Sonoma County Water Agency - GIS Tech I (Extra-Help)

Job Opportunity Sonoma County Water Agency - GIS Tech I (Extra-Help)

The Sonoma County Water Agency is seeking qualified candidates to fill one (1) extra-help (temporary) Geographic Information Technician I vacancy. This employment list may also be used to fill future extra-help vacancies as they occur during the active status of this list. A Geographic Information Technician I, in the Sonoma County Water Agency, prepares, revises, and maintains a variety of maps and mapping related records, documents, and reports. Work includes creation and revision of maps and documents; manipulation and maintenance of spatial database records used with computer based geographic information systems; production of visual aids and graphics for presentations; providing spatial analysis; and explanation and interpretation of maps to County departments, employees, and the general public (and performs related duties as required). If you are interested in this position please go to theCounty of Sonoma's Job Posting to apply.

County of Sonoma - Geographic Information Technician II

Job Opportunity County of Sonoma - Geographic Information Technician II

The County of Sonoma's Permit and Resource Management Department seeks an experienced Geographic Information Systems professional. The Geographic Information Technician II researches, creates, integrates, analyzes, and maintains land development geospatial datasets. Work includes creating and revising maps and documents, manipulating and maintaining spatial database feature classes utilizing geographic information systems (GIS); producing visual aids and exhibits for hearing presentations; assisting staff in defining data needs, project requirements, and required deliverables; and meeting state and federal requirements, as well as the needs of county departments and the general public, through detail oriented spatial analysis; and interpreting and explaining geographical information for staff and the public. If you are interested in this position please go to theCounty of Sonoma's Job Posting to apply.

ESRI summer interships

See:
http://www.esri.com/careers/students/career-newsletter

CalGIS and free Webinar Series

CalGIS 2014 Deadlines to Note ·  December 15–last day to submit a presentation proposal for CalGIS 2014 ·  December 31–last day to register for CalGIS 2014 at the early registration rate (save $100) ·  December 31–last day to secure a sponsorship/exhibit booth at the early registration rate (save up to $200)

CalGIS Webinar Series: Webinar #4Friday, December 13, 2013 11:00 AM-12:00 Noon PST

Please register for this free CalGIS Webinar at: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1143087827426641922

 

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.  View System Requirements

Guest Speakers for Webinar #4 

Amy Smith – Using Python for Efficiency and Innovation with ArcGIS: I’d like to share some of the efficiencies I’ve discovered using Python in my own GIS workflows as well as some of the applications I’ve built using Python and the ArcGIS suite of geoprocessing tools.

Amy Smith is a GIS Specialist with Fehr & Peers, a California-based transportation consulting firm. Amy’s GIS career started with space-based radar imagery analysis in the Florida Everglades. After relocating to California from Florida, she worked with the Department of Water Resources collecting and mapping bathymetry data in the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta. Now at Fehr & Peers, Amy works closely with planners and engineers using geospatial technologies to better understand transportation. She develops custom spatial analysis tools for web and desktop using Python.

Rob Elkins – ESRI - Desktop Product Manager – Discussion of trends and vision of recent technical investment in the next generation of Esri Desktop software, ArcGIS Professional, as well as great new functionality in our ArcMap, ArcGlobe and ArcScene Desktop products

Host: Jeff Orton - Chair CalGIS 2014 – Director of GIS Paramount Citrus

CalGISConference@gmail.com

Don’t miss these important CalGIS 2014 Deadlines –

·       December 15–last day to submit a presentation proposal for CalGIS 2014

·       December 31–last day to register for CalGIS 2014 at the early registration rate (save $100)

·       December 31–last day to secure a sponsorship/exhibit booth at the early registration rate (save up to $200)

Visit www.calgis.org for conference details and forms!

This e-mail was sent from URISA (info@urisa.org) to mateolclark@gmail.com.

GIS/INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST - Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria

Organization: Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria
Title: GIS/INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST
Location: Rohnert Park, CA
Application Deadline:
Posted: 2013-05-20

Position Description:

POSITION TITLE: GIS/INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

TERM: Temporary, 6 months, Full-time
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:
Under general supervision the GIS/Information Specialist applies graphic art, computer, and drafting skills to a variety of projects that involve computer graphics, and general technical design work; produces and updates maps; assists in the preparation of miscellaneous graphics, brochures, reports, ads, and maps for all departments within the Tribe; researches, compiles, stores and analyzes a variety of data for different information systems; and edits, creates, and maintains graphic and tabular data. The position performs a full range of duties with only occasional instruction or assistance. The position works independently, applies well developed graphics and GIS knowledge, and exercises judgment and initiative and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. Work is normally reviewed only on completion and for overall results.

APPLY AT: www.gratonrancheria.com/jobs.htm

Intern Opportunity for City of San Jose

City of San José

DEPARTMENT:  Public Works

DIVISION:    Engineering Services-Technology Services Section

TERM OF ASSIGNMENT: beginning February 2013

HOURS PER WEEK: Flexible

INTERN SUPERVISOR:  Vicky Gallardo and Harsh Gautam

PHONE:  408-535-8463

EMAIL:  vicky.gallardo@sanjoseca.gov

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Department of Public Works is responsible for delivering capital improvement projects for a wide variety of City facilities and infrastructure, maintaining City facilities and fleet assets, facilitating and regulating development activities, and providing animal care and services.

The department is committed to high-quality service, partnering with the community, and providing an excellent environment in which to work.  We strive to constantly demonstrate the City values of Integrity, Innovation, Excellence, Collaboration, Respect, and Celebration, and seek employees who do the same.

WHY WITH US?

The Department of Public Works is looking for a student in Computer Science or GIS courses that is willing to work on a student project to develop an interactive map for viewing Capital Improvement Projects. You will gain practical experience and exposure by developing applications that support the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) team.

POSITION DESCRIPTION & DUTIES

• Creating services-driven web applications using Python
• Experience creating database-driven web applications
• Familiarity with Google Map and ArcGIS Online APIs
• JavaScript and DOJO coding experience and debugging skills helpful
• Experience with traditional GIS systems (e.g., Esri) is desirable
• Ability to work collaboratively and productively in a small team

Greenbelt Alliance, Policy Internship,San Francisco, CA

Greenbelt Alliance seeks a motivated individual to provide policy research and geographic information system (GIS) support for our campaigns for open space protection and good city planning throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. For more information about this internship opportunity, please check our website: http://www.greenbelt.org/about/careers/

Internship at the Northwest Information Center (NWIC)

Looking for that hands-on learning experience? 

Want to apply the skills and knowledge you have acquired in the classroom in a professional setting?

Need any internship units?

The Northwest Information Center (NWIC) of the California Historical Resources Information System is looking for interns for the Spring 2013 semester.

● 2 or 3 unit internships available ●

● You will need a faculty sponsor●

The NWIC is in the process of developing a Geographic Information System that links locational and descriptive data for our area which includes 18 coastal, Bay Area, and inland counties, from Del Norte in the north to Monterey in the south.

NWIC staff regularly assists Cultural Resources Consultants undertaking research in California archaeology, architectural history, and history; provides information to landowners, scholars, and the general public about their local, state, or federal legal requirements; and assists governmental agencies and private firms in meeting those legal requirements.

For more information:

Contact LEIGH JORDAN, COORDINATOR at either 

707.588.8455 or leigh.jordan@sonoma.edu

For more information about who we are and what we do, visit our website at www.sonoma.edu/nwic.

GIS Position at Contra Costa County

GIS Position at Contra Costa County, click here

Senior Drafter (GIS Mapping Technician)

Position Detail

Organization: East Bay Municipal Utility District
Title: Senior Drafter (GIS Mapping Technician)
Location: Oakland, CA USA
Application Deadline: 2012-03-02
Posted: 2012-02-21

Position Description:

East Bay Municipal Utility District
Senior Drafter
(GIS Mapping Technician)
$67,896 - $82,524 plus excellent benefits

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of an EBMUD application

East Bay Municipal Utility District seeks an experienced Senior Drafter (GIS Mapping Technician). Responsibilities include leading, planning, training and reviewing the work of staff, participating in the Graphical Information System (GIS) data used to produce water utility/land base maps and supporting EBMUD’s enterprise spatial database using GIS software.

Requires completion of the twelfth grade including or supplemented by courses either in GIS or cartography, and courses in mathematics related to drafting which must have included algebra, geometry and trigonometry and two years of preparing base map compilations from various data sources such as field books, street right-of-way or subdivision maps and GIS database maintenance.

Apply online at www.ebmud.com no later than Friday, March 2, 2012.


East Bay Municipal Utility District
Recruitment Division
www.ebmud.com

Webinar on Census 2010 and American Community Survey data: 2/23 @ 2 PM EST

LibraryJournal is hosting a free webinar on Census 2010 and ACS data and how they differ from Census 2000 data

(in a word, substantially!)

Esri Chief Demographer Lynn Wombold and CivicTechnologies President Marc Futterman are the presenters.  Lynn Wombold’s remarks will focus on methodology changes and what you need to know when using the data; Marc Futterman’s remarks will focus on the implication for libraries and public library services.

More information at http://lj.libraryjournal.com/category/webcasts/library-services-webcasts/

The webinar is Thursday, February, 23, 2012, 2:00PM EST/11:AM PST; it will be recorded and available through LibraryJournal’s archives.

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CalGIS 2012 - the 18th Annual California GIS Conference

CalGIS 2012 - the 18th Annual California GIS Conference - will take place April 11-13, 2012 at the Sheraton Sacramento. The conference features a comprehensive educational program, networking events and an exhibit hall. 

Themed “Capitalizing on Spatial Technology”, the conference opens on Wednesday, April 11 with numerous workshops, meetings, and a Levee and Wine tour. On Thursday, April 12, Scott Gregory, the State of California’s GIO, will update attendees on statewide GIS activities and priorities followed by a Town Hall session, where attendees will share their perspectives about issues impacting the profession.

Sessions on topics ranging from Web and Open Source Resources for GIS to Visual Simulations and the Use of LiDAR will provide attendees with top-quality education on Thursday and Friday. An Ignite session and a poster session will complement the multiple breakout sessions.

The California Geographic Information Association (CGIA) will honor 2012 award winners and Dr. Dawn Wright will provide a keynote address on “The Age of Science and Big Data”. 

The committee is organizing a number of networking events including a geocaching tour of downtown Sacramento and an urban bike tour.

Don’t miss the best in California GIS this April in Sacramento. For details and registration, visit www.calgis.org. Register today!

Sponsored by:

·         Northern California Chapter of URISA - host chapter

·         Southern California Chapter of URISA

·         Central California Chapter of URISA

·         California Geographic Information Association (CGIA)

Marin Municipal Water District offers spring and summer internships

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

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

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)

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

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

County of Napa, GIS Intern

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

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

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