NASA’s Spring 2025 internship applications are open until Friday, August 23rd, 2024. They will close at 11:59 p.m. ET (8:59 PST). There is still to submit applications for consideration!
NASA OSTEM Internships will offer Spring opportunities as virtual, in-person, and hybrid. No prior experience is required to apply. Students of all academic backgrounds can broaden skills supporting their career interests through NASA internships. Through focused projects and professional development opportunities, a NASA internship will give any student the kind of rewarding experience that makes a brilliant start for career advancement.
Students can find more information and apply at: http://intern.nasa.gov Please find just a few examples of GIScience projects below (Major: Social Science - Geography and Cartography) Disaster Response Coordination Information Management NASA’s Disaster Response Coordination System is accepting applications for an internship at NASA Langley Research Center working with the DRCS team to explore topics such as: 1) Partnership development: Research and compile information on disaster response organizations and identification of potential partner organizations and opportunities for collaboration. 2) Geospatial analysis: support the DRCS in geospatial analysis and application of Earth observations for disaster response. 3) Knowledge management: research capabilities for building out functionalities in Microsoft SharePoint and Teams for programmatic knowledge capture and sharing. 4) Communications: identify gaps in current communication products and support the development of new materials for raising awareness in a variety of audiences. The intern will gain experience conducting research regarding Earth observation data products relevant to disaster response, GIS, general knowledge and information management, and communications.. You can view more details about this Internship here: https://stemgateway.nasa.gov/s/course-offering/a0B3d000002BZFOEA4/disaster-response-coordination-information-management Biological Diversity & Ecological Conservation Program Support This position will examine strategies for advancing the biological diversity and ecological conservation programs within NASA’s Earth Science Division. Interns will advance the use of remote sensing for detecting, understanding, and forecasting patterns of life on Earth. This position will examine linkages and synergistic relationships between these programs and other activities within and outside of NASA. You can view more details about this Internship here: https://stemgateway.nasa.gov/s/course-offering/a0B3d000002BIuBEAW/biological-diversity-ecological-conservation-program-support EOTEC DevNet Internship (Virtual) This intern will engage with the Earth Observation Training, Education, and Capacity Development Network (EOTEC DevNet, www.eotecdev.net), a NASA-supported network of networks bringing the power of satellite-derived Earth information to more users around the globe. Interns will support the development and expansion of EOTEC tools and guidance, such as Flood and Drought Tools Trackers and Earth Observation Needs Assessment Guidance. The intern will have the opportunity to network with NASA employees across ESD, and apply geospatial analysis and visualization skills. Computer, technical and social media skills are a suggestion, but any individual with a passion for using Earth Observation for society’s benefit is encouraged to apply, regardless of background or education. You can view more details about this Internship here: https://stemgateway.nasa.gov/s/course-offering/a0BSJ0000006OUH2A2/eotec-devnet-internship Hickman, Williams & Associates, Inc. (HWA) is currently seeking an experienced Survey Crew Chief to join our team in Bend, Oregon. We are a civil engineering, surveying, and land use planning firm established in Bend for nearly 37 years, specializing in private land development and public improvement projects. We offer a competitive salary, medical/dental insurance, paid vacation/holidays, flexible work hours and a 401k program with employer matching.
Job Summary: This is a full-time position working primarily in the field. The successful candidate will have the ability and technical skills to work independently in the field functioning as a 1-person crew. Typical responsibilities will include:
The ideal candidate will be familiar Trimble GPS and robotic field equipment, Trimble Access field software, Trimble Business Center, or be willing to train with the Trimble equipment platform. The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications:
Compensation: HWA offers an attractive compensation package in an exceptional work environment that includes:
Job Type: Full-time Pay for this position ranges between $70k to $90k annually, DOE. Please send resume to [email protected] or contact us at: HWA 62930 OB Riley Road, Suite 100 Bend, OR 97703 (541) 389-9351 Date: Aug 9, 2024
Location: PORTLAND, OR, US, 97232 Company: PacifiCorp JOIN OUR TEAM PacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain our commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability and diversity, equity and inclusion. General PurposeThe position is responsible for oversight of the day-to-day operations of the data science group. Responsible for designing, delivering, and successfully implementing data science strategies and solutions in support of the most complex and business critical engineering projects related to wildfire mitigation, asset performance, and T&D Operations across six states. Establish and lead the development and/or maintenance of models, tools, methods, and frameworks for highly complex analytical problems. Leverage large quantities of data, such as weather, environmental, outage, vegetation, and grid attributes, to inform long term risk analysis and aid in decision making. Partner with senior and executive leadership to develop tools and analysis and inform the future of data driven decisions. Develop presentations for executive leadership and recommends and implements changes to meet company goals. Support long term grid planning and load forecasting. Facilitate internal training for engineers and technicians in subject area; act as company subject matter expert. Responsibilities
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Preferences • MS or PhD in quantitative fields. • Experience working with public utility commissions (PUCs) and applicable requirements/regulations. • Experience with wildfire science or wildfire risk analytics use cases strongly preferred. • Experience working in the utilities, risk management, or wildfire mitigation sector. • Proficiency with Microsoft Azure Machine Learning environment. • Experience with C#, Spark, or R. • Experience with time series modeling and forecasting. • Experience using ESRI toolsets including ArcGIS Pro and QGIS. • Experience utilizing Python geospatial packages such as matplotlib, shapely, and other relevant spatial tools. • In depth knowledge of Bayesian statistics including Bayesian hierarchical modeling. • Understanding of the Company’s business and relevant policies, procedures, and practices. • Project Management Professional (PMP) designation. Additional InformationExternal: Req Id: 112464 Company Code: PacifiCorp Primary Location: PORTLAND Department: Power Delivery Schedule: Days Personnel Subarea: Exempt Hiring Range: $133,000-$156,500 This position is eligible for an annual discretionary performance incentive bonus of up to 20.00% of salary. Benefits: Health care, retirement, paid time off, tuition assistance, paid short-term and long-term disability, paid bereavement leave. For more information, please visit: https://careers.pacificorp.com/content/New-Benefits-Page/?locale=en_US Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without an accommodation. Operations & Policy Analyst 3 – Transportation Network & Asset Program Manager
Oregon Department of Transportation Policy, Data and Analysis Division Transportation Data Section / Road Inventory and Classification Services (RICS) Unit Salem Salary: $5,856 - $9,079 The role: Join us as our transportation network & asset program manager! In this unique role, you will be responsible for managing network and asset editing applications focusing on Transportation and Linear Referenced networks. You will also help lead initiatives which include evaluation and designing improvements to operating systems related to the state’s network of public roads. Apply today! We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply for our positions. We hope you’ll join us on our path to increasing diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging through our values, commitments, strategies and actions. Before applying, visit our applicant information website to learn more about our process. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employee Workday profile. A day in the life:
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Want to know about new job postings? Subscribe to receive weekly email notifications! Minimum qualifications: Any combination of experience and education equivalent to seven (7) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge and skills for the classification. OR A bachelor's degree in business or public administration, behavioral or social sciences, finance, political science or any degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge and skills; AND four (4) years professional-level evaluative, analytical and planning work. HOW TO APPLY What we’d like to see: If you have these attributes, let us know in your application materials! It's how we will choose whom to move forward! You do not need to have all these qualities to be eligible for this position. We may also use transferable skills, experience, education and alignment with ODOT values to help us decide who will move forward.
Learn more and apply: This recruitment closes at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Please note that we can only accept applications through our website. For questions, call 503-779-9733 or email [email protected] ODOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer Bonneville County is now accepting applications for the following position:
Position: GIS Technician, II Starting Salary: Pay Grade 11 - starting salary $18.22 per hour. Work Hours: 40 hours a week Closing Date: Posting will close October 6, 2024 or when filled, whichever comes first. *Candidates will be reviewed and considered upon submittal of application materials until this position is filled or closed, whichever comes first Bonneville County offers a highly competitive benefits package to include:
GENERAL PURPOS Perform a variety of full performance, working level skilled technical duties associated with the implementation, operation, and maintenance of county (GIS) geographic information systems. SUPERVISION RECEIVED Work under the general supervision of the GIS Manager. SUPERVISION EXERCISED None ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provide on the job training to less experienced Technicians; take the lead on assigned projects. Research, collect, interpret, and analyze county property descriptions, deeds, plats, maps, geographic information, and other related records for incorporation into the Geographic Information System; enter data into GIS system from legal documents. Verify accuracy and completeness of information and resolve problems with the appropriate department staff or GIS Manager. May make routine adjustments and corrections when appropriate. Enter information into the GIS database from documents and other sources by using coordinate geometry, transfer spatial data from other sources, scan and digitize information from paper maps and direct keying. Bonneville County has an expectation that employees maintain regular, reliable patterns in their work product and attendance. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 1. Education and Experience: A. Associate degree with course work in Geographic Information Systems, Cartography, Geography or other related field including training in the use of and computer aided drafting or mapping; AND B. Two (2) years of responsible work experience in a related field; OR C. An equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of Intergraph GIS software; ESRI; Parcel Drafter or mapping principles and techniques; coordinate geometry. Some knowledge of surveying and global positioning systems and techniques and documents related to real property descriptions. Ability to understand and apply complex detailed instructions; read and interpret detailed maps, blueprints and complex legal documents, perform complex mathematical computations; operate computer workstation; work independently; communicate effectively, verbally and in writing; develop effective working relationships with department managers, staff and the general public. 3. Special Qualifications
AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations. HOW TO APPLY https://bonneville.applicantpro.com/jobs/3453866 https://olympiawa.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/GIS-Manager_JR692?q=GIS&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2C2HIt0xnRzM6S3UK9-LWY_1M6l0-vxTfF1TKoNFeMRzIL53BYvzES96w_aem_Q5jaGcZ1kY58ZwPVqI4fvA
The City of Olympia is seeking an exceptional professional to join our Information Services Department as our GIS Manager. The successful candidate will report directly to the Chief Information Officer as part of our Information Services leadership team. The GIS Manager is responsible for leading our GIS team in support of the overall development, design, and delivery of GIS Services for the City. Under the direction of the Chief Information Officer, the GIS Manager is responsible for the overall development, design, and delivery of GIS Services to support City departments and initiatives. IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE The ideal candidate for this position: Strategic and Creative Thinking: Proficient at identifying long-term opportunities and trends. GIS Expertise: Experienced with ESRI’s ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and desktop GIS solutions. Government Applications: Familiar with integrating GIS into government business and work order management solutions. E-GIS Management: Progressive experience in designing, implementing, and managing an Enterprise Geographic Information System (E-GIS), including substantial GIS project management expertise. To Apply If you are interested in this position, please apply through the Workday career site. Be sure to include a letter of interest and resume. Your letter of interest should be no more than 2 pages long and outline how, based on your work experience, you meet the above-listed Ideal Candidate Profile. Contact Information If you have questions about this position, please feel free to contact Shawn Ward at 360.753.8069 or email [email protected]Essential Functions The essential functions of this position include but are not limited to: 1. Acts as first line supervisor for GIS Program staff, including interviewing and selecting job applicants, training, and career development, overseeing work, and establishing and evaluating appropriate performance standards. 2. Leads the development and implementation of project plans, goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for the City’s GIS program. 3. Coordinates with Information Services leadership to design and maintain GIS infrastructure, business application integrations and data governance within City standards. 4. Makes critical decisions in the development and integration of spatial technologies, design and maintenance of spatial databases, and development of GIS deployment strategies. 5. Coordinates with GIS staff to plan, design, and implement procedures that enhance access and responsiveness of GIS. 6. Collaborates with GIS staff and city departments to understand their geographic data and business application integration needs. 7. Directs the maintenance and design of the Enterprise GIS database utilizing ESRI GIS technology and database management tools. 8. Manage GIS Inter-local agreements. 9. Coordinates the development of data collection, input, and modeling standards for GIS data, applications, and solutions. 10. Supervises the maintenance of GIS software, patches, and troubleshoots technical problems. 11. Maintains awareness of new trends and innovations in the field of GIS, database design and related hardware and software. 12. Coordinates with GIS staff and Information Services leadership to ensure IT Service Management (ITSM) procedures are followed. 13. Attends conferences, workshops, seminars, and other training for professional development purposes. 14. Actively participates with Information Services leadership in the development of strategic plans, policies, and procedures. 15. May perform the work of other GIS staff as required. 16. Punctual, regular, and reliable attendance is essential for successful job performance. Typical Qualifications Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 1. Strategic and creative thinker able to identify long-term opportunities and trends. 2. Expert knowledge and experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and desktop GIS solutions. 3. Experience with government GIS applications in business areas such as planning, public utilities, transportation, police, fire, EMS, and city base map creation and maintenance. 4. Project management experience, with a solid understanding of project management principles and techniques. 5. Experience developing schedules and managing complex information technology projects. 6. Familiarity with business process analysis as it relates to GIS. 7. Knowledge of ITIL and IT Service Management (ITSM) principles and practices. 8. Active participation in professional GIS, mapping, and/or surveying organizations and activities. 9. Ability to make public or staff presentations. 10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with diverse spectrum of individuals and groups. 11. Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously. 12. Skill in process development, strategic planning, and work plan monitoring. 13. Ability to create innovative programs and projects in response to emerging GIS technology. 14. Technical expertise, diplomacy, professionalism, enthusiasm, and strong communication/interpersonal skills are required. Experience/Education: 1. Progressive experience designing, implementing, and management of an Enterprise Geographic Information System (E-GIS). Must have substantial GIS project experience using ESRI GIS software products. 2. Bachelor’s Degree required in GIS, Geography, Information Systems Management, or related field with major coursework in GIS. 3. Master’s Degree preferred. Special Requirements: 1. WSDL or evidence of equivalent mobility required. 2. A Criminal History and background check is required and must be successfully completed prior to employment. Union: Independents Compensation (minimum-maximum): $98,351.45 - $119,496.60 https://lcog.casellehire.com/jobs/290971
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The Information Services (IS) Department GIS Team is thrilled to announce the opening for a Systems Analyst – GIS position. As a Systems Analyst, you will play a crucial role in supporting all City departments' GIS teams and power users, enabling them to utilize GIS tools and solutions effectively to serve the Hillsboro community.
Our dynamic team consists of three GIS Systems Analysts and one GIS Specialist. We take pride in being a highly skilled and dedicated team within IS, known for our exceptional performance. Collaboration and teamwork are deeply valued, and we approach challenges with a scrappy and resourceful mindset, always seeking innovative solutions to overcome technological obstacles. Our ultimate goal is to deliver outstanding GIS products to our valued customers. The Role This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified candidate to join an organization with a well-established and continuously evolving Enterprise GIS. We are seeking individuals who possess a strong inclination for creative problem-solving, a genuine passion for all things geospatial, and a collaborative mindset to contribute to administering and maintaining, and continuously advancing our Enterprise GIS. As a Systems Analyst, you will provide support for the City's Enterprise GIS, encompassing system architecture, data management, application development, system integrations, and more. The Information Services GIS team recently underwent a Geospatial Strategic Planning process that will shape the future growth of the City's GIS over the next 3-5 years. Projects will span a wide range, including web application design, Python scripting, system integrations, office and field work, extensive data analysis, real-time solutions, automation, and project management. If you are a seasoned GIS professional with expertise in ArcGIS Enterprise, VertiGIS products, Python scripting, and data management including working with real-time data, this opportunity could be a perfect match for you. We are seeking individuals who are not only experienced but also deeply passionate about GIS. The Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate for this position should have a strong foundation in Geographic Information System principles, practices, and concepts, backed by 3-5 years of relevant experience. It would be beneficial if you have a combination of expertise in Web GIS, real-time data, Python scripting, and/or experience with migrating to ESRI Utility Network. As you will be involved in various GIS tasks and collaborating with neighboring jurisdictions at the local, county, and state levels, possessing a can-do attitude, maintaining a sense of humor, and effectively collaborating with stakeholders are key qualities that will contribute to success in this role. Current Projects for this Position:
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