Sonoma State Geospatial Blog

Marin Municipal Water District offers spring and summer internships

2011-12-22T14:00:00.001-08:00

Dear Sonoma State,

Marin Municipal Water District offers spring and summer internships related to the fields of ecology and vegetation management on the Mount Tamalpais Watershed. The internships provide students, or recent graduates, with practical experience and direct application in a professional setting. Internships also provide participants the chance to learn from personal observation and synthesis, to participate directly in problem-solving activities and to better prepare students for their careers or continuing education. Participants must commit to 35 hours during a semester and have substantial knowledge in one of these disciplines or the aptitude to learn. We accept four to six interns per semester.

Internship projects are involved with vegetation ecology, biological monitoring, GIS, GPS and mapping. There will be opportunity to work on such projects as our 2012 Bio Blitzes (citizen science inventory of biological species on the Watershed), updating the Mt Tamalpais Rare Plant Report, the Douglas-fir encroachment project or mapping and updating the Mt Tamalpais Watershed facilities. Mentorship is provided by MMWD's vegetation ecologist, GIS analyst and volunteer coordinator.

Applications must be received by January 15th for consideration. A Saturday volunteer event would be a great place to meet us and to get an introduction to the watershed. Visit the website for the application, details and directions to the Watershed, http://marinwater.org/controller?action=menuclick&id=580.

Marin Municipal Water District will be commemorating its centennial in 2012 and will be celebrating with a year-long series of naturalist walks, workshops and bio-blitzes on the Watershed. If you or your department may be interested in partnering with us on the citizen science and educational programming please let me know and I will give you an update regarding our planning in the new year.

Thank you for your interest in working with the natural resources team at MMWD.

Peace.

Suzanne Whelan

Volunteer Program
Sky Oaks Watershed Headquarters
Marin Municipal Water District
415-945-1128
volunteerprogram@marinwater.org

Love Mt Tamalpais? Want to see photos of our volunteers in action? Friend us! http://www.facebook.com/marinwater

CaGIS student scholarships in cartography and GIS

2011-12-01T14:58:00.001-08:00

Each year, the Cartography and Geographic Information Society (CaGIS) sponsors two scholarships to students whose research and accomplishments support the mission of CaGIS. The scholarships recognize academic achievement and encourage the continuing success of outstanding cartography, geographic information systems (GIS), and geographic information science (GIScience) students. The scholarships also recognize achievement or potential for achievement in original research advancing the specific disciplines of cartography or GIScience. Winners are selected based on academic achievement, particularly in the calendar year prior to the award. Applications are reviewed by the CaGIS Scholarship Committee, and awards are announced in February or March.

Awards

CaGIS Masters Scholarship Award ($500): This award is to be granted to a student enrolled in, or accepted into, a Masters' degree program during 2010 or 2011. The winner will have demonstrated excellence in cartography or GIScience coursework and the potential to contribute to cartography or GIScience research. Outstanding undergraduates seeking to support Masters' level research in GIScience are also eligible to apply (see below).

CaGIS Doctoral Scholarship Award ($1000): This award is to be granted to a student enrolled in, or accepted into, a PhD degree program during 2010 or 2011. The winner will have demonstrated excellence in cartography or GIScience coursework and the potential to contribute to cartography or GIScience research.

Winners are invited to present their research at an upcoming CaGIS-sponsored conference (such as AAG, GIScience, or AutoCarto) and may be eligible for limited travel or registration support if they choose to present.

Eligibility

Candidates must be enrolled full-time in a four-year undergraduate or graduate degree program during 2010 or 2011, studying cartography, geographic information science, or a closely related field. A letter of recommendation from a faculty member attesting to these eligibility requirements and to scholarly achievement and potential is required. Membership in CaGIS is not required, though professional and service activities such as participation in CaGIS is one of the selection criteria (see below). Prior scholarship winners are eligible to apply in subsequent years if all appropriate criteria are satisfied. Undergraduate applicants who have not yet been accepted into graduate school should request that their faculty advisor assess their potential for graduate study in their reference letter.

Selection Criteria

Valid applications for CaGIS awards (see below for application procedures) are reviewed by the CaGIS Scholarship Committee, which will use the following criteria to judge applications:

50% academic record;
20% applicant's statement;
20% letter of recommendation;
10% professional activities (CaGIS membership, conference participation, publications, community service, etc.).

Level of financial need will be considered, if necessary, to break ties, after the primary criteria have been considered. The committee can choose to award no scholarships.

Application Procedure

1. Compile the following:

- The completed application form
- A 400-word statement of educational objectives, future study or research plans and professional activities, and relationship of activities and/or research to mission of CaGIS
- A digital transcript showing records for 2010-2011
- One letter of recommendation from a faculty member or supervisor familiar with your work

2. E-mail these documents; see instructions on form. Applications must arrive no later than 5:00pm CST on JANUARY 15, 2012.

Notification of Winners

The selected applicants for the scholarships will be notified on or near February 15. The winners are encouraged to attend the awards ceremony at the 2012 AAG conference or the annual AutoCarto conference.

CaGIS Scholarship Committee:

Daniel Cole, Max Baber, and Michael Finn

Contact Information:

Daniel Cole, CaGIS Student Activities Coordinator
IT Office, MRC 136, P.O. Box 37012, Smithsonian Institution
10th & Constitution NW, Washington, DC 20013
Phone: (202) 633-0747

E-mail: coled@si.edu

ESRI web-based GIS hurricane tracker with social media

2011-08-27T10:21:00.001-07:00

Here is a great web-based GIS application that tracks hurricanes with additional social media feeds.

http://tmapps.esri.com/hurricane/index.html?locate=Locate&baseMap=lyrTopo&visLyrs=HC|PC|WW|SG|YT|TW|FL|&ytkw=tropical%20storm&twkw=%23irene&flkw=hurricane&xmin=-12302981.112856865&ymin=1404619.7568966309&xmax=-5689037.929398893&ymax=5235032.118322365

Mid-Level GIS Analyst (oakland downtown)

2011-05-16T12:45:00.001-07:00

Job Description:

Geosyntec Consultants, Inc. (Geosyntec), an environmental engineering and consulting firm, is seeking a full-time GIS Analyst in Oakland, California to support its Groundwater Remediation practice. The selected individual will take the lead in providing data management and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) support for both routine and “one-off” site investigation and groundwater remediation projects. The ideal candidate will be completely proficient in both GIS and database technologies and will have 3-5 years of representative experience.

Job Responsibilities:

GIS Analyst will be responsible for architecture and management of environmental relational databases and development and maintenance of GIS projects. Initially, they will support legacy workflows by focusing on data management, data analysis, data visualization, report generation, and figure preparation. However, it is expected that the GIS Analyst will take the initiative to develop tools and procedures to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and transferability of data-intensive work products. Such protocols may include programming of automated routines for analytical data evaluation within GIS applications and the expansion of our website development practice.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, geology, geography, computer science, statistics, chemistry, or related field.
• 3+ years experience with GIS applications (ArcGIS 9.3/10, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, Model Builder, ArcGlobe, ArcPublisher, ArcObjects/Python scripting)
• 3+ years of experience with RDBMS (Microsoft SQL Server and Access)
• Excellent task management and interpersonal communication skills
• Experience working with environmental data sets

Other Desirable Skills:

• Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop
• 3D Visualization and Modeling Programs (e.g. EVS/MVS, Google SketchUp, GMS)
• GIS Application Development (stand-alone or web; ESRI or open source)
• Web Programming/Web Mapping

Candidate Attributes:

Geosyntec strives to hire and retain the best and brightest candidates available in the marketplace. To be selected for this position, the candidate must possess exceptional interpersonal skills and outstanding oral and written communication skills supporting positive internal/external client and contractor relationships. The GIS Analyst will be technically savvy, highly motivated, and have a mature personality. Must be an independent worker, but also collaborate well with others. Excellent project management skills are required, as are outstanding scientific problem-solving abilities. Candidate must be able to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment. The selected individual will demonstrate passion for the business of environmental consulting, technical excellence and quality, leadership potential, a commitment to lifelong learning and growth, and the desire to build a long and rewarding career with the Firm.

To Apply:

Please email cover letter, resume, salary requirements and/or history, and a sample GIS project deliverable to apearson@geosyntec.com.

Incomplete submissions will not be reviewed.

PHONE CALLS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED!

US News Science: Geospatial Technology as a Core Tool

2011-05-13T10:52:00.000-07:00

http://www.usnews.com/science/articles/2011/05/11/geospatial-technology-as-a-core-tool

County of Napa, GIS Intern

2011-04-05T19:31:00.001-07:00

Organization: County of Napa
Title: GIS Intern
Location: Napa, CA
Application Deadline: 2011-04-15
Posted: 2011-03-31
Position Description:

The Napa County Department of Conservation, Development and Planning is seeking a qualified intern to assist the County’s GIS Consultant in the maintenance, development and application of the Department’s Geographic Information System (GIS) during the Spring/Summer of 2011.

Duties:
The GIS Intern will be responsible for working directly with the County’s GIS Consultant to maintain and update the environmental, land use, and agricultural datasets that are critical to the County’s planning process. The intern may also be responsible for special mapping projects as needs arise. Specific duties may include:

• Adding and editing features in GIS
• Adding and editing tabular data in GIS
• Maintaining and updating metadata
• Maintaining and updating GIS management records

Qualifications:

• Current or past enrollment in a degree or certificate program in GIS, geography, urban planning, or related field.
• Experience using ESRI ArcGIS software, including ArcMap and ArcCatalog.
• Familiarity with basic GIS concepts, including data creation and management, cartography, metadata creation, and spatial analysis.
• Must be able to work collaboratively with the GIS Consultant and other County Staff, as well as independently.
• The selected intern will be asked to keep a regular (part-time) schedule of office hours.

Compensation:
This internship is currently being offered as an unpaid, temporary position within the Napa County Department of Conservation, Development and Planning.

How to respond:
Please provide a letter of interest and resume clearly demonstrating relevant GIS experience of the intern candidate. Responses should be emailed to Jeff.Sharp@countyofnapa.org by close of business on Friday, April 15, 2011. Any questions should also be emailed and will be responded to by email.

GoEco – Recommended Volunteer Opportunities for Geography Students & Staff

2011-03-15T10:06:00.001-07:00

My name is Jonathan Gilben and I studied Geopgraphy at the University of Nottingham, and later, l co-founded GoEco, an organization dedicated to promoting environmental and social volunteer projects across the globe and in Israel.

In Israel we work with leading NGO's to run and develop volunteer projects for the protection of endangered species, the promotion of social aid, and the development of peace initiatives in the region. More recently we have widened our services to help and develop similar projects across the globe- from wildlife rehabilitation in South Africa to teaching orphans in Thailand, with many other exciting opportunities.

We would be delighted if you could assist us by either promoting, spreading the word and / or by posting the attached A4 organizational flyers for volunteers on your student notice boards or, if possible, through the university intranet. To download the A4 flyers press – HERE for the International program and HERE for the Israeli program.

Your assistance will help our efforts of sustaining and developing many projects across the globe, and we also hope that you and or your students will enjoy a unique opportunity to volunteer while experiencing diverse cultural and natural environments.

If this is not of interest or of relevance we apologize for this message and ask that you please click on unsubscribe at the end of this message.

Further information including project details and organization info can be found at: www.goeco.org
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Many thanks for your help and kind regards,

Jonathan Gilben

GoEco
6 Agripas St.
Tel-Aviv 62491, Israel
Tel: +972-77-5527000
Tel US: +1-917-477-3931
Tel UK: +44-208-133-8041
Fax: +972-153-77-5527000goeco@goeco.org

General Dynamics Information Technology

2011-02-08T12:08:00.001-08:00

Organization: General Dynamics Information Technology
Title: Natural Resources GIS Analyst
Location: Vallejo, CA
Application Deadline: 2011-02-16
Posted: 2011-02-08
Position Description:

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) is looking to fill one full time associate level GIS position located at our client’s site on Mare Island in Vallejo, California. Our client, the federal government, is requesting that GDIT provide them a GIS analyst. Skills in Excel and Access are highly desirable and will be used in compiling and migrating tabular and spatial wildlife and amphibian data. The individual would be responsible for acquiring data from specialists, compiling, manipulating and reformatting various forms of information, and integrating the data with a national data management program. ArcGIS will be applied to manipulating, linking, and calculating data; however a broad knowledge of GIS would be an asset on other tasks that may be assigned. Experience with natural resources projects or relevant education would be an asset.

Education:
A Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree from an accredited college/university in Forestry, Ecology, Soils, Geology, Hydrology, Geography or Earth Science is required for consideration.

Experience:
A minimum of one years experience in a field requiring extensive use of GIS and related tools is required as well as being able to do all the tasks outlined above. A Master’s degree can be substituted for experience requirements.

Misc requirements:
A drug test and background investigation are required prior to starting.

Salary & Benefits:
Salary is negotiable and dependent on your qualifications and experience. The position would be full time with benefits and 401k.

Local San Francisco Bay area candidates preferred.

Apply at: http://www.resumeware.net/gdns_rw/gdns_web/job_search.cfm with “Job ID Number” 178643

E. Willard and Ruby S. Miller Geography Education Research Grant

2011-01-31T09:54:00.001-08:00

E. Willard and Ruby S. Miller Geography Education Research Grant

NCGE's Research Committee will award grants in 2011 for research on issues related to geography education
Proposals may request up to $4,000 for projects lasting up to 24 months.
The deadline for proposal submission is Fri 8 April 2011.

Awards will be presented during the National Conference on Geography Education in Portland Oregon in August.

Purpose. The Miller Research Grant program was established in 2004 through a generous endowment
to NCGE by E. Willard and Ruby S. Miller. The grants are intended to advance the frontiers of geography
education by supporting and promoting innovative research in theory, practice, and application. Projects
should enhance the understanding of geographic learning and teaching through original investigations
of learning processes, techniques, and content. Projects may focus on geographic learning and teaching
at any age level from pre-school to adult. Investigations concentrating on the
individual learners and teachers are welcome as are studies that pursue issues of geographic education
at the classroom, school, district, college, state, national, or international levels. Empirical research
is encouraged, as is research on learning among students, instruction and/or pre-service and in-service
programs for geography educators.

Proposals that do not explicitly focus on research related to teaching and learning geography will not be considered.

In 2011, the NCGE is particularly interested in applications relevant to the instruction
and assessment of the Advanced Placement (AP) Human geography course.

Eligibility and Restrictions.
1) Applicants must be NCGE members.
2) Grantees are required to present the results of their projects: (1) at an annual meeting of NCGE;
and (2) in a manuscript submitted for publication in the Journal of Geography.
not awarded for any other salary, fringe benefits of grantees, indirect costs, travel to conferences, tuition, page costs, or fees and registrations. Equipment such as computer hardware and software is generally non-fundable unless it is directly andclearly tied to the success of a research project.
4) Grantees must demonstrate that they have obtained any needed clearances for research
involving human subjects that are required by their institutions or organizations.
5) A final narrative report of the research and a full financial accounting is due to NCGE within 90
days after the termination date of the project.
6) In exceptional circumstances, when the project warrants, requests may be made in excess of
$4,000.

Evaluation Criteria. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with standards adapted from the
National Science Foundation proposal review criteria as follows:
1) What is the intellectual or scientific merit of the proposed activity? How important is the
proposed activity to advancing knowledge and understanding of geographic education? How well
qualified is the applicant (individual or team) to conduct the project? To what extent does the proposed
activity suggest and explore creative and original concepts? How well conceived and organized is the
proposed activity? Is there sufficient access to resources?
2) What are the broader impacts of the proposed activity on the theory or practice of
geographic education?
How well does the activity advance discovery and understanding while promoting teaching, training, and
learning? Will the results be disseminated broadly to enhance scientific and technological
understanding? What may be the benefits of the proposed activity to geographic education, geography,
and society?
Application Format and Supporting Materials
Applications should be 2,000 words or less, excluding the cover and budget sheets and other
supporting materials as noted below. The complete application should include:
1) Cover Sheet. Include title of the project, current contact information, and a 100 word project
summary.
2) The Project Description. The Project Description should include:
a) Specific objectives for the proposed work.
b) A description of the research design and experimental methods or procedures
c) An explanation of how the research advances geographic education.
d) A description of expected outcomes or deliverables (curriculum materials, education
products, web sites, etc.)
e) A timeline for the project
3) The Project Budget. A simple line item budget must be submitted explaining the intended
uses of funds. Restrictions on budget items are noted under "Eligibility and Restrictions."
Applicants should note in the budget any matching or supplementary funds being used for the
project. Matching funds are not required for Miller Grants, but if the proposal is part of another
project, it must be noted how the Miller funds will be budgeted respectively. It is assumed that
some research projects will require funds beyond those provided by the Miller award, so cost
sharing is encouraged when possible or necessary.

4) Supporting Materials. Please include:
a) Curriculum vita of applicant(s) highlighting research or activities that are especially relevant to
the proposed research (two page maximum).
For graduate student applicants:
b) Include a letter of support from a faculty member who is familiar with your work and can
comment on the quality of the proposal and the anticipated likelihood that the project will be
completed successfully
All submissions must be made electronically. The application must include the following 4
items. These items should be combined into a single PDF file.
1. Cover sheet
2. Project summary and description
3. Budget
4. Supporting materials

Submit all materials in a single PDF file to Eric J. Fournier, NCGE Vice President for Research at
ejfourni@samford.edu.
All applications received by the deadline will be acknowledged by return e-mail.
Any questions and inquiries may be directed to Dr. Fournier
at the e-mail address above or at (205) 726-2113.
All proposals are due by Friday, April 8

NCGE Research Committee
Eric J. Fournier, Samford University
Gillian Acheson, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Diana Sinton, University of Redlands
Shannon White, University of Missouri

2011 USGIF Scholarship Program Now Accepting Applications

2011-01-19T13:38:00.001-08:00

The United States Geospatial Intelligence Foundation (USGIF) would like to remind students within your department that the USGIF 2011 Scholarship Program is now accepting applications.

Applications are attached to this email and can also be downloaded at http://usgif.org/education/scholarships.

Undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students within the geospatial sciences field or one related to it are encouraged to submit applications by the May 2 deadline.

In an effort to help further the advancement of the geospatial tradecraft, USGIF is dedicated to assisting promising students interested in the geospatial sciences with its scholarship awards.USGIF hopes to inspire students who are interested in all that the growing field of GEOINT has to offer their futures.

Last year the Foundation awarded $86,000 to 19 recipients and plans to award equal or greater amounts for the 2011 program. Four Ph.D. candidates, six master’s students, six undergraduates and three graduating high school seniors received scholarships from the 2010 program. High school recipients received $2,000 scholarships, and all others received $5,000 scholarships.

All scholarship recipients are chosen based on their academic and professional excellence in a field related to the geospatial intelligence tradecraft. Recipients also receive complimentary registration to the GEOINT 2011 Symposium.

USGIF is a non-profit educational foundation dedicated to promoting the geospatial intelligence tradecraft and developing a stronger GEOINT Community with government, industry, academia, professional organizations and individuals whose mission is the development and application of geospatial intelligence to address national security challenges. For more information, please visit www.USGIF.org or contact the Scholarship Subcommittee at scholarships@usgif.org.

Marin Municipal Water District internships

2010-12-17T10:05:00.000-08:00

The Mt Tamalpais Watershed has several internships starting in 2011 that
offer direct application and practical experience of skills learned in
school. The volunteer positions available are involved with vegetation
ecology, GIS, photomonitoring, environmental education and database
development. These activities will support such projects as the high
school restoration field trip program, Sudden Oak Death monitoring,
updating the Mt Tamalpais Rare Plant Report, Douglas-fir encroachment
project and the Weed Watcher program. Students must commit to 35 hours
during a semester and have substantial knowledge in one of these
disciplines or the aptitude to learn.

We also have volunteer habitat restoration events at least one Saturday
per month and may be able to schedule mid-week events for groups. Please
let me know who I should talk with at Sonoma State to get the word out.
Students can contact me for more info or for an internship application.

More information on volunteer opportunities on the Watershed can also be
viewed on our website:
http://marinwater.org/controller?action=menuclick&id=580

Thank you. Have a great holiday season.

Suzanne Whelan

Volunteer Program
Sky Oaks Watershed Headquarters
Marin Municipal Water District
415-945-1128
volunteerprogram@marinwater.org

Spatial Statistics 2011 conference

2010-12-12T19:33:00.001-08:00

The international Spatial Statistics 2011 conference, which will take place 23 – 25 March, 2011 in The Netherlands: http://www.spatialstatisticsconference.com/

10-week research internship in air quality at UC Davis

2010-12-08T11:06:00.000-08:00

> I am writing to request your help in recruiting promising undergraduate
students to a 10-week research internship in air quality at UC Davis that
will take place in the summer of 2011. This program is open to rising junior
and senior undergraduates in all fields - including the physical,
biological, and social sciences, engineering, and economics. Each student
will work on an air-pollution-related research project with a faculty member
at Davis and will meet weekly as a group to discuss the ins and outs of
graduate school. Students will receive a $4,000 stipend, room and board on
campus, and money for travel to and from Davis. More details about the
program can be found at: http://aah.ucdavis.edu/aper.html
>
> To help us advertise this program, please print and post this flier
(http://aah.ucdavis.edu/docs/APER2011.pdf), and or forward this flier to
students in your program(s). Similarly, we would be happy to share any
information from programs at your campus with our students here.
>
> Thank you for your assistance, and please feel free to contact me or Kate
Shasky, our program coordinator, at aah@ucdavis.edu, if you have any
questions.
>
> All the best,
> Cort
>
> Department of Land, Air & Water Resources
> UC Davis
>

GIS market forecast summary

2010-12-07T09:41:00.000-08:00

Here is a recent market forecast for the GIS market. The industry has robust growth predicted:

http://www.arcweb.com/AboutARC/Press/Lists/Posts/Post.aspx?List=fe0aa6f8%2D048a%2D418e%2D8197%2D2ed598e42370&ID=165&RootFolder=%2FAboutARC%2FPress%2FLists%2FPosts

ESRI technical certification program

2010-12-07T09:37:00.000-08:00

ESRI has a new certification program for user of their software, modeled after the Microsoft software certification. See:

http://training.esri.com/certification/index.cfm

Erasmus Mundus Masters of Science in Geospatial Technologies

2010-12-06T14:14:00.000-08:00

http://www.mastergeotech.info/
Erasmus Mundus Masters of Science in Geospatial Technologies
The three-semester Erasmus Mundus Masters of Science in Geospatial Technologies program targets holders of Bachelor degrees in application areas of Geographic Information (GI), e.g., environmental planning, regional planning, geography, logistics, transportation, marketing, energy provision, computer science.

The following grants are open for applications (the exact numbers have still to be confirmed):
• ~ 7 financial contributions to EU students (in this context nationals from EU Member States and EEA-EFTA countries).
The financial contribution includes a support towards living costs of 500 € per month (9.000 € in total – to be confirmed),
coverage of tuition fees of 1.500 € per semester (4.500 € in total), and an insurance package.
• ~ 1 full scholarships to students from the Western Balkans and Turkey Window. Full scholarships include a
contribution to travel, installation and all other types of costs (8.000 € in total – to be confirmed), monthly allowances of 1.000
€ per month (18.000 € in total – to be confirmed), coverage of tuition fees of 3.500 € per semester (10.500 € in total), and an
insurance package.
• ~ 8 full scholarships to third country students (other nationals than EU and Window students above).
Full scholarships include a contribution to travel, installation and all other types of costs (8.000 € in total – to be confirmed),
monthly allowances of 1.000 € per month (18.000 € in total – to be confirmed), coverage of tuition fees of 3.500 € per
semester (10.500 € in total), and an insurance package.
• ~ 2 scholarships for third country scholars (visiting researchers). Scholarships include a lump sum of 7.200 € (to be confirmed) for supporting all types of costs.

Scholarship application deadline: January 15, 2011.

Esri's Summer Internship Program

2010-11-23T09:29:00.001-08:00

Applications are now being accepted for Esri's Summer Internship Program and the Esri UC Student Assistantship Program. Details are available at http://www.esri.com/careers/category/summer-programs.html . Both programs provide great work experience as well as opportunities to network with professional GIS users and explore career options.

Internships are paid positions at Esri headquarters in Redlands, CA and a few of the Esri Regional Offices. Internships are open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Positions are available in a variety of areas, including Product Development, Professional Services, Educational Services/Training, Marketing, and Technical Support. Positions are generally 12 weeks long, starting between May and July, depending on the student's schedule and hiring team's needs. Deadline to apply is March 18, 2011.

The UC Assistantship Program provides students an opportunity to participate in the International User Conference in San Diego, July 11-15, 2011. Students work part of the time, and have time to attend sessions and network with conference attendees. Esri provides conference registration and lodging (students pay for their own travel to San Diego). This program is open to graduate students and 4th year undergraduate students attending a college/university in the U.S. Deadline to apply is April 1, 2011.

Thank you for forwarding this to students and post secondary faculty.

Joseph Kerski

Joseph J. Kerski, Ph.D.| Education Manager
Esri | 1 International Court | Broomfield CO 80021-3200 | USA
Tel 303-449-7779, ext. 8237 | Fax 303-449-8830
jkerski@esri.com | esri.com
Twitter: @josephkerski

Paid Spring 2011 Federal Internship Opportunity Utilizing GIS!

2010-11-04T14:47:00.001-07:00

Paid Spring 2011 Federal Internship Opportunity Utilizing GIS!

Come join The Washington Center for a 15 week-long internship with the U.S. Census Bureau and participate in an integrated work and academic program in Washington, DC! Accepted students receive scholarships covering the cost of The Washington Center's Program and housing fee for living in furnished housing facilities, as well as a living stipend.

Qualifications:
* United States citizenship (please note we can make no exceptions to this requirement);
* Currently enrolled as an undergraduate or graduate student focusing in studies related to geographic information systems (GIS), cartography, or geography with a GPA of 3.0 or higher;
* Undergraduate students must receive credit for participating in this program (if you have questions regarding this requirement, please contact joshua.cox@twc.edu);
* Available for a fifteen-week period beginning January 19th, 2011;
* Proficiency with GIS software (ArcGIS 9.2 preferred).
* Applicants should be independent and proactive workers who are detail-oriented and have experience manipulating data. Knowledge of GIS is required; knowledge or willingness to learn databases, Google Earth, ORACLE, Microsoft Access, Adobe Illustrator, etc. is desirable.

Desired Skills or Qualities, in addition to those mentioned above:
* Experience writing scripts and/or software code using PERL, HTML, SQL, etc.
* Experience using advanced functionality of a database (Oracle, Access, Excel, etc).

Intern Duties:
* Basic map production support
* Map printing and plotting
* Interactive map image editing
* Electronic Map image review

How to Apply:

Students must submit an online application at http://secure.twc.edu. Once they create a username and log in, they should select "Internship" from the drop-down menu, and select "Apply Now." Under the Personal Information tab, students should select "Government Scholarship Program." Students should check the Census Bureau box. Students must submit official transcripts to The Washington Center.

Please note that there is no application fee in order to apply for this program; if the student is prompted to provide payment information, they have selected the incorrect application and should make sure they have selected the Government Scholarship Program. If they have any concerns, they should contact Josh at joshua.cox@twc.edu or 202-238-7986. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, with a deadline to submit the application by November 27th, 2010. Applicants are encouraged to submit sooner than the deadline if at all possible, to allow more than adequate time to be put through a security clearance process.

The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
1333 16th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036-2205
Joshua.cox@twc.edu
Direct line: 202-238-7986
Fax: 202-238-7700

Projection animations

2010-09-20T11:19:00.001-07:00

Some nice animations of projections on ESRI's blog.

http://blogs.esri.com/Support/blogs/mappingcenter/archive/2010/09/16/Map-Projection-Animations.aspx?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed:+MappingCenter+(Mapping+Center)&utm_content=Google+Feedfetcher

Mapping Traffic’s Toll on Wildlife

2010-09-13T10:45:00.000-07:00

Interesting article on crowd-sourced road kill mapping...

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/13/technology/13roadkill.html

Announcing the winners of the Bizarre Map Challenge (BMC)

2010-04-29T23:17:00.000-07:00

“Bizarre” – in this competition – refers to maps that are strikingly out of the ordinary. Public Voting for the Nationwide Bizarre Map Challenge (BMC) competition ended on April 26. There are 3269 valid votes total for all ten maps during the two weeks public voting period. All winners’ and finalists’ maps can be viewed at http://bizarremap.sdsu.edu/Voting/awardlist.htm

The first place winner is an undergraduate student, Christopher Brown, from University of Alabama. He won the $5000 cash award for his bizarre map (Alligator Bayou), which is an investigation of French colonial longlots in coastal Louisiana using a NOAA land cover dataset and satellite imagery. The bifurcation shown in this map, between the Mississippi River and the Bayou Lafourche (the fork) looked very much like an alligator's head!

The second place winner is Martha Schnure from Middlebury College in Vermont with $1000 cash award. Her map (I Spy) shows the spatial distribution of the missed connections posted in the beloved “I-Spy” section of Seven Days, a local free newspaper out of Burlington, Vermont. Martha plots the encounters on a map of the “Old Town” section of Burlington with proportional symbols and uses the text of the posts to make up the base map of the city.

The third place winner is Jordan Valen, also from Middlebury College. He won $600 for his map (The United Constellation of America). His map shows some basic infrastructure therein (roads) in a fresh, novel way. It borrows conventions normally used for depicting features of the sky on a constellation map, and turns our normal perspectives of the earth and land features upside-down – we are now looking at the stars and sky that make up our country!

The Bizarre Map Challenge was a map design competition open to entries by high school, college, and university students in the United States. Five world-renowned judges (Keith Clarke, Mark Monmonier, Judy Olson, Mike Peterson, and Sara Fabrikant) – experts in cartography – then selected the top ten bizarre map entries. A public voting process decided the final winners of the Bizarre Map Challenge. This event was created and hosted by San Diego State University, Department of Geography, and the National GeoTech Center (http://www.geotechcenter.org/). The GeoTech Center is funded by an award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) in support of producing a highly skilled and diverse geospatial technician workforce for America’s geospatial technology industry sectors.

Contact Person: Dr. Ming-Hsiang Tsou (mtsou@mail.sdsu.edu), Department of Geography, San Diego State University. 619-594-0205.

GIS/Mapping Analyst Level 1

2010-02-09T12:49:00.000-08:00

Organization: General Dynamics Information Technology
Title: GIS/Mapping Analyst Level 1
Location: Mare Island - Vallejo CA
Application Deadline:
Posted: 2010-02-09

Position Description:

GDIT has an opening for a GIS/Mapping Analyst Level 1 (entry level) to support our US Forest Service customer on Mare Island in Vallejo California.

This is a full-time job with a good salary and benefits. Due to the immediate need we are only considering local SF Bay Area candidates who are authorized to work in the USA.

The ideal candidate will be a recent college graduate who majored in Geography or a closely related field and who has a year or more of GIS related work experience.

Job Responsibilities: Experience using the following software: ArcGIS(ESRI), Oracle, Access(Microsoft), Excel(Microsoft) and other programs that are in a common office environment. Tasks may include: Spatial/non-spatial data editing and QC, database utilization, knowledge and use of geodatabases, image analysis, cartography, training, and creation of FGDC metadata.

Additional Requirements: Providing assistance with any combination of GPS and GIS services to create original mapping, format conversion, infrastructure analysis and facilities management services, database management and report preparation for various customers. Projects require a multitude of applications for a variety of disciplines including, forestry, wildlife, fire, pest management, inventory and modeling, land use analysis, hydrographic and hydrologic profiling, digital orthophoto imagery preparation, planimetric mapping services, and demographics.

Education/Experience: This position requires a BA/BS degree in a related field as well as 1-3 years of GIS/Mapping work experience.

Apply at: http://www.gdit.com/careers using requisition # 165312 (if the requisition is not found, try again in an hour or so)

Four GISCorps volunteers are needed for a Haiti mission

2010-01-15T09:17:00.000-08:00

Dear GISCorps volunteers and friends,

The United Nations Department of Field Support (DFS), Logistics Support Division (LSD), and Specialist Support Section (SSS) are seeking the assistance of four GIS volunteers. All four volunteers will be working at the UN office in NYC.

Job description for Position 1:

1) Remote sensing Specialist:
- Experienced with ERDAS
- Capable of image interpretation and change detection
- Experienced with various types of imagery

Job description for Position 2:

2) ArcGIS Server Specialist:
- Experienced with ArcGIS Server
- Capable to publish and fine tune services

Travel Expenses:
The volunteer will be responsible for cost of:
- airfare
- accommodations
- meals

Duration:
Positions are available immediately and for an approximate duration of two weeks.

Very Important:
If you are interested in applying for the position of Remote Sensing Specialist send an email to: UN_RS@giscorps.org

If you are interested in applying for the position of ArcGIS Server Specialist send an email to: UN_AGS@giscorps.org

Requests sent to any other email address will not be considered.

Regards,

GISCorps Core Committee
www.giscorps.org

P.S. Please note that you must be a GISCorps volunteer to apply for these positions. If you are not, you can apply here:http://www.giscorps.org/index.php?option=com_forme&fid=1&Itemid=74. Also make sure to submit your latest resume.

Santa Rosa Junior College is offering a great new class, GIS 53 – Cartography in GIS

2010-01-12T10:41:00.000-08:00

Santa Rosa Junior College is offering a great new class, GIS 53 – Cartography in GIS. This class combines the concepts and theories behind cartography with a practical application in ArcGIS. Students will learn how to create informative maps, which allows the message to be clearly interpreted. They will also learn tricks along the way to make even those simple "quick and dirty" maps more elegant.

The class is Wednesday nights 5:00 – 10:00 at the Petaluma Campus. The first day of class is this Wednesday, January 13th with a start time of 5 PM. Due to the current budget constraints roll will be taken promptly.

For the rest of the semester classes will begin with a lab between 5:00 – 6:30, thus giving us professionals a little leeway in getting to class prior to the start of lecture.

Please contact me if you have any additional questions or need to have the pre-requisite waived.

Thank you,

Kevin Lacefield

707-565-2109

klacefie@sonoma-county.org

Sixthsense technology

2009-12-16T09:44:00.000-08:00

This new computing technology has great potential for mobile GIS.

http://www.ted.com/talks/lang/eng/pranav_mistry_the_thrilling_potential_of_sixthsense_technology.html

Seeing the forest through the cloud

2009-12-12T00:03:00.000-08:00

Remote sensing of deforestation, degradation and regeneration is moving into the cloud and closer to the masses!
http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/seeing-forest-through-cloud.html

Climate change in Google Earth

2009-12-08T10:29:00.001-08:00

Here is an interesting set of videos using Google Earth launched for the United Nation's Climate Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen this month.

http://www.google.com/landing/cop15/

Worldmapper cartograms

2009-12-08T10:26:00.000-08:00

Thanks to Intro GIS student Justin Murazzo for this link. Really nice cartograms for various global variables.

http://www.worldmapper.org

Climate Change Biological Field Technician

2009-11-29T09:18:00.000-08:00

Job Type: full-time temporary position

Opportunity location: San Francisco Bay area

Closing date (if specified): 11 Dec 2009

Opportunity Description:

Climate Change Biological Field Technician
Position duration: 3-9 months
Rate: GG 5: $17.45/hr
Duty Station: USGS San Francisco Bay Estuary Field Station, Vallejo, CA
94592

Global warming and sea-level rise couples with habitat loss and urbanization
are the greatest threats to wetland biodiversity. Our research program goal
is to evaluate the effects of projected sea-level rise on the endangered
species of San Francisco Bay salt marshes. Applicant will gain experience in
climate change science and endangered species research using a variety of
ecological data collection and analysis techniques.

Duties: Biological field technician is needed to assist in field work and
data analysis in evaluating the effect of climate change and sea-level rise
on the salt marsh endangered species. Field work will be done in San
Francisco Bay estuary. Main duties will include: elevation surveys with an
RTK GPS unit and vegetation surveys (50%), water level logger monitoring
(<10%), avian predation surveys(<10%), channel mapping(<10%), data analysis
using ArcGIS and Excel (50%) and other office duties as assigned.

Requirements: Applicant should possess a willingness to work in conditions
requiring hiking long distances doing elevation and vegetation surveys.
Applicant should be comfortable on small boats and in heavy, urban traffic
conditions. Experience with the operation of 4WD vehicles and boats,
computers and file management, and familiarity with San Francisco Bay
wildlife and plant species a plus. Experience using ArcGIS is necessary.
Applicant will often work independently.

Technician may be asked to work long hours (including early morning or
evening hours and some weekend days) to accomplish fieldwork. Good physical
condition, a current driver's license, and a good driving record are
required. Applicants must be able to lift 40 lbs.

Work will potentially begin in early January, 2010

Applications must be received by this date to be considered.

For more info, contact:

To Apply: Email or fax cover letter, resume, and 3 references to:

Kyle Spragens
505 Azuar Dr.
Vallejo, CA 94592
kspragens@usgs.gov
fax: 707-562-3001

The essential skills to succeed in a GIS career

2009-11-20T10:42:00.000-08:00

The essential skills to succeed in a GIS career

By Michalis Avraam

http://michalisavraam.org/2009/11/the-essential-skills-to-succeed-in-a-gis-career/

Wind Energy Research Assistants (GIS) - Seasonal Staff

2009-07-16T21:37:00.000-07:00

H. T. Harvey & Associates is a premier ecological consulting firm based in Northern California. We apply our expertise to create ecologically sound solutions for our clients’ complex natural resource challenges. Currently we are implementing a comprehensive study examining bat and bird collisions with wind turbines in the Montezuma Hills, California. The Montezuma Hills Wind Resource Area is located near Fairfield, CA and the Sacramento River. The California Energy Commission is funding this study through a grant from their Public Interest Energy Research program.

We are seeking capable GIS research assistants to conduct intensive mortality searches for bats and birds in existing wind energy facilities this fall season from August 10 to October 14, 2009. The positions are seasonal. Fieldwork will include surveys involving extensive hiking, GPS data acquisition and data entry.

Applicants should have an interest in gaining field research experience and/or internship credit. These positions pay between 8-10 per hour. There will be a four day training period that will be required (survey protocols, safety and scheduling) and the work involves 10 day periods in the field with 4 day breaks between survey periods.

For more information about this project contact: Jim Castle wldfbio@yahoo.com.

H. T. Harvey & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities strongly encouraged to apply.

Housing + Transportation Affordability Index

2009-06-01T14:16:00.000-07:00

The Housing + Transportation Affordability Index, was developed by CNT and its collaborative partner, the Center for Transit Oriented Development (CTOD), as a project of The Brookings Institution's Urban Markets Initiative.

10 Thoughts for Someone Contemplating a Geospatial Career Today

2009-05-22T15:37:00.000-07:00

10 Thoughts for Someone Contemplating a Geospatial Career Today
By Vector One ⋅ May 21, 2009
http://vector1media.com/vectorone/?p=2841

Napa County Geographic Information Officer

2009-05-06T22:53:00.001-07:00

Good afternoon,

I’m writing to let you know about a job opportunity at the County of Napa. I’m hoping you have graduating students who also have work experience that may be interested in this position.

The opening is for a GIS Analyst/Programmer, but is listed as an Information Systems Specialist II and a Senior Information Systems Specialist. A full job description and application can be found on the County’s jobs website at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/napacounty/default.cfm.

I would appreciate it if you could pass this along to anyone you think might be interested.

Best Regards,

Patrick Kowta, GISP

Napa County Geographic Information Officer

ITS Department

650 Imperial Way, Suite 201

Napa, CA 94559

(707) 259-8141

UCLA summer GIS certificate

2009-05-06T12:23:00.001-07:00

http://www.geog.ucla.edu/gist/

Vulcan CO2 maps in Google Earth

2009-03-16T20:41:00.000-07:00

This is a very cool site with USA CO2 emissions from fossil fuels in 2002
http://www.purdue.edu/eas/carbon/vulcan/GEarth/

ESRI summer interns - March 15 deadline!

2009-03-06T12:07:00.000-08:00

Do you have a student looking for a unique way to spend their summer… an experience that allows students to learn and earn at the same time? ESRI is looking for summer interns, but time is short, the Internship application deadline is March 15, 2009!

Our Summer Internship Program provides valuable work experience while students continue their education or prepare for life after graduation. As an intern at ESRI, you’ll be involved in exciting team projects with some of the most talented people in the GIS software industry. Internships are available at ESRI headquarters in Redlands, California <http://www.esri.com/company/redlands/index.html> , and in our regional offices <http://careers.esri.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=dsp&tmpl=locations.cfm&nav_id=2&parent_id=56> throughout the United States, and the program is open to both undergraduate and master’s-level students.

What We’re Looking For

A large number of our interns major in computer science, GIS, geography, or engineering, but we also have opportunities for marketing, business, law, and accounting majors. The most successful interns will have a strong desire to produce quality work and achieve great results. We seek students who excel at working on individual projects as well as collaborating in a team environment. We’re looking for the best and the brightest.

Please visit the student section on our Careers web page for more information on student internship and student assistant opportunities. www.esri.com/careers <file:///\\www.esri.com\careers> .

Remember, the application deadline for summer internships is March 15, 2009!

Thank you.

Esther

~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Esther Worker

eworker@esri.com

ESRI Denver Education Account Manager

Ann B. Johnson

Higher Education Program Manager

ESRI

PO Box 189

312 Hill Street

Beatty, Nevada 89003

775 553-9914

909 793-2853 x 1-1793

ajohnson@esri.com

www.esri.com/edcommunity

Planning Workshop Senior Class presentation

2009-02-09T15:03:00.000-08:00

This class project uses GIS analysis... may be of interest.

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Planning Workshop Senior Class
presents
Existing Conditions Report
of the
Petaluma Blvd. North
Corridor Study Area

Join us Thursday February 12th
at 7pm at the
Petaluma Community Center
320 N. McDowell Blvd.

Come share your ideas about the future of the community!
Light refreshments will be provided.
For more information, please contact Professor Steve Orlick at 707.664.2249
or orlick@sonoma.edu

Clark University Human-Environment Regional Observatory (HERO) undergraduate research program

2009-02-03T20:14:00.000-08:00

Dear Undergraduate Geography Students and Faculty Who Advise Them,

I am delighted to announce that the Clark University Human-Environment Regional Observatory (HERO) undergraduate research program, of which I'm the Director, has just been awarded a major NSF grant to take HERO to the national level! So we are very excited.

I would like to ask, Would you please help us spread the word at about HERO at your institution? This award means we must recruit students from outside Clark.

Our URL is: http://www.clarku.edu/hero where students can find a brochure and all sorts of info. This summer we will be conducting a set of projects that use remote sensing, to monitor either Massachusetts forests or suburban Boston lawns. Some of our inquiries will be grounded entirely in remote sensing, while others will use remote sensing to answer landscape ecology or social science research questions. Thus we value a range of student backgrounds, from human and environmental geography, as well as GIScience.

Students will be paid $4000 for 8 weeks, $300/wk for room/board, transportation costs to/from Worcester, and, if their research productivity is good, an expenses-paid trip to the March 2010 annual meeting of the Association of American Geographers (in D.C.) to present their research results.

Application deadline is Sunday March 1.

There are no formal prerequisites for students to be accepted into the HERO program save an inquisitive mind and a willingness to learn. Of course, some background in urban studies, landscape ecology, and/or remote sensing is helpful. Students must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident. Also, as you probably know, NSF is mega-keen that we succeed in matriculating women and persons from other underrepresented groups.

Many thanks in advance for any assistance you can provide.

Best, Colin Polsky

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Colin Polsky, PhD
Assistant Professor
Graduate School of Geography & George Perkins Marsh Institute
Clark University
950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610 USA
email: cpolsky@clarku.edu
tel (508) 421-3828 fax (508) 793-8881
http://www.clarku.edu/academiccatalog/facultybio.cfm?id=296
http://www.clarku.edu/departments/hero

Mapping California Communities Workshop: An Introduction to GIS & Community Analysis

2009-01-29T20:15:00.000-08:00

Mapping California Communities Workshop: An Introduction to GIS &
Community Analysis

Los Angeles: March 5th and 6th, 2009*
ExecuTrain of Los Angeles - 9841 Airport Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90045

Sacramento: March 5th and 6th, 2009*
ExecuTrain of Sacramento - 1860 Howe Ave., Ste 250 Sacramento, CA 95816

San Jose/Santa Clara: March 11th, 2009
ExecuTrain of Santa Clara - 2005 De La Cruz Blvd, Suite 200 Santa Clara,
CA 95050

Orange/Irvine: March 12th and 13th, 2009*
QuickStart Training Center - 16815 Von Karman Avenue, Suite 100, Irvine,
CA 92606

Fresno: March 13th, 2009
Heald College - 255 W Bullard Ave Fresno, CA 93704

San Diego: March 18th, 2009
Technical Training Resources - 6920 Miramar Road, Suite 105 San Diego, CA
92121

San Francisco: March 19th and 20th, 2009*
ExecuTrain of San Francisco- 101 Spear Street/One Rincon Center, Suite 245
San Francisco, CA 94105

*Note: These are one day workshops (8:30am - 4:30pm). Participants choose
which one day to attend.

More Info/Registration:
http://www.urban-research.info/workshops/california-gis.htm
Audience: Beginners, anyone interested in mapping their community

Participants will learn to use ArcGIS 9.3 to do the following:

Create thematic maps
Participants will learn to create thematic maps of their own data, and
display spatial trends in information.

Address mapping (geocoding)
Participants will learn to map addresses of their clients, their projects
or incidents such as crime and disease.

Download and Map Census & American Community Survey Data
Participants will learn to extract and map current Census data such as
poverty, race, language, population, transportation, education and
workforce characteristics.

Participants will also learn to:
Conduct spatial queries
Download free shapefiles
Create well-designed maps

Mapping techniques transferable to all other communities. Exercises are
designed for beginners. Intermediate Excel skills required.

Materials
+ Comprehensive workbook (75 pages), which includes the presentation,
exercises and reference worksheets,

+ ArcGIS (ArcView 9.3) software 60-day trial CD set,

+ Thirty day free access to new 2005 Tiger/Line geography files (converted
to shapefiles) which include streets, zip codes, school districts, voting
districts, census tracts and many other useful geographies

+ Thirty day free access to our Analyzing Your Community: Local
Demographic Analysis Online Workshop

What People Are Saying about New Urban Research Workshops -

City of San Francisco: "One of the best computer training courses I've
been to, lively, informative, good level of difficulty for target
audience."

California Cancer Registry: "The workshop was great! The instructor is
very knowledgeable and helpful. I would definitely recommend this course
to a new GIS user."

UCLA: "This was such a great course! I appreciated the information on
where to find useful data."

Fresno City College: "This workshop was very informative and enlightening.
It demonstrated very powerful tools and concepts that I will definitely be
using in the future. The instructor was patient and gave a lot of
technical insight to the product."

New Urban Research, Inc. is a national social research organization
specializing in quantitative and spatial community analysis. NUR is an
ESRI Business Partner. New Urban Research, Inc. 2301 NW Thurman Street,
Suite S, Portland, Oregon 97210 | 877.241.6576 | www.newurbanresearch.org
Message sent by: New Urban Research, 3323 NE 33rd Ave, Portland, OR,
97212, United States

SFO Asset Management Dept. - Student Intern Summary

2009-01-26T16:42:00.000-08:00

SFO Asset Management Dept. - Student Intern Summary
City and County of San Francisco - Airport Commission: GIS Technician Intern
Department: Facilities Division - Asset Management Department
Timeframe: Summer 2009
The City and County of San Francisco - Airport Commission is currently seeking highly motivated college undergraduates eager to participate in our summer intern GIS program. Qualified interns will work alongside the GIS Administrator and the section leaders for the Asset Management Department within the Facilities Division serving to support the development, maintenance and data input to the central Geographic Information System (GIS). Work will be compiled on a project per project basis involving different departments such as utilities, electrical, and civil engineering sections, as well as survey and airfield operations groups. Primary duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Research scanned and archived documentation such as marked-up drawings, as-builts, imagery, orthophotography and GPS field surveys or tabular data to update existing central GIS database
• Work alongside section leaders to support the various GIS services and requests as administered by department and implemented by the Asset Management Department
• Support development, maintenance, and data updates to the airport basemap, building floor plans, utility, infrastructure, and environmental data stored in the central GIS database
• Capture and collect data in the field for modifications to the GIS database and web interface adhering to prescribed Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) and agency standards and procedures
The qualified candidate will be familiar with symbols, terminology, and accepted standards and procedures in GIS and mapping, GIS data development and conversion, and will possess basic knowledge of principles of data collection. Prior experience with geospatial technology is not required and training will be provided as necessary. Preferred qualifications include experience in data collection for use in GIS, including GPS, and the ability to read and interpret specific procedural guidelines pertaining to GIS support, including locally developed documents. Work will be completed in a supervised environment that allows for individual work effort and independence however, assigned work will be monitored at various stages to ensure compliance with established standards and procedures.
The filing deadline is Monday, February 16, 2009. Please see the attached announcement for specific details. Thank you for your time and consideration as we are excited to work with qualified applicants desiring knowledge and experience in this high-paced technical environment!
Please contact Jason for more information at: studenttrainee@flysfo.com

Santa Rosa 2010 Census Field Operations Office.

2009-01-16T14:05:00.001-08:00

Hi,

I rec'd a phone call today from Kathleen Collins, a recruiter from the Santa Rosa 2010 Census Field Operations Office. She is looking to hire students or any other interested parties who have map-reading and cartography experience, as well as a great sense of direction. There are wanting to fill these positions within the next 2-3 weeks. The job pays between $15-20/hour and is, of course, temporary as it's a census job.

She can be reached at 707-237-6245.

The main census number is 1-866-861-2010.

Is this information that we would want to pass on the listserv? Thanks,

Sophia

CARTOGRAPHY!!

2009-01-10T03:26:00.001-08:00

Hello all,

Second Registration is next just week. Now is your opportunity to sign
up for CARTOGRAPHY!!

This class is a lot of fun, and promised to give you very valuable and
MARKETABLE skills transferrable to mapmaking, advertising, marketing,
business, graphic arts and studio arts.

For more details, visit the newly updated website:

http://www.sonoma.edu/geography/geography/Classes/Geog385.html

If you plan to take this class, but do not intend to sign up until open
registration, when the unit limit is lifted, please let me know NOW. We
have to meet minimum class size, so if you are silent, the class may
disappear before you have a chance to make your intentions known.

Write to me directly at:
laney@sonoma.edu

Wishing you a relaxing and rejuvenating break,
Prof. Laney

2009 BAAMA EDUCATION AWARD

2009-01-07T05:56:00.000-08:00

http://www.baama.org/education/index.html

2009 BAAMA EDUCATION AWARD

Details Information and Application Form download

The Bay Area Automated Mapping Association (BAAMA) is proud to announce their 2009 Education Award!

The BAAMA Education Award is designed to support and encourage higher education students who use GIS technology, both as a major field of study or as a specialized software tool to support other degree or certificate goals.

Subject matter for the GIS project topics includes, but is not limited to:
- Public health
- Transportation
- Planning
- Environment
- Conservation
- Social and cultural sciences
- Public safety

There are four competition categories:
- Web application: Websites for all competition entries must be active through April 2009.
- Poster: Poster that tells a geographic story and summarizes a work or project
- Map: Map that tells a geographic story and summarizes a work or project
- Other GIS-related business application At least one high quality map or poster must be received in the non-web categories to warrant awarding a prize. If no high quality map or poster is received in these categories, judges can decide not to award a prize.

Deadline: February 13th, 2009; entries must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. PST.
Winners will be announced on March 6th and posted on BAAMA’s web site

PRIZES
- First-place winner will be provided an Education Awards check for $2500.
- Each of the second- and third-place winners will be provided $1500 and $1000, respectively.
- First-, second-, and third-place winners all receive Individual Membership to BAAMA for the 2008-09 fiscal year.
All Education Award winners will receive complementary entry to CalGIS on April 6 - 9, 2009, Sacramento, where they will make a presentation about their work.
All awardees will receive a letter of recognition. Winners will be announced in the BAAMA Journal and at CalGIS 2009.

JUDGING CRITERIA
Submittals in the four categories will be judged and ranked based on the following criteria:

1. PROJECT SCOPE AND APPROACH
2. CONCEPT AND ORIGINALITY: Is it an innovative map or are there a hundred like it out there already? How much of the work is borrowed from the work of others?
3. CARTOGRAPHIC DESIGN: Artistic Merit and Cartographic presentation. Clarity of Communication - how well does the map communicate the information it was designed to portray? Quality of Graphical Composition - is information appropriately presented and at an appropriate level of refinement? Given the intended audience for the map, is the cartographic design fitting? Website projects will be evaluated on website design, interface, and ease of use, in addition to other criteria listed above.
4. SIGNIFICANCE: How does the project hold significance or potential impact related to a target population or real-world issue?
5. TECHNOLOGY: What type of technology is used? Is the design efficient? How innovative is the use of GIS software?
6. RELIABILITY/COMPATABILITY: The product has to be ROBUST. A great looking website that crashes all the time isn't much of a success. A big part of web design is knowing how to deal with the web environment, particularly system crashes, freeze-ups, color palette problems, screen resolutions, download times, cross-platform issues, and general presentation stability. When this is done well, a site becomes transparent and usability becomes ubiquitous. A high level of design in this regard deserves to be rewarded.

MISC NOTES:
• Judges shall use Internet Explorer 7.0 or higher, or Mozilla Firefox 2.0 or higher, with a true color monitor.
• Judges will be solicited from the membership of BAAMA. A panel of three judges will evaluate each application.
• When a map is submitted, the competition director will make an initial evaluation of the map to determine whether the quality is minimally acceptable, the map is generally working, and appropriate citations and credits are given. If problems exist, the director may decline the entry with comments or instructions to the entrant. Once the director accepts the map for judging, the entrant will be notified that the map has been successfully entered into the competition.

ELIGIBILITY
To apply, an individual must satisfy all requirements below:
1. A student enrolled full-time in a certificate program, undergraduate, or graduate program from the nine Bay Area counties (may attend any 2-year or 4-year program). Proof of student status must be submitted with the application – a copy of the applicant’s current semester schedule printed from their registration system.
2. The applicant must be an individual student who is a BAAMA member or a student who is enrolled in a college or university that is a BAAMA educational sponsor. Applicants may submit a BAAMA membership application along with his/her application.
3. Applications would be based on projects completed during the January 2008 to February 2009 calendar year.

WHAT TO SUBMIT
• A completed application form (attached).
•A map/map series/project printout, which summarizes the findings and conclusions of the project that uses geospatial technology (to support the application form). Screenshots of project work will be accepted; however, cartographic and other project design will be evaluated in the screenshot. List URL to web application, if applicable.
•Please submit application and project/map in Adobe PDF format. Exceptions will be made on a case-by-case basis. Convert to PDF at Abode’s website: https://createpdf.adobe.com/ .

EDUCATION AWARD RULES
• All work must be the original work of the entrant. Use of third party or commercial technology is permitted, but must be appropriately cited. The data, if not produced by the entrant, must also be appropriately cited.
•Applicants may enter as many times as they wish, but can only win one prize.
•Up to four applicants may enter the same project (if they each had primary responsibilities in the group project).
•If appropriate, the same map may be entered in both award categories.
•Entries must have been created between November 2008 and February 2009.
•Entries must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. PST February 13th, 2009.
•Web sites for all competition entries must be active through April 2009.
•Questions may be referred to scholarship@baama.org

Restoration Field Intern, Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation

2008-12-23T15:51:00.000-08:00

Contact: Julian Meisler
Laguna de Santa Rosa Foundation, P.O. Box 7886 Santa Rosa, CA 95407-7886
phone: 707-527-9277 ▪ email: julian@lagunafoundation.org

Description:

The Laguna Foundation in partnership with the Milo Baker Chapter of the California Native Plant Society is seeking an intern to collect and assemble new and existing data for Cunningham Marsh, a privately held preserve designed to protect a unique oligotrophic marsh and associated rare and endangered plants. Work may include using a GPS to collect data at the site and assembling existing data by contacting/interviewing botanists and other conservation professionals. The final product will be one or more maps that clearly display the data and will serve as a resource to staff and volunteers working in the field. Work will be supervised by the Restoration Program Director and CNPS representatives as needed. This is a great opportunity to do real conservation work in Sonoma County that will contribute directly to the management and preservation of endangered plants in an unusual ecosystem.

Qualifications:

Basic GIS skills are essential (ability to work with data and present in map form). GPS skills useful. Interest in rare plants and ecosystems helpful. Please email describing interests and qualifications, a CV or resume, and your availability.

Employment-Internship Opportunity: GIS Technician, CDFFP

2008-12-03T12:52:00.001-08:00

Employment-Internship Opportunity: GIS Technician
Forest Practice GIS
California Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection
135 Ridgway Ave.
Santa Rosa, California 95401

Contact: Suzanne Lang
suzanne.lang@fire.ca.gov

(office) 707-576-2955
(GIS lab) 707-576-2954

This is a part-time temporary position (9 months) with potential for full-time State Civil Service appointment. Salary and benefits dependent upon qualifications. Flexible schedule. Ample training and supervision provided.

The Dept. of Forestry and Fire Protection is looking to hire a GIS Technician to accomplish data capture of timber harvesting activities, fuels management projects, and other natural resource management activity.

Work entails heavy digitizing, attributing, and data management of File GeoDatabases in ArcGIS 9.2/9.3.

Experience:
· Familiarity with spatial data concepts
· Ability to read and interpret maps
· Experience editing spatial data in ArcMap (understanding of topology very helpful)
· Scrupulous attention to detail
· Willingness to learn basic elements of the California Forest Practice Rules and various Resource Management programs administered through the department

Please email a statement of interest along with your qualifications to:
suzanne.lang@fire.ca.gov .

Feel free to call with your questions about this position.

RESEARCH ANALYST I (GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS)

2008-11-13T13:40:00.001-08:00

RESEARCH ANALYST I (GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS)

Temporary Authorization Appointment (TAU)
Salary: $3,106.00 - $3,425.00
Posted: 11/04/08

http://jobs.spb.ca.gov/wvpos/more_info.cfm?recno=379186

Please distribute this announcement to anyone you feel may be interested in this position. Since the current state Research Analyst I (Geographic Information Systems) list is exhausted, we are able to temporarily hire someone (9 months) who is not currently on the state list but meets the minimum requirements for the position. Also, we intend for this position to be full time so if the candidate for the position takes the state Research Analyst I (GIS) state exam within the next 9 months and passes, they would be able to be considered for the full time position.

NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) Program

2008-11-03T14:37:00.001-08:00

NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) Program

NASA announces a call for graduate fellowship proposals to the NASA Earth and Space Science Fellowship (NESSF) program for the 2009-2010 academic year. This call for fellowship proposals solicits applications from accredited U.S. universities on behalf of individuals pursuing Master of Science (M.Sc.) or Doctoral (Ph.D.) degrees in Earth and space sciences, or related disciplines. The purpose of NESSF is to ensure continued training of a highly qualified workforce in disciplines needed to achieve NASA's scientific goals. Awards resulting from the competitive selection will be made in the form of training grants to the respective universities.

The deadline for NEW applications is February 3, 2009, and the deadline for RENEWAL applications is March 16, 2009.

The NESSF call for proposals and submission instructions are located at the NESSF 09 solicitation index page at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/ - click on "Solicitations" then click on "Open Solicitations" then select the "NESSF 09" announcement. Also refer to "Proposal Submission Instructions" listed under "Other Documents" on the NESSF 09 solicitation index page.

All proposals must be submitted in electronic format only through the NASA NSPIRES system. The advisor has an active role in the submission of the fellowship proposal. To use the NSPIRES system, the advisor, the student, and the university must all register. Extended instructions on how to submit an electronic proposal package are posted on the NESSF 09 solicitation index page listed above. You can register in NSPIRES at http://nspires.nasaprs.com/.

For further information contact Anne Crouch, Program Administrator for NESSF Earth Science Research, Telephone: (202) 358-0855. E-mail: hq-nessf-Earth@nasa.gov; or Dolores Holland, Program Administrator for NESSF Heliophysics Research, Planetary Science Research, and Astrophysics Research, Telephone: (202) 358-0734, E-mail: hq-nessf-Space@nasa.gov.

Los Angeles Regional Census Center of the US Census Bureau

2008-10-29T14:59:00.000-07:00

The Los Angeles Regional Census Center of the US Census Bureau currently has 3 job announcements posted. These are supervisory, technical and clerical positions that we will be filling to build our Geography staff for the 2010 Census. Depending on
the announcement, the educational and experience qualifications vary. The positions are located in Northridge, CA.

Geographic Specialist (multiple positions)
Geographic Clerk (multiple positions)
Secretary (1 position)
(A Geographic Lead Clerk announcement will open in the next few weeks, please check the website below on an ongoing basis.)

A complete job description and the application procedures can be found at the following website:
http://www.census.gov/rolax/www/2010Jobs.html

Please refer to the 3 steps for a successful application located at the top of the page for guidelines on how to complete you application in order to be considered the position to which you are applying.

GEOGRAPHIC SPECIALIST
Salary : $40,752 - $72,286
DUTIES: The incumbent performs geographic support activities for decennial censuses and surveys. Geographic activities include: improvement of the Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing system, (TIGER); update of the Master Address File (MAF) for designated areas; maps for use in geographically structuring census operations; and geographic correction activities. In addition, the incumbent provides guidance, advice, and assistance to departmental geographers, statisticians, and headquarters personnel. The incumbent will be required to establish and maintain long-term partnerships with state, tribal, and local governments regarding the exchange of paper maps and geo-spatial data including GIS data and address files. Incumbent will communicate the designs, requirements, and timelines of census programs to federal, state, tribal, and local officials by making telephone calls, attending meetings, and traveling to regional conferences. Participates in training regional office staff to improve use and availability of TIGER. Participates in the hiring
and training interviewer staff to create additional address lists as needed. Incumbent will perform a variety of GIS analysis on data received from local governments to determine suitability for use in the Master Address File and the TIGER modernization program.

GEOGRAPHIC LEAD CLERK
Salary: TBA
DUTIES: Leads 8 to 10 lower grade employees who do digitizing, map production and
update census maps. Assists employees by answering questions and resolving
problems. Assists in the orientation of new employees by explaining work in general and providing on-the-job training. Edits previously digitized data for completeness and accuracy according to established standards and identifies and works to correct specific
deficiencies based on the editing. Edits may be performed using graphic plots or specialized interactive data edit systems at various scales.
GEOGRAPHIC CLERK
Salary: $29,405
DUTIES: The incumbent performs clerical support duties associated with the geography program. Works on Census 2010 geographic programs. Receives, sorts, opens, controls and routes incoming mail. Maintains correspondence files. Receives telephone and personal callers and directs them to appropriate office employees based on knowledge of employees’ areas of responsibility. Maintains a variety of logs. Maintains stockroom supply levels. Operates various office machines. Performs other clerical duties as required.

SECRETARY
Salary: $32,898
DUTIES: The incumbent of this position serves as a geographic secretary in the Regional Census Center (RCC). The secretary is responsible for receiving telephone calls and visitors, and referring callers to appropriate offices. The secretary may maintain an appointment calendar, advising individuals when appointments must be rescheduled, and arranging mutually convenient times. The incumbent also makes arrangements for meetings, travel arrangements for supervisor and staff, and prepares related travel vouchers and reports. The secretary receives and controls mail, routing items to appropriate offices. The secretary may assemble background information for supervisors, and notify supervisors of any pending delays related to the RCC. The incumbent reviews outgoing correspondence for conformance with instructions, grammar, and typographical accuracy. The secretary may also provide advice to secretaries in subordinate units concerning matters such as time and attendance, etc...

Far Western Anthropological Research Group, Davis, CA

2008-09-30T09:58:00.001-07:00

Organization: Far Western Anthropological Research Group
Title: GIS Technician
Location: Davis, CA
Application Deadline:
Posted: 2008-09-29

Position Description:

Farwestern Anthropological Research Group has an immediate opening for a full time GIS Technician position in our Davis, Ca office.

Responsibilities include basic cartographic production, data entry, georeferenceing scanned maps and digitizing archaeological features. Experience with ESRI Arcview required. Preferred candidates will have also have knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel and Access. Knowledge of archaeology and resources management would be beneficial.

This is an excellent opportunity with a respected cultural resources consulting firm. The successful candidate will have the opportunity or a variety of tasks on jobs throughout California, Nevada and Utah. We offer competitive salary and benefits.

If interested please visit FarWestern.com

Obama for America - GIS Editing Volunteers

2008-09-27T16:54:00.001-07:00

Organization: Obama for America
Title: GIS Editing Volunteers
Location: Worldwide (Must be US Citizen or legal resident of the USA)
Application Deadline:
Posted: 2008-09-26

Position Description:

We have some extremely important work for GIS specialists that are willing to lend their data editing expertise to our campaign. We are updating precinct shapefiles we have to bring them up to 2008 changes and vastly improve their accuracy.

Why is this important? The ground game we have in place is the largest ground game in the history of political campaigns. An example of this is Virginia where we have not one but 44 campaign headquarters throughout the state. So we have boots on the ground, but in many case they are using poor quality and outdated precinct files, so the work we do here could make a major impact in states like New Hampshire, Virginia, Ohio, New Mexico, Michigan, Missouri and Pennsylvania. But we need to do this now and we need to do it fast.

I put together a 10-page help document (here: http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=ddpmrpng_11ffh4gxgm) that includes about 20 minutes worth of training video’s. It’s not a lot, but read/watch them thoroughly. If we end up with 100 editors, we will fail if we have 100 different methods producing different results.

After you’ve studied these and decided you want to help, please complete this non-disclosure agreement (http://my.barackobama.com/page/-/documents/NDA.pdf) and scan and email (dgalt@barackobama.com) or fax it to me at (312) 268-7094. If you fax it, send me an email to tell me you have done so, so I can let you know if I did not receive it. Also, in your email, please include your name, city and state so we can add you to one of our regional users groups. When you email us back, please (PLEASE!) use a Gmail account if you have one. We use Google Groups, and Google documents to organize our work and we’ve had numerous issues with other email address domains.

After I receive your info and NDA, I’ll add you to our user groups and send you the MXD/data package for one of the states we are updating (you’ll need ArcGIS 9.2 or 9.3 for this). This is an ongoing process that is working. We have already completed some smaller, but key states and now it is time to scale up and tackle some larger states. The work we’re doing here will directly affect our efforts to allocate the right resources to the right precincts, get out the vote, and ultimately to put Barack Obama in the White House and to change our country for the better. If you have viewed the help doc, and think you can do this (Yes you can!) please send in your info right away as time is short.

Senior Information Systems Specialist, Information Systems Specialist II, Napa, CA

2008-09-11T12:16:00.001-07:00

Organization: Napa County
Title: Senior Information Systems Specialist, Information Systems Specialist II - (GIS - Programmer)
Location: Napa, CA
Application Deadline:
Posted: 2008-09-03

Position Description:

County of Napa

Senior Information Systems Specialist - (GIS - Programmer)
Annual Salary: $75,795.20 - $91,000.00

Information Systems Specialist II (GIS - Programmer)
Annual Salary: $67,704.00 - $81,244.80

Closing Dates/Times: Continuous

Senior Information Systems Specialist

Please note that there is only one Information Systems Specialist vacancy which maybe filled at the Information Systems Specialist II or Senior Information System Specialist level depending on the applicant's qualifications. If you are interested in being considered for the Information Systems Specialist II, please submit a separate application for the Information System Specialist II.

The recruitment for this position will remain open until a sufficient pool of qualified candidates has been identified. The initial review of candidate qualifications is scheduled to take place September 15, 2008. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply early for immediate consideration.

The Senior Information Systems Specialist is the experienced, expert-level class in the Information Systems Specialist job family. Incumbents in this position perform a wide range of development and system support work for the County's Geographic Information System (GIS).

Example of Duties:
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
Update data in non-spatial tables in SQL Server; create and edit point, line, polygon and raster features and attributes to maintain data accuracy and currency; use ArcCatalog to manage feature classes in geodatabases and files; assist GIS users in other departments with the operation of ArcGIS software; create and maintain metadata using ArcCatalog in accordance with standard procedures; understand and execute quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy of spatial data; maintain the County's parcel data layer; document user requirements for projects such as application development, data creation and data analysis; interact with staff from other groups, departments, agencies and the general public for data exchange, collaboration and service requests; prepare a variety of correspondence, documentation and other written materials; use the Department's SRMS call management system to log, document and resolve service requests; promote the GIS program to other departments and jurisdictions; manage security by maintaining user accounts and permissions in SQL Server; analyze non-spatial data for a variety of purposes; install ArcGIS Desktop software; develop, document and maintain quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy of spatial data; support Emergency Operations Center operations by providing mapping services; load vector and raster data into ArcSDE; perform ArcSDE maintenance operations such as compressing databases, creating versions; use command-line ArcSDE to create views and monitor ArcSDE connections and services; maintain ASP web applications; publish maps and geoprocessing tools for use in ArcGIS Server; develop and maintain ASP.NET/C# web applications; develop quality control procedures using T-SQL; update spatial views to include complex joins; develop and maintain mapping applications using ArcGIS Server Manager; design and document web applications using Enterprise Architect; install and configure ArcGIS Server; develop and maintain mapping applications using ArcGIS Server for .NET using Visual Studio; develop and maintain mapping applications using third party applications such as Freeance, GeoCortex or GeoSmart; manage IIS including creating virtual directories, setting security parameters and configuring log files; troubleshoot and resolve web/mapping application problems within the application's interface; streamline existing procedures through automation and process improvements; mentor other GIS staff; suggest and apply spatial technologies to business workflows in order to increase effectiveness of County operations; lead complex and or multi-person projects; assume responsibility full project lifecycle on simple and or one-person projects; act proactively to avoid customer issues and meet their business needs.

Experience and Education
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:

Experience:
Three years of programming and or systems experience in governmental or business operation.

Education:
Equivalent to graduation from college with major course work in data processing, computer science, or a closely related field, and minor course work in business principles. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

License or Certificate:
A position assigned to this class may require possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of:

* Relational database principles.
* Basic cartographic principles and techniques
* Editing processes using ArcGIS software for a variety of data formats.
* GIS feature types.
* ArcGIS software.
* Data management using ArcGIS software.
* Data export/import functionality in ArcGIS.
* Metadata concepts and standards.
* Data conversion functionality in ArcGIS software.
* Data formats commonly used in GIS including Shapefile, coverage, text, DXF, DWG, Excel and Access.
* Spatial analysis and geoprocessing techniques using ArcGIS software.
* Data management using ArcSDE.
* ArcSDE administrative functions such as compressing, versioning and installation.
* Geoprocessing with ArcGIS Server.
* Map publishing with ArcGIS Server.
* Basic functionality of ArcGIS Server.
* Visual Studio.
* ASP.NET and C#.
* Change management techniques.

Skill to:

* Write basic select, update, delete statements against basic table designs.
* Perform joins, return derived column values and use Group By, Having, Distinct, and other keywords.
* Understand delivered T-SQL functions and how / when to use them.
* Write stored procedures that return record sets and use input parameters.
* Write complex joins and nested SQL.
* Create user accounts and set permissions for databases, tables, views and stored procedures.
* Create and modify databases, tables and views.
* Create DTS packages.
* Create scheduled jobs.
* Install SQL Server components.
* Design effective map displays.
* Understand and follow documented procedures.
* Explain technical concepts to non-technical audiences.
* Communicate orally with individuals and groups.
* Create, maintain and export metadata using ArcGIS software.
* Interpret maps from a variety of sources.
* Analyze user problems and devise logical solutions.
* Create and maintain web mapping applications using ArcGIS Server Manager.
* Create mapping applications using ArcGIS Server for .NET using Visual Studio.
* Develop non-spatial web applications using ASP.NET and C#.
* Troubleshoot complex web application problems.
* Use web forms.
* Translate user needs into detailed requirements.
* Write in English using proper syntax and grammar.
* Use standard office equipment such as fax machines, phones and copy machines.
* Legally drive a vehicle.
* Read instructions and follow procedures.
* Promote and market the GIS program.
* Understand computer systems and how the various components interact.
* Communicate procedures in written form.
* Analyze workflows and design more efficient processes.
* Research emerging technologies and analyze their potential impact on the County.
* Train other staff.
* Lead project teams.
* Manage projects.
* Manage customer expectations.

Ability to:

* Build effective client relationships.
* Work closely with users of all skill levels to clearly determine deliverables & requirements.
* Work independently to diagnose problems.
* Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.
* Work independently.
* Work as part of a team.

Information Systems Specialist II

Please note that there is only one Information Systems Specialist vacancy which maybe filled at the Information Systems Specialist II or Senior Information System Specialist level depending on the applicant's qualifications. If you are interested in being considered for the Senior Information System Specialist, please submit a separate application for the Senior Information System Specialist.

The recruitment for this position will remain open until a sufficient pool of qualified candidates has been identified. The initial review of candidate qualifications is scheduled to take place September 15, 2008. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply early for immediate consideration.

The Information Systems Specialist II is the experienced, journey-level class in the Information Systems Specialist job family. Incumbents in this position perform a wide range of development and system support work for the County's Geographic Information System (GIS).

Example of Duties:
May include, but are not limited to, the following:
Update data in non-spatial tables in SQL Server; create effective map displays and presentation materials in hardcopy and electronic format for a variety of purposes; create and edit point, line, polygon and raster features and attributes to maintain data accuracy and currency; use ArcCatalog to manage feature classes in geodatabases and files; assist GIS users in other departments with the operation of ArcGIS software; create and maintain metadata using ArcCatalog in accordance with standard procedures; understand and execute quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy of spatial data; maintain the County's parcel data layer; document user requirements for projects such as application development, data creation and data analysis; interact with staff from other groups, departments, agencies and the general public for data exchange, collaboration and service requests; prepare a variety of correspondence, documentation and other written materials; document routine procedures; manage security by maintaining user accounts and permissions in SQL Server; analyze non-spatial data for a variety of purposes; install ArcGIS Desktop software; develop, document and maintain quality control procedures to ensure the accuracy of spatial data; support Emergency Operations Center operations by providing mapping services; load vector and raster data into ArcSDE; perform ArcSDE maintenance operations such as compressing databases, creating versions; use command-line ArcSDE to create views and monitor ArcSDE connections and services; maintain ASP web applications; publish maps and geoprocessing tools for use in ArcGIS Server; develop and maintain ASP.NET/C# web applicationsl develop quality control procedures using T-SQL; update spatial views to include complex joins; install and configure ArcSDE; develop and maintain mapping applications using ArcGIS Server Manager; design and document web applications using Enterprise Architect; install and configure ArcGIS Server; develop and maintain mapping applications using ArcGIS Server for .NET using Visual Studio; develop and maintain mapping applications using third party applications such as Freeance, GeoCortex or GeoSmart; manage IIS including creating virtual directories, setting security parameters and configuring log files; troubleshoot and resolve web/mapping application problems within the application's interface; streamline existing procedures through automation and process improvements; assume responsibility for full project lifecycle on simple and or one-person projects.

Experience and Education
To qualify for this classification, an individual must possess any combination of experience and education that would likely produce the required knowledge and abilities. A desirable combination is:

Experience:
Two years of programming, systems, and/or Web design and development experience in a governmental or business operation.

Education:
Equivalent to graduation from college with major course work in data processing, computer science, graphic design, or a closely related field, and minor course work in business principles.

Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

License or Certificate:
A position assigned to this class may require possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Typical Qualifications
Knowledge of:

* Relational database principles.
* Basic knowledge of cartographic principles and techniques.
* Editing processes using ArcGIS software for a variety of data formats.
* GIS feature types.
* Data management using ArcGIS software.
* Data export/import functionality in ArcGIS.
* Metadata concepts and standards.
* Data conversion functionality in ArcGIS software.
* Formats commonly used in GIS including Shapefile, coverage, text, DXF,
* ArcGIS software.
* Spatial analysis and geoprocessing techniques
* Data management using ArcSDE.
* ArcSDE administrative functions such as compressing, versioning and installation.
* DWG, Excel and Access.
* Geoprocessing with ArcGIS Server.
* Map publishing with ArcGIS Server.
* Functionality of ArcGIS Server.
* Visual Studio.
* ASP.NET and C#.
* Project management principles and practices.

Skill to:

* Write basic select, update, delete statements against basic table designs.
* Perform joins, return derived column values and use Group By, Having, Distinct, and other keywords.
* Understand delivered T-SQL functions and how / when to use them.
* Write stored procedures that return record sets and use input parameters.
* Write complex joins and nested SQL.
* Communicate orally with individuals and groups.
* Create, maintain and export metadata using ArcGIS software.
* Design effective map displays.
* Understand and follow documented procedures.
* Interpret maps from a variety of sources.
* Analyze user problems and devise logical solutions.
* Create and maintain web mapping applications using ArcGIS Server Manager.
* Create mapping applications using ArcGIS Server for .NET using Visual Studio.
* Develop non-spatial web applications using ASP.NET and C#.
* Use web forms.
* Translate user needs into detailed requirements.
* Write in English using proper syntax and grammar.
* Use standard office equipment such as fax machines, phones and copy machines.
* Read instructions and follow procedures.
* Promote and market the GIS program.
* Understand computer systems and how the various components interact.
* Communicate procedures in written form.
* Analyze workflows and design more efficient processes.

Ability to:

* Work independently.
* Legally drive a vehicle.
* Establish and maintain cooperative working relations with staff and other departments.

ADA ACCOMMODATION
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

For more information or to apply go to: www.NapaCountyCareers.com

County Administration
1195 Third Street
Napa, CA 94559

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Geographic Information Systems Analyst II, San Rafael, CA

2008-08-16T11:09:00.001-07:00

Organization: Marin County
Title: Geographic Information Systems Analyst II
Location: San Rafael, CA
Application Deadline: 2008-08-29
Posted: 2008-08-15

Position Description:

Marin County, San Rafael, CA
$5,475 - $6,554/Month

Marin County Community Development Agency is announcing a recruitment for the position of GIS Information Systems Analyst II. The incumbent will perform high-level professional work related to the development and implementation of systems, databases and scripts to create, maintain, display and upgrade a Countywide geographic information system (GIS) for use in applications for County departments, governmental agencies, private entities and the public. You will utilize this system for the analysis of spatial and tabular data and for the production of electronic and hard-copy maps; and perform related work as assigned. The County uses ESRI software.

This position typically requires graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in planning, engineering, computer science or geographic studies or a field related to the work AND two years of professional-level experience in working with digital ortho photography and/or automated geographic information databases and systems at a level equivalent to that of the County’s class of GIS Analyst I (see class specification for details). Experience in digitizing data or working with geographic information system data, in map drafting or in the planning function may be substituted for the education on a year for year basis to a maximum of two years.

Application Procedure:
Deadline to apply is Friday, August 29, 2008 at 5pm. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required County application and Supplemental Application Form. Apply online at http://www.co.marin.ca.us/Jobs or contact HR Dept, Room 403, 3501 Civic Center Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903 or call (415) 499-6104. EEO/TTY

Google Earth / Maps Workshop and Talks

2008-08-13T12:18:00.001-07:00

Looking for some hands-on training from Google Earth Outreach ? If you are located near San Francisco or you can travel to the Bay Area, look no further. We'll be conducting a workshop on October 20, 2008 in San Rafael, CA as part of the Bioneers conference. During the Bioneers Conference, taking place from October 17th to 19th, we'll also have a computer lab open where you can walk-in and get demos of Google Earth and Maps (and other Google tools, too).

Google Earth Outreach Workshop: Mapping Solutions to a Positive Future

A special one-day intensive hands-on training for activists and public interest advocates on the use of Google's mapping technology and applications for public interest purposes. This session provides hands-on training with Google Earth and Google Maps. You will also learn how to use these applications for internal planning, decision-making, and an overall mapping framework for your organization or cause. Activists and change-makers the world over are finding these tools invaluable in the struggle to protect the Earth and our human communities.

When: October 20, 2008
Location: Embassy Suites Hotel, San Rafael, CA 9am-5pm
The training is donated by Google to Bioneers. Cost for the workshop:
Member - $150
Non-profit/individual - $175
For-profit - $200

Register at http://www.bioneers.org/node/2618

Bioneers Conference 2008:

What is a "Bioneer?" A biologist and an engineer, of course! Each year, people from those two groups gather together to tell inspiring stories of civil advocacy. The mission is to inspire a shift to live on the Earth in ways that honor the web of lie, each other and future generations.

October 17-19, 2008
Location: Marin Center, San Rafael, California
Website

Plenary Session: Rebecca Moore
Google Earth: Visualizing Change, Mapping the Future
Google Earth’s mapping and visualization technologies are powerful tools for public-interest purposes, from environmental justice to climate change, biocultural preservation, land conservation and creating a sustainable society. This software engineer turned public-interest advocate founded Google Earth Outreach, and her efforts are dramatically leveraging the crucial work of NGOs, communities and indigenous peoples worldwide.

Google Earth Outreach: High Tech Hits the Ground Mapping
Presented by Google Earth Outreach. Google Earth Outreach is leveraging positive environmental and social change by merging high tech with activism. With: Rebecca Moore; Mary Anne Hitt, executive director of Appalachian Voices, whose online campaign is using Google Earth to stop “mountaintop removal” coal mining; Sylvia Earle, world-renowned oceanographer, on mapping to conserve the life of oceans; and Peter Warshall, polymath, former Whole Earth editor, and co-director of Dreaming New Mexico, a Bioneers project using Google Earth to create a “future map” of the Age of Renewable Energy at the state level.

Google Earth Outreach Meets Grassroots Community Organizing
GEO’s high-tech visualization capabilities add a critical organizing tool that works best when combined with classic grassroots community organizing. Here’s how two innovative groups are approaching this mix. NAIL—Neighbors Against Irresponsible Logging—in the Santa Cruz Mountains, CA, integrated classical organizing with Google Earth to mobilize the community to stop a water company from cutting 1,000 acres of redwood forest, including old-growth trees. Dreaming New Mexico is using a Future Map of the Age of Renewable Energy to help coalesce networks and action steps at the state level. With: Rebecca Moore; NAIL Steering Committee members Terry Clark, Kevin Flynn, Rea Freedom, Eric Horton, Rick Parfitt, Linda Wallace, and logging consultant Jodi Frediani; Kenny Ausubel and Peter Warshall, co-directors, Dreaming New Mexico.

Continuing Education Units are available for attending the Bioneers conference.
Listen to a KQED broadcast describing the Bioneers experience: http://www.kqed.org/quest/blog/2008/07/16/go-bioneers/

Google Inc.
1600 Amphitheatre Parkway
Mountain View, CA 94043

Sacramento River Watershed Program intern

2008-08-06T09:50:00.000-07:00

Greetings,

I’m writing to pass on an excellent student internship or independent contractor opportunity with a dynamic team of folks at the Sacramento River Watershed Program (www.sacriver.org ). The project has some great GIS/cartography/watershed science crossover and will be an great opportunity to demonstrate cartographic skills to a broad range of stakeholders and the general public in the largest and one of the most diverse watersheds in California. The team is geographically dispersed and will work to accommodate the schedules and location of chosen candidates within the project timeframe. The deadline for response is the 22^nd of August so time is of the essence. Please direct questions Mary Lee Knecht, SRWP Executive Director at 916.549.4017 or via email: marylee@sacriver.org.

Warm regards,

Peter Tittmann

peter tittmann

phd candidate

geography graduate group

university of california, davis

m 707.849.4135

WorldLink, San Francisco, CA USA

2008-05-31T09:09:00.001-07:00

Organization: WorldLink
Title: Geospatial Data Coordinator
Location: San Francisco, CA USA
Application Deadline:
Posted: 2008-05-29

Position Description:

Geospatial Data Coordinator: Digital Earth Educational Product

Organization: WorldLink
Location: The Presidio, San Francisco, CA

DESCRIPTION
We are accepting applications for a paid intern to assist our Digital Cartographer with geospatial data acquisition and organization. One temporary position is available and compensation will be commensurate with experience. The position is part-time, between 12-20 hours per week, beginning immediately and concluding by early September 2008. We are looking for a responsible, self-directed individual who wants to be part of a creative design team and help bring an innovative educational program to market.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Locate raster and vector data from a variety of web-based data providers, including NASA, NOAA, USGS, and United Nations.
• Acquire and organize specified geospatial data sets.
• Log incoming data and metadata using customized Filemaker Pro database.
• Participate in creative sessions related to digital cartography process.
• Test digital maps in software and with usability groups.

QUALIFICATIONS
• Strong computer and Web research skills; familiarity with Mac OS.
• Excellent data organization skills and attention to detail.
• Experience working with geospatial software and data sets.
• Familiarity with image processing software such as Photoshop and Illustrator preferred.
• Coursework in GIS, geography, environmental sciences, computer sciences, and related disciplines a plus.

BENEFITS
• Transit pass for free shuttles between the Presidio and downtown SF.
• Beautiful office setting in the heart of the Presidio.
• Opportunity to contribute to a meaningful project and participate in creative research and development process.
• Walking distance to cafes serving healthy organic food.
• Bicycle storage and shower facilities on-site.

APPLICATIONS
Please send a resume and cover letter to Rick Kos: rick@goworldlink.org
Email inquiries only, please.

FREE 2008 ESRI USERS' CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE for STUDENT VOLUNTEERS

2008-05-29T15:54:00.000-07:00

FREE 2008 ESRI USERS' CONFERENCE REGISTRATIONS AVAILABLE for STUDENT VOLUNTEERS

The Cartography and Geographic Information Society (CaGIS) is pleased to offer FREE full conference registrations (valued at $995 each) for the 2008 ESRI International User Conference (UC) to two student volunteers able to work in the exhibition hall to help staff CaGIS' information booth for limited times during the conference. The conference is in San Diego from August 4-8.

We are looking for outgoing and friendly volunteers with a keen interest in cartography and/or GIS. Student volunteers will not only receive free conference registration but be able to network with GIS users and employers from around the world. One of last year's volunteers, for example, is now employed as a executive trainer by ESRI. This is a tremendous opportunity to attend and participate in this comprehensive annual gathering.

As the largest GIS conference in the world, the ESRI UC offers innovation at its best. Student volunteers can come together with GIS users from more than 120 countries and share in the amazing activity, energy, and motivation that stem from the ESRI UC every year. For more information about the conference, visit http://www.esri.com/events/uc/index.html .

Travel expenses and accommodation will remain the responsibility of the student. Please contact Rob Edsall (robedsall@asu.edu > ) for more information or to indicate your interest. We require a signed letter from a faculty member to affirm that the applicant is an active and enrolled student, and all applicants must be CaGIS student members. Information about this extremely reasonably priced ($28) membership can be found at > .

The deadline to indicate your interest in this opportunity is midnight, Tuesday, June 3, to allow sufficient time for the student volunteer to make travel arrangements.

Rob Edsall

Director, CaGIS

GIS Intern, San Francisco Estuary Institute

2008-05-24T12:34:00.000-07:00

Organization: San Francisco Estuary Institute
Title: GIS Intern
Location: Oakland, CA
Application Deadline:
Posted: 2008-05-23

Position Description:

The San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI), a center for environmental research and monitoring on the San Francisco Bay Area region, is accepting applications for an intern to assist SFEI programs with Geographic Information System (GIS) tasks. One temporary position is available, at a rate of $15 per hour. The position may be part or full-time, depending on the applicant.

The recruit would work closely with a project manager on specific GIS-related tasks. Tasks will include photo interpretation of wetland/riparian vegetation, editing polygon and polyline data, map production, GIS database development and generation of spatial statistics in support of the Wetland Science, Historical Ecology and Information Technology Programs. Strong computer skills and data organization are required. Additional tasks may include orthorectification of historical aerial photography, georectification of historical maps, and identification of historical habitats.

Position requirements:
• experience in editing GIS data in ArcGIS 9.x geodatabase format
• strong computer skills
• coursework in conservation sciences, geography, or natural resources
• interpretation of aerial photographs for riparian vegetation and hydrologic features
• knowledge of cartographic concepts and design
• knowledge of geographic concepts
• ability to understand directions, take initiative when needed, and work independently

Additional useful skills:
• database experience
• knowledge of plant communities and hydrologic functions
• ability to identify key concepts in surveyor notes and historical documents
• graphic design for print or screen (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.)

Depending in part on the Institute's future needs and funding, it is possible the internship could lead to a regular part- or full-time position.

SFEI is a dynamic, multidisciplinary institute operating at the intersection of applied science, environmental management, and public education. The work environment includes an interdisciplinary staff of scientists in Contaminants, Biological Invasions, Watersheds, Wetlands, and Historical Ecology, supported by IT and GIS staff. The computing environment includes both PCs and Macs and software includes ArcGIS 9.2, and ERDAS Imagine 8.7 to develop and manage environmental data and to power web-based information systems.

Contact:
Please send a cover letter and resume to gisresumes@sfei.org or by mail to 7770 Pardee Lane, 2nd floor, Oakland, CA 94621. Please insert 'INTERN GIS POSITION' as the subject heading in your email or your email may get lost.

www.sfei.org

San Francisco Bay Waterboard, Environmental Scientist - GIS Specialist

2008-05-21T13:02:00.001-07:00

Organization: San Francisco Bay Waterboard
Title: Environmental Scientist - GIS Specialist
Location: Oakland, CA
Application Deadline: 2008-06-02
Posted: 2008-05-21

Position Description:

The San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board, a State agency, is seeking qualified applicants to fill a unique position in its Planning Division.

Basic Qualifications:
1. BS degree or higher in geography; or related physical or social science
2. Three or more years of GIS production experience using ESRI’s ArcGIS.
3. A basic understanding of, and a willingness to learn environmental science and State and federal water quality control laws.
4. Knowledge of principles, practices and applications of watershed management, water quality protection, geography, cartography, and GIS systems, database design principles and database management and GPS principles and equipment operation
5. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Access
6. Strong organizational skills – needs to possess the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; simultaneously work on and manage multiple tasks/projects, and to work independently, yet also provide customer service to a diverse number of staff members.
7. Good oral and written communication skills
8. Applicants must possess list eligibility to the State of California’s Environmental Scientist classification. Application for placement on the list is possible on an on-going basis.
9. A writing sample and sample portfolio of GIS work products are required at time of interview

Desired Qualifications:
1. Knowledge of programming languages - Visual Basic, Python, and HTML
2. Knowledge and interest in the issues related to water quality impairment in the watersheds surrounding San Francisco Bay and water quality planning.

Duties focus on performing research and spatial analysis using mapped and tabular information to support activities to protect, enhance and restore water quality in San Francisco Bay. Specific work includes creating graphics and maps and conducting analyses to support these projects; maintaining GIS Lab Computers and equipment; maintaining inventory of GIS data, mining new datasets, and revising existing ones; developing and maintaining full standards-compliant metadata for GIS layers.

Contact Naomi Feger, nfeger@waterboards.ca.gov, for more information

Research & GIS Project Manager, Walnut Creek, CA

2008-05-15T09:26:00.000-07:00

Colliers International Job Description

Research & GIS Project Manager, Walnut Creek, CA

May, 2008

Position: Research & GIS Project Manager

Job Description:

Colliers International has an opening, for a Research & GIS Project Manager. The Research & GIS Project Manager will be responsible for production of companywide GIS Services, supporting 12 offices in Northern CA and NV. GIS services are the core function of this job and include mapping, retail demographic and aerial projects and analysis. The position will contribute GIS expertise and market knowledge, to enhance the property database application. This position reports directly to the Director of Research.

Qualifications:

The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years experience, producing GIS related mapping, demographic and aerial imagery projects. GIS experience with MapInfo and Claritas products or similar is required. A college degree in Geography, a similar degree or training/work experience is required. Experience working in a commercial brokerage real estate office or similar sales environment is required. Extensive experience using MS Office work suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and Powerpoint are required. Candidates must portray high degrees of integrity and attention to detail, including strong written and interpersonal skills.

Business Objects Crystal Report software and report writing experience is a plus.

GIS related development experience, using Google Earth, API’s and creating Mashups, is a plus.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Complete GIS projects utilizing, MapInfo, iXpress, MapMarker & AirPhotoUSA imagery

2. Review GIS websites and periodicals for industry trends and new developments

3. Work closely with the Director of Research on companywide initiatives, including, IT application development projects

4. Increase the awareness and usage of GIS services, companywide

5. Review, update and make office resource and continued education recommendations

6. Maintain an active role in the Colliers GIS User Group

To Apply: Send Resume, Cover Letter, Mapping Example and Salary Requirements by Email

Contact: ResearchJobs@colliersparrish.com

Staff Research Assoc II, UC Berkeley

2008-05-14T11:50:00.001-07:00

Please see job description below. You must apply though for this position
through the UC Berkeley job portal at:

http://jobs.berkeley.edu/

Search for job # 8433

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Posting Title: Staff Research Assoc II

Requisition: 008433

Department: ANR Natural Resources PL

Location: Main Campus-Berkeley

This requisition will remain open until filled.

Job Description:

The Staff Research Associate will work with a research project focused on
the four major river basins in the Northern Sierra Nevada. The project goal
is to develop a geographic information system (GIS) based risk assessment
model for determining priority sites for pre-fire and post-fire treatments
that take into account land ownership and resource management approaches as
well as regional goals and concerns for water quality and water quantity.

Work will be mainly located on the Berkeley campus.

Responsibilities:

The major tasks of this position include the integration of multiple
co-registered , spatially explicit variables, including land ownership and
probable management actions, vegetation cover, developed land cover (roads,
houses, commercial areas), predicted fire behavior with and without
treatments, and hydrologic runoff patterns. The incumbent will be required
to working with both raster (continuous) and polygon-based data sets as
well as use of ESRI's ArcHydro for modeling water and sediment routing,
Spatial Analyst, and fire modeling tools based on ESRI software.

The incumbent will maintain data libraries and databases for numerous
coverages and scenario runs. Producing presentation quality graphics and
using them in interactions with other project participants, agency staff and
diverse stakeholders will also be required.

Requirements & Qualifications:

. Bachelor's degree (or equiv. experience) in GIS, geography, environmental
science, forestry, computer science or related discipline required, Master's
preferred
. Training and experience in geographic information systems (using ESRI
software products) and databases required
. Basic understanding of forest and/or fire ecology required
. Advanced quantitative/computer skills and web development experience a
plus
. Good writing and communication skills and ability to work with diverse
stakeholders required
. Valid driver's license required

Jeremy Freund

Geospatial Imaging and Informatics Facility (GIIF)

UC Berkeley College of Natural Resources

137 Mulford Hall # 3114

Berkeley, CA 94720-3114

(510) 643-4539

jfreund@nature.berkeley.edu

http://giif.cnr.berkeley.edu

Geographic Information Systems Analyst, City of Santa Rosa, CA

2008-05-02T20:29:00.001-07:00

Organization: City of Santa Rosa, CA
Title: Geographic Information Systems Analyst
Location: Santa Rosa, CA
Application Deadline: 2008-05-22
Posted: 2008-05-02

Position Description:

Geographic Information Systems Analyst
City of Santa Rosa, CA
$5,155 - $6,272 monthly, plus excellent benefits
Final filing date: Thursday, May 22, 2008

The City of Santa Rosa, located in beautiful Northern California, currently seeks a qualified candidate responsible for using ESRI tools to model, manage, analyze, process, project, convert and display geospatial data (both raster and vector) in various formats. This recruitment is being conducted to fill one current opening in the Utilities Department, and an anticipated opening in Information Technology (IT) in July 2008. The GIS Analyst in the Utilities Department will provide GIS support for the City’s water, wastewater and Subregional systems including integration with the department’s asset management program; and provide GIS support for various City departments.

Successful candidates for both positions will have extensive knowledge of ArcGIS 9.x and its various extensions, preferably at the ArcInfo level, a basic understanding of the concepts behind data management in a relational database, good writing skills - for documentation, training, processes, and knowledge of cartographic principles, GIS standards, and coordinate systems. Editing and cartography skills are critical. Experience working with external databases such as Access and SQL and familiarity with Model Builder and/or Python is desirable. For Utilities, knowledge of water and wastewater systems is preferable.

Minimum experience and education includes two years of work experience creating maps and performing spatial analysis using geographic information systems software, and completion of college course work equivalent to an Associate of Arts degree in computer science, geography, engineering or a related field.

Application materials may be obtained from the Human Resources Department, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, Room 1, Santa Rosa, CA 95404; via phone at (707) 543-3060 (voice), (707) 543-3063 (TDD), or (707) 543-3076 (24-hour Job Hotline); via the City website at www.srcity.org/jobs; or via email at jobs@srcity.org. You may also apply online at http://ci.santa-rosa.ca.us/departments/hr/Pages/ApplyOnline!.aspx. EOE

Part-time/Full-time GIS positions, Whitegold Solutions, Inc.

2008-04-29T09:08:00.000-07:00

Part-time/Full-time GIS positions in customer support and operations at San
Rafael based company Whitegold Solutions, Inc. See www.precigeo.com

Whitegold compiles business-actionable data from overhead imagery using
patent-pending geocoding technology, feature extraction and a seasoned team
of trained operators in India. Company's client base includes many Fortune
500 companies.

Wage/Salary negotiable. Ability to work from home.

Contact information is included below:

Jack Zoken
President
Whitegold Solutions, Inc.
43 Fernwood Way
Suite 210
jzoken@whitegoldsolutions.com
San Rafael, CA 94901
415-456-4493

Web-GIS Developer, San Francisco Estuary Institute

2008-03-13T09:38:00.000-07:00

Organization: San Francisco Estuary Institute
Title: Web-GIS Developer
Location: Oakland CA
Application Deadline:
Posted: 2008-03-10

Position Description:

Job Announcement
Web-GIS Developer

The San Francisco Estuary Institute, an environmental research non-profit organization located in Oakland, California, is seeking to hire a Web-GIS Developer in its Information Technology group. This person will develop for several of the Institute’s flagship web products, create new products, and help shape the GIS program at the Institute.

For nearly a decade, SFEI has been one of the leading producers of GIS data and analysis related to the San Francisco Bay Area environment, creating award-winning datasets such as the EcoAtlas Historical and Modern Baylands Maps (now adopted by numerous organizations as their regional basemaps), and leading web-GIS products such as the California Wetland Tracker, California rapid wetland assessment software, and Historical Coast Survey Maps website.

Primary duties include
• Working closely with other technical staff to create and maintain web mapping and related applications for the Institute and its clients (based on open source products such as MapServer, OpenLayers, and PostgreSQL; ESRI products such as ArcIMS and ArcSDE; and Google APIs).
• Working with IT and science staff to create compelling information products for a range of audiences
• Staying informed on GIS technologies and strategizing with staff on the most appropriate technologies for our web mapping applications and for meeting other GIS project and Institute goals.
• Providing mentoring and assistance to other GIS staff as appropriate. About eight others at the Institute use GIS software regularly.

Required skills/characteristics
• Three years experience in related work
• Broad skills and experience with web mapping applications and web-GIS technologies such as MapServer, OpenLayers, ArcIMS, and Google Maps/Earth APIs. The Institute is currently embarked on several exciting web-GIS projects related to wetlands restoration and contaminant monitoring in the Bay.
• Skills and experience with linking spatial data to web applications using relational database technologies such as ArcSDE and PostgreSQL/PostGIS. The ability to administer relational database systems is a plus.
• Strong skills in Javascript for web mapping applications
• Advanced understanding of spatial data formats, tools, and concepts.
• Skills in PHP and/or Java as applied to application-database communication very advantageous.
• Experience with application development for mobile platforms very advantageous.
• Organization and attention to detail are critical. Typically, several projects are in progress simultaneously.
• Strong oral and written communication skills are highly advantageous. This position works routinely with Institute scientists, staff and clients, and may be called on to write technical project documentation, specifications, and/or work plans. Ability to make engaging presentations to internal or external audiences is advantageous.
• Optional but desirable skills include graphics applications (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.); and interface design.

Additional information
SFEI offers an enjoyable workplace, earns excellent employee retention, and provides the candidate the opportunity to play a key role in the Institute’s mission to use scientific understanding to protect and enhance the San Francisco Bay environment.

For more background on SFEI, visit http://www.sfei.org.

Salary based on experience and skills. A comprehensive benefits package is included.

To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and your résumé to gisresumes@sfei.org.

Cartographic Aide (Short Term),San Francisco, CA USA

2008-03-03T10:29:00.001-08:00

Position Detail

Organization: The Nature Conservancy
Title: Cartographic Aide (Short Term)
Location: San Francisco, CA USA
Application Deadline: 2008-03-07
Posted: 2008-02-29

Position Description:

The Cartographic Aide works with a GIS manager and directly with GIS specialists, ecologists and planners to design and produce publication quality maps in support of nature conservation in California. This position will manage and maintain a digital map library for internal and external patrons, so strong organizational skills are a must. The candidate should have strong ArcMap and cartographic design skills with an eye for detail.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
• Associate’s degree in natural resources, environmental studies or equivalent combination of education and 6 months of experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in geoscience-related field and six months to 1 year related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Experience utilizing ESRI (ArcMap) software and data to create maps.
• Experience with relational databases.
• Completing tasks independently within assigned timeframes.
• Working knowledge of common software applications (e.g.; Word, Excel, Web browsers).
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.

The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To apply, please email cover letter and resume to resumes@tnc.org and reference in the subject line of your email Jobcode 850001.

Entry Level Comprehensive/GIS Planner, Berkeley, CA

2008-02-11T10:42:00.001-08:00

Organization: Design, Community & Environment
Title: Entry Level Comprehensive/GIS Planner
Location: Berkeley, CA
Application Deadline:
Posted: 2008-02-08

Position Description:

Entry Level Comprehensive/GIS Planner

Design, Community & Environment, a comprehensive planning, urban design, and landscape architecture firm in North Berkeley, is looking for entry level comprehensive and GIS planners with 1 to 3 years of professional experience. The ideal candidate for this position possesses both strong comprehensive planning skills and specific expertise and capability in Geographic Information Systems (GIS).

With a staff of about 45, DC&E serves cities and counties throughout California. DC&E's comprehensive planning work includes General Plans, California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) documentation, transportation planning, and community involvement. Position responsibilities include:

• Research and writing of General Plan, environmental, and transportation planning document sections as directed by management staff
• Production of graphic diagrams for DC&E projects
• GIS data acquisition and management, development of GIS analytical methodologies, assessment of appropriate GIS applications for specific projects, production of GIS deliverables including analyses and cartographic presentations, and technical assistance on GIS to fellow DC&E staff and clients.

Salary is commensurate with experience and level of ability. We offer a competitive salary, generous benefits and a casual work environment. Please take a look at our website www.dceplanning.com to find out more about the work we do.

Please email your resume, and your salary requirements and/or history and a minimum of two work samples as PDF attachments to Ian Moore, Senior Associate (ianm@dceplanning.com) or fax to (510) 848-4315 [Work samples must include both professional writing and GIS work products for which the applicant is principally responsible.] DC&E is an equal opportunity employer.

GIS Jobs at GIS Data Resources, Inc.

2008-02-03T10:09:00.000-08:00

Organization: GIS Data Resources, Inc.
Title: GIS Technician / Analyst
Location: Marin County, USA
Application Deadline:
Posted: 2008-01-30

Position Description:

GIS Data Resources, Inc., a world leader within the GIS data industry, is seeking as many as three GIS positions for our Northern California office.

Duties - Perform GIS mapping and analysis tasks in support of creating, maintaining, and improving data sets for public safety, utility and real estate customers.

Responsibilities include compiling and synthesizing geographic data into a GIS database; database design; quality assurance; developing attribute data for all type of industry formats; maintaining and updating GIS databases as new data is collected; preparing, modifying and updating data sets using different GIS software (including ArcView 3x, ArcGIS, MapInfo, etc.) and other digital media. This position requires great attention to detail, excellent communication skills, the ability to work well both in team settings and independently.

Required Experience/Skills – The Technician position requires a minimum of 2 years hands-on experience with ArcGIS 8/9x; Knowledge/experience with data conversion using Access and/or Excel.

Desired Experience/Skills - Ideal candidate will have one or more of the following:
1) Experience with building and maintaining street/cadastral data.
2) Geodatabase design using ArcSDE and desktop, intranet and/or internet application programming experience with Access, Javascript, Visual Basic, Access, SQL Server/ Oracle
3) Working knowledge of SQL in an enterprise RDBMS environment to query databases and perform simple database administration tasks.
4) Experience with MapInfo, AutoCad, or Microstation.
Education - Successful candidates will have a BS in geography or related field.

This position is full-time, with compensation commensurate with experience and attitude, and with full benefits paid by the company. The candidate must be able to show proof of US citizenship. An application to one position covers all three openings.

Please send resume to:

GDR
GIS Data Resources, Inc.
Attn: Regina Lo, Executive Assistant
8 Digital Drive, Suite 200
Novato, CA 94949

Toll Free: 888.654.4GDR (4437)
Fax: 415.884.4407

Email: Regina.Lo@GDR.com
Website: www.GDR.com

BAAMA 2008 Scholarship

2008-01-29T07:25:00.000-08:00

REMINDER: Deadline for BAAMA's 2008 Scholarship is February 15th!

Tell your students!!

The deadline for the BAAMA 2008 Scholarship is February 15th!

Every year, BAAMA hosts its Educational Scholarship competition for Bay Area students doing projects in GIS , remote sensing, and other geospatial technologies.

Winners will receive $2,500 (1st place), $1,500 (2nd place), and $1,000 (3rd place)!

Apply now!

Flier is attached for added publicity - tell your students!

Thanks,
Karin

Karin Tuxen-Bettman
BAAMA Board Member
Geospatial Imaging & Informatics Facility (GIIF)
College of Natural Resources
University of California, Berkeley
137 Mulford Hall #3114
Berkeley, CA 94720-3114
(510) 643-4539
karin@nature.berkeley.edu

A Mapping Quest: New Internet program Winemap.org could change the way growers, tasters view the county

2008-01-27T09:37:00.000-08:00

By KEVIN McCALLUM
THE PRESS DEMOCRAT

A Windsor map company is on a quest to create some of the most detailed views ever of the landscape that produces some of the finest wines in the nation.

Teaming with vineyard owners around Sonoma County, The Map Store on Thursday unveiled a powerful new Internet mapping tool it hopes will revolutionize the way people share information about the local wine industry.

"No other wine region in the world has anything like this," said Jordan Thomas, project manager for The Map Store.

Hundreds of grape growers got their first peek at the project Thursday at the Sonoma County Wine Grape Commission's Dollars and $ense trade show at the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts.

The commission is helping fund the development of the Web site, winemap.org. The online maps will help growers market their grapes while making it easier for wine drinkers to learn more about the origins of the grapes that went into their favorite vintages.

What makes the Web-based tool unique is that grape growers are being asked to upload information about their farming operations to help make the maps the most detailed ever produced.

"These maps will only be as good as the information you put into them," Nick Frey, president of the commission, told members.

For growers, the key benefit of the maps will be to help them market their grapes, Frey said. Growers will be able to submit detailed information about their vineyard operations, including acreage, slope, varietals and type of vine clones planted. When growers find themselves looking for buyers for their grapes, the hope is the maps will create an exciting virtual grape marketplace.

Susan Lentz, a grower in the Dry Creek Valley, said she plans to enter as much information as she can about her 35 acres of grapes, some of which she's had difficulty selling in recent years.

Her hillside cabernet sauvignon, merlot and sangiovese have done fine, but her merlot and syrah on the valley floor have had a tougher time, she said.

"I'm hoping that this will help make information about my vineyards more widely available," she said.

Even though the site is in the testing phase, Frey said he is certain growers will be pleased with the results.

"The growers in the county are going to benefit greatly from this," Frey said.

He declined to specify how much the commission contributed to the development of the project, but said it was less than 10 percent of the total cost. The Map Store is bearing the majority of the development costs, he said.

But those costs are far lower than they would have been without the voluntary participation of growers, Thomas said.

Since 1997, The Map Store has created a popular series of maps of various grape-growing areas of Sonoma County, largely by gathering information in public records.

In 2004, the store created an online database of the information behind the maps. At that point, Thomas realized the potential to greatly expand the database and find inventive ways to present the information.

Key to that expansion is partnering with the grape growers, whose knowledge of the land is unsurpassed, Thomas said.

"When the vineyard owner goes there to map out his land, they know up to the minute what is going on," Thomas said.

Other organizations have put together lists of vineyards and wineries, and some have even put them online. But none have integrated the information with a powerful, searchable online map program in the way winemap.org has, Thomas said.

"My theory was, because it's possible, someone will do it, and if anyone was going to do it, I wanted to be the one to do it," said Thomas, 25.

For Thomas, a cartographer by training, it was completely natural to present information about the wine industry in map form.

"Because wine is so influenced by its geography, maps seem like the perfect way to present additional information about wine and vineyards," he said.

It also makes good business sense for The Map Store. The company is owned by a Cloverdale engineering firm, DobleThomas & Associates, that does a lot of work in the industry.

The company hasn't quite figured out how to monetize its investment in the map tool, but will likely sell advertising on the site someday, he said.

But even if the site isn't self-sufficient, DobleThomas hopes the goodwill it forms with grape growers reaps additional rewards.

"They definitely see a benefit from having good relations with the vineyard community," Thomas said.

You can reach Staff Writer Kevin McCallum at 521-5207 or kevin.mccallum

@pressdemocrat.com.

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NASA’s DEVELOP Summer 2008

2007-11-26T17:41:00.000-08:00

November 26, 2007

Dr. Matthew Clark
Sonoma State University

Dear Dr. Clark,

We are pleased to announce NASA’s DEVELOP Summer 2008
Internship Program for undergraduate and graduate students
with an interest in Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
or Remote Sensing. This is a paid 10-week internship
program located at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain
View, California that begins June 9, 2008 (for semester
system) or June 16 (for quarter system).

DEVELOP is a NASA Science Mission Directorate Applied
Sciences Program that fosters human capital development to
extend science research to local communities. Student
teams research NASA science capabilities relevant to
community concerns, create and complete projects using
remote sensing and GIS techniques, and create advanced
computer generated visualizations demonstrating research
results. The activities are student-led, with mentors from
NASA and partner organizations.

A stipend will be provided for selected students. Housing
for students coming from outside the area will be provided
and is located near the DEVELOP facilities, with
accessible public transportation. The Program also covers
per diem and other travel costs for fieldwork conducted
during the Program.

Attached is a flyer to post in your department (note:
please be sure the “Scale to fit paper” box is checked in
the printer dialog). Applications must be postmarked by
February 4, 2008. Telephone interviews will be conducted
shortly after applications are received. Students selected
for a summer 2007 DEVELOP internship will be notified by
March 15, 2007.

For further information on the DEVELOP Internship Program
at NASA Ames Research Center, please access the National
Program website at: http://develop.larc.nasa.gov. Please
don’t hesitate to phone or email me for more information
or clarification.

Sincerely,

Cindy Schmidt
DEVELOP Program Coordinator
Tel: (650) 604-0021
Email: Cynthia.L.Schmidt@nasa.gov

Personalize Google Maps

2007-11-18T21:20:00.000-08:00

Here is a video that shows you how to easily create and share personalized, annotated maps in Google Maps. You can also load your custom maps in Google Earth.

http://maps.google.com/help/maps/mymaps/create.html

Here is an example of a custom map of the San Francisco Bay oil spill.

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Flight Patterns

2007-11-18T10:13:00.000-08:00

Data from the U.S. Federal aviation administration is used to create animations of flight traffic patterns and density. The Flight Patterns visualizations are the result of experiments leading to the project Celestial Mechanics by Scott Hessels and Gabriel Dunne. FAA data was parsed and plotted using the Processing programming environment. The frames were composited with Adobe After Effects and/or Maya.

This was not done with ArcGIS, but it is a great example of geospatial data visualization!

Better resolution and other movies at:
http://www.aaronkoblin.com/work/faa/

Obama for America GIS Intern

2007-11-16T11:54:00.000-08:00

Posted Nov. 6, 2007

The Northern California HQ of the Barack Obama camapaign for President
is looking for some hardworking, dedicated GIS interns. Mapping plays
a very important role in our volunteer field operation (and more) so
we can use all the good help we can get. No money, lots of
responsibility and all of the intensity that a great presidential
campaign can offer. ArcGIS skills needed. Please contact Patrick
DeTemple, Obama for America California Data and Systems Manager.

Contact Information:

Address:

436 14th St. suite 305
Oakland CA 94216

Contact:

Patrick

Phone: 510-268-1008

Email: pdetemple@barackobama.com

Technology Reveals New Worlds to Map

2007-08-20T16:59:00.001-07:00

August 12, 2007
Fresh Starts
Technology Reveals New Worlds to Map
By BARBARA WHITAKER
MORE than a decade ago, when Michelle Boivin told her father she had decided to major in geography, he was not impressed. “What are you going to do with a geography degree?” she recalled him saying. “All you can do with geography is teach.”

Ms. Boivin proved her father wrong. She started her career in Charlotte, N.C., working with the city’s transportation department, tracking growth and helping to decide where to place new roads. Then, in Orange County in California, she used her skills with the fire authority to coordinate efforts of regional fire departments.

In her current job, Ms. Boivin, 30, does do some teaching, but not at a school. As a geographic information systems analyst with Technology Associates, she works with the military to gather and assess data to help manage military facilities on the West Coast, including Camp Pendleton in California, where she is based. At times she also teaches marines and contractors how to use mapping technology.

Where maps were once confined to paper and ink, G.I.S., or geographic information systems, now use computers and software to link maps and databases. The programs have many uses.

For example, a military base might use G.I.S. to layer information about flight zones, firing ranges and utility lines on a map when deciding where to put a new building, Ms. Boivin said.

Consider the days when the police used push pins to show where a murder had occurred. Today, that information is held on a computerized map that can easily be combined with other data and sent to officers and agencies.

Many jobs are with the government, but technological advances have also helped drive private-sector jobs. The Bureau of Labor Statistics lists G.I.S.-related jobs as among the fastest-growing new or emerging fields.

More companies see the value of G.I.S. services, and there are not enough people to fill all the available jobs, said Richard Serby, a founder of GeoSearch, which recruits people for jobs in mapping sciences.

There are jobs for entry-level technicians who input data, programmers who create ways to process it, analysts who make sense of it, and project managers who set goals and oversee work. Scott A. Grams, executive director of the G.I.S. Certification Institute in Park Ridge, Ill., says salaries have jumped in the last four to five years as the number and types of jobs have grown.

A 2006 survey by the group shows annual salaries starting at about $38,000 for a G.I.S. technician and rising to about $85,000 for a director. G.I.S. analysts make an average of about $50,000; those who work on contract average nearly $100,000, the survey found. But these are only reference points; experience and level of training are also factors.

The field is unregulated, Mr. Grams said, and the institute has created a voluntary accreditation program that establishes minimum criteria.

While several colleges have degree programs in G.I.S. professions, many people receive training on the job. Rob Glazier, a G.I.S. manager at the Walgreen Company in Deerfield, Ill., has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and went on to seek a master’s in physical therapy, but then became interested in market research. While on the job with a health care company, he learned to use mapping software.

In 2005, he joined Walgreen as a G.I.S. manager and has been promoted to lead a team that focuses on health care. Among its responsibilities is analyzing data geographically to see where the company should put pharmacies in clinics. “G.I.S. is our primary tool for analyzing complicated business questions,” he said. “If there’s a geographic component to information, we can pull it out.”

Two other people are on his team. One, a medical geographer, has a master’s in G.I.S. The other has a background in strategic planning, and learned G.I.S. skills on the job. “I look for problem solvers,” Mr. Glazier said, “people who have creative ways of answering questions.”

Looking to put skills to work for the greater good, a group of professionals started the G.I.S. Corps, which is much like a Peace Corps for mapping professionals. Shoreh Elhami, a co-founder, says some projects take workers far from home, while other projects can be done from a volunteer’s living room.

THE corps is working with the American Association for the Advancement of Science, which wanted five volunteers to help track accounts of atrocities in Darfur. Working from home, the volunteers use computers to mine databases and look for accounts of attacks, which are then mapped electronically.

One volunteer will leave soon for Afghanistan to work with Engineers Without Borders International, which requested a professional to train about 30 faculty members at Kabul Polytechnic University in G.I.S.

While she lived in Charlotte, Ms. Boivin volunteered in the gulf coast states after Hurricane Katrina, providing maps to groups like the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Red Cross.

“This was something I always had dreamed of doing,” she said. “I loved it.” And she proved again that her geography skills could take her far beyond the university.

Fresh Starts is a monthly column about emerging jobs and job trends.

November 14, 2007 is GIS Day

2007-07-24T17:39:00.001-07:00

November 14, 2007 is GIS Day. The Santa Rosa ArcGIS Users Group is sponsoring an event in this area. This event will have a map gallery, presentations, and demonstrations. We would be interested in having student projects or projects you might have worked on being displayed/presented during this event.

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Kevin Lacefield, GIS Programmer Analyst
County of Sonoma
Information Systems Department - GIS Central
klacefie@sonoma-county.org
phone: (707) 565-2109