Land Steward Intern | Columbia Land Trust | Vancouver, WA
Application Deadline: April 7th, 2017 https://www.columbialandtrust.org/about-us/careers/ Position Description: The Land Steward Intern will support land management activities on Columbia Land Trust conserved lands located throughout northwest Oregon, the Columbia River Gorge, and southwest Washington. The primary responsibility of the intern will be to support the monitoring of fee-owned lands and conservation easements. Monitoring field work will involve traversing properties by foot, taking photos, and recording observations about vegetation, wildlife, hydrology, boundaries, and other site conditions. The intern will be responsible for developing monitoring reports that include written observations, maps, and photos. In addition to monitoring activities, the intern will have the opportunity to participate in other land management activities in the field and office such as infrastructure maintenance, weed control, ecological surveys, data management and analysis, and public outreach. The position will provide exposure to environmental field work, land management practices, land conservation issues, and ecological restoration practices. Timeline: June – August or early September (flexible start and end date) An average of 24 hours per week, spanned across 2-4 days per week Position requires a commitment of at least 10 weeks Duties and Responsibilities: • Conduct field monitoring visits to conservation easement properties and fee-owned properties. The Land Trust monitors urban and rural properties ranging from 1-2,000 acres in size. The intern will generally be accompanied by staff, but may occasionally be asked to conduct a monitoring visit independently. (25%) • Preparation of monitoring materials, including maps and documents, in advance of field visit. (5%) • Process monitoring reports after visit: includes compiling monitoring photos and data, composing landowner letters, entering monitoring notes into an online database, updating maps, and filing reports. (40%) • Support land management projects: may include mapping, infrastructure maintenance, weed control, ecological surveys or other land management activities. These activities will generally occur in the field with staff. (15%) • Support other office tasks: may include research, writing management plans, data management, or mapping and analysis with GIS software, based on the intern’s skills and interests. (up to 15%) Desired Skills and Qualifications: • Background in natural resource management or natural sciences • Interest in working outdoors and a commitment to conservation • Field experience in biology, ecological restoration or land stewardship • Enjoys working with a wide variety of people; interest in engaging landowners in conservation and stewardship • Ability to work in remote, often rugged, and adverse conditions • Ability to use a compass and map • Basic knowledge of Pacific Northwest flora and fauna • Familiarity with GPS and GIS technology • Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills • Ability to work independently in the field and office • Attention to detail and tolerance for data focused tasks • Excellent writing and organizational skills • Valid Driver's License and good driving record Work Environment: Roughly 60% time spent in the office and 40% in the field Supervision: The intern will be supervised by the Vancouver Land Steward with additional supervision and training provided by the Stewardship Assistant. Staff will provide training throughout the internship, establish goals and timelines, and provide on-going feedback. Considerations: The intern will work out of Columbia Land Trust’s headquarters office in Vancouver, WA. Reliable daily transportation to Vancouver is required. In addition, this position may occasionally require the use of a personal vehicle to drive to distant properties (up to 200 miles round trip). Mileage expenses incurred for this additional travel are reimbursable. The intern’s schedule will be flexible to accommodate field work, which may involve 10-12 hour days. There may be opportunities for occasional overnight trips, with costs covered by the Land Trust. The intern is responsible for supplying their own basic field gear (field clothes, rain gear, boots, backpack, etc.). Compensation: Unpaid internship. School Credit supported. Application: Deadline to apply is Friday, April 7th. Send a cover letter and resume to Sam Schongalla, Columbia Land Trust Volunteer Coordinator, at [email protected]. Maul Foster & Alongi - Portland, OR 97209
Part-time, Temporary https://maulfoster.applicantpool.com/jobs/138458.html FLO Analytics (FLO) is a growing professional services and technology company specializing in data analytics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and data management services. FLO provides these services to government entities, school districts, utilities, non-profit groups, and various businesses and industries throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. FLO also supports its parent company, Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. (MFA), a locally owned Pacific Northwest consulting firm specializing in the areas of environmental science, engineering, planning, and GIS. Since 1996, MFA has grown to nearly 100 employees, with offices in Portland, Oregon; Vancouver, Seattle, and Bellingham, Washington; and Coeur d'Alene and Kellogg, Idaho. To support these efforts, we are seeking a temporary, part-time GIS Technician to help drive a variety of core business functions across a wide variety of industries and project types. The position is being offered for our Portland, Oregon office. This position's primary role will be to support both MFA and FLO's growth in GIS project work. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a broad range of GIS technical support on projects. Primary duties typically include the following tasks: data compilation, standardization, and management; geographic data mapping; spatial analysis; web mapping application development and maintenance; cartographic product creation; and project reporting assistance. Minimum Requirements
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QSI PDX will be hosting a seminar event for PDX Women in Technology on April 5th at 5:30 pm in the 8th floor open area. This will be a two hour educational mini conference geared towards introducing women and other underrepresented minorities in tech fields to the remote sensing industry. We will have multiple people from QSI speaking on all facets of our workplace as well as refreshments for attendees.
You can check out more information on the event HERE, as well as share the invitation with friends. If you are interested in attending the event, please RSVP to the link so we can get a proper headcount. About PDXWIT: PDXWIT is a community-based non-profit organization. Our purpose is to strengthen the Portland women in tech community by offering: educational programs, partnerships, mentorships, resources and opportunities. We are unifying a supportive environment for current and potential women in tech, all of whom are committed to helping each other. Our goal is to bring together and empower women in tech and to encourage others to pursue tech careers. This is our step towards reducing the gender imbalance in the industry and addressing the current negative effects of that imbalance on women. Trans and non-binary people are always welcome at our events. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/portlandor/jobs/1683592/bes-internship-community-service-aide-ii
-- Department Bureau of Environmental Services The Position The Bureau of Environmental Services offers internship opportunities to students enrolled in a trade school training program, or college or university undergraduate or graduate program, preferably in a field related to the mission and scope of the bureau's work. The trade school, college or university must be located in Oregon or Washington, or the applicant must be a resident of the Portland Metropolitan Area. Internships for students in engineering, environmental or wastewater programs may be available in the following areas: Engineering Asset Systems Management Assist asset systems management professionals with work in special tools and analysis such as creating production quality maps using ArcMap and other GIS tools, tracking mapping and analysis requests through GIS, and documenting procedures to help develop process diagrams. Tasks may involve database management, research, permit plan review, and general office work. Watershed Services Assist with technical work in support of watershed planning as part of a multidisciplinary team of professional planners, scientists and engineers. Typical assignments include field sampling and data collection, public involvement and outreach, assisting at public events, stewardship activities, research, conducting fish and physical habitat surveys, data management, report preparation, and preparing maps, figures and drawings. Business Services Filing and research using TRACS, Cayenta, and GIS Mapping, archiving files, data entry in various spreadsheets and databases, document review and reconciliation, assisting with projects including spatial planning and organizing, and various other office duties. Pollution Prevention and Brownfields Program Assist technical staff in controlling stormwater and wastewater discharges to the sewer system. Tasks may include field investigations, performing preventative maintenance and calibrations, taking electronic measurements, recording data, research regarding industrial users, administrative support including entering data into data bases, managing files, and researching plumbing and building records. Perform research and field work, write reports and letters, and perform filing and general office duties. Provide general and administrative support to the Portland Brownfields Program through participation at neighborhood meetings and public events, updating and distributing outreach materials, amending program website, and conducting research. Wastewater Assist operations and maintenance staff with seasonal maintenance and a variety of special projects at the city's Columbia Boulevard Wastewater Treatment Plant. Positions are also available in the Collection Systems Operations, Revegetation, and Maintenance Division, performing field work including seed collection from native groundcovers, vegetation monitoring and compliance reporting, updating various databases, and assisting in Asset Management. Meetup: OR-URISA - Monthly geo-awesomeness meeting! (Portland, OR)
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Ecotrust Alder Room 721 NW 9th Ave #200, Portland, OR We have a great agenda lined up: Special guest Max Ogden will be on hand to tell us all about Data Refuge, Data silos, and project Svalbard. Read more about that work in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2017/03/06/science/donald-trump-data-rescue-science.html Ryan Hodges will share an Essential Groundfish Habitat tool that Ecotrust has been working on https://www.meetup.com/OR-URISA/events/238421709/?rv=ea1&_af=event&_af_eid=238421709&https=on Columbia Land Trust is looking for someone enthusiastic about field work and about conserving our region.
You can view the job description on the Columbia Land Trust website: https://www.columbialandtrust.org/about-us/careers/ Applications will be accepted through March 31st. GIS Analyst | Tualatin Valley Water District | Beaverton, OR
Apply by: March 28, 2017 Tualatin Valley Water District is looking to fill a GIS Analyst position. This position is responsible for maintaining the existing GIS environment including mapping and editing attribute data for the District’s spatial assets, specifically those assets associated with Willamette Water Supply Program (WWSP). The position plays a key role in implementing new GIS capability including planning for enterprise GIS capability and integration of geospatial solutions with other systems. Will prepare and produce maps, conducts spatial analysis, maintains data layers, and incorporates maps and data into reports. This position works collaboratively with GIS system users and other District staff to understand needs, design solutions, manage data quality, and identify requirements for specific projects. This position works closely with District IT staff including the GIS database administrator for the coordination of data and development of interfaces with other programs. Minimum Requirements:
Our webpage is http://www.tvwd.org/about-us/job-opportunities.aspx Full description: https://www.tvwd.org/media/189007/job%20announcement%20gis%20analyst%203-17.pdf The Conservation Biology Institute is hiring a Software Engineer in Corvallis, Oregon. Please see the SCGIS jobs board or the following link for the full job description and application process details: https://consbio.org/general/pages/job-opportunities
Position Overview: We are looking for a software engineer to create and contribute to amazing software used across a wide range of projects, from client-facing web mapping and data visualization applications, to scaling our mapping, data, and science delivery platforms. On a given day, you could be hand-crafting a beautiful data visualization tool, developing cutting-edge map server technology, or working closely alongside CBI’s clients and stakeholders to develop and refine conservation-oriented applications. Are you someone who cares about protecting the world around you, but aren't sure how your coding skills can make an impact? Are you someone excited by the opportunity to work with scientists, grassroots organizations, individuals and others to find solutions to the world's pressing conservation problems? We want someone who is passionate about combining their talents with those of scientists and others on staff to develop and deliver solutions to the world’s pressing conservation problems. PAGIS is Renewed, Refined, Rebooted in 2017.
Please join your fellow GIS professionals, students and fans from 6pm to 9pm, Thursday, March 9, 2017 at the Luck Lab Beer Hall, 1945 NW Quimby Street, Portland, OR 97209. RSVP and post your (GIS) interests on Meetup event page: http://meetu.ps/e/CxTxr/jRd2q/f Sponsored by Timmons Group Portland State University's Center for Climate & Aerosol Research is recruiting high potential undergraduate students to participate in a National Science Foundation-funded Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) program at Portland State University.
Students will conduct research with PSU faculty from the Center for Climate and Aerosol Research (CCAR) for 10 weeks during the summer (June 26 to Sept. 1, 2017). No previous experience with atmospheric research is expected. They are especially interested in recruiting community and rural college students. There is a $4500 stipend, room & board, and travel expenses to Portland are covered. http://www.pdx.edu/ccar/reu-2017 Deadline for applications is April 14, 2017 |
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