGENCE IMAGERY ANALYST (35G)

• Enlisted
• Active Duty
• Army Reserve
• Entry Level

OVERVIEW
The geospatial intelligence imagery analyst is responsible for analyzing overhead and aerial imagery developed by photographic and electronic means. They provide Army personnel with critical information about enemy forces, potential battle areas and combat operations support.

JOB DUTIES

• Produce intelligence by analyzing images, fixed/moving targets and geospatial data
• Identify military installations, facilities, weapon systems, military equipment and defenses
• Determine the location and dimensions of objects
• Conduct Battle Damage Assessment

REQUIREMENTS
Those who want to serve must first take the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery, a series of tests that helps you better understand your strengths and identify which Army jobs are best for you.

TRAINING
Job training for a geospatial intelligence imagery analyst requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and 22 weeks of Advanced Individual Training with on-the-job instruction. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and in the field.

Some of the skills you’ll learn are:

• Planning overhead and aerial imagery collection
• Preparing maps, charts, reports and Geospatial-Intelligence
• Using computer systems and imagery exploitation software
• Analysis of fixed/moving target indicators, geospatial data and overhead/aerial images

HELPFUL SKILLS

• Interest in reading maps and charts
• Gathering information and studying its meaning
• Ability to think, speak and write clearly

REQUIRED ASVAB SCORE(S)
Skilled Technical (ST): 101
Learn more about the ASVAB and see what jobs you could qualify for.

COMPENSATION
Total compensation includes housing, medical, food, special pay, and vacation time. Learn more about total compensation.

EARN CASH FOR IN DEMAND JOBS
You could earn up to $40,000 in cash bonuses just for enlisting under certain Military Occupational Specialties. Visit Jobs in Demand to see if this job qualifies for an enlistment bonus.

EDUCATION BENEFITS
In the Army, qualified students can earn full-tuition, merit-based scholarships, allowances for books and fees, plus an annual stipend for living expenses. Learn more about education benefits.

FUTURE CIVILIAN CAREERS
The skills you learn will help prepare you for a career in research, business planning and even government agencies such as the Central Intelligence Agency.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay
• Signing bonus

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• GIS: 1 year (Preferred)
• ArcGIS: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location:

• Multiple locations

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofsalem/jobs/2895602/gis-programmer-analyst 

Job Summary
The City of Salem IT Department is seeking a talented, highly motivated GIS professional to join our dynamic GIS team as Programmer Analyst. If you have a passion for solving challenging problems and building innovative solutions that have a direct impact on your community, then this is the place for you. We pride ourselves on providing opportunities for professional growth, a friendly, engaging work environment, and a great work-life balance.
 
As a GIS Programmer Analyst, you will serve as the primary resource on application development projects and business system integration projects, provide application troubleshooting and support, and research and recommend new technical geospatial solutions for City services.  You work will focus on the needs of the Public Works Department to provide innovative solutions for their diverse service offerings and mobile workforce.  You will develop and implement GIS solutions and work as part of a team to advance Salem in smart city initiatives.

In this position, you will plan, organize, and conduct business process and system analysis to improve performance and provide solutions for organizational needs and efficiencies. You may serve as an administrator and a functional expert for City business systems and will contribute to solutions that meet overall City and department technical strategies.

You will work with a variety of stakeholders and team members, including department staff, IT technical staff and vendors to ensure successful, timely delivery of projects and solutions, while working within the scope of business expectations and system needs and constraints. In addition to serving as a primary resource for Public Works, you will be a part of the enterprise GIS team to develop smart and sustainable solutions.

If you want to become an integral part of the City’s daily business operations that provide services to over 1000 City employees, its departments, and our local community, then this job is for you.
 
What are the minimum qualifications?                                         

• Must pass the pre-employment background check.
• Must have an Oregon Driver license and meet the City of Salem's driving standards.
• A bachelor's degree in geography, geographic information systems, management information systems, cartography, environmental science, planning, engineering, computer science, information technology, software engineering or related course of study; and three (3) years GIS experience which included designing, creating, maintaining and analyzing geospatial and tabular data; and writing GIS script or applications programming; or any combination of experience and training that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities as listed, and ability to perform the essential job functions.
• Must pass the criminal background check necessary to obtain Criminal Justice Information System clearance and Law Enforcement Data System certification within 30 days of hire (clearance must be maintained throughout employment).
• Preference will be given to candidates with a Geographic Information Systems Professional (GISP) Certification.
• Preference will be given to candidates who have experience leading projects, application design and development, working in a team environment, and providing support for an enterprise public utility management application.

https://employment.tulaliptribes-nsn.gov/search-jobs/job-detail/?jid=866&

​Job Summary: This position serves as Shellfish Program technical lead for spatial mapping projects with Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Will assist in biological data collection through sampling and fishery investigations. Will conduct and assist in the design of fishery monitoring projects and is responsible for compilation and maintenance of the Shellfish Program’s GIS database. Will assist with field studies, will assist with the planning and completion of research as directed and will produce reports and analysis when needed.

Compensation: $29.47 hr.

Education Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor Degree in Fisheries or related field

Minimum Related Experience

• Six (6) months of work with ArcGIS Geospatial processing tools and processing automation script using Python.
• Six (6) months of Commercial Shellfish Harvest Management experience.
• Six (6) months of work with ArcGIS Enterprise geodatabase creation and management.
• Three (3) months of work creating and using geospatial data from photographs.
• Three (3) months of field work creating complex GIS Feature classes.

Required Licenses/Certifications/Prerequisites

• WA State Driver’s License and Valid insurance (Abstract Required).
• Current CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must pass an Agility exam to determine if physically capable of performing the job.
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check.

Terms of Employment: This is a regular Full-Time position

Interested in exploring how to use GIS to advance racial equity is state and local government? Register for this free Esri webinar: A Framework for Racial Equity and Community Outreach in State and Local Government.
https://www.esri.com/en-us/lg/corporate-programs/20/how-state-local-governments-can-advance-racial-equity-with-gis
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https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/2902280-0/gis-specialist-journey?keyword=gis%20specialist%20-%20journey&location=seattle%2C%20wa&pagetype=searchPage
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Summary
The King County GIS Center is seeking an experienced GIS Specialist - Journey. The GIS Specialist - Journey will perform ongoing maintenance on complex, highly detailed transportation-related network, infrastructure, facilities, planning, and operations GIS data, including all updates and revisions to these data. Perform data development and ongoing maintenance for GIS data related to urban and regional planning, real property, natural resource planning and management, and other King County functions and services, including all updates and revisions to these data. Complete corrections to resolve all reported errors, omissions, and discrepancies in these data. Maintain the suite of custom editing tools which are used to perform these data maintenance tasks. Design and perform detailed spatial research and analysis, using appropriate and relevant GIS data and digital imagery, to meet the management, planning, and operational needs of all County agencies. Design and develop web applications, maps, tables, and other products to report research and analysis findings to decision makers and make program information available to the public. Train and mentor other staff on data maintenance procedures, protocols, and tools, and serve as team leader for staff who perform this work on an ongoing basis. Develop and nurture effective working relationships with client agency managers and program staff.