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About the Position This Geospatial Product Management and Implementation Specialist is a position for an energetic, enthusiastic individual who can support MB&G’s technology solutions on multiple levels including client support, technical support and expansion of product sales and offerings. This position requires excellent communication skills including the ability to present and demo product offerings to potential clients, to train and support existing clients in the use of our products and to listen to our client’s needs to identify enhancements and requirements for our products. This position also requires a range of technical skills that will enable the successful candidate to support data development and product release, recognize and collaborate on solutions to problems, provide assessments and analysis of data, as needed, and effectively troubleshoot product issues. Work is full time and will be performed at our Portland, Oregon headquarters office with potential for occasional travel as projects or product needs require. To excel in this position, the applicant must have a mix of technological and product management skills: Technical Skills (implementation)
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About You In order to excel at the GIS Product Management and Implementation Specialist 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. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/2405069-0/gis-technician-iii
The City of Portland is hiring GIS Technician IIIs! About the position: The Portland Bureau of Transportation and Portland Parks and Recreation are hiring GIS Technician IIIs. GIS Technician IIIs perform advanced specialized work in the use of Geographic Information Systems. Please see below for specific information on the current vacancies. This list may also be utilized for future GIS Technician III vacancies. Within the Portland Bureau of Transportation: The GIS Technician III position in the Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) Business Technology Services Division will provide lead work direction to a GIS team which has primary responsibility for the maintenance of PBOT's GIS-based asset inventory. The GIS Technician III both conducts and oversees the maintenance of GIS asset records digitized from engineering as-builts and work order diagrams or collected through field inspection. As a lead, the GIS Technician III assigns tasks, tracks the status of mapping projects, develops and implements QA/QC processes, establishes and documents best practices, and contributes to process improvement. In addition, the GIS Technician III coordinates project mapping work with other city utility bureaus and serves as the support lead for desktop GIS users. An ideal candidate for PBOT: will have in-depth understanding of GIS software, practices and techniques, experience interpreting engineering as-builts and work-order diagrams, and familiarity with other information and business systems (e.g., CAD, enterprise asset management), as well as experience providing ad hoc training and support to GIS users with varied needs and skill levels. Parks and Recreation: Portland Parks and Recreation anticipates a vacancy in a newly created GISIII position focusing on asset management, working from the Mt. Tabor Maintenance Yard Administration Building. Additionally, this recruitment may be used to fill a second parks planning-focused GISIII position downtown, which engages in qualitative and quantitative research of policies, projects, and spatial phenomena related to parks, trails, and community center planning, zoning, planning and development, open space, transportation, schools, housing and communities. The asset management GIS position will be responsible for asset data integration, mobile data collection application development, and providing technical direction and GIS training to less proficient GIS users, including two Engineering Technicians and one CAD Technician. Collectively, the team manages, integrates, and analyses the Bureau's asset-related records to propel the Bureau's informed investment decision-making. For example, the Bureau utilizes GIS as the primary system of record and tool for levels of service and conducting asset condition assessments on the entire portfolio. The position is also responsible for facilitating the Bureau's as-built drawing and asset enrollment processes and often serves as the "go to" for asset portfolio questions. Coordinating with other staff, this position also provides support to other PP&R work units with GIS requirements. PP&R has a diverse portfolio of assets with over 11,000 acres of land and over 200 parks and natural areas. Assets are valued at $1.5 billion and include natural area trails, developed parks, trees, swimming pools, over a million square feet of building space, golf courses, bridges, turf fields, and a motor sports raceway. An ideal candidate for Portland Parks & Recreation will have in-depth understanding of GIS, demographic and geographic analysis, relational databases, work-order systems, BIM, CAD, and other information systems, as well as experience facilitating requirement definition and developing ESRI Collector applications for field work or display. Experience training others to perform discrete GIS tasks, fostering the necessary relationships for ready access to others' datasets, and developing easy to follow dashboard or map displays would be a plus. PLEASE NOTE: The current vacancies are within the Portland Bureau of Transportation and Portland Parks & Recreation. This eligible list may be utilized for future vacancies within the Portland Bureau of Transportation, Parks and Recreation, and the Water Bureau. External applicants start at the entry salary rate. This classification is represented by the Professional and Technical Employees Local 17 (PTE-17). To view this labor agreement, please go to https://www.portlandoregon.gov/bhr/27840 and click on the appropriate link. Why work at the City of Portland? The City of Portland is committed to offering medical, dental, vision, basic life, and long term disability coverage that provides quality care, support and value to eligible employees and their family members. Additional benefits such as flexible spending accounts, supplemental life insurance and employee assistance program coverage is available to ensure employees have the appropriate tools to safeguard themselves and their family. ========================================================================= To QualifyThe following minimum qualifications are required for this position:
The Recruitment Process An evaluation of each applicant's training and experience, as demonstrated in their resume and answers to the supplemental questions weighted 100%. A COVER LETTER IS NOT REQUIRED. Do not attach materials not requested. Only candidates who meet the minimum qualifications will be placed on the equally ranked eligible list. You have 14 days from the notice of the examination results to let us know if you disagree with your results. Please read the City of Portland Administrative Rule 3.01 for complete information. Additional evaluation may be required prior to establishment of the eligible list and/or final selection. Tentative Timeline Job Closes: April 29th Minimum Qualification Review: Week of April 29th Eligible List Established: Week of May 6th Interviews: Mid May Offer: Late May- Early June **Please note as stated above this list may be utilized to fill multiple vacancies. If you have questions please contact the recruiter listed below** ========================================================================= Additional Information Applicant Instructions Applicants must submit a professional resume online, specifically focused on your qualifications for this position as identified in the "To Qualify" section of this announcement in accordance with the following Application Instructions: Your resume and answers to the supplemental questions will be the basis for our evaluation of your qualifications for this position. Incomplete or inappropriate information may result in disqualification.
If you are requesting Veteran's Preference, attach a copy of your DD214 / DD215 and / or Veteran's Administration Letter stating your disability to your profile, as well as checking the box identifying yourself as a Veteran. You must request Veteran's Preference AND include a copy of your documentation for each recruitment you apply for. Veteran's Preference documentation must be submitted no later than the closing date and time of this recruitment Non-citizen applicants must be authorized to work in the United States at time of application. It is the policy of the City of Portland that no person shall be discriminated against based on race, religion, color, sex, marital status, family status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or source of income. The City values diversity and encourages everyone who is interested in employment with the City 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 No Later Than the Closing Date of This Announcement. Questions? Emily Mavraganis Sr. Recruiter Bureau of Human Resources [email protected] 503-823-3314 An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer Job opportunities with Planet Forward:
GIS Engineer: https://www.theplanetforward.com/careers/jobs/91608/ The GIS Engineer is responsible for the oversight, administration, maintenance, applications, as-build designs, and archiving of the OSP design work performed in the ArcGIS/ESRI Group platform. Duties may include, but are not limited to, assist in the design of outside plant infrastructure, field audits, records verification, detail design and documents preparation, data entry, creating work order construction prints, records posting, cable count re-arrangements, as-build completion and submission, and routine work order functions. This position reports to the GIS Manager. GIS Manager: https://www.theplanetforward.com/careers/jobs/91607/ The GIS Manager is responsible for the oversight, administration, scheduling, approvals, and reporting of the subcontracted professional services firm(s). Responsibilities include coordination with the materials management team and construction management team to ensure documentation is complete and accurate. https://www.vacasa.com/careers/positions/?gh_jid=1655980
What we’re looking for We are looking for a GIS Analyst to help us support our substantive growth. This position will support the growth analytics team in leveraging data to drive organic growth opportunities. Must be a self-starter with a strong curiosity to dive into the weeds to identify the "why" behind the "what" while also being able to make data driven recommendations that have broader reaching impacts. This position will work closely with the marketing and sales departments in a fast-paced, rapid growth environment. What you’ll do
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Why Vacasa We started with just one home and an idea: to bring homeowners and renters together with smart technology and caring local teams. Today, we’re the largest full-service vacation rental company in North America thanks to the people who give us their best every day. You’ll fit right in here if you’re curious, entrepreneurial, and thrive in a rapid-growth environment. Why Analytics at Vacasa We turn complex data into informed decisions affecting every aspect of the company, from identifying new business opportunities to streamlining existing processes. We value collaboration and informed decision-making. We’re always learning, always teaching, and always ready for a Nerf battle. What you’ll get
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY TECHNICAL SUPPORT SPECIALIST (GIS) ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT The Position: This is a professional GIS position which is accountable to the Engineering Supervisor. The person in this position performs a variety of Geographic Information System activities under the day-to-day direction of the Technical Support Coordinator. This is a full time position and is represented by the Lake Oswego Municipal Employees Association (LOMEA)/ American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The Ideal Candidate will:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.
Education and Experience: Priority consideration will be given to candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in geography, computer science, and engineering or a related field and one year of work experience with GIS computer systems. Offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a thorough criminal background check. Candidates will be selected based upon their job related training, education, experience, skills and an oral interview. For a complete list of the essential duties, knowledge, skills and abilities required, and physical and mental demands please review the complete job description at www.ci.oswego.or.us. Application Process: You may visit our web site at www.ci.oswego.or.us to access the online application process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application. The City application must be submitted to by: 5:00 P.M. Monday, May 6, 2019 The City is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Minorities, women and qualified individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. If you wish modification of the selection process in order to accommodate a disability, please make your request in writing and submit it with your required application materials. POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT – GIS Intern (two positions)
Positions close June 1, 2019 (or until filled) Project Duration June-August, 2019 (approximately 8 weeks, or until all funds are spent) Part-time, 20 to 40 hours/week The interns will work independently and as partners to develop schedules and share tasks to ensure that all tasks are completed by the end of the project period. Location Yamhill County Public Works Department 2060 Lafayette Avenue, McMinnville, Oregon 97128 Salary $18.00/hour Supervisors Justin Cooley, Invasive Species Program Coordinator, Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District Susan Aldrich-Markham, Professor Emeritus, Oregon State University Project Overview Yamhill County Public Works Department (YCPW) initiated the Roadside Vegetation Inventory to collect geospatial data on significant features within County rights-of-way. These features include native plants, invasive plants, and erosion. The information is used by YCPW in making roadside vegetation management decisions. Invasive species information is used by the Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District to develop and implement an integrated noxious weed control program targeting high priority species. The Roadside Vegetation Inventory is part of the implementation of the Yamhill County Roadside Vegetation Management Plan adopted in February 2016. The data are managed using ESRI ArcGIS software. Data are collected using Trimble hardware and maintained in a file geodatabase. The Roadside Vegetation Inventory database will continue to be revised as the inventory progresses to improve data collection efficiency, quality and post collection management. In June 2018, the project expanded to involve a newly-created Invasive Species Program Coordinator position at the Yamhill Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), which is funded partly through a cooperative agreement with YCPW and partly through a grant from the Oregon State Weed Board. The Invasive Species Program Coordinator supports the Roadside Vegetation Inventory and collaborates with YCPW to direct and supervise the GIS Interns. Requirements
Tasks – Interns will cooperate as partners on most tasks.
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Submit a letter explaining why you are interested in the position and outlining your qualifications. Specifically address each of the five qualifications listed. Include a list of appropriate courses taken in GIS and agriculture, botany or natural resources. Submit at least one letter of recommendation. Email application letters to: Catherine Lindberg, YCPW, [email protected]. Selected candidates will be interviewed in person on a mutually agreed-on date. http://ie4solutions.com/jobs/single_job/geographer-2-cultural-resources-gis-support
Job #: 8971 Title: Geographer 2 Specialty: Cultural Resources – GIS Support Location: Portland, OR Application Due Date: 4/8/2019 Job Length: 1+ Year Contract ieSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). M/F/D/V. Security Clearance Requirement: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. U.S. Citizenship Required. Position Overview: This full-time contract position serves as a Geographer 2 in Client’s cultural resource group (ECC) within the Environmental Planning and Analysis (EC) organization. This position provides advanced, professional GIS (Geographic Information System) services utilizing computerized data capture, storage, and analysis techniques for visual displays, spatial analysis, and tabular reports on a wide variety of geographical projects. The position also develops and maintains other types of relational databases used to manage data for thousands of archaeological, historic, and traditional cultural sites affected by Client actions. POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES: • Maintains technically complex GIS projects in support of cultural resource legal compliance for Client transmission construction projects, fiber optic projects, communication system projects, land management and environmental projects, and operation and maintenance of the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS). Support includes project specific spatial analysis and the design, and preparation of publication quality cartographic and tabular report products. • Promotes multiple long range GIS/database priorities for cultural resource programs. Coordinates and tracks projects, workload forecasting, and work assignments for FCRPS operations and maintenance work, and for Area of Potential Effects and public notification maps related to a wide variety of Transmission and Fish and Wildlife projects. • Designs and prepares publication quality cartographic products using industry standards. • Performs geographic analysis, including but not limited to viewsheds, spatial joins, proximity analysis, buffer creation, optimal path and resource allocation, and point and linear event processing with dynamic segmentation. • Designs geospatial databases and schemas and validates data quality and integrity through the use of automated and manual techniques to enter, edit, and process data sets. • Formulates geoprocessing models and/or scripts to assist in data collection, storage, retrieval and analysis using automated techniques. • Develops custom web mapping applications using industry standard software development tools (HTML) and scripting languages such as JavaScript, Visual Basic, Perl, etc. to support project specific visualization and status reporting portals. May also include the use of version control systems to manage and document code revisions. • Prepares and maintains metadata of newly created data sets to track the source, scale, currency and other pertinent geographic information, as well as any modifications to the data set. • Maintains all files and official records in accordance with compliance requirements and with Client’s Information Governance & Lifecycle Management (IGLM) standards and procedures. • Serves as liaison to Client’s Geographic Information Systems (GIS) department for integration of cultural resource program’s GIS/GPS data with GIS department data. Also serves as technical point of contact for cultural resource GIS and database contracts. • Develops, tests, and maintains MS Access relational databases. • Designs logical/physical data models using MS Visio. • Drafts and maintains metadata standards for cultural resource GIS contract deliverables. Reviews draft contract statements of work and resulting deliverables for consistency with established standards. Alerts Client workgroup manager (or designee) of any inconsistencies or potential issues. • Provides demonstrations, presentations, and related documentation to Client staff and partners across the region. Also provides technical guidance and training to external partners and Client staff. • Supports the timely delivery of data between Geospatial Services and other organizational units used in the design, acquisition, and construction of Client’s Transmission facilities, Fish and Wildlife mitigation projects, and operation and maintenance of the FCRPS. REQUIREMENTS: Education & Corresponding Experience: • A Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Cartography, Natural Resources, Landscape Architecture, and Environmental, Urban or Regional Planning, with a strong emphasis in computer assisted spatial analysis or a related field, is highly preferred. • With an applicable Bachelor’s degree, 4+ years of experience is required. • Without an applicable degree, 8+ years of experience is required. • Experience should be directly related to GIS Support and include providing professional GIS services utilizing computerized data capture, storage, and analysis. Required Technical Skills & Experience: • Knowledge of PC operating systems, ESRI’s ArcGIS software. • Working knowledge of Python or similar scripting language. • Working knowledge of (HTML) and scripting languages such as JavaScript, Visual Basic, Perl, sufficient to develop custom web mapping applications. • Experience working with sensitive cultural resource site and survey data (or comparable data) in GIS. Preferred Skills & Experience: • GISP (Geographic Information Systems Professional) certification. • Knowledge and experience with building MS Access databases. • Basic knowledge of image processing, remote sensing, and LiDAR data mediums. • Intermediate knowledge with SharePoint functionality. Additional Requirements: Valid U.S. Driver’s License is required. Hours: Full-Time Up to 40 hours per week Overtime: 5% anticipated Travel: Up to 5% for meetings or to field locations Public Trust Required: Selected candidate must be able to pass the Public Trust (SF-85P) Personnel background investigation in order to qualify for and/or retain this position. Training Expectations: Worker is expected to keep current on the latest technologies and skills required for the position. Join us for a Bioregional Beer at The Oregon Public House
Apr 06, 3:30 PM – 5:30 PM We'll discuss the online atlas Learning from Cascadia, as well as the futures of bioregionalism in the Anthropocene and a new interactive mapping tool that we will be launching. All are welcome, the first 15 folks to show up will get a free beer. Learning from Cascadia, at cascadia.ecotopia.today, is a set of multimedia maps, bound together on a single web-based platform to create an atlas of the Columbia River Basin and the bioregion known as Cascadia. Focusing on the political ecology connected to this river system, Learning from Cascadia is as much a geography of persons, histories, and collective experiences, as it is a map of locations and sites. OUTREACH NOTICE
Pacific Northwest Research Station Social Sciences Information Specialist GS-0101-9/11 Portland Forestry Sciences Laboratory 620 SW Main Street Portland, OR 97205 About the position The U.S. Forest Service’s Pacific Northwest Research Station is seeking to hire a Social Sciences Information specialist with a duty station in Portland, Oregon in the near future. The full performance level of this Social Sciences position is GS-101-11. Background in one of the social science fields (e.g., anthropology, sociology, geography, political science, human dimensions of natural resources, economics) is preferred. The Incumbent will reside in the Station’s Goods, Services and Values Program (PNW 2665). The mission of the Program is to conduct and communicate research to advance understanding of relationships among people and forest and rangeland ecosystems. The unit conducts interdisciplinary research in five problem areas: 1: Improve knowledge of fundamental social and economic processes and their interactions with the natural environment. 2: Examine the roles of policies, programs, and other institutions in interactions between people and natural resources. 3: Describe and analyze the implications of changing demographics, socioeconomics, and technology on natural resources and their management. 4: Describe the capacity of dynamic landscapes to provide for evolving human wants and needs. 5: Conduct and use integrated multidisciplinary research to support development of management approaches that account for interactions among socioeconomic, ecological, and physical factors. Program scientists conduct research that is regional (Alaska, Washington, and Oregon), national, and international in scope, and work in partnership with other Forest Service researchers, university scientists, policy makers and managers. The ultimate goal of this research is to improve understanding of the effectiveness, efficiency, and equity of government natural resource management policies, decision-making processes, and programs; and to contribute to the scholarly literature and theory about human and natural resource interactions. To achieve these goals, researchers work closely with policymakers, managers, and the public to help them understand a variety of available options associated with natural resource management and policy decisions, and their implications for people and natural resources. They also work closely with scientists inside and outside the Forest Service, and are active participants in university activities and professional associations. The Incumbent will be expected to:
The duty station for this position will be at the Portland Forestry Sciences Laboratory located in down town Portland, Oregon. IF YOU’RE INTERESTED... The purpose of this Outreach Notice is to determine the potential applicant pool for this position. Responses received from this outreach notice will be relied upon to make this determination. Interested applicants should complete the attached form and return to Simon Kihia at [email protected]. Those desiring further information about the position may inquire via the email address listed above. About the Pacific Northwest Research Station The PNW Research Station is one of seven research units in the USDA Forest Service’s Research and Development Branch. The USDA Forest Service conducts the most extensive and productive program of integrated forestry research in the world. The scientific information produced by the Station has application on public, private, and tribal lands in the Pacific Northwest (Alaska, Oregon and Washington) and elsewhere in the United States and other parts of the world. The Station’s programs reflect the changing character of the questions that science is being asked to help answer. The PNW Research Station has approximately 270 permanent and temporary employees in professional, administrative, research, technical, and clerical positions. There are six Program Managers that oversee research program organizations, and nine laboratories that provide research. The laboratories are located in Oregon, Washington, and Alaska. The Station is also involved in international work with foreign governments, agencies and universities in many research areas. The research activities of the Station attract considerable interest from Congress, special interest groups, and the public. The Station Director’s Office is located in downtown Portland, OR. Community Information: The City of Portland is located in the northwest part of the state of Oregon, bordering Vancouver, Washington. The major highways intersecting the city are I-5, I-84, I-205, and US-26. The population is around 538,180 in the city, and 1.95 million in the metropolitan area. The community is often referred to as “America's Best-Kept Secret.” This “City of Roses” is vibrant and energetic, while, at the same time, laid back and easy-going. Breathtaking natural beauty of the Cascade Mountains provides the perfect backdrop for a city that has architecturally and spiritually merged the past with the present with great success. Portland has character and personality epitomized in its unique and varied neighborhoods. Despite its size, the city has a small-town feel where people know their neighbors and are active in community issues. Commuting is easy, whether it be by the public transportation system, car, or bicycle. Despite what you may have heard, our weather is pretty good as well. Slowly the secret is getting out, and individuals, families, and companies are discovering for themselves just what makes Portland, Oregon, a great place to live, work, and play. For more information about Portland, Oregon, visit http://www.portlandonline.com and http://www.travelportland.com/visitors. To be considered, applicants must be U.S. citizens. Thank you for your interest in this position The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, and where applicable, sex, marital status, familial status, parental status, religion, sexual orientation, genetic information, political beliefs, reprisal, or because all or part of an individual’s income is derived from any public assistance program. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) Persons with disabilities who require alternative means for communication of program information (Braille, large print, audiotape, etc.) should contact USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TDD). To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director, Office of civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, or call (800) 795-3272 (voice) or (202) 720-6382 (TDD). Are you a student looking to get some work experience? The Quantum Spatial's Portland office is looking for 2 interns. The descriptions are in the links listed below:
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