The Position
In addition to making beautiful paper and online maps, the Geographic Information Systems Technician III provides support to end users of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) within the department. This includes analyzing a variety of statistics and spatial data to create diagrams, illustrations and maps; responding to mapping and information requests from employees and the public; maintaining complex GIS datasets; and writing programs and scripts for development of mapping products. The GIS Technician III will work closely with land use and transportation planners on long range planning projects. This is a hybrid position eligible to work remotely 1-2 days per week. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may come from a less traditional background. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all of the hiring criteria described in the minimum qualifications. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES To review the complete classification and list of knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, follow this link: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician III Education and Experience:
Selection Process Apply Today: We ask that you complete and submit an online application, which will be used to screen for minimum qualifications (MQs) and to determine starting pay in accordance with the provision of the Oregon Equal Pay Law MQ Review: HR will screen applications for minimum qualifications after the posting closes. Panel Interview(s): Our goal is to schedule panel interviews with candidates that meet the minimum qualifications and pass the SME review as soon as possible. Our Commitment to You We are committed to using a merit-based system in which recruiting, selecting, and advancing employees is based on their relative knowledge, skills, and abilities. Washington County values a culture of equity, diverse perspectives, and life experiences. Our organization embraces innovation, collaboration and work-life harmony. We offer job stability, a comprehensive benefits package, and an opportunity to serve and support our diverse community. We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity and an inclusive workforce. Women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference If you are a Veteran and would like to be considered for a Veterans' preference for this recruitment, please review instructions using this link: Veterans' Preference Points. Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Reasonable accommodation is available to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing this application or participating in the selection process for this recruitment. To obtain confidential assistance please contact Human Resources 503-846-8606, or e-mail: [email protected] at least 48 hours before any step in the recruitment and selection process for which you feel you need accommodation. Status of Your Application You will be advised by e-mail of your status at each step in the application process, from initial application to final employment disposition. If you "opt out" or "unsubscribe" from email notifications from NEOGOV it will impact our ability to communicate with you about this and other recruitments. Questions Regarding This Recruitment? Contact Brighton Bohnenkamp, Talent Acquisition Business Partner at [email protected] HOW TO APPLY https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cowashingtonor/jobs/4573372/geographic-information-systems-gis-technician-iii The Opportunity
The GIS/Cartography team uses land records like deeds, surveys, and plats along with GIS software to create a base map of property boundaries in the County, called “taxlots.” This taxlot map layer supports the work of A&T's property appraisers, ensuring accurate property taxation, and it's also used by emergency response and countless other agencies, businesses, and individuals. In addition to creating taxlot maps, the GIS/Cartography Section of A&T is also responsible for processing property ownership changes based on recorded deeds and other documents, updating taxing district boundaries to ensure properties are taxed in the correct jurisdictions, maintaining the main situs address repository for the County, and helping customers with mapping and ownership questions. Please note, this recruitment may be used to fill future GIS II positions. The Team 1 Supervisor 1 GIS Technician III 4 GIS Technician II's 2 Administrative Specialist II's What You'll Do
The Ideal Candidate
Why Washington County? Washington County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship, and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. Supported by the work of our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Washington County celebrates diversity in our employees' backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job and that candidate may come from a variety of backgrounds and lived experiences. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role, even if you believe you do not meet all the hiring criteria described above. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES Classification descriptions are typically written broadly. To review the required knowledge, skills and abilities for this classification (position), please use this link: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician II MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: Associate's Degree AND two (2) years of experience in the use and operation of GIS systems and applications; OR Four (4) years of experience in the use and operation of GIS systems and applications. Additional Licenses, Certificates, Physical Abilities, and Specialty Requirements Some positions may require possession of a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon and acceptable driving record per Washington County policy. Must successfully pass a comprehensive background check post offer. Please be clear and specific in the applicable sections of the employment application about how your background is relevant. This information must also be consistent with your supplemental question responses. Please note: Answers to the supplemental questions are typically evaluated separately from your application. HOW TO APPLY https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cowashingtonor/jobs/4574100/geographic-information-systems-gis-technician-ii https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/4565479/mapping-gis-supervisor
Job Appointment: Full-Time Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8 am-5 pm. An alternate schedule may be available. Work Location: 1120 SW 5TH AVE, PORTLAND OR 97204-1912 Benefits: Please check our benefit tab for an overview of benefits for this position. Union Representation: Non-represented, no union affiliation. To view current labor agreements, please visit https://www.portland.gov/bhr/employee-relations/labor-relations/labor-agreements. The City of Portland is seeking to fill a Mapping & GIS Supervisor position within the Portland Bureau of Transportation’s (PBOT) Technology Services Division. This position plans, organizes, and supervises the work of professional and technical staff responsible for the development and conversion of engineering maps and records to digitized and electronic formats to be used in geographical information systems (GIS) and various programs and projects, including database administration. Responsibilities include:
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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. Questions?: Terrol Johnson Senior Recruiter [email protected] Geospatial Project Manager
SALARY RANGE: $58,000 – $64,000 (depending on experience) 100% employer-paid medical/dental/vision insurance for employee; 401K; FSA/HSA Generous paid time off Remote work with travel Do you have a passion for history and innovation? This is a key leadership role within our team, playing a pivotal role in managing and developing the geospatial data infrastructure that supports the Abuelas Project, a groundbreaking online platform that documents and celebrates Latinx heritage. ABOUT Latino Heritage Conservation LHC is a mission-driven organization dedicated to building a movement that affirms Latinx heritage through education, conservation, and leadership development. We envision a just world that values Latinx heritage, people, and places. THE OPPORTUNITY The Geospatial Project Manager will support and lead the development and implementation of digital initiatives and research data management projects in support of LHC's research and preservation efforts. You will play a key role in managing and maintaining the Abuelas Project platform, a story-driven, map-based online platform that serves as a grassroots historical registry for significant Latinx places and lead efforts to create visualizations for LHC. This role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on preserving and promoting Latinx heritage through innovative digital tools and data management strategies. Full description and to apply: https://www.latinoheritage.us/careers-1/geospatial-project-manager https://finitecarbon.bamboohr.com/careers/48
Forest Carbon Analyst I Project Development · Portland, Oregon (Remote) About Us Finite Carbon is North America's leading developer of forest carbon offsets, combining unparalleled project development experience with extensive carbon market knowledge. Since 2009, Finite Carbon has developed more than 4 million acres of high-quality forest carbon projects, delivered more than $1 billion in revenue, and generated over one-third of all California compliance offset supply. Its project portfolio includes nearly three million acres of working forestland representing every region and major forest type from the Appalachians to coastal Alaska. What You'll Do
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Benefits and Perks 💸 Competitive Pay 🏥 100% monthly medical, dental, and vision premiums paid for you and your dependents ➕ Life insurance, Short-term, & Long-term Disability, AD&D 🏦 401(k) with matching contributions 🌴 Paid Time Off including a week-long company winter break closure 📅 Flexible schedule 🙌 Annual in-person company meeting 🍼 Paid Parental Leave 🤝 Volunteer Day ✈️ Sabbatical Leave after 5 years of employment Location Preference is given for candidates in the Portland, Oregon area or those that have the ability to relocate. Remote work may be possible for the right candidate. We thank all applicants in advance for their interest in this position; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. *Please note that the benefits described apply to U.S.-based employees only. For our international employees, our benefits package varies by each country and its statutory requirements. Finite Carbon is an equal opportunity employer. At Finite Carbon, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We encourage those with disabilities to apply. Accommodations will be provided as requested by candidates and include all aspects of the selection process. Finite Carbon believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success. At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.
Summary The Asset Management Analytics (AMA) Team provides insights to asset reliability, resiliency, risk, threat, and spatial situational awareness. The team works with various datasets, analytical tools & techniques, and visualization products. In collaboration with various teams across the company the AMA team enables PGE to identify where and what actions will increase PGE’s ability to provide reliable, safe, clean, and affordable energy to customers. Core activities and areas of focus for the AMA Team include but are not limited to; using industry standard methodology for reliability analysis and reporting; collecting, integrating, and engineering data sets from a variety of sources; performing complex reliability, geospatial, and statistical based analysis; automating and creating tools that support analysis; developing reports, dashboards, and geospatial visualizations. We are seeking a highly skilled Geospatial Technical Expert with extensive knowledge in coordinating system applications to spatial data. This role involves working with ESRI tools and platforms, as well as managing spatial data outside of ESRI’s platform for advanced analytics and visualizations. Day in life:
Why This Role Matters: This position is crucial in leveraging geospatial data and analysis to support PGE’s core mission of delivering reliable, safe, and clean energy to its customers. The need for geospatial analytics and visualization is growing exponentially at PGE. This position will play a significant role enhancing our efficiency producing high-quality products to deliver insights that lead to actionable outcomes related to asset reliability and risk. Additionally, the position will help us increase our velocity of geospatial analytics to keep up with the rate of change related to new technology, environmental change, and our customer’s needs. What you will bring:
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PGE supports hybrid flexible work arrangements; and will have a combination of in-the-office and working offsite. However, these arrangements may change due to business needs or changes in responsibility. HOW TO APPLY https://portlandgeneral.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/pgn/job/Portland-Oregon/Senior-GIS-Analyst_R6433-1 City of Woodburn has a new opening for a GIS Technician. Reporting to the City Engineer, the incumbent will develop GIS and other software databases to support Public Works department with a range of civil engineering, planning and special projects including but not limited to, construction projects, sanitary sewers, drainage, water, and road design; other maps such as zoning, comprehensive, flood plain, wetland, utilities and special use maps; perform simple spatial analysis and database queries. Develop and maintain data layers and spatial data structures using GIS tools and relational databases. Maintain metadata describing data sources, accuracy, reliability and completeness, map feature types, descriptive feature attributes and other information about GIS data layers; and prepare, design and produce a variety of maps and other graphic representations; incorporate maps, charts, spreadsheet data and text into reports; explain technical information to non-technical staff, including assisting them in accessing and Interpreting information.
EDUCATION Associate's degree in geographic information systems with two (2) years of experience using GIS software applications, or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Valid Oregon class C driver's license and the ability to meet the City of Woodburn’s driving standards; must pass the pre-employment background check; and must pass the CJIS/LEDS background and fingerprint check. A 3% cola will be applied to the posted pay rate effective June 23, 2024, per current union contract. HOW TO APPLY https://app.healthboxhr.com/job-application/external/7e4c4db0-4fa8183a-0051ac71-93600ed9 Department Summary
The Geospatial Operations Department is the heart of PGE’s Geographic Information System (GIS), and is generally responsible for creation, acquisition, maintenance, query and visualization of PGE’s system data. They are the gatekeepers of PGE’s GIS data, representing not only locations of system components but modelling its connectivity as well. The data they manage is also used to make important decisions via visualization and analyses. Data quality and end user experience are the primary drivers toward a complete and accurate GIS to support critical business systems and functions, like OMS, ADMS, and CYME, across the company. Please follow the links below for more information about the two new job postings at PGE: GIS Technician GIS Analyst Job Summary (GIS Tech) As a GIS Technician you’ll primarily be responsible for the mapping of data corrections in the production GIS environment. These corrections may come in the form of ad hoc requests from other PGE employees or as part of an organized clean-up project. In this role you will also support additional work needed for developing process improvements and tracking correction requests in QuickBase. Job Summary (GIS Analyst) As a GIS Analyst you’ll primarily be responsible of mapping as-builts in ArcMap using ArcFM. In this role you will also support additional work needed for developing process improvements, incremental as-built activities focused on Downtown CORE, additional focus on reducing the GIS as-built backlog, and departmental reporting mechanisms using QuickBase. LEI Engineering & Surveying of Oregon is seeking a Survey Crew Chief for project work throughout western Oregon, primarily the central Willamette Valley.
LEI Oregon is a leading engineering and land surveying firm with a rich history in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, spanning more than 30 years. This is an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and talented team of professional in a positive and flexible work environment. Job Description: Work closely and collaboratively with Land Surveying project managers variety of projects that include both field and office tasks, but will likely consist primarily of field tasks. Tasks can include but not limited to:
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Compensation and Work Environment: LEI Oregon offers a highly an attractive and competitive compensation package in an exceptional work environment that includes;
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Melissa Fessler, Business Manager LEI Engineering & Surveying of Oregon 2564 19th St SE Salem, OR 97302 503-399-3828 ext 108 I'd like to bring to your attention upcoming employment opportunities with the USGS for entry level and advanced level Physical Science Technician positions with the Volcano Science Center field engineering and instrumentation teams. We seek to fill positions located at the Cascades (CVO, Vancouver, WA), Hawaiian (HVO, Hilo, HI), and Alaska (AVO, Anchorage, AK) Volcano Observatories. Positions can be filled at the GS-6, GS-8, and GS-10 grade levels. We seek applicants with skills in field instrumentation and basic electronics, such as installation and maintenance of dataloggers, webcams, telemetry systems, solar power systems, seismometers, infrasound, and GPS sensors. These skill sets (some of which can be trained for entry level positions) will be applied to installing, operating, and maintaining the array of field monitoring instrumentation that the USGS Volcano Science Center has deployed across the landscape to monitor active and potentially active volcanoes.
These are permanent positions pending a one-year probationary performance period. The job announcement will be posted on USA Jobs (https://www.usajobs.gov/) and should be easily found by the links and information below, or by searching for "USGS" and "Physical Science Technician" and “Vancouver”, “Hilo”, and or “Anchorage” in the Keywords and Location fields. The announcements for these positions open on Monday, June 3, 2024 and will remain open until Friday, June 14, or until the day that 35 applicants (per grade level) have been received, whichever comes first. The announcement number is USGS-SAC-24-12421859-DE-MB for the GS10 The announcement number is USGS-SAC-24-12422982-DE-MB for the GS08 The announcement number is USGS-SAC-24-12374128-DE-MB for the GS06. You may also access the job announcements through the following links: DE - GS-10: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/793287400 DE - GS-08: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/793291600 DE - GS-06: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/793300700 Some additional notes for prospective applicants include: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Technician series positions have either a work experience or positive education requirement (or some combination of the two). Applicants who do not have either the required work or educational experience will be disqualified from further consideration. Applicants should submit ALL copies of their unofficial transcripts if seeking educational credit for qualifications. This is especially important if they've attended multiple schools. The transcripts are needed to confirm that the applicant has completed the required coursework for the basic education requirement. ALL applicants regardless of whether they are current USGS, or whether they are current federal employees in the series MUST do this. If applicants are qualifying based on education and they have completed their degree requirements, but their transcripts have not yet been updated, applicants may submit a letter from the school indicating that they have completed their degree requirements along with a copy of their most recent unofficial transcripts. Transcripts must contain up to date information. Resumes should include at least a month and year, along with their relevant work experience underneath each period of employment. If applicants have current or prior federal service, they should list the grade levels. Resumes or CVs should contain enough details regarding their work experience to determine whether they have the specialized experience or not. Assumptions will not be made based on a position title listed on an applicant's resume. Please also see USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume? Applicants MUST submit ALL required documentation prior to the close of the announcement. All documents must be legible. Applicants can e-mail the contact person in the vacancy announcement to confirm that their documents are all uploaded correctly. Sometimes the documents submitted are blurry and difficult to read. Applicants may also access the HELP section of the USAjobs site where more detail regarding the federal hiring process is provided. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ |
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