There is a new job posting for City of Hillsboro - the Water department is looking to hire for a GIS & Asset Management Analyst position.

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/hillsboro/jobs/5263381/gis-asset-management-analyst

About This Opportunity
The City of Hillsboro Water Department is searching for an experienced GIS & Asset Management Analyst to advance GIS and asset management programs for the City’s Water utility, Barney treatment plant, and Joint Water Commission treatment plant. Your work will enhance the Water Department’s established use of GIS and CMMS software to the next level with the goal of proactive maintenance, effective operations, and data-driven capital outlay. As a cohesive force within the department, you will use your strong technical expertise, project management abilities and interpersonal communication skills to coordinate with a broad spectrum of stakeholders. From frontline maintenance staff to department leadership, you will work independently and as part of team to innovate, create and automate the future of water utility data. This is your opportunity to be a part of the City’s accelerating effort to leverage data in support of efficient and responsible management of its utility assets to enhance the delivery of reliable municipal services. 

Land Surveyor/ CAD Drafter
Location: Lake Oswego, OR
Pay: $95,000 – $120,000
Schedule: Full-time

Who We Are:
A small but dynamic firm that has served the region for over 70 years. We are a busy team that prides itself on longevity and excellence in the industry. 

Key Responsibilities:

•   Plan, coordinate, and conduct boundary, topographic, ALTA/NSPS, construction, and as-built surveys.
• Prepare and certify plats, legal descriptions, and survey maps in accordance with ORS, OAR, & Oregon Board of Examiners for Engineers and Surveyors (OSBEELS) regulations.
• Supervise field crews and support staff; ensure the accuracy of data collected. (Occasional)
• Use GPS, robotic total stations, and other modern survey equipment and software (AutoCAD Civil 3D).
• Review and analyze survey data, maps, drawings, and legal documents to ensure project accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineers, architects, planners, and clients on land development and infrastructure projects.
• Perform quality control checks and ensure deliverables meet technical standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Oregon land use regulations, codes, and best practices.

What’s In It for You:

• Comprehensive benefits: Healthcare, 401k, and bonuses.
• Profit-sharing opportunities for the right candidate.
• Paid vacation (negotiable amount).
• Long-term growth: Potential opportunity for future company ownership. 

What You Need to Have:

•  Demonstrated experience in surveying ( 2+ years of professional experience) with the ambition to work towards professional licensure.
• Strong communication and drafting skills.
• Leadership ability to manage field staff. 

The Musts:

• Ability to prepare and provide all necessary data for professional stamping.
• Proficiency with Autodesk Civil 3D and Trimble softwares.
• Professionalism in client-facing interactions.
• Valid Oregon driver’s license

Preferred:

• Fully qualified Land Surveyor (LS/PLS).
• Note: We are willing to consider and support a part-qualified candidate in obtaining full licensure. 
• Experience with drone technology. 

Please submit your resume or call Jacky at 971-246-8428 or Amber at 503-594-2000 to schedule a time to chat!

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Position Overview/Duties
In this position you will be responsible for the day-to-day work of accomplishing conditional and pre-post dredge surveys in support of channel maintenance of navigable waterways.

Key Duties:

• Surveys are performed in support of dredge contracts, Government dredges, and published maps.
• You will serve as a field specialist on hardware and software systems used in hydrographic surveys.
• You will plan and carry out the work involved in acquisition of hydrographic survey data for channel monitoring and dredging purposes, utilizing sensitive electronic automated surveying equipment.
• You will collect and edit single beam and multibeam data to ensure accuracy by performing appropriate overlap checks and comparisons following standardized software processes of quality assurance.
• You will make minor corrections and repairs and recommends action to be taken, including replacement or sending devices to the manufacturer or contact software vendor for corrections or updates.
• You will ensure equipment is in proper working order, i.e. has equipment repaired, sent out for preventative maintenance as needed, surpluses broken or outdated equipment as needed.​

https://wsc.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/EOC/details/On-Call-Cultural-GIS-Specialist-II_JR122630

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports To: GIS Supervisor
Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time
Compensation: $24.47 - $34.28 per hour, based on relevant experience

This is an On-Call, remote, position with opportunity to transition full-time.

Candidates must be located within the contiguous United States. Ideal candidates will be located in California, Oregon, or Washington.

About Eocene Environmental Group:
Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.

Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:

• Forestry & Utility Division
• Environmental Division
• Technology & Innovation Division
• Sustainability Division

JOB SUMMARY: The Cultural GIS Specialist II will support a variety of cartographic needs for large and small projects including (but not limited to) utility, transportation, telecommunications, and energy infrastructure projects. They will generate and incorporate geospatial information into cartographic components for environmental review reports.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Uses geospatial software to create templated static reference maps for local, state, and federal level environmental reports
• Processes, interprets, and maintains geospatial vector data from an assortment of file formats
• Proficiently applies a variety of geoprocessing and data query techniques to execute deliverables
• Updates and maintains ArcGIS online maps
• Processes pre- and post-field archaeological data leading to the creation of primary site record sketches and location maps
• Produces consistent and accurate high-volume products to meet fast-paced deadlines
• Complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
• Maintains knowledge of and adheres to company established GIS procedures and data structures
• Maintains regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
• Actively upholds the culture of company core values and employee ownership

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/washington/jobs/5246761/geographic-information-system-data-steward-cartographer-it-data-mgmt-entry

Title- Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Steward/Cartographer
Classification- IT Data Management – Entry
Job Status- Full-Time / Permanent
WDFW Program- Wildlife Program – Science Division
Duty Station- Olympia, Washington – Thurston County
Remote Employment- This position may include telework options up to 4 days per week, at the discretion of the supervisor.
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Step into a role where your GIS expertise directly supports the mission of the Wildlife Program. 

As a GIS Data Steward, you’ll serve as a key partner in delivering enterprise data management, cartography, and GIS consultation.

In this role, you’ll maintain and improve data systems, develop cartographic standards to ensure a consistent look and feel across maps, create publication-quality maps for reports and presentations, streamline data workflows, contribute to software system enhancements, and advocate for the use of GIS to support the program’s mission. 

Your work will directly enable WDFW staff to make data-driven decisions, improve efficiency, and produce high-quality geographic products.

What to Expect-
Among the varied range of responsibilities held within this role, the GIS Data Steward/Cartographer will,

Operate and maintain enterprise-level datasets to support the Wildlife Program’s business needs:

• Apply best business processes and practices for managing enterprise data in a timely, accurate, and consistent manner.
• Support the maintenance of metadata and consistently update documentation for feature classes, map documents and portal content to ensure the authoritative metadata is always current, relevant, complete, and accurate.
• Ensure the compliant application of information security and quality assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of data management services.
• Assist in planning and developing database management systems and solutions for the collection, storage, reporting, and visualization of geospatial and tabular data.

Provide mapping support for a variety of programmatic activities and services, and participate
in the development of cartographic standards and design:

• Design eye catching cartographic symbologies, color schemes, and map layouts that adhere to agency branding standards and apply consistent design principles across multiple products and mediums.
• Curate a collection of ArcGIS Portal items and layer files with standardized map symbolizations for staff use, ensuring all items are well documented and properly attributed.

Provide GIS end-user support, consultation services, resources, and training to Wildlife Program staff:

• Provide documentation, basic consultation, and training for staff on functionality and use of enterprise data systems for collection, analysis, visualization, mapping, and reporting.

Participate in new or emerging IT/GIS projects:

• Participate in the design and user-acceptance testing of new or enhanced applications and tools.
• Participate in opportunities to learn new technologies and/or expand depth of knowledge in GIS tools and/or best business practices.

Emerging Professionals Presentation Opportunity
Do you have a GIS project you’d like to present at GIS in Action? This is an excellent opportunity to show your skills and knowledge to a wide audience. This opportunity is open to all emerging professionals in Oregon and SW Washington. An emerging professional is someone who has less than 5 years of professional experience, and includes students, workers, and job seekers who are new to GIS.

The presentations will be twenty minutes long, and should be about a current or recent project that incorporates a geospatial approach Potential topics include spatial analysis, data collection, remote sensing, web applications, cartography, map production, and more. The platforms used can include Esri, QGIS, and others.

The GIS In Action conference will be held in the Standard Insurance Center on April 27th – 30th, 2026. Workshops will be held on April 27th- 28th. Conference and presentations will take place April 29th – 30th.

To apply, write a brief abstract, and include it in this application form. In the form’s comments, please include “Emerging Professionals Presentation”. The abstract should be no more than 250 words or 1500 characters. For more information, see the presentation guidelines. The deadline to apply is March 1, 2026.

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The Emerging Professional Committee,
 Leah Bollin, Catherine Green, Jake Lovell, Zack Kasson, Leah Thompson, and Miranda Wood.

Conference Details

When:
Main Conference: Wednesday, April 29th, and Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Where:
Downtown Portland, at the Standard Insurance Building (home to Esri’s Portland R&D offices).

The GIS in Action Conference has been an event for GIS professionals and enthusiasts for 35 years. It provides a fantastic opportunity for students and instructors to connect, share work, and engage with the GIS community.

Map Contest
One highlight of the conference is the Map Contest, which I am organizing this year. I would like to see your students participate! You might even consider integrating this into a class project. Participants not only compete for prizes but also gain visibility in the GIS community, build their portfolios, and connect with professionals from industry and academia.

Contest Categories
1. Analytic Presentation – Communicating meaningful patterns in data
2. Cartographic – Excellence in visual display
3. Data Integration – Combining data from multiple sources
4.. Web Applications – StoryMaps, ArcGIS Online, Tableau, Mapbox, Power BI, or similar platforms
5. Student Category – Specifically for enrolled students pursuing a degree or certificate (students compete against peers in this category)

Prizes
• Winners in each category will receive prizes, such as $50 REI gift certificates.
• Second-place prizes may also be awarded based on amount entered in that category.

How to Register for Map Contest 2026
Registration Link

Entry Formats:
o Hardcopy maps (up to 3 ft x 5 ft for poster boards)
o Digital maps
o Web applications

Deadline:
o Map entries are due by Sunday, March 1, 2026.
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Senior GIS Analyst
 
The Bonneville Power Administration is looking for two Senior GIS Analysts (Geographer 3) through supplier(s) for contracted services. These contract Geographer 3 positions will play a pivotal role within the Transmission Planning organization, leveraging their expertise to enhance the maintenance, operation, and development of BPA's asset inventory and equipment ratings. They will be responsible for providing advanced professional GIS services, encompassing data acquisition, storage, and analytics within the ESRI software platform, particularly focusing on the Utility Network. This involves generating visual displays, performing complex spatial analyses, system script maintenance/development using Python, and producing detailed reports across a diverse range of geographical transmission assets.
 
How to apply: For inquiries and instructions on how to apply contact [email protected]
 
Application deadline: 2/19
 
Full-Time