Please join us this year for a series of events to celebrate GIS Day 2021!
On GIS Day we will host a presentation & social (virtually) - same fun, different modality. The presentation, Cartographic Chaos, will be a series of fast-paced, 5-minute lightning talks from several contributors to the new Upper Left Cities: Cultural Atlas. Other events throughout the week include a Humanitarian Mapathon and two-part Mapbox for GIS workshop. Check out the GIS Day PDX website for details: https://christinafriedle.wixsite.com/gisdaypdx. All events are FREE, open to the public, and require registration (links on the website). Please spread the word and share with others! https://humantransit.org/2021/10/come-work-for-us-transit-analyst-planner-job-in-arlington-va-or-portland-or.html
Jarrett Walker + Associates is a consulting firm that helps communities think about public transit planning, especially the design and redesign of bus networks. You can learn about us at our website (jarrettwalker.com) and at Jarrett’s blog (HumanTransit.org). What does a typical day look like? At JWA, analysts work on many different aspects of transit planning projects, using different tools and skillsets. For example, early on in a project, you could be asked to draw a map showing the frequency of each route in a transit network using Adobe Illustrator and QGIS. On another day, you might be asked to lay out a report in Adobe InDesign or create a set of charts in Excel or using R’s ggplot plotting package. Once you’re more experienced, you might make site visits to our clients in other cities to help with a design workshop or a public meeting. We also work together using R and other data analysis programming languages to conduct detailed analyses of existing transit service performance and compare different planning options. Because our team is small and our projects are highly varied, we seek to hire and provide training to ensure the widest range of ability possible among our staff. Required Skills and Experience For this position, the following are requirements. Do not apply if you cannot offer these.
Evaluation of Candidates When we evaluate candidates, we will look for a combination of analysis skills and instincts; cartography skills; transit planning interest or experience; and interpersonal/teamwork skills. We may ask candidates to complete a practical test. We will remove from applications information about each applicant’s sex, gender, race, ethnicity and name. Initial screening of applications will be performed without this information. You are encouraged to submit your material with your name and these other identifiers (sex, gender, race, ethnicity) omitted, and to provide your name only in the submittal email. If you do not do this our staff will do it for you. Compensation, Benefits and Place of Work Compensation will start in the range of $25-35/hour. Large raises in the first year are common. Our benefits program includes medical, dental, and disability insurance; a 401(k) program; subsidized and pre-tax transit benefits; paid sick leave; and paid time off. During the pandemic most employees have been working from home for a majority of their work hours, but we do expect employees to be able to be in the office at least three days a week. In normal conditions, JWA allows employees to set work schedules that include working from home or other locations for some of their work time, but we do not permit fully remote employment. This position may require travel a few times a year, for client visits or conferences, once the public health situation has stabilized. Growth and Development We generally prefer to develop staff internally rather than hire at senior levels, so there is considerable opportunity for strong employees to advance. All of our mid-level staff and one of our senior staff started in this position. The position offers the potential to develop a range of transit planning skills needed to advance in the profession. Everyone pitches in at many different levels, so there is intensive cross-training that helps everyone grow their skills. There are also opportunities to learn more advanced skills either on the job or through attendance of professional conferences or other structured training. How to Apply To apply, please send the following materials to [email protected]
Do not put any information in the email itself that you want to be used in the evaluation. The cover letter and all other materials should be attachments. The email must present your name and contact details. Again, you are encouraged to anonymize all information by removing your name and references to sex, gender, race, or ethnicity, and to provide your name only in the email. If you do not, we will do this for you. Diversity and Inclusion JWA follows an equal opportunity employment policy and employs personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, and any other legally protected 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. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tvwd/jobs/3279674/gis-technician
Overall Purpose of the Job: To serve in a GIS support role for District staff in relation to GIS products, materials, troubleshooting and providing assistance for GIS and related mobile GIS deployed solutions. This position has three key roles in the District's GIS department including GIS data creation and editing, support of mobile GIS users and other District staff who are users of GIS technology, and GIS analysis. The GIS Technician will work closely with the GIS Analyst in implementing new GIS capabilities, prepare and produce maps, conduct spatial analysis, maintain data layers, and incorporate maps and data into reports. This position will provide user support and work collaboratively with GIS system users and other District staff to understand needs, design solutions, manage data quality, and identify requirements for specific projects. Essential Job Functions:
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Special Qualifications: Possess a driver's license valid in the State of Oregon; have and maintain a safe driving record. Working Conditions:
Tualatin Valley Water District believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. That contribution should not be limited by the assigned responsibilities. Therefore, this job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but not limit the incumbent nor the organization to just the work identified. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. It is our expectation that each employee will offer his/her services wherever and whenever necessary to achieve our mission to provide our community quality water and customer service. JOB TITLE: Conservation and GIS Data Analyst
LOCATION: Portland, OR (other locations in the Western US may be considered) COMPENSATION: $48,000 - $58,000 per year, commensurate with qualifications. JOB START DATE: January 2022 APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 22, 2021 APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: All applications must be submitted via our application website at: http://bit.ly/xerces-jobs Xerces is happy to provide accommodations for the job application process if needed. If you need an accommodation to complete the job application process, please email [email protected]. JOIN US! Come join a growing team of conservation professionals at the Xerces Society who are dedicated to protecting some of the world’s most important animals. We are seeking a skilled and collaborative data analyst to help develop and improve how we manage and use data to accomplish our mission. At Xerces, we harness the knowledge of scientists and the enthusiasm of the public to implement conservation programs. We take action by helping farms and public agencies develop conservation plans for pollinators and beneficial insects, producing ground-breaking publications on insect conservation, training thousands of farmers and land managers to protect and manage habitat for beneficial insects, protecting endangered species and their habitat, and engaging the public to raise awareness about invertebrates found on farms, forests, prairies, deserts, streams, wetlands, towns and cities. Our methods focus on habitat conservation planning, education, scientific analysis, advocacy, and applied research to conserve invertebrates, such as bees, butterflies, mollusks, and fireflies. Note: In our effort to keep our employees, partners, clients and the public safe, Xerces Society follows a mandatory vaccination policy, requiring employees to be vaccinated for COVID-19. WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING: The analyst is responsible for improving data management systems and processes across Xerces Society’s conservation programs, and to develop and provide tools to improve external communications. This includes oversight of all GIS and other conservation data operations including data structure and metadata development, intake (procedures, tools, and data integrity policies), system administration, implementation, and user support. The analyst will report to the Business & Operations Analyst, but work across the entire organization’s conservation programs. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Data management and analysis
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE: REQUIRED Experience managing large data sets, including historical or time-series data
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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Be able to perform the following with reasonable breaks and/or reasonable accommodations:
STATUS: Full-Time, salaried, exempt position, scheduled to work ~ 40 hours/week. Schedule can be made flexible and opportunity for remote work location can be made, consistent with work requirements, depending on employee preferences. BENEFITS: This position includes a generous benefits package: eleven paid holidays including two floating holidays that may be used for a personal or religious holiday observed by the employee or other occasion preferred by the employee, paid time off, paid health, dental, and disability insurance, option to participate in a pre-tax flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses, participation in a 401k retirement program upon eligibility and a flexible work environment. TERMS: The Xerces Society is an at-will employer. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. MORE INFORMATION: For more information on the Xerces Society and our programs, please see our website: www.xerces.org APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: All applications must be submitted via our application website at: http://bit.ly/xerces-jobs EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The Xerces Society is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. PRIORITY REFERRAL OF PROTECTED VETERANS We request priority referral of protected veterans for all openings with our organization. In order to be considered for employment, all applicants for employment with Xerces Society, apply through our Job Board. When referring or being referred as a candidate, including protected veterans, please refer them to this applicant site; https://xerces.org/job-opportunities. Please join us this Thursday OCT 28 for the fourth installment of our Fall 2021 speaker series! This week's Zoom talk is hosted again by Hunter Shobe and David Banis from PSU's very own Geography Department, this time featuring contributors Geoff Gibson, Sachi Arakawa, and Alicia Milligan. The topic is "Making a Cultural Atlas of San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle." Please see the attached pdf flier for more information and the clickable zoom link, as well as the attached schedule for coming speakers this term!
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This position has the option to be based in our Portland, OR or Vancouver, WA office. It will require travel to both offices to coordinate projects. Otak is hiring a GIS Specialist to join our Water and Natural Resources team! Work may include watershed planning, stormwater utility system planning, stormwater asset management, corporate GIS support, and other duties. This position functions as a technical specialist and integrates a broad base of knowledge in the disciplines of data base management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) theory and practices, GIS application functions and capabilities, map design and production, interactive online maps, and interpreting aerial photography. Strongly preferred areas of additional expertise include hydrology, wetland science, watershed science, fish biology, water quality, landscape architecture, or visualization. What you’ll do:
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While Otak does not currently have a mandatory COVID vaccination policy, we do work with public agencies and private clients who do require all contractors and subcontractors be vaccinated. NRCS is advertising a new Cartographer/GIS position located in the NRCS State Office in Portland, OR. This is a great opportunity for recent graduates and they encourage all to apply.
https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/617935300 Summary The Pathways Recent Graduate Program is for recently graduated or graduating individuals who are looking for developmental experiences in the Federal Government intended to promote possible careers in the civil service. Recent Graduates will serve on this appointment for one year learning the fundamentals of the position for which they can be converted. For more information on the Pathways Recent Graduate Program, please visit https://www.usajobs.gov/StudentsAndGrads. Learn more about this agency Responsibilities
Please join us this Thursday OCT 21 for the third installment of our Fall 2021 speaker series! This week's Zoom talk is hosted by Hunter Shobe and David Banis from PSU's very own Geography Department. The topic is "Making a Cultural Atlas of San Francisco, Portland, and Seattle." Please see the attached pdf flier for more information and the clickable zoom link, as well as the attached schedule for coming speakers this term!
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AKS Engineering & Forestry has an immediate opening for a GIS Technician in our Tualatin office. You will work alongside a team of experienced surveyors, engineers, and land use planners and other professionals to provide GIS analysis, geospatial data processing, and map/exhibit generation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love the challenges that come with this type of consulting work, then this is an outstanding opportunity to work side-by-side with a well-respected and talented team of professionals in a dynamic organization. Ideal Candidate Qualifications * Bachelor’s Degree in Surveying, Geography, Planning, Computer Science, Engineering, or related field is required with a focus on GIS preferred * 1-2 years of relevant experience * Proficient with data management and organization and willing to learn * Experience in use of ESRI’s ArcGIS v10 software suite * Strong organizational skills and attention to detail * Ability to manage multiple conflicting deadline; and prioritize workload * Excellent oral and written communication skills * Strong report writing and data analysis skills * Work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating with other multidisciplinary team members, clients, and public agencies * Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint More Info & To Apply Job Title: Environmental Technician II
Closing Date/Time: MONDAY 10/18/21 11:59 PM PST Salary: $30.95 - $39.49 Hourly Job Type: Regular Location: Portland, OR Bureau: Portland Water Bureau The City of Portland is seeking candidates for an Environmental Technician II position in the Unidirectional Flushing Program. Environmental Technicians II perform a variety of technical and analytical tasks for environmental, water quality, or natural resource science programs. Environmental Technicians II are assigned to programs in the Water Bureau, Parks & Recreation and Bureau of Environmental Services such as: drinking water quality monitoring and compliance, flushing the water distribution system, industrial pretreatment and source control, environmental investigations and monitoring, stormwater management, and watershed and environmental management. For more information or to apply for the job, please visit our website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/3244759/environmental-technician-ii?sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&page=1&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs<https://nam04.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.governmentjobs.com%2Fcareers%2Fportlandor%2Fjobs%2F3244759%2Fenvironmental-technician-ii%3Fsort%3DPostingDate%257CDescending%26page%3D1%26pagetype%3DjobOpportunitiesJobs&data=04%7C01%7CMary.Santelmann%40oregonstate.edu%7Cc3f53c0c4af24aff4b8e08d98e8dfcbb%7Cce6d05e13c5e4d6287a84c4a2713c113%7C0%7C0%7C637697562749352341%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=FtABxbLiBsplisPfrjAi0IaQcEUjkCzFRR8Zak7trsw%3D&reserved=0> |
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