ChickTech is putting on the 3rd Annual Advancing the Careers of Technical Women conference from April 22-24, and it's at PSU this year!! ACT-W has brought together hundreds of women across Portland and beyond to learn, share experiences, grow, and create positive change. We invite women from all realms of technology and male allies who support women in tech to join us for this life changing conference.
In the past, attendees have found their next job, met their mentor or mentee, found a business partner, and gained confidence beyond measure. This is a great opportunity to share your knowledge, learn from others, and collaborate with hundreds of other women and allies! We have 42+ amazing speakers in two days of jam-packed sessions, and two keynotes that will absolutely make your day. Take a look at the schedule! Tickets for the entire weekend are only $35 ($20 for students), and you can register here. 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 Design and Construction Assist design or construction management professionals with work in surface water quality, stormwater management, stream restoration, sewerage system management, pump stations, treatment plant and pipeline projects. Tasks may involve database management, research, permit plan review, AutoCAD drafting 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, presentations to the public, public involvement, stewardship activities, research, data management, report preparation, and preparing maps, figures and drawings. Modeling and GIS Support modeling and GIS projects, which includes modeling data preparation, research investigation, data base updating, and mapping production. Industrial Source Control, Coordinated Site Assessment and Brownfields Program Assist technical staff in controlling stormwater and wastewater discharges to the sewer system. Tasks may include field investigations, 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 in support of Phase I and II Environmental Site Assessments, write reports and letters, and perform filing and general office duties. Provide general and administrative support to the Portland Brownfields Program through representation at neighborhood meetings and public events, 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 and Maintenance Division, performing field work, updating various databases, and assisting in Asset Management. This is a link to advertisement: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/portlandor/default.cfm?action=viewJob&jobID=1392723&hit_count=yes&headerFooter=1&promo=0&transfer=0&WDDXJobSearchParams=%3CwddxPacket%20version%3D%271%2E0%27%3E%3Cheader%2F%3E%3Cdata%3E%3Cstruct%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27CATEGORYID%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%2D1%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27PROMOTIONALJOBS%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27TRANSFER%27%3E%3Cstring%3E0%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3Cvar%20name%3D%27FIND%5FKEYWORD%27%3E%3Cstring%3E%3C%2Fstring%3E%3C%2Fvar%3E%3C%2Fstruct%3E%3C%2Fdata%3E%3C%2FwddxPacket%3E MFA and FLO are seeking a full-time entry-level GIS Technician in 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: research in support of FLO’s market development; data compilation, standardization, and management; geographic data mapping; spatial analysis; web mapping application development and maintenance; cartographic product creation; and project reporting assistance.
How to Apply: Visit http://maulfoster.applicantpool.com/ to submit your application by April 29, 2016. Position SummaryThis position provides support to the PSU Campus Planning Office, other departments and students through the Management of the campus ArcGIS Server, campus web maps and web apps, campus base maps, GISdatabase, GIS analysis, map, and report creation.
This position supports campus planning efforts though the staffing of committees and by contributing towards planning projects managed by colleagues. For full job description & application details: https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/18534 JOB SUMMARY:About the Agency
THIS IS A TERM POSITION NTE 13 months, with possible extension up to 4 years (extension is not guaranteed). The position is organizationally assigned to the Division of Resource Planning, Use and Protection, Forest Resource and Special Status Species Branch, Portland, Oregon. This is an interdisciplinary position and can be filled under any of the following series: GS-401, General Biologist; GS-408, GS-410, Zoologist, Ecologist; GS-430, Botanist; GS-482, Fishery Biologist; or GS-486-11, Wildlife Biologist. The series of the position will be determined by the qualifications of the selectee. DUTIES:Back to top Serves as the Regional GeoBOB Data Steward for the maintenance of the Geographic Biotics Observations system. Duties include: Collects and documents and helps analyze user requirements, helps the database administrator maintain the operability of the system by entering new data element information into the database, editing it and deleting outdated components. Develops and provides updated information on system changes to the field. Provides leadership to enable the database structures to accommodate survey protocols for Special Status and other designated species. Helps to assure that database documentation for users is accurate and up-to-date. Provides data stewardship for historical and current population data for species included the NW Forest Plan, Threatened and Endangered Species and species in other categories of importance. This includes regional coordination of the database to provide key information for implementation of on-the-ground projects. For full job description and application details: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/432151600/ SALARY RANGE: $17.24/ per hour
CLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled DURATION: 52 days (416 hours), three to five days a week ABOUT THE JOB: The City of Beaverton is seeking a Temporary GIS Technician within its GIS division with utility GIS layers editing experience to update and correct the spatial location and attribute of the gravity mains, manholes, and service laterals using engineering drawings, aerial photos, and scanned CCTV images. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
TO QUALIFY: Requires ability to demonstrate the proficiency through education, experience, and knowledge of the use of ESRI ArcGIS software specially in editing tools. Previous experience editing utility data, understanding of engineering drawing, and GIS data editing skills in multi-editing environment is highly preferred. HOW TO APPLY: Applications may be completed on our website at www.BeavertonOregon.gov or by submitting a City of Beaverton application form to the Human Resources Department, Beaverton City Hall, P.O. Box 4755, Beaverton, OR 97076. Closing Date: Open Until filled. VETERANS’ PREFERENCE: Qualifying veterans and disabled veterans may obtain preference by submitting as verification of eligibility a copy of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or a letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their veteran's disability preference letter from the U. S. Department of Veterans Affairs, unless the information is included in the DD Form 214 or 215. Veterans’ Preference documentation must be submitted with your application. http://apps.beavertonoregon.gov/Jobs/docsjobs/Temporary%20GIS%20TECH2x.pdf Come join a group of Conservation-minded GIS professionals to talk shop.
Fat Head's Brewery 131 NW 13th Ave @5:30-ish Wed 3/9 To submit an application: https://kp.taleo.net/careersection/external/jobdetail.ftl?job=443261
Department Overview: KP’s Utility for Care Data Analysis (UCDA) was created in 2005 to ensure that analysts and researchers throughout KP are able to fully realize the analytical potential of KP HealthConnect™ (KPHC) and other KP enterprise-level information systems to further KP’s mission - improving the health of our members and the communities we serve. We accomplish this by: • Identifying and eliminating barriers that prevent analysts and researchers from effectively using data from KPHC and KP's other enterprise-level information systems • Supporting collaboration among analysts and researchers within and across KP Regions • Consolidating information and expertise to anticipate KP's future analytical requirements • Partnering with KP-IT to ensure that KP’s information systems will support those requirements • Conducting interregional reporting and analysis as requested by both Medical Group and Health Plan leadership Intern Project Summary: This role could include the one or more of the following activities. • Prototype open source technology and data sources to complement existing data sources. • Analyze large geospatial datasets such as census, transit, consumer behavior, and business locations to understand geographic variation in health outcomes and preventive care and measure changes. • Communicate analysis results through static maps and interactive web maps, visualizations, and information design. • Gather requirements and proving technical assistance for ad-hoc mapping projects. • Update training materials to support understanding of geospatial capabilities within Kaiser Permanente. Desired Skill Set: • Currently pursuing a degree in GIS, geography, urban and regional planning, social sciences or computer science; 3.0 GPA or above • Practical experience and/or coursework in GIS applications for population-based reporting and analysis • High comfort level with technology and experience with technical aspects of spatial data management • Effective verbal and written communication skills • Analytical and detail oriented Competencies • Knowledge of ArcGIS applications, including ArcGIS Server web APIs, ArcGIS Online/Portal for ArcGIS, and ModelBuilder/Geoprocessing for data management and spatial analytics • Demonstrated cartographic skills • Light coding skills (e.g., Python, JavaScript) • Experience in analytical environments such as SAS, SPSS, or R. • Experience with other data visualization packages (e.g., Tableau) • Experience with open source GIS tools and data sources • Proven technical research, writing, and editing skills to generate project summaries, draft documents, conduct topic specific research GIS Internship
The Oregon Health Authority’s Acute and Communicable Disease Prevention (ACDP) section is recruiting a GIS intern to assist with project development. This is currently an unpaid volunteer internship. The duration of the internship will be 200 hours. Duties and Responsibilities: The GIS Intern, under supervision of ACDP and Oregon Tracking staff, will collect and process public water service area boundary data and assist with the construction of an ArcGIS Online site for data storage, viewing and editing. The intern will perform the following functions:
Qualifications & Requested Skillsets:
Potential candidates will be required to pass a background check. Please send resumes and inquiries to: June Bancroft at the Oregon Health Authority [email protected] If you're a student and would like to attend GIS in Action at Portland State University April 4th and 5th for free, consider becoming a conference volunteer.
To get free attendance, you only need to volunteer for 4 hours. That's pretty amazing, right? If you're interested in being a volunteer, please fill out this form. You will be contacted in the coming weeks to sign up for shifts. Example of volunteer duties: Setting up poster displays, registering attendees, counting ballots for the poster contest, presentation room support, announcing winners of poster contest, cleaning up after the conference, and much more! Note, free attendance for volunteers is limited to the conference and does not include workshops. |
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