Happy new year folks..
we will stick to our regular happy hour of every second Wednesday. This month, January, 10th we'll meet at Loyal Legion Loyal Legion is located at 710 SE 6th St happy hour - only goes til 6 here is a glimpse at the menu April 23rd & 24th, 2018
HOLD THE DATE! Please mark your calendars for the TWENTY-SEVENTH Annual GIS In Action Conference, hosted by the Columbia River Region of the American Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ASPRS) and the Oregon-Southwest Washington Chapter of the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA). This year, we are again at Portland State University! Each year ASPRS and URISA collaborate to hold this informational conference on current issues in the Geospatial Information Community. Call for Presentations! Please submit a Paper Title, Name, and Email at this time by emailing our Program Chair, Jamie Ludwig: mailto:[email protected]. You will be asked the first week of January 15, 2018 to complete more information using a Google form. Paper submissions should be submitted by February 1, 2018. Abstracts submitted after this date are welcome, but those submitted by the deadline will be given first consideration in the program. Presenters receive a $125 discount on the registration fee of $270. View last year’s program here. Call for Posters! Participants will have an opportunity to present a poster about map topics. Poster contestants can enter for reasons such as to show their skills, to learn new skills, or to show their finished project after a long time of creating. Posters will be competing incategories for prizes. The details for displaying Posters entering are below: Map Size: Posters can be any size, but larger sizes are preferred. The maxim poster size is 4 ft x 6 ft, eitherin landscape or portrait layouts Judging: Maps will be judged by conference attendees according to the following categories:
Pickup: Please pick up the poster after the conference to avoid loss of your creative efforts. Posters cannot be removed prior to closing Key Note Registration Closes on Friday, April 13, 2018, at around 5:00 pm. This is in order for creating Abstracts for display and booklet, Ballots and Digital Poster Display, Click Here to Enter the Poster Contest Any questions about the conference please contact Rich L’Esperance at: mailto://[email protected] Significant Natural Resources Internship w/ City of Hillsboro Planning Department (with GIS)1/9/2018
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Internship Goal: To provide meaningful opportunities in Public Service for local student in a field of interest, while also providing opportunities for City employees to mentor and teach interns through defined learning objectives. General Description of Duties: • Assist with research for environmental and natural resource policy-related projects. • Develop and administer questionnaires and compile qualitative survey response data. • Perform entry-level administrative functions in support of assigned programs, such as researching historic case files, and generating reports, maps and graphics. The ideal candidate will: • Possess strong listening, research, and communication skills. • Be able to communicate positively and professionally. • Be able to carry out tasks independently. • Have an interest in land use planning and/or natural resources. • Have computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office programs. Proficiency in or familiarity with ESRI ArcGIS software is a plus. Requirements: • Must be in an undergraduate or graduate academic program focused on policy, planning, natural resources, information science, or a related field through Winter 2018. • Must complete and pass criminal background check. • Must be at least 16 years of age and be able to commit to the entire internship. Solutions Developer
Full Time Technical Portland, OR, US This individual brings specialized knowledge critical to process improvement initiatives, developing tools and procedures that optimize efficiency and quality of services for our customers, as prioritized by the Domain Expert. To effectively contribute in this capacity, the Solution Developer should have prior experience within advanced technical concepts relevant to customer products provided by QSI. The ideal candidate would have experience in programming, airborne acquisition operations, and advanced statistical analyses such as machine learning. Applicable experience includes process automation, GUI development, and web-based data serving. The ideal candidate would have expert understanding of industry standards, including data formats and regulatory specifications. https://workforcenow.adp.com/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=d0ce5a10-4427-4ee1-a051-733c61ff3f81&sid=cXVhbnR1bWluYw%3D%3D&jobId=144831 For the 6th consecutive year, the local Portland GIS Community held an event to celebrate geography, maps, and everything geospatial. With a Missing Maps Mapathon and an evening GIS social held at the Ecotrust Conference space, we had exhibits, displays and presentations that attracted close to 140 GIS students and professionals.
The GIS celebrations began in the afternoon with Emily Eros, American Red Cross, leading a group in the Missing Maps Mapathon. Over 30 students, professionals, and community members came together to add buildings to OSM in an under-mapped area of Myanmar that is highly vulnerable to natural disasters. Thanks to the PSU geography department for use of the lab, and to Aaron Eubank and Alicia Milligan for assistance with the computers and music selection! During the GIS Day Social at Ecotrust, attendees had the opportunity to play around with Matthew Hampton's augmented reality sandbox table, Quantum Spatial's topology model created by a group of elementary school students from cardboard, and learn more about the Society for Conservation GIS (SCGIS). Attendees also had an opportunity to win a wide variety of raffle prizes that included maps from Ecotrust and DOGAMI, books from Esri and SCGIS, T-shirts from PCC, and tote bags from ESRI. The keynote speaker, Emily Eros from the American Red Cross, gave a presentation on the Missing Maps project that inspired the crowd to be active participants in the worldwide effort to map vulnerable communities and enable fast, life-saving disaster response. Madeline Steele provided a warm welcome, acknowledged our sponsors, and spoke briefly about the GIS Certificate program at Portland Community College (PCC). Jocelyn Tutak, Ecotrust, welcomed everyone to the event space and introduced Ecotrust's efforts in advancing social equity, economic opportunity, and environmental well-being. Camille Westlake, ASPRS & Quantum Spatial, also spoke about both organizations and promoted the opportunity for GIS professionals to get involved with ASPRS in open Board member positions. A very special thanks to our sponsors - Quantum Spatial, American Red Cross, Portland Community College - Geography, ASPRS, URISA, Ecotrust, Metro, DOGAMI, Esri, PDX-OSGeo, and Society for Conservation GIS. The success of our event is due to the large community support provided by all these organizations. Our annual GIS day events are put together by GIS community members Madeline Steele, Christina Friedle & Alexa Todd, who volunteer their time to ensure that there is at least one day a year that the Portland GIS community comes together to celebrate our work and discipline. Thank you also to PCC student volunteers Hilary Hobbs, Liam Neely-Brown, and Christina Sjoquist for checking everyone in and taking photographs! Job description
A GIS Technician job in Portland, Oregon is available courtesy of Modis. Experience with ArcGIS, LiDAR, and experience or exposure to 3D CAD systems are the “Must Haves” for this job. The person in this full-time GIS Remote Sensing Office Technician (contracted) role will process and analyze a variety of spatial data products (including LiDAR data, Orthophotos, and Video) and assist with general analysis support. An understanding of geospatial concepts and GPS survey methods is desired, but not mandatory, and candidates with GIS coursework or applicable work experience are preferred. 5 open jobs. This is a contract and the rate of pay is $18.00 to $20.00 DOEhour. GIS Technician Job Responsibilities Include A Bachelor’s Degree is required (Bachelor of Science, Remote sensing or GIS would be great, but any natural resources or engineering disciplines might also work) Some Experience With ArcGIS Is Required. Experience or exposure to any 3D CAD system (Microstation is the system you will use) LIDAR knowledge, experience would also be a big plus – candidates should at least know what this is. Lidar (also written LIDAR, LiDAR or LADAR) is a remote sensing technology that measures distance by illuminating a target with a laser and analyzing the reflected light. Although thought by some to be an acronym of Light Detection And Ranging, the term lidar was actually created as a portmanteau of "light" and "radar". Though not required, experience in the following areas is greatly desired: Python or VB scripting Experience in the ESRI suite Adobe creative suite CAD based software Geo-spatial data Map production Working in a 3D environment GPS Processing Technical writing Statistics commonly used in data analysis If you are interested in this GIS Technician job in Portland, Oregon then please click APPLY NOW. If you have questions about the position please contact Thomas Wirfs at [email protected] or 503-535-2585. For other opportunities available at Modis go to www.modis.com. https://sanborn.hrmdirect.com/employment/view.php?req=658909&
The Sanborn Map Company is looking for an ECOLOGY GEOSPATIAL ANALYST to work on-site at a government client facility in Portland, OR. Join Sanborn’s award-winning team! Sanborn is looking for an ECOLOGY GEOSPATIAL ANALYST to assist data stewards to develop spatial products in support of the redevelopment of the geospatial, enterprise Aquatic Resources Information Management System (ARIMS) and the Geographic Biotic Observations (GeoBOB) databases. REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree or higher in the biological sciences, agriculture, natural resource management or related disciplines TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS - MUST possess the following skills and abilities to be considered:
ENGINEERING INTERN
Two Positions Available – One for Engineering and One for GIS Limited Duration Part-Time Position 20 hours/week or less, not to exceed one year Salary Range: $10.25/hr Open Until Filled – First Review of Applicants Friday, December 1, 2017 POSITION: This position performs a variety of internship level technical work in support of engineering, environmental, development and GIS functions for Public Works engineering programs. Work involves practical application of basic engineering principals and knowledge. Specific tasks may include:
PROGRAM OUTLINE: This internship program is a form of experiential learning that integrates knowledge and theory learned in the classroom with practical application and skills development in a professional setting. Internships give students the opportunity to gain valuable applied experience and make connections in professional fields they are considering for career paths. This internship program is not coordinated in conjunction with any specific educational facility. Coordination with college internship programs will be discussed on a case-by-case basis. Each intern will receive the following from this program:
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 graduation from high school or GED and currently pursuing a college education preferably at junior or senior level with varied technical engineering related studies and/or work experiences. SELECTION GUIDELINES: Application forms are required and must be received by Human Resources Department for consideration. Formal application rating on education, training and experience; oral interview and reference check will be required. A successful criminal background check will be required as a condition of employment. City of Newberg - Human Resources Department Online Application at: www.newbergoregon.gov/jobs Mail: P.O. Box 970 414 E. First Street Newberg, OR 97132 http://www.newbergoregon.gov/hr/page/engineering-intern-limited-duration www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cowashingtonor/jobs/1904094/geographic-information-systems-gis-technician-ii
At Washington County, you are given opportunities and challenges to embrace your potential and achieve your personal best, every day. The Operations and Maintenance Division of the Department of Land Use and Transportation (LUT) is currently hiring for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician II. This group's primary responsibilities include: maintaining and repairing roads, bridges and drainage ways; tending to roadside vegetation; and overseeing private construction activities that occur with the public right-of-way. As a GIS Technician II, you will be responsible for tasks related to the cartographic production and data maintenance of geospatial datasets pertaining to the maintenance of roads and other transportation assets. Some of the duties you will be responsible for will include: producing maps for contract development, project development, maintenance crew support, public information, and other division and department needs; producing large format display maps for public meetings or other public information needs; and maintenance of Washington County's geocodable street centerline, linear referencing routes, and transportation assets datasets. Successful candidates must be able to work independently or as part of a team, which includes working with a diverse group of stakeholders, engineers, developers, utilities, contractors, other government agencies and citizens. In addition, technicians should be familiar with the fundamentals of cartographic production; techniques of data maintenance and quality control. Please use the following link to view the Land Use and Transportation Careers Website: LUT Careers. We offer a collaborative culture, work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package. Working within our local government agency provides daily opportunities to serve, build and sustain communities now and into the future. Washington County is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the rich diversity in our region. Women, minorities, veterans and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIESDuties may include:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIESEducation and Experience A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
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