ODFW’s Natural Resources Information Management Program is recruiting for a permanent Wildlife GIS Analyst ISS-4 position.  Please see the following links for additional details:
 
State employees:  Information Systems Specialist 4 (Wildlife GIS Analyst)
 
External applicants:  Information Systems Specialist 4 (Wildlife GIS Analyst)
 
This announcement will close on October 30th at 11:59 pm.

https://careers-nv5.icims.com/jobs/10250/land-cover-technician/job

Overview
​This technician position supports analysts and the group’s Technical Domain Expert in the classification and editing of modeled classification of remote sensing data, like NIR and aerial imagery, for projects supporting various fields, including water resource management and coastal effects of climate change, e.g., Coastal Change Analysis Program (C-CAP) of NOAA. Technicians work with the rest of the technical team to produce accurate and precise land cover products in a consistent and timely manner. The primary duties of a technician working on landcover and C-CAP projects in the Biophysical Analytics group include classification of data through photointerpretation and vector and polygon digitizing.  

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide.  NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems.  The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment.  We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

Responsibilities  

• Support production for land cover and C-CAP projects using remote sensing  data  

• Implement established QA/QC protocols   

• Manipulate and classify data with great attention to detail and efficiency  

• Maintain precision and accuracy in high volume workflows  

• All other reasonable duties as assigned  

  
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities  

• Communication skills, organizational skills, & professionalism  

• Apply direction from co-workers and management  

• Maintain composure and flexibility while switching between tasks  

• Maintain productivity while performing repetitive tasks  

• Aptitude for learning multiple geospatial software  

• Learn from mistakes and take constructive criticism  

• Thrive in a team environment  

• Express quality or staffing concerns to the leadership  

• Interest in remote sensing, environmental science, or GIS 

Minimum Qualifications  

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite  

• Experience with ArcGIS and/or QGIS software  

  
Preferred Qualifications   

• Associate or bachelor’s degree  

• One year of experience with ArcGIS and/or QGIS software ​

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/4680785/gis-technician-iii?keywords=GIS&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Job Appointment: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am-5:30 pm. An alternate schedule may be available.
Work Location:  1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204-  
Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position.
Union Representation: Professional & Technical Employees Local 17 (PROTEC17). 
To view current labor agreements, please visit https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements. 
 
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.    

The GIS Technician III performs advanced specialized work in the development and use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS); coordinates large, multiple and/or complex GIS projects; performs related duties as assigned.

This will be challenging and exciting work managing, integrating, analyzing, and sharing GIS data, analytical models, and mapping products to meet the needs of GIS initiatives for the Technology Services Division. It will require sophisticated GIS analysis skills, as well as project management and stakeholder engagement experience.

About the division & the bureau:
This position is part of the Technology Services Division at the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT). The division is made up of BSA’s, Project Managers, Developers, Database and Server Administrators, and GIS Analysts.

The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is a community partner in shaping a livable city. We plan, build, manage, and maintain an effective and safe transportation system that provides people and businesses access and mobility. We keep Portland moving.

For more information about the Portland Bureau of Transportation, please visit www.portlandoregon.gov/pbot.  

The Portland Bureau of Transportation embraces diversity, models inclusivity, and promotes equity through its service delivery, internal operations, organizational culture, and in its work with partners and the community.

What you’ll get to do:

• Create and support GIS web and mobile applications within ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online.
• Coordinate with PBOT teams, partner bureaus, and vendors on spatial data collection methods, data management, analysis, and GIS solutions to address the City of Portland’s core values and PBOT priorities.
• Extract, transform, and load 3rd party data for integration with enterprise systems and data collection assessment.
• Prepare, design, and produce a variety of maps and other graphic representations displaying layers and attribute data from the database, using cartographic techniques to represent spatial data; develop and maintain data layers, using GIS tools and relational databases; enter attribute data pertaining to specific features into a relational database; incorporate maps, charts, spreadsheet data and text into reports and websites.
• Consult with business partners to define requirements of GIS requests; research and evaluate available data and propose methods to be used; coordinate with Technology Services Division GIS center of excellence; assist in the development of production schedules for mapping and analysis projects.
• Assist in installing and testing new GIS software; assist in resolving and troubleshooting GIS-related problems and requests; support hardware such as tablets and mobile phones and related accessories; provide GIS software training for bureau personnel; support general IT support needs such as mobile device troubleshooting, password management, and other app usage.
• Develop integrations between GIS and other platforms to enable map-based data collection and reporting using data from a variety of systems; learn how to configure integrations with other solutions; collaborate to bring forward improvements in how GIS is utilized to support staff in their work. 

 An ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of professional experience specializing in GIS.  ​

Excited to share BCI is hiring another full-time GIS analyst! It is fully remote with the exception of (fully covered) travel for conferences and the occasional field trip, so anyone in the western US close to an airport can apply. 

BCI is looking for an AGOL whiz, ready to hop in to a quickly growing organization with equally growing geospatial needs. They currently only have two geospatial staff and a wide variety of projects on the burner at any given time so the successful candidate needs to be creative and good at communicating geospatial stuff to non-geospatial people. It's work-from-home so important skills include time-management, prioritizing tasks, and communication within the small Geospatial team.

Conservation/environmental/wildlife experience is not required,  just  a GIS-skilled person excited to join an interdisciplinary team working to protect bats, their habitats, and in turn our planet and communities  Regardless of conservation/wildlife experience, it's important for the new analyst to be ready to jump headfirst into a mission driven and passionate-for-conservation workplace. This isn't suited for someone looking for a highly structured cut and dry GIS job.

BCI has a multipronged approach to conservation, the geospatial team falls under Habitat Protection and Restoration. Here's a story map about some of the work they do under that umbrella: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/72649da7be0f4bdb9d01e4943cbed0c9

Here is the job posting! 
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=4f1d76c0-c801-4a5e-879d-35f46070697c&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&jobId=9201057401755_1&&source=EN
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We are excited to announce the 12th annual PDX GIS Day will be held at Ecotrust's beautiful and spacious Irving Street Studio on Wednesday, November 20th at 6:00pm.
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We are even more excited that Cartographer and Web Developer, Julie Stringham will be the keynote speaker. Come for pizza, drinks, dessert, and to mingle with the local GIS community in this wonderful space.  
Please make sure to register so that we can get plenty of food and beverages. With a max capacity of 500, the Irving Street Studio has lots of space.

Please join your fellow geo-geeks to celebrate and share GIS! And please share with your colleagues and other GIS enthusiasts. 

Have questions about PDX GIS Day 2024? Are you or your company interested in being a sponsor? If so, contact Christina Friedle. 

Visit the PDX GIS Day website for more details.

The OSU Valley Library is hosting the following QGIS workshops for those interested in open-source GIS software. 

• QGIS Basics (via Zoom), ***WEDNESDAY***, October 9, 2024, 10:00am - 12:30pm (Pacific)
• QGIS Intermediate (via Zoom), Thursday, October 24, 2024, 10:00am - 12:30pm (Pacific)

For more information and to register, see:

• https://oregonstate.libcal.com/event/13084236
• https://oregonstate.libcal.com/event/13084297

The GIS Technician position(s) with the City of Salem have been reposted, and there are still a couple of openings. They’re encouraging folks to re-apply if the have recently applied and weren’t contacted for an interview.
 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofsalem/jobs/4682868/gis-technician?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

2024 Fall Technical Exchange Meeting
 
Event:             2024 Fall Technical Exchange Meeting, Sponsored by the Cascadia Region of the ASPRS
When:             October 25, 2024
Where:            Water Resources Education Center, Vancouver, WA 98668
Who:               Presentations and workshops by Professionals, Educators and Researchers.

The technical exchange is a one-day event in which local practitioners may present a talk on one of their current or recent projects. This is also an opportunity to learn new techniques, meet new contacts, and refresh old ones. We have some great talks lined up!

Final call for presentations! Presentations can be 5-minute lighting talks or ~20-30-minute presentations with time to allow for questions and discussion. Maximum 1 hour. Projectors and computers will be available.  Registration and onsite lunch will be provided at no cost.

Registration
Here is a link to the eventbrite page. This is a no-cost event, but it will help us plan for food if we get everyone registered. 2024 ASPRS Cascadia Technical Exchange Registration

ASPRS Cascadia is also offering a $300 award for students and emerging professionals to present at a local conference or event. The tech exchange is a great opportunity! For an application, please contact Jimmy at the email below.

If you are interested in presenting, please submit a brief description of your topic to Jimmy Schulz by Friday Sept 27, 2024.  Jimmy’s email address is [email protected].
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Register Here

The Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission has a Data Management Specialist II (GIS Specialist) position open to support the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA Fisheries) role in promoting responsible development of offshore wind energy (OWE). 

For more information, see the full job posting here:

https://myjobs.adp.com/pacificstatesmarinecareers/cx/job-details?__tx_annotation=false&c=1161651&d=External&sor=adprm&reqId=5001073050200
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https://www.recon-us.com/careers

RECON Environmental, Inc. is a full-service environmental consulting and habitat restoration firm with over 50 years of experience in California and Arizona. We are employee-owned, hardworking, and operate within a casual and collaborative work environment. We offer the right candidate a team-oriented, caring environment that is client-focused, flexible, and committed to providing high-quality service.

We are currently looking to add a GIS Analyst to complete projects under the supervision of senior GIS staff. Duties include a high amount of data creation and editing and map production with an understanding of data collection and cartographic techniques. The successful candidate will demonstrate initiative, good verbal and written communication skills, technical field skills, and strong computer skills. 

Key Responsibilities

• Generate standard and custom products such as maps, diagrams, exhibits, and displays in a well-organized manner using ArcGIS for various environmental review documents.
• Operate GIS/GPS related equipment software.
• Conduct overlay analyses of geographic data sets.
• Maintain quality assurance of spatial and non-spatial data
• Create metadata specific to client requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned. 

Knowledge and Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, or 2+ years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in a related field with an emphasis in GIS or completion of a college-level GIS certificate program. 
• Two years of progressively responsible experience, preferably in an environmental consulting domain.
• Must have excellent decision-making and critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated expertise using ESRI’s ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Pro suite of software applications including ArcGIS Online and Field Maps for ArcGIS.
• Demonstrated knowledge of cartographic design principles and understanding of map creation procedures.
• Ability to identify solutions for a client’s needs.
• Ability to compile biological, cultural, and other environmental resources information from a variety of sources and present the information in map, tabular, chart, written, and oral formats.
• Ability to interpret technical planning maps, including AutoCAD and MicroStation drawings.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and prioritize to meet deadlines.
• Competent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite or other graphic design software.
• Outstanding communication skills.

RECON offers a generous compensation and benefits package including PTO and sick leave, medical and dental insurance, life insurance, long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plus 100% immediately vested employer match, and employee stock ownership. We are centrally located in Mission Valley; some building amenities include an on-site gym, café, and parking. 

$32 - $42 per hour DOE 
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RECON is an EOE/Minority/Female/Disability/Vets

​Qualified candidates are asked to submit their resume and cover letter with salary requirements to [email protected].