Jarrett Walker and Associates is a consulting firm that helps communities think about public transit planning issues, especially the design and redesign of bus networks. The firm was initially built around Jarrett Walker’s book Human Transit and his 25 years of experience in the field. Today, our professional staff of nine leads planning projects across North America, with an overseas practice including Europe, Russia, and Australia / New Zealand.
You can learn about us at our website (jarrettwalker.com) and at Jarrett’s blog (HumanTransit.org). For a sense of our basic approach to transit planning, see the introduction to Jarrett’s book Human Transit, which is available online. We are seeking a transit analyst based in Portland, Oregon, or Crystal City, Virginia. The position offers the potential to grow a career in transit planning. As a small firm, we can promote staff in response to skill and achievement, without waiting for a more senior position to become vacant. Everyone pitches in at many different levels, and there are many opportunities to learn on the job. Duties include a wide range of data analysis and mapping tasks associated with public transit planning. Required Skills and Experience For this position, the following are requirements. Please respond only if you offer all of the following:
Other Desired Skills and Experience The following are desirable but not essential, and candidates with the required skills listed above but none or few of these desired skills are still encouraged to apply. If you have any of the following skills, please note them in your application.
Compensation, Benefits and Place of Work Compensation will depend on skills, but will start in the range of $21-32/hour. Our benefits program includes medical, dental, and disability insurance; a 401(k) program; subsidized transit passes; paid sick leave; and paid time off. This position will require working out of either our Portland, OR, office or our Arlington, VA, office. JWA does allow employees to set work schedules that include working from home or other locations. This position may offer opportunities to travel,to work with clients directly, a few times per year. How to Apply To apply, please send the following materials to [email protected] .
Diversity and inclusion JWA follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status. This policy also applies to management of staff with regards to internal promotions, training, opportunities for advancement, and terminations. It also applies to our interactions with outside vendors, subcontractors and the general public. Timeline The deadline for applying is 11:00 pm Pacific Standard Time on Thursday, November 15th. Submitting earlier is advantageous as we will review applications as we receive them. We will ask a select group of applicants to perform a simple analysis and mapmaking test on their own, and then to join us for an interview. The test will be assigned on November 20 and due on November 27. We wish to hold interviews (in person or by phone/web) on November 29 or 30. Thank you for reviewing this listing. Please share it with others you know who might be interested. We look forward to hearing from you. http://www.paceengrs.com/
GIS ANALYST PACE Engineers, Inc. is an employee-owned company providing quality professional civil and structural engineering, planning, surveying, GIS and construction management services from offices in Kirkland and Wenatchee, Washington and Lake Oswego, Oregon. We have successfully completed projects for a wide range of clients in both the public and private sectors throughout the Northwest. PACE Engineers, Inc. has an immediate opening in our Kirkland GIS Group.What position we need:GIS AnalystFuture team members may apply at: http://www.prospera.com/CareerHubViewer/Post.aspx?ID=paceengineersinc_external_i3M9SpNe57Fy What you’ll be doing: Teaming with professionals from diverse backgrounds – including planning, engineering,landscape architecture, surveying, IT, and marketing – to build innovative solutions tocomplex geospatial problems. Creating, updating, managing, and sharing GIS data in web and desktop environments. Configuring intuitive web-based and mobile GIS solutions for use by non-GIS experts. Converting data between CAD and GIS formats. Designing maps and exhibits for use in meetings, presentations, and reports. Assisting with development and documentation of GIS standards and best practices. Acting as an advocate for GIS and spatial technology with internal and external clients. Providing GIS technical support and training for internal and external GIS users. What we are looking for:
What educational background you will need:
What we’re offering: We offer the ability to grow in your profession and advance your career. We also offer a competitive compensation package including:
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Position Description The Seattle Information Technology Department is seeking two GIS professionals to perform GIS analysis and cartographic work, maintain data on multiple thematic layers, support GIS end users, develop training materials and user guides, and deliver end user training. Temporary benefit eligible assignment is anticipated to last 6-9 months. Job Responsibilities
Qualifications Required Qualifications: Note: Combinations of education and/or experience which provide an equivalent background to perform the work of the class will be considered. Education: A two year or four year degree in Geography, Computer Science, Civil Engineering Technology, or related field Experience: High proficiency and at least two years of experience performing spatial analysis, data manipulation, data maintenance, and production of cartographic products, using ArcGIS. Experience with industry standard GIS/IT concepts, practices and techniques. Desired Qualifications
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About the Position Work on this project requires proficiency in GIS including but not limited to GIS analysis, ArcGIS Online, mobile data development and dashboard development. Work will be onsite at client offices and could be based in San Francisco, Sacramento or Auburn, California depending on the candidate’s preference. Work is a full-time salaried position The GIS Analyst will perform the following tasks: GIS Project Support
About You In order to excel at the Level 2 GIS Analyst position, you should possess the following skills, experience, and background:
About Us Mason, Bruce & Girard, Inc. is a full-service natural resource consulting firm, with expertise in environmental services, forestry and geographic information systems (GIS). A set of core values guide our work, focusing our efforts on providing responsible, sustainable solutions that meet client needs. Our areas of expertise include forestry, wildlife, fisheries, wetlands, water quality, and GIS. Our work is characterized by the highest level of client service, the application of the best science and technology, quality processes and results, integrity, and our respect for the natural environment. We provide natural resource consulting services to both industry and government, and have done so since 1921. Join Us/Apply Now Click here http://www.masonbruce.com/careers/join-our-team/ or visit the Careers section of our website to send us your resume. Mason, Bruce & Girard is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and we do not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or consideration protected by local, state and federal laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies. Equal opportunity applies to hiring, promotion, training, compensation, and any other organizational action. MB&G’s written Affirmative Action Plan is available to all employees and job applicants upon request. MB&G is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. https://www.powells.com/book/-9781426219726
Monday, November 5 @ 7:30 PM Powell's City of Books In All Over the Map (National Geographic), Greg Miller and Betsy Mason explore the intriguing stories behind maps from a variety of cultures, civilizations, and time periods. Their diverse compendium includes ancient maps of dragon-filled seas, elaborate graphics picturing unseen concepts and forces from inside Earth to outer space, devious maps created by spies, and maps from pop culture such as schematics to the Death Star and a map of Westeros from Game of Thrones. Calling all GISers!!!
Please pass on to those that might be interested… Wednesday, December 5th 2018 Brookwood Library - Event Room 2850 NE Brookwood Pkwy Hillsboro, OR 97124 The Brookwood Library Event room is located on the 2nd floor, Bring your own beverages (no host) Start 10 AM SHARP! End Noon-ish Agenda … Welcome and introductions Utilities in GIS! Northwest Natural Gas – 15 min Eric Stipe, GIS Supervisor Portland General Electric – 15 min Patrick Gronli, GIS manager Tualatin Valley Water District – 15 min Peter Boone, PE, PLS, Water Operations Division Manager PCC student presentation (Still pending) – 10 min Break/Networking – 10 -15 mins +/- (depending on time) ArcGIS Pro and the Utility Network – 20 min Esri, John Ruffing, Account Manager, Local Government (OR & ID) and or assignee Geocortex Essentials and Assets – 20 min Latitude Geographics, Matt Vaillant, Account Manager and or assignee Make plans after the session to go to lunch with some of your peeps or new ones! https://humantransit.org/2018/10/urgent-need-for-a-freelance-transit-cartographer-reply-by-nov-1-2018.html
Our firm is urgently looking for a detail-oriented cartographer who works freelance, and who has experience drawing transit maps in Adobe Illustrator. In the course of our planning studies, we create many transit maps for our clients, all in a similar style like the slice above. We need someone who can start at once and work quickly under direction. There is not much room for design creativity, as you will be revising maps whose style is already established. The job mainly rewards speed, accuracy, and an eye for clarity and completeness. I invite freelance cartographers to send us a quick note at [email protected] no later than Nov 1. Include:
We reserve the right to ask you to complete a very small task, taking no more than an hour, to establish your competence at the type of work we have. We are likely to have at least 60 hours of work for you as part of this contract. It’s possible that this could turn into something longer term. Our offices are in Portland, Oregon and Arlington, Virginia, but you don’t need to be there to meet with us directly, although it is helpful to be on the same side of the planet so that we can interact by phone easily. Reply by November 1 please, but because time is short we reserve the right to act as soon as we find the right person. Please spread the word if you know others who may be interested. Please save the date and mark your calendars for the 2018 celebration of GIS Day on Wednesday, November 14th from 11 AM to 2 PM at the Forest Service Pacific Northwest Regional Office in Portland, Oregon!
The U.S. Forest Service Data Resources Management staff is hosting this public event, which will be held at the Edith Green-Wendell Wyatt Building (1220 SW 3rd Ave). The welcome-to-event booths and Smokey Bear photo opportunities will be held on the first floor gallery past the elevators. Guest speakers and interactive displays will occur on the ground floor in conference rooms 1b and 3. Speakers will be scheduled for short talks on the impact of GIS on different focus areas. Also on display will be examples of how the Forest Service and partners utilize geospatial information and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology for the Greatest Good. Hydrologic Technician III
The Klamath Tribes - Chiloquin, OR 97624 $34,137 - $49,615 a year CLOSES: 11/16/18 INTRODUCTION The Hydrologic Technician III position is located in the Aquatics Program within the Klamath Tribes Natural Resources Department. The primary purpose of this position is to support the Hydrologist by working independently and as part of a team performing field data collection tasks to develop scientific information regarding the movement and condition of water, especially as it relates to aquatic ecosystem functions, and then formulates and implements strategies for restoration, monitoring, or management. The Hydrologic Technician III will measure and monitor surface water and ground water flows, levels, and conditions, and integrates these data into scientific endeavors to restore and maintain aquatic ecosystems and regulatory processes designed to protect the Klamath Tribes’ water rights. Other duties include establishing and maintaining a network of gauges providing continuous measurements of water flow, level, and condition in rivers, streams, springs, lakes, marshes, and shallow ground water. The Hydrologic Technician III works with other Aquatics Program staff (Fish Biologist, Hydrologist, Fluvial Geomorphologist, Environmental Restoration Planner, and Water Quality Technicians) to implement a Fisheries Restoration Plan and an Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Plan for the Upper Klamath River Basin. Restoring and maintaining important Tribal fisheries is the primary goal of the Fisheries Restoration Team. Primary objectives include: 1) re-establishing extinct spawning populations of endangered Lost River and Short Nose suckers; and 2) re-introducing extinct populations of Chinook salmon in the Upper Klamath River Basin. The primary goal of the Ecosystem Restoration team is managing and remediating processes contributing to hypereutrophication and fish habitat degradation in and above Upper Klamath Lake. Primary objectives include: 1) managing and remediating non-point source nutrient loading from agricultural landscapes to measurable reduce cyanobacteria blooms and the related adverse water quality in Upper Klamath Lake; and 2) rehabilitating and maintaining habitats to the extent necessary to recover and sustain important native fisheries, including Lost River and Short Nose sucker, Redband trout, Bull trout, Steelhead, and Chinook salmon. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
To apply: http://klamathtribes.org/administration/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Hydrologic-Technician-III.pdf https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/eugene/jobs/2235728/geographic-information-technician-2
Provides Geographical Information System (GIS) technical support and assistance to the Parks and Open Space Division with a primary focus on data development and maintenance, analysis and map production activities, including GIS and database quality assurance. Provides GIS assistance to staff and the public by producing maps and related data representation. Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 7, 2018, 5:00 p.m. Accepting on-line applications only. Examples of Duties Performed - Duties may include but are not limited to the following:
QualificationsKnowledge of:
Ability to:
Minimum Qualifications Any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the job. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be: Experience Two years of technical experience in GIS systems. Training Equivalent to an Associate Degree in GIS, geography, cartography and/or computer programming. |
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