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Geospatial Support Specialist w/ Anakim Consulting (SD or Remote)

10/6/2026

 
Geospatial Support Specialist supporting NASA EarthData, (Sioux Falls, SD or remote)

Job Description:
Anakim Consulting Inc. is hiring a Geospatial Support Specialist to support the USGS EROS User Services team focused on inquiries related to NASA Earthdata. Qualified candidates will have experience working with hyperspectral geospatial data and the ability to provide data and access support in a dynamic environment. This position requires experience with remote sensing tools, coding knowledge to troubleshoot Python and R code questions, and an interest in ongoing learning about NASA Earthdata products and services.

​Daily responsibilities include:
  • Answer inbound User Service’s phone calls, emails, web-form submissions, and Earthdata Forum posts.
  • Make follow-up phone calls to resolve user issues.
  • Research and assist with resolving user questions and issues.
  • Review and write basic code snippets to support users in accessing and processing geospatial data.
  • Raise issues beyond personal technical knowledge to appropriate technical points of contact.
  • Build strong working relationships and deliver responsive, friendly support to management, colleagues, and end users through effective daily communication and customer service.
  • Provide specialist support for a subset of datasets and serve as a technical point of contact for peers regarding those data.
  • Review and maintain project-related webpages for content accuracy.
  • Draft and maintain frequently asked questions for data products and publish content to the web.
  • Create and conduct webinars and conference presentations on various datasets and tools.

2026 ASPRS International Technical Symposium 10/5-10/8 (free)

9/30/2026

 
The 2026 ASPRS International Technical Symposium kicks off on Monday, October 5!
 
Registration is free, and we encourage you to participate, learn from industry professionals, and support fellow students presenting their work. It's a great opportunity to expand your knowledge, network with the geospatial community, and engage with ASPRS members from around the world.
 
We hope you'll join us!
 
Presentation recordings are now available through the conference website: Technical Sessions - 2026 ASPRS International Technical Symposium.

Registration link.
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ASPRS Fall Technical Exchange - East, October 02, 2026

9/29/2026

 
Registration is open for the Fall Technical Exchange - East, a half-day learning and networking event for people who are interested in the topics of photogrammetry, remote sensing, and GIS.  

When
:  Friday, October 2nd, 2026  12:00pm - 4:30 pm


Where
: Public Works Campus -
City of Bend, OR

Registration is free but required. 
Sign up
HERE for all the details.


12:00 - 1:00pm:
  Lunch (sponsored by GPN-PNW), networking and optional presentations by City of Bend.


1:00 - 4:30pm:
  Presentations from:
  • Chris Wayne, Mazama Mapping - "Death of the Paper Map Highly Exaggerated"
  • Danuta Greblowska, GeoTerra - "LiDAR and 4-Band Imagery for Wildfire Fuels Mapping"
  • Casey Varnum, Redside Survey and Mapping - "From LiDAR to Trail: GIS Workflows for Collaborative Trail Design"
  • Josh Ahmann, Parametrix - "Managing a Mega Project with ArcGIS Online"
  • Noah Flick, Frontier Precision - "Celestial Infrastructure: The History, Science, and Future of Global Satellite Positioning"
  • Su Jin Lee, Oregon Institute of Technology - "Design-Build-Fly-Analyze: Preparing Oregon's Unmanned Systems Workforce"
  • Chris Young, Central Oregon Community College - "From Composite Bands to Confusion Matrix: Mapping Irrigable Land for a Central Oregon Irrigation District"

​4:30 - 6:30pm:
Networking & Happy Hour hosted by Cascadia ASPRS

Register for free HERE.

Party Crew Chief w/ Standridge (Oregon city)

9/25/2026

 
Standridge Inc. is a certified Federal Small Business Enterprise (FSBE), Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE), and Women’s Business Enterprise (WBE) company specialized in providing high-quality professional civil engineering, land surveying, land use planning, and construction support services to our clients in Oregon and Washington.

​We are looking for a Party Crew Chief to join our teams based out of Oregon City, Oregon, and Vancouver, Washington. A successful individual in this role is a strong communicator and will lead and supervise a field survey crew to perform on-the-ground data collection and staking. They will also be responsible for the maintenance and operation of survey equipment, field notes, data collection, and working with office staff, clients, and contractors on projects. This is a field-focused role requiring regular travel to project sites throughout Oregon and Southern Washington. This position will be directly managed by a Professional Licensed Surveyor with supervision from a Principal Surveyor.


Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and supervise a field survey crew on a day-to-day basis
  • Review project requirements, maps, plans, and survey instructions to prepare for field assignments; confirm completeness of survey data before leaving to the project site
  • Operate and maintain survey equipment, including Trimble total stations, Trimble GPS equipment, data collectors, and related technology
  • Plan, coordinate, and execute daily fieldwork for boundary, topographic, and construction staking projects. Includes coordination of daily crew needs, site access, equipment, staffing, schedules, and field conditions
  • Coordinate proactively with project managers and office staff regarding project scope and progress; promote safe field practices
  • Identify and resolve routine technical or delivery issues and escalating conditions that may affect accuracy, safety, scope, schedule, or project requirements
  • Ensure accuracy, completeness, and quality of field data collection

What you bring to the Team:
  • Proven progressive land surveying experience, including experience independently leading survey fieldwork or serving in a comparable lead role; experience with boundary, topographic, construction staking, control, and as-built surveys
  • Strong working knowledge of land surveying principles and field procedures
  • Proficiency with modern survey equipment and data collection software
  • Sound field judgement and the ability to organize daily assignments, adapt to changing conditions, and resolve routine technical issues independently
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with crew members, office staff, contractors, clients, and the public
  • Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying terrain, weather, and site conditions
  • Ability to travel to project sites throughout the region, including occasional overnight travel as project needs require
  • A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience supporting public infrastructure, transportation, utility, or land development projects in Oregon and Washington.
  • Familiarity with coordinate geometry and basic field calculations
  • Experience mentoring or training junior crew members

Why join Standridge Inc?

Standridge Inc. is a FSBE, DBE, and WBE certified firm. For our employees, this means we encourage and promote people and projects that have historically been underrepresented. With these certifications, our company is poised to work on a wide variety of projects from private development to large Federally-funded, joint-venture projects.
Our benefits package includes:
  • Competitive Salaries
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Long and Short Term Disability
  • Life Insurance
  • Training and Continuing Education
  • Advancement Opportunities
  • 401K with Company Matching
  • Employee Social Events
  • Paid Holiday and Vacation/Sick Leave
 
Please send your resume and cover letter to [email protected]

Data Technician w/ Multnomah County (OR)

9/22/2026

 
https://multco.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Multco_Jobs/job/Portland-OR/Data-Technician_R-20246

Pay Range: $29.29 - $36.03 Hourly
Department: Department of Community Services (DCS)
Job Type: Regular Represented
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified): October 07, 2026
The Opportunity: *Only apply for this position once. If you are interested, please apply without delay! This recruitment will close once we've reached 150 applications or the closing date, whichever comes first.*

OVERVIEW
The Department of Community Services, Survey Section is looking for a full-time Data Technician!

In the Multnomah County Surveyor’s Office, our work starts with the Data Technician. Your job as the Data Technician is of the utmost importance because you serve as the first point of contact to the public and maintain the information the public interacts with through our Survey and Assessor Image Locator (SAIL). 

We are seeking individuals who can process work submitted for review, perform basic GIS functions, as well as provide support for the County Surveyor's Office. You are a technical assistant but also have great soft skills providing excellent customer service via phone, in person and email. You have the ability to work in a highly flexible, team-oriented environment and have exceptional communication, analytical and organizational skills. ​

GIS Specialist w/ IntellPro Group (pdx)

9/22/2026

 
https://intellipro.applytojob.com/apply/uEoFtqOD0C/GIS-Specialist

Job Title: GIS Specialist
Duration: Sep 28, 2026 – Mar 28, 2027 with possible extension
Office: Portland, OR 97232
Shift: Normal shift
Pay rate: $25.62/hr. on W2


Job Responsibilities:
  • Use ArcGIS and ArcFM as well as a custom application to identify, configure, and transform distribution data.
  • Read and interpret electrical utility asset information to enter, edit, and update spatial and tabular data.
  • Maintain the accuracy of the GIS database(s), technical files, and documentation.
  • Ensure quality, meet timelines, and coordinate with supervisor and trainers to resolve data issues.
  • Complete data conversion, digitizing, spatial data editing, attribute editing, data validation and maintenance of digital infrastructure spatial data and related attribute information.
  • Analyse data and perform QC/QA related activities, standards enforcement, and data validation.

Emerging Professionals Mentoring Program - seeking applications

9/22/2026

 
https://orurisa.org/Mentorship-Program​

Program Summary
The Emerging Professionals (EP) Mentorship Program introduces new GIS professionals (0-5 years of experience) and students (college students with some GIS coursework) to established GIS professionals (2+ years experience). The program’s goal is to help connect professionals, foster continuing relationships, and share resources that create opportunities for success for emerging professionals.

The EPs will provide ideas, activities, and opportunities for professional development throughout the six-month program, such as resume reviewing, job shadowing, networking opportunities, promoting professional development events, opportunities to present at GIS in Action, develop goals and set an action plan, and learn new skills.


The program is open to participants in the Oregon and Southwest Washington area.

APPLY NOW TO BE A MENTOR

(more than 2 years professional experience)

APPLY NOW TO BE A MENTEE

(0-5 years professional experience)

GIS Specialist w/ Metasys Technologies/NVISH (pdx)

9/21/2026

 
https://www1.jobdiva.com/portal/?a=bpjdnwgu38j84sabghlw7x9mmxinki0297vano3tk7rjth7i2es8ayn8uhi63zh7#/jobs/29301305

Candidates who receive an offer will be required to successfully complete a background check and drug test as a condition of employment.

​GIS Specialist
Portland, OR (Onsite)
6+Month Contract


Overview
  • Use ArcGIS, ArcFM, and a custom application to identify, configure, and transform distribution data.
  • Read and interpret electrical utility asset information to enter, edit, and update spatial and tabular data.
  • Maintain accurate GIS databases, technical files, and documentation.
  • Ensure quality and meet timelines while coordinating with supervisors and trainers to resolve data issues.

Responsibilities
  • Complete data conversion, digitizing, spatial data editing, attribute editing, data validation, and maintenance of digital infrastructure spatial data and related attribute information.
  • Analyze data and perform QC/QA activities, standards enforcement, and data validation.
  • Track progress and provide reporting.
  • Coordinate with supervisors and trainers to resolve data issues and maintain quality standards.

GIS Analyst w/ City of Gresham (OR)

9/21/2026

 
https://governmentjobs.com/jobs/5480287

Overview
The City of Gresham is seeking a motivated and technically savvy Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst to join our Enterprise GIS Team as a member of the City’s Information Technology Department. We are looking for an experienced self-starter with a passion for GIS, data integrity, process improvement, workflow automation, and support of new GIS technology. This position reports to the GIS Manager and serves city staff and the community alongside two GIS Analyst Seniors and a GIS Technician Senior. This role will support GIS projects and initiatives aligned with our Geospatial Strategy with a primary focus on data management, data analysis, automating workflows, and project management. If you love working with data, applying GIS tools in innovative ways to overcome technological hurdles, and helping others, you will thrive in this position that supports city staff and the community.

Survey Technician w/ Clatsop County

9/21/2026

 
Survey Technician II
$6,616.79.03 TO $8,042.75 Per Month

​OUR MISSION…

Neighbor to neighbor, serving Clatsop County with integrity, honesty, and respect.    

ABOUT CLATSOP COUNTY                      

Today Clatsop County is one of nine Home Rule counties in Oregon. Five non-partisan elected Commissioners set policy and appoint a full-time County Manager, who is responsible for daily operations. County services are provided through seven divisions: County Administration (County Manager), Assessment and Taxation, Budget and Finance, County Clerk, Juvenile, Public Health, Public Works, and the District Attorney, and Sheriff’s Offices. The county also administers a road district, a rural law enforcement district, and a local sewer district. The Facilities Department reports to the county administration division.

THE POSITION

The purpose of this position is to perform surveying and fieldwork in support of the County Surveyors Office duties and Public Land Survey Corner restorations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS                  
  • Bachelor’s degree in Land Surveying or Civil Engineering. And,
  • Three (3) years’ work experience in the field of engineering and/or surveying. Or,
  • Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acceptable.
  • Must possess and maintain driving privileges in the state of Oregon. 

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS                     
  • Current LSI registration.
  • Experience restoring Public Land Survey Corners.
  • Experience in forestry related field.
  • Experience with Auto CAD and 3-D software.
  • Experience in land survey fieldwork.

TO APPLY

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Clatsop County is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.

This posting closes October 11, 2026. Apply here.

For more information, applicants should review the detailed job description for information on essential functions and requirements.

Our benefits                                       

We offer comprehensive benefits include: medical & vision, dental, Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), 457(b) savings, vacation, sick leave, holidays, employer paid life insurance, group additional life, and AD&D.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION                  

Per the Pay Equity Law passed in 2017, a pay equity analysis will be conducted to determine what pay step the successful candidate will be offered.  The analysis will be based on the relevant experience, education, training, and certifications documented in the application materials.
Prior to hiring, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background exam, and pre-employment drug screen and must show proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans’ preference. For further information, please visit the following website:  Veterans Resources. You may also call the Oregon Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-692-9666.
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