Forest Management Systems Administrator w/ GreenWood Resources (PDX)

GreenWood Resources is seeking a Forest Management Systems Administrator in Portland, OR. Deadline is April 30, 2017. Here is the link to the job posting:  https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.htmlclient=gwrglobal&ccId=19000101_000001&type=MP&lang=en_US#

GreenWood Resources is growing and seeking a Forest Management Systems Administrator for our Portland, Oregon location!
 
http://greenwoodresources.com/about/job-opportunities/
 
Position Title: Forest Management Systems Administrator
Position Location: Portland, Oregon (downtown)
Department: Resource Management Group
Immediate Supervisor: Resource Operations Manager
Target Start Date: July 1, 2017

DEADLINE TO APPLY: April 30, 2017

KEY FUNCTION OF POSITION:
Administer GWR’s Forest Management System (“FMS”), an enterprise database for forest operations records storage, activity monitoring, and management of vendor payments. The FMS is housed on a Microsoft SQL Server platform and uses ESRI ArcGIS and Trimble Land Resource Manager technology. Job functions include database administration, data analysis, report development, design and execution of new modules and functionality, and technical support and training for GWR’s global user base.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Day-to-day functions – administration and maintenance

• Supervises and administers the operations of GreenWood’s FMS.
• Creates, edits and maintains FMS datasets.
• Produces data layers, maps, tables, or reports using spatial analysis and database procedures.
• Performs data quality control including, but not limited to, attribution checks and manages associated documents.
• Performs digital feature extraction from multiple data sources.
• Gathers functionality requirements and assists in detailed design and execution for new functionality.
• Collaborates in testing and maintenance. Releases new deployments of FMS.

 
Day-to-day functions – training and support

• Provides technical expertise and training to FMS users with mapping software, GIS equipment operations, download of data, and reporting.
• Plans and provides training for new local Operations teams as new portfolio assets are acquired.
• Works with field personnel to ensure timely and accurate data is obtained.
• Provides hardware and software support and investigates and resolves problems with FMS-related systems.
• Answers support calls and emails, logs support requests and troubleshoots user problems and issues related to FMS.
• Leads training efforts including creation and delivery of training materials.
• Documents techniques for editing and manipulating FMS data, including technical user manuals.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Core capabilities

• Proficient in SQL Server or Oracle database administration. Ability to create views, database procedures, data import/exports, backups and restores.
• Proficient with ArcServer, ESRI’s Spatial Database Engine (SDE) Administrator, ArcGIS Desktop.
• Proficient with Trimble’s Land Resource Manager software, or another comparable forestry information management platform.
• Familiar with operational forest business planning, including annual budgeting and forecasting of silvicultural and harvesting activities.

Additional requirements

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project, Access, Outlook, OneNote, OneDrive and SharePoint.
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in GIS, GIScience, Cartography/Geography, or Science/Engineering/Computer Science with an emphasis in GIS.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required; expected 4 days per month.