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GIS Technician w/ City of Woodinville (WA)

12/19/2025

 
https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/5171389
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Position Information
This position is opened as continuous and will remain open until filled. The first review date of applications will be on January 5th, 2026.

Limited Duration: This position is scheduled to last for 24 months upon hire date. 

The City of Woodinville is hiring a GIS Technician to be part of the Administrative Services Department’s Information Services (IS) Division. The IS Division is responsible for overseeing the City’s Information Services and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) operations to ensure alignment with the City’s daily operations and long-term initiatives.

The GIS Technician will have the opportunity to gain experience through hands-on tasks, project-based activities, and occasional field work. Working closely with the GIS Analyst and the IS Manager, this position supports the development of interactive web maps and applications, creates and maintains digital and paper maps, help improve geodatabase organization and performs data creation, maintenance, and analysis using a variety of software applications. This position will conduct related research to support modern GIS best practices. 

GIS Technician III w/ City of Portland Urban Forestry (pdx) Application deadline 1/5/26

12/19/2025

 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/5168548-0/gis-technician-iii

Job Appointment: Full-Time, Regular
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday 7 AM – 3:30 PM
Work Location: The current schedule for this position is hybrid. Employees are expected to work on-site 50% of the time. The City is reevaluating a return-to-office (RTO) policy, which could change in-person requirements with notice. The hiring manager for this position will have more up-to-date information at the time of all verbal/contingent offers. In-person work will be conducted at The Portland Building, 1120 SW 5th Ave. Portland, Oregon 97204. Remote work must be performed within Oregon or Washington.

Benefits
: Please check our benefits tab for an overview of benefits for this position.

Language Pay Premium Eligible:
 This position may be eligible for Language Pay Differential for qualifying employees.

Union Representation:
 PROTEC17. To view this labor agreement, please click here.

​Application Material:
 Please click APPLY to submit your application via the City of Portland’s online portal. You will need to respond to the supplemental questions and attach a resume.

Position Summary:

The City of Portland is looking for a GIS professional to help us grow the urban forest for all Portlanders! This position will lead the GIS program at Portland Parks & Recreation Urban Forestry, supporting growing programs through the coordination of multiple projects and providing direction to other GIS staff. The GIS team at Urban Forestry maintains relational databases, develops tools and reports, conducts spatial analysis, and ensures data integrity, capturing and supporting the work of over 75 staff. Creativity, high-level technical skills, a commitment to customer and public service, and a strong project management background will be important to success in this position. 
This recruitment may also be used to fill future vacancies in the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability, Portland Permitting and Development, and others across the City. 

As a GIS Technician, you will:
  • Coordinate and provide lead work direction for two GIS staff, providing guidance and mentorship while ensuring efficient project delivery
  • Create, manage, and execute annual team workplans and lead team and project meetings 
  • Coordinate with Urban Forestry project managers to scope projects, define requirements, and develop GIS solutions
  • Serve as liaison with GIS stakeholders in other work units, bureaus, and organizations in the development and maintenance of GIS data to share information and coordinate projects
  • Support the administration of our GIS-based tree asset management system through cross-department team collaboration
  • Manage data integrations, document and centralize data standards to ensure data quality across multiple platforms as the lead data steward for Urban Forestry
  • Provide analysis, mapping, and other support for reporting on outcomes related to tree planting, tree care, and environmental equity
  • Design, implement, and maintain databases and execute database queries in ArcPro, SQL, Python, or other languages
  • Design and produce public-facing and internal web maps, Experiences, and dashboards in the ESRI environment
  • Design and manage data automation models for analysis and reports with ESRI’s model builder, Python, or other BI tools
  • Train users on web and mobile GIS tools, troubleshoot, and help resolve technical problems

Survey Technician w/ SHN Engineering (Klamath Falls or Lakeview, OR)

12/12/2025

 
Survey Technician - Klamath Falls or Lakeview, OR

SHN has provided land surveying services for over 40 years, and we are adapting new technologies to improve efficiency while maintaining industry standards for accuracy.  In a quickly evolving profession, SHN land surveyors, drone pilots, and information technology staff are creating new workflows of mapping, data collection, measurement, and visualization using drones and supporting data management systems. 

SHN is ready to grow our Survey departments in Klamath and Lake counties.  The next person to join our team could be someone with no experience or someone who has a Land Survey Intern (LSI) Certificate or the ability to obtain the Land Survey Intern (LSI) Certificate.

Compensation & Benefits:
  • Wage range is approximately $25.00-$49.00/hour depending on experience, 40 hours/week anticipated
  • Flexible work schedule
  • Comprehensive benefit package
  • Family-friendly and supportive team culture, on-the-job training supportive
  • Live, play, and work in beautiful rural communities

What are SHN’s minimum qualifications?
  • Possession of a high school diploma or a general equivalency diploma (GED)
  • Able to obtain Land Survey Intern (LSI) Certificate
  • U.S. citizenship or authorization to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
  • Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving clearance

What additional knowledge and experience would make me a great candidate?
  • Currently have your Land Surveyor Intern (LSI) Certificate
  • Associates degree or bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying
  • Experience in land surveying in field and office capacity

What kind of work is expected?
Survey Technicians work year-round outside and in most weather conditions. They setup and operate GPS equipment, robotic total stations, levels and other equipment used for surveying projects. They measure, record, and calculate data based on readings from those instruments.  They work indoors and outdoors, both independently and on a team. They understand and act consistently with the values and culture of SHN. Core duties include:
  • Perform public records research
  • Assist with AutoCAD drafting
  • Draft letters and other communications
  • Perform survey calculations, process UAV data and process GPS data
  • Conduct fieldwork for various surveys including topographic, boundary, construction, Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and LiDAR scanning surveys
  • Assist with equipment maintenance and supply inventory

To Apply
Please send 1) a cover letter that addresses your interest and experience for this position and 2) your resume to [email protected] All inquiries will remain confidential

Current jobs @ NV5 in Portland

12/10/2025

 
1. LiDAR Calibration Analyst
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2. Geospatial Analyst - Data Verification
3. LiDAR - Quicklook Data Verification Technician
4. Geospatial Developer
5. ​Senior Lidar Technician

Wildlabs: AI + Geospatial Speaker Panel 12/11 @ 9am PST

12/10/2025

 
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Geospatial Developer w/ NV5 (pdx)

12/9/2025

 
https://careers-nv5.icims.com/jobs/11557/geospatial-developer/job?in_iframe=1

Overview
NV5 Geospatial is looking for a Geospatial Developer to take the lead assisting our data production teams with the development of new products or improvements to our data processing workflows.  NV5 Geospatial is the largest full-service geospatial solutions provider in North America. We deliver actionable intelligence and geospatial analytics to those who want to map, model, and change the world. Our developer team is on the cutting edge of products and techniques for the most sophisticated geospatial datasets available.  We work in a fast-paced dynamic environment and have lofty goals ahead of us.  

In addition to this, we expect this role to help support and guide a team of GIS Python Developers. Overseeing the development of their new contributions: update/maintain scripts, developing tools to improve workflows, and meet new requirements. Support in the development of new best practices. 

Survey Technician I w/ Linn County

12/9/2025

 
https://www.linncountyor.gov/surveyor/job-opening/survey-technician-1-0

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:  SURVEY TECHNICIAN 1

CLASSIFICATION NUMBER:  851
CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY:  SEIU REPRESENTED FULL TIME
DEPARTMENT: Linn County Surveyor’s Office

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:  OFFICE/FIELD
  • Research right-of-way irons for road projects; use metal detector to locate buried irons. Research other court, office and government records for related survey work. 
  • Establish or re-establish designated land claim corners, section corners or property corners. Measure    the size of building and property involved.
  • Run preliminary survey lines for roads; establish distance and horizontal alignment between points.
  • Run levels for cross sections and profiles, etc. Run centerlines for road alignment.
  • Operate various pieces of survey-related equipment and instruments.
  • Develop and maintain effective, harmonious and reasonable work relationships with others.
  • Maintain regular and predictable work attendance.

Project Surveyor I w/ Port of Portland

12/8/2025

 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portofportland/jobs/5162362/project-surveyor-i

The Port of Portland is seeking a detailed oriented, driven Project Surveyor I for the Engineering- Surveying team. This position works under the direction of professional land surveyors on complex field survey projects. This individual is responsible for collecting field survey data using Trimble Survey Equipment on engineering designs, construction, property developments, and dredging projects.

This position requires travel to all Port operating areas with some office work, but is primarily outdoors working in all weather conditions. This position may require night work and will require working at active construction sites with rough ground, stairs, and/or close quarters, and lifting or carrying items up to 50 pounds. 

See the extended working conditions detail in the “Supplemental and Selection Information” section below. 

From the Hiring Manager: 
“Join a truly unique surveying environment where your daily work spans active airports, bustling marine terminals, complex navigational dredging operations, and expansive industrial parks. You’ll also have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools including GPS, terrestrial systems, 3D scanning, and drone technology to sh
ape the future of surveying.”

Essential Job Duties
  • Use fundamental surveying techniques to perform accurate and complete field work on boundary, topographic, construction as-built and layout, settlement monitoring and scanning surveys at all Port facilities.
  • Operate terrestrial total stations, electronic levels, stationary scanners, and GPS surveying instruments to accomplish the collection of accurate field measurements using Trimble electronic data collection systems.
  • Process field measurements into X, Y, Z positions with point descriptions using Trimble Business Center for mapping into AutoCAD.
  • Work safely in an active airfield environment at PDX, HIO, TTD and our Marine Terminals and Industrial Properties.
  •  Perform surveys on 30-50 projects a year.
  • Perform intermediate office tasks using Trimble Business Center (TBC), AutoCAD, Microsoft Office products and SharePoint.
  • Coordinate field survey efforts with inspectors, contractors, utility locates personnel, and all survey staff.
  • Perform basic maintenance tasks on survey equipment and vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Experience:
  • (Preferred) Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Surveying/Geomatics, or related field.
  • 5+ years of experience leading a field crew and doing boundary, topographic mapping, construction staking, and verification surveys. 
License or Certifications required:
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a valid Driver's License.
  • Must be able to obtain a TWIC Security Badge for work at Marine facilities.
  • Ability to obtain a Security Badge at PDX or other Port facilities with certain designations.

PDX GIS Day 2025: Celebrating the Power of Community

12/2/2025

 
On November 19, the Portland Geospatial community gathered for the 13th Annual PDX GIS Day. Once again, Ecotrust’s Irving Street Studio provided a warm, welcoming space—it was the perfect setting for a night built around the geospatial community.

​And what a community it is.

This year’s event drew a mix of around 350 geospatial professionals, students, educators, and map-lovers of all kinds. The energy in the room was unmistakable—lively conversations, animated reunions, new introductions, and the vibrant hum that always seems to fill the room when you put Portland’s geospatial world under one roof. Every year feels big… and every year somehow feels bigger.

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A Night of Connection, Gratitude, and Lots of Maps
As always, our sponsors helped set a tone of playfulness and exploration. Attendees floated between tables hosted by:PNW Geospatial Professional Network, Gartrell Group, PCC GIS Club , ASPRS, NV5, 3J Consulting, OregonView, Jarrett Walker & Associates, EcoNW, Cascadia Partners, Dymaptic, Greentop Planning Development & Research, PSU Geography & Urban Studies, Clean Water Services, and Metro.

From interactive map challenges to spatial guessing games, each table offered a chance to meet new people, try something hands-on, and spark conversation. And thanks to our sponsors, we enjoyed great food, plentiful beverages, and—this year—a truly impressive feat of dedication: 500 handmade cupcakes from Dymaptic CEO Mara Stoic.

​Behind the scenes, a tireless planning team and a large crew of volunteers—mostly PCC students—kept everything flowing smoothly. Their work is the invisible glue of this event, and this year we felt their impact more than ever.

Keynote: Data, Intention, and Community
This year’s keynote speaker, Sachi Arakawa, partner at Cascadia Partners, brought the spirit of community planning to the forefront. With a background that blends urban planning, geospatial thinking, and public engagement, Sachi explored how data, games and creativity intersect to shape more livable places with Scenario Planning.

Her talk underscored exactly what the evening was celebrating: that the most meaningful work we do is rarely done alone. It is built with others, for others, and in deep partnership with the people whose lives and landscapes we aim to improve.

Raffles, Maps, and Celebration
Our annual raffle brought excitement back into the room, with prizes including:
  • Review copies of the 7th Edition Atlas of Design, donated by NACIS
  • A copy of Maps on Vinyl, courtesy of The Map Center in Pawtucket, Rhode Island
  • Three ArcGIS for Personal Use licenses contributed by Esri

And for those who love to leave GIS Day with armfuls of cartographic treasure, the Washington Geological Survey and DOGAMI once again provided stacks of maps for attendees to take home.

A Community That Grows With Intention
Since the earliest days this event has grown not just in size, but in spirit. People return year after year, and new faces arrive ready to join in. Each person brings something unique, and each person helps shape what this gathering has become.

Community is what keeps PDX GIS Day thriving. It’s why we outgrow every venue. It’s why the room feels electric. It’s why people stay long after the formal program wraps up, still chatting, still connecting, still mapping out what comes next.

Until Next Year…
Thank you to everyone who attended, sponsored, volunteered, presented, baked cupcakes, donated maps, or simply showed up with enthusiasm. You make this event what it is.
We can’t wait to see where this community goes next—and we look forward to celebrating with you again next year.

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