Lone Rock Resources, headquartered in Roseburg, OR, is a family-owned company managing more than 150,000 acres of timberland throughout southwest Oregon. As a vertically integrated forest management company we are involved in all manners of sustainably growing and managing our working forestlands; including logging, cutting, road building, surfacing, and trucking. Our core values are focused on long-term sustainable forest management, innovation and excellence in everything we do, as well as commitment to our employees and our local communities. We have been in business for over 70 years and are looking for employees to help us succeed in the next 70 years.
Survey Technician Job Duties: Property line surveying; including survey line cut out, traversing, and property line marking Lay out and perform surveys on company grounds, both independently and as a team member Utilize tape & compass for locating corner monuments & accessories Assist crew with boundary surveying via total station and/or GPS Road construction staking, road field narrative marking, and road winterization Implementation of Sustainable Forestry Policy Job Requirements: Good interpersonal communication skills Good analytical and organizational skills Ability to use a chainsaw and proficient with an axe and machete for brush clearing Ability to travel to different job locations spread out over a large geographic region Ability to work independently for long periods of time on steep ground in all types of weather A valid driver’s license and a good driving history Preferred Skills: 1+ years of survey OR forestry related field experience General knowledge of surveying, property ownership, and boundaries General knowledge of the Public Land Survey System (i.e. Township, Range, Section) Basic computer skills including email and Microsoft Word/Excel Physical Requirements: Walking, hiking, and standing up to 10 hours per day/5 days per week in various wooded terrain Working in various weather climates up to 10 hours per day Carrying equipment up to 50 lbs. Working in an office environment up to 10 hours per day Benefits: Health, Vision and Dental Insurance 401k Retirement Plan Paid time off Holiday Pay To Apply: Please submit a resume to: [email protected] https://www.usajobs.gov/job/793148500
This position serves as a Geographic Information System Specialist in a BLM office, OR/WA State Office. Work assignments frequently stem from senior managers related to bureau and/or state/center priorities. For Locations: Klamath Falls, OR & Tillamook, OR GS07-GS11 ($49,025.00 - $94,317.00) For Locations: Salem, OR GS07-GS11 ($52,734.00 - $101,454.00) Duties As the Geographic Information System Specialist in this position, you will: The incumbent works with resource specialists to determine type, amount, and level of information required to develop and analyze ecosystem management alternatives. Assesses quality, compatibility, and limitations of various data used in a wide array of land management and planning efforts. Compiles natural resource, topographic, and cartographic data for creation of thematic map products and presentation materials for multi-disciplinary resource planning, preparation of environmental and social assessments, and other project supporting natural resource management decision making. Develops data dictionaries, data models, and metadata for multi-disciplinary information and geospatial applications. Coordinates conversion of geospatial information and remote sensing imagery into GIS databases. Provides advice on the implementation, management, analysis, and use of geospatial information. Makes recommendations on the development and application of geospatial analysis processes, protocols, and solutions to mission critical resource management issues. Serves as technical point of contact for GIS, GPS, remote sensing, and mapping. Provides technical assistance to software users in the development, storage, retrieval, and analysis of data. Conducts formal and informal training. Acts as program liaison with the District Office, other federal agencies, state, and local governments, learning institutions, professional organizations, and other individuals concerned with GIS, GPS, remote sensing and mapping. Operates complex computer systems and software packages and develops procedures to produce intricately detailed maps and graphics for many varied Forest resource programs, planning documents, and a variety of other requirements. Idaho State University (ISU) is looking for a Geodetic Analyst to support geodetic efforts in Idaho to help us make strides towards modernizing and maintaining our National Spatial Reference System to support Idaho’s and the National Spatial Data Infrastructures. Additionally, the successful candidate will advance undergraduate and graduate geospatial education and research at ISU and provide outreach to the geospatial community.
As the successful candidate, you will be collaborating closely with Idaho’s Transportation Department and the National Geodetic Survey. This position is located in beautiful Pocatello located in Southeastern Idaho and is also referred to as the “U.S. Smile Capital”. Pocatello is close to some amazing recreational areas and also ranked by Fortune in 2023 as one the 50 best places to live for families in the US. Please click here to learn more and apply for this position. Come work for the USGS Climate Adaptation Science Centers!
A job announcement to recruit Climate Adaptation Service Scientists with U.S. Geological Survey will post soon to USAJOBS. These positions are part of a new pilot program in the Climate Adaptation Science Centers to provide timely services to resource management partners to foster access, use, and interpretation of available science and scientific data to support climate adaptation. Learn more about the Climate Adaptation Technical Services pilot program: https://usgs.gov/casc/cats In this phase of recruitment, we intend to hire up to 5 positions across 2 series: GS-0401-12/13 Biologist and GS-1301-12/13 Physical Scientist. We plan a second round of recruitment later in 2024 to hire additional positions. This position will:
Learn more about USGS CASC openings at this website, which will be updated with more information and links to the job announcement as soon as it is available, or by setting up an alert through USAJOBS to be notified once the announcement has gone live. Positions can reach their application quota quickly, so we hope this pre-announcement will allow applicants to begin preparing their application materials ahead of the position’s official announcement. An informational webinar about this recruitment is planned for June 6, 2004 at 4pm ET / 1pm PT: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1603471073?pwd=UVZsa3Mya3dXMjRXcFBkNmJpRmJOUT09 Meeting ID: 160 347 1073 Passcode: USGS2024 Recordings of this webinar will be made available on request. Questions? Reach out to Ryan Boyles, Senior Scientist, CASC Climate Adaptation Technical Services. JOB POSTING
Join our team at Chelan County Public Utility District. As one of the largest hydroelectric generating utilities in the Northwest, our mission at Chelan PUD is to improve the quality of life for the thousands of people who call our pristine desert and mountain community home. Overview The GIS (Geographic Information System) Solutions Engineer Level I-III is the subject matter expert for the development, testing, and deployment of software tools within the geospatial environment. Responsible for the creation of solutions, assuring integration, and advising clients of future technical implementations. Includes designing and developing GIS mapping applications, geoprocessing tools, and supporting technologies to support District strategy, understanding client needs , analyzing end-user issues while providing solutions, providing demonstrations, creating guides and documentation to explain GIS application use to customers, providing maintenance and support of GIS applications and mapping systems, assisting in quality assurance checks on GIS systems, and recommending updates or new techniques when applicable. Responsibilities (Complete job descriptions for each level will be provided prior to an interview) Level I
HOW TO APPLY APPLICATION MATERIALS Applicants are required to submit a combined cover letter and resume in one document. Your cover letter must summarize your interest, education and experience relative to this position. Incomplete materials will not be considered. To expedite the application process, combine your cover letter and resume into one PDF document before applying and upload electronically when requested in the online application process. This position is OPEN UNTIL FILLED and applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review date for application materials is scheduled for June 17th. Interested parties are also invited to contact Human Resources at [email protected] to discuss the position. Overview
Locana, recently acquired by TRC, is looking for a GIS Analyst – Esri Platform to support high profile client projects. The ideal candidate will have 2-4 years of GIS experience and a working knowledge of Esri ArcGIS Enterprise products and their application to geospatial software and databases, geoprocessing tools, and automating tasks using software and/or scripting. This person can work from most locations in the US. Responsibilities
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This position requires excellent problem-solving abilities, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment. The ability to communicate effectively across the organization and an eagerness to learn and grow your career as the company grows, are key to team member success factors at Locana. HOW TO APPLY https://careers.trccompanies.com/jobs/19990/job? TRC Companies, Inc. The California Water Science Center is currently hiring several permanent GS-11 and GS-12 Physical Scientists to take on important roles related to groundwater and integrated hydrological monitoring, modeling, and studies within our large and vibrant center.
The vacancy announcement opened today, Monday, June 3, 2024, and closes Friday, June 14, 2024, or when 50 applications have been received which may be sooner than the closing date. The announcement number is USGS-SAC-24-12263409-DHA-VM. You may access the job announcement through the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/783454200 . The duty station locations are negotiable after selection and can be any of the California Water Science Center Locations which are spread out across the diverse and beautiful land- and hydroscapes of California and also include Las Vegas, Nevada. The positions are telework-eligible, but not remote. Specific roles include the following:
Visit our center internet and intranet* sites to learn more about our center and feel free to contact Michelle Shouse, Claudia Faunt, or me with any questions you may have about these positions or about living and working in California. I'd like to bring to your attention upcoming employment opportunities with the USGS for entry level and advanced level Physical Science Technician positions with the Volcano Science Center field engineering and instrumentation teams. We seek to fill positions located at the Cascades (CVO, Vancouver, WA), Hawaiian (HVO, Hilo, HI), and Alaska (AVO, Anchorage, AK) Volcano Observatories. Positions can be filled at the GS-6, GS-8, and GS-10 grade levels. We seek applicants with skills in field instrumentation and basic electronics, such as installation and maintenance of dataloggers, webcams, telemetry systems, solar power systems, seismometers, infrasound, and GPS sensors. These skill sets (some of which can be trained for entry level positions) will be applied to installing, operating, and maintaining the array of field monitoring instrumentation that the USGS Volcano Science Center has deployed across the landscape to monitor active and potentially active volcanoes.
These are permanent positions pending a one-year probationary performance period. The job announcement will be posted on USA Jobs (https://www.usajobs.gov/) and should be easily found by the links and information below, or by searching for "USGS" and "Physical Science Technician" and “Vancouver”, “Hilo”, and or “Anchorage” in the Keywords and Location fields. The announcements for these positions open on Monday, June 3, 2024 and will remain open until Friday, June 14, or until the day that 35 applicants (per grade level) have been received, whichever comes first. The announcement number is USGS-SAC-24-12421859-DE-MB for the GS10 The announcement number is USGS-SAC-24-12422982-DE-MB for the GS08 The announcement number is USGS-SAC-24-12374128-DE-MB for the GS06. You may also access the job announcements through the following links: DE - GS-10: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/793287400 DE - GS-08: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/793291600 DE - GS-06: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/793300700 Some additional notes for prospective applicants include: Applicants must be U.S. Citizens. Technician series positions have either a work experience or positive education requirement (or some combination of the two). Applicants who do not have either the required work or educational experience will be disqualified from further consideration. Applicants should submit ALL copies of their unofficial transcripts if seeking educational credit for qualifications. This is especially important if they've attended multiple schools. The transcripts are needed to confirm that the applicant has completed the required coursework for the basic education requirement. ALL applicants regardless of whether they are current USGS, or whether they are current federal employees in the series MUST do this. If applicants are qualifying based on education and they have completed their degree requirements, but their transcripts have not yet been updated, applicants may submit a letter from the school indicating that they have completed their degree requirements along with a copy of their most recent unofficial transcripts. Transcripts must contain up to date information. Resumes should include at least a month and year, along with their relevant work experience underneath each period of employment. If applicants have current or prior federal service, they should list the grade levels. Resumes or CVs should contain enough details regarding their work experience to determine whether they have the specialized experience or not. Assumptions will not be made based on a position title listed on an applicant's resume. Please also see USAJOBS Help Center | What should I include in my federal resume? Applicants MUST submit ALL required documentation prior to the close of the announcement. All documents must be legible. Applicants can e-mail the contact person in the vacancy announcement to confirm that their documents are all uploaded correctly. Sometimes the documents submitted are blurry and difficult to read. Applicants may also access the HELP section of the USAjobs site where more detail regarding the federal hiring process is provided. https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/ Join the Oregon Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) as an ISS4-GIS Analyst and help expand our budding GIS program. DLCD administers the statewide land use planning program which, for 50 years, has provided planning guidance and technical assistance to cities and counties to help them manage growth and conserve resources. This position will collaborate with DLCD staff to provide GIS support for a range of programs that shape Oregon, including working and natural lands conservation, climate change adaptation, greenhouse gas reduction planning, housing production and affordability, economic development, natural hazard mitigation, transportation and growth management, renewable energy, and more. The GIS analyst activities will include data development, documentation, storage, analysis, and visualization. If you are ready to do all of this with an equity lens, apply today!
As part of DLCD’s mission, in partnership with community members and local governments, we foster equitable, inclusive, sustainable, and vibrant communities, while protecting our natural resources legacy for current and future generations. A day in the life. As the ISS4-GIS Analyst you will:
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion One of DLCD’s foundational goals is to become a diverse, equitable, and inclusive agency that implements an equitable and inclusive planning program for Oregon. Efforts are supported by the State of Oregon Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Action Plan and an agency Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Committee and Work Plan. At DLCD, all employees are expected to recognize value in individual and cultural differences; lead activities in their division to promote and foster a diverse workforce; actively engage in implementing the DEI Work Plan and associated activities including achieving the agency’s affirmative action objectives and goals. We recognize that to successfully meet our mission and agency values, our commitment to racial equity, diversity, equity, and inclusion must be at the center of our work. DLCD values the lived and professional experiences of individuals from historically and currently underserved and under-resourced communities and honor our Government-to-Government relations responsibilities with Oregon’s federally recognized Native American Tribes. We are committed to building and sustaining an inclusive, belonging, and equitable working environment for all employees. Candidates with diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, language fluencies, lived experiences, and skillsets are encouraged to apply. What’s in it for you:
The Benefits The State of Oregon offers a competitive and affordable health and benefits package, including excellent medical, vision and dental coverage, paid holidays off, and personal business leave, as well as paid and accrued vacation and sick leave. In addition to standard medical benefits and employee leave, the state also provides additional optional benefits, such as basic life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending accounts for health care and childcare expenses. After a qualifying period, new employees are enrolled in the Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP). State employees also have access to benefits like deferred compensation plans through the Oregon Savings Growth Plan and the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join thousands of state employees who came for a job and stayed for a career! Minimum Qualifications Three years of information systems experience in Esri GIS technologies (including web based technologies), automated mapping, basic programming, field data collection and report generation. OR Completion of a two (2) year accredited vocational training program in information technology or related field; AND one (1) year of information systems experience in Esri GIS technologies (including web based technologies), automated mapping, basic programming, field data collection and report generation. We’re Also Looking for:
HOW TO APPLY https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--DLCD/GIS-Analyst--ISS4-_REQ-157445-1 At Tacoma Power, we recognize the dynamic evolution underway in the power utility industry. With increasing demands placed on the Transmission and Distribution (T&D) system due to environmental changes and the imperative for future electrification, Tacoma Power is committed to modernizing our operational technologies, notably our Graphical Information System (GIS). To this end, we have adopted an Agile support framework known as DevOps.
As part of this initiative, we are seeking a dedicated Power GIS Technical Advisor to serve as the product owner. In this pivotal role, you will provide strategic direction for the GIS product within the T&D team. Responsibilities include making product decisions, managing the product backlog, crafting user stories, defining success criteria, and ensuring alignment with T&D business objectives. The Power GIS Technical Advisor fosters relationships with key stakeholders and supervisors through regular meetings to understand team needs, facilitating the development and validation of user stories, business processes, and test plans. This role plays a crucial part in organizational change management efforts stemming from ongoing GIS evolution, solutions, and integrations. Collaborating with change management, development, and testing professionals, the Power GIS Technical Advisor establishes criteria, thresholds, and program metrics to mitigate implementation risks and impacts, ensuring stakeholder needs are met with new systems and processes. As the product owner, this position drives Program Increment (PI) Planning and Sprint Planning meetings, leading the team in developing success criteria for adopted user stories. Additionally, they determine the priority of GIS support issues and make recommendations on support requests or system failures, reallocating team resources as necessary. Within a matrixed organization encompassing cross-functional teams from T&D, Utility Technology Services, ITD, and vendors, the Power GIS Technical Advisor assumes a crucial role in coordinating collaborative endeavors. Responsibilities include:
Qualifications Minimum Education* Bachelor's degree public or business administration or directly related field. Minimum Experience* 2 years of analytical and/or program coordination/management work in area related to assignment *Equivalency: 1 year of experience = 1 year of education Desired Qualifications: To ensure the success of this critical and unique role, candidates will benefit from having extensive experience with GIS and a power utility (6-10 years). Knowledge & Skills Leading Proficient in leading and directing GIS engineers or engineering technicians, guiding priority setting, workload management, and goal setting within a team. Skilled in leading matrixed work groups effectively, even without formal positional authority. Business Background Extensive expertise in high voltage overhead and underground electrical power systems, including a comprehensive understanding of electrical connectivity models and mapping of Transmission and Distribution (T&D) features. Proficient in managing T&D feature attributes, ensuring standardization and accuracy across the board. Demonstrated experience in creating, editing, and constructing T&D electrical infrastructure within GIS environments, alongside expertise in generating construction drawings using AutoCAD. Proven ability to interpret As-Built data related to T&D electrical infrastructure Agile Proficient in applying Agile principles to software implementation or configuration, with knowledge of various Scaled Agile roles and processes in product development. Familiarity with Agile ceremonies and their significance. Experienced in roles such as Product Owner or Business Analyst, adept at developing requirements, including epics, user stories, use cases, and business process designs for both current and future states. Skilled in performing gap analysis, creating testing scenarios, desktop procedures, and training materials. Additionally, possess an understanding of DevOps principles and support models Effective Communication Proficient in clear and concise verbal and written communication, adept at compiling reports, presentations, and records. Skilled in respectful and sensitive interaction with individuals and groups to foster productive relationships and achieve desired outcomes. Prioritizes excellent customer service, adept at responding to evolving customer needs and facilitating the implementation of comprehensive solutions. HOW TO APPLY https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tacoma/jobs/4506285/power-gis-technical-advisor |
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