Mike Houck, Executive Director of the Urban Greenspaces Institute, and Bob Sallinger, Conservation Director for Portland Audubon, teaming up to unveil the newest edition of Wild in the City—the indispensible guide to our region's natural areas and natural history—featuring over 90 site guides, natural history essays and nature rambles by foot, bike and boat.
Tuesday, November 15 Noon to 1 pm Portland Building Auditorium (2nd Floor) 1120 SW Fifth, Portland 97204 GeoSolve Inc. is a growing company that provides specialized GIS and database services for E9-1-1, Emergency Management and Infrastructure. We are currently recruiting for the following regular full-time positions:
GIS Manager – This position represents management in independently directing and implementing overall company GIS activities, goals and objectives for specific projects. This position defines project requirements, manages project staff, communicates directly and effectively with clients, directs and participates in the accomplishment of project deliverables, and manages the project scope and resources. Requires: A minimum of 2 years of experience in GIS project management, including managing technical and administrative staff; skilled in ESRI software; strong written and oral communication skills, and a BS in GIS, Computer Science or related field is required. Experience with implementing web-based GIS and ArcSDE experience is desired. GIS Specialist II – Provides advanced technical GIS skills to the company, clients, management, and other technical staff. Applies GIS technology to produce and develop GIS applications and databases; concentrates on complex problems requiring specialization; applies multiple programming languages; trains others; and develops productivity enhancing techniques. Requires: BS in GIS, Computer Science or related field; minimum 2 years demonstrated proficiency with ArcGIS, geometric networks, and related software such as ArcSDE and ArcGIS Server. Skilled at programming in more than one advanced programming language for GIS. Desirable: experience in geometric network development and maintenance for infrastructure, especially electrical distribution systems. GIS Technician I – Develops, maintains and coordinates GIS systems in the office and remotely with clients. Requires: a good working knowledge of ESRI software products; a minimum of one year of hands-on experience working with ArcGIS. All Positions: Compensation DOQ/DOE. Benefits include fully paid health, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Applicants should submit a detailed resume and cover letter to: GeoSolve Inc., “GIS Positions” to P.O. Box 627, Albany, OR 97321 or email to gsadmin@geosolveinc.com. Positions are open until filled. The Geographic Information Society (the student chapter of the ASPRS at PSU) is proud to present it's second colloquium of the year this Wednesday, November 9th from 2-3 PM in 413 Cramer Hall.
Sergeant Greg Stewart of the Portland Police Bureau Crime Analysis Unit will give a presentation entitled: "Mapping and Crime in Portland, Oregon: Using GIS to help reduce crime, the fear of crime and improve neighborhood livability." Free refreshments will be provided, and all are welcome to attend. Confirmed dates for our 20th Annual GIA Conference:
March 13 & 14, 2012 Jantzen Beach Red Lion Hotel Please join us for our first-ever joint conference with PLSO! CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS Presenters will earn GISP credits and receive a 50% reduction on registration. Submit your abstract with a brief biography, by November 18, 2011 to: doug@davidsmithmapping.com and bob.pool@clark.wa.gov Abstracts submitted after this date are welcome! Those submitted by the deadline will be given first consideration in the conference Program. Dudek (http://www.dudek.com/) has an opening for a Full-Time GIS Analyst position in the Pasadena area. They are seeking a GIS professional with 3-5 years of Environmental GIS experience with the ESRI ArcGIS product suite. Experience working with field biologists is highly desirable. Candidate must be able to work independently and function well in a team environment. Excellent communication skills a must.
If interested, please send resume to Lisa Lubeley: llubeley@dudek.com I came across this new and seemingly interesting tool that allows you to animate maps using the My Maps feature in Google Maps.
taken directly from the website: "What are Animaps? Animaps extends the My Maps feature of Google Maps by letting you create maps with markers that move, images and text that pop up on cue, and lines and shapes that change over time.When you send your Animap to friends it appears like a video - they can play, pause, slow and speed up the action!"check it out: http://www.animaps.com/#!home The Grand Canyon Trust is hiring a GIS Program Manager. The Trust's mission is to protect and restore the Colorado Plateau — its spectacular landscapes, flowing rivers, clean air, diversity of plants and animals, and areas of beauty and solitude.
The GIS Program Manager will provide GIS, IT and data management support for the Trust’s conservation and environmental advocacy programs, with an emphasis on developing a conservation GIS program, increasing organizational GIS capacity, and applying a vision of how GIS tools can advance conservation on the Colorado Plateau. The position produces high-quality cartographic products, conducts spatial analyses, acquires spatial data, maintains and upgrades hardware and software, maintains spatial and non-spatial databases for the organization, manages the program’s budget, develops relationships in the greater GIS community, supervises interns and volunteers, and assists in fundraising. For more information, please go to: http://www.grandcanyontrust.org/news/2011/11/grand-canyon-trust-job-opening-gis-program-manager/ CITY OF PORTLAND, OREGON
invites applications for the position of: Information Systems Analyst II - GIS, Vertical Specialty (Limited Term) SALARY: $27.62 - $36.82 Hourly OPENING DATE: 10/31/11 CLOSING DATE: 11/14/11 04:30 PM TO APPLY: APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs THE POSITION: The Information Systems Analyst II – GIS, Vertical Specialty in the Bureau of Technology Services will be responsible for the analysis, configuration and testing of the GIS interface and integration of the City’s corporate GIS databases and the e-Permitting system. This position will perform GIS analysis, design, programming and support to determine how the geospatial data will be optimally stored in the e-Permitting and CGIS databases. This position needs experienced Web Developers with experience in working with Web GIS tools such as Google Maps, MapServer, or ArcGIS Server.eloping Google Maps interfaces, and a strong programming background. Experience with Google Earth, ArcGIS Server, SQL Server, JavaScript, Flex, Java and Objective C are all highly desirable, although not required. As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must pass a comprehensive police background investigation. This is a 2-year limited term position. Persons appointed to limited term positions will be designated as limited duration employees whose appointment shall not exceed two (2) years except for the extension of grants or funding from outside sources. TO QUALIFY: - ability to code in at least one of the following languages: C#, VB.NET, PHP, ColdFusion, or Java. ability to perform analytical work using ArcGIS and similar tools. - expert knowledge and experience with GIS Concepts. - knowledge of relational database products such as Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and Access, with hands on experience in database design, creating and modifying SQL scripts or stored procedures and effective use of indexes - knowledge and job-related, hands-on experience in analysis, design, development, testing, implementation and maintenance of software applications. APPLICANTS MUST ALSO POSSESS: The ability to successfully pass an in-depth Portland Police background investigation. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Please see the instructions on the City of Portland's online Career Center for important information regarding the application process. All completed applications for this position must be in the possession of the Portland Bureau of Human Resources no later than 4:30 pm, on the closing date of this recruitment. E-mailed and/or faxed applications will not be accepted. Note: If you are requesting Veteran’s Preference, submit a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran’s Administration Letter Stating your disability. If you are applying online, attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran’s Administration Letter Stating your disability to your profile. Veteran’s Preference documentation must be received by 4:30 PM of the closing date of this recruitment. Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United Statesat time of application. Minorities, women, and qualified individuals with disabilities are urged to apply. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Analyst(s) named below or to the Human Resources Bureau Receptionist No Later Than the Closing Date of This Announcement. Questions? Teresa Dahrens, Senior Human Resources Analyst, Bureau of Human Resources Teresa.Dahrens@portlandoregon.gov (503) 823-4516 An Equal Opportunity Employer APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.portlandoregon.gov/jobs 1120 SW 5th Ave, 404 Portland, OR 97204 503-823-3572 |
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