May
9
DEPARTMENT: Production
JOB TITLE: GIS/Mapping Technician, Level 3
SUBGROUP: Geospatial Services
GENERAL SUMMARY:
Responsible for production and editing of digital topographic and
planimetric detail, data bases, GIS layers, tabular data, orthophotography, and files translation as
required in the development of various digital map products.
EXPECTED CONTRIBUTIONS:
* Perform editing, quality control and data manipulation functions to digital map data from various
sources.
* Apply advanced digital cartographic and/or GIS principles in all efforts.
* Write digital media for internal and external clients.
* Send data to plotters to create hardcopy outputs for internal and external clients.
* Follow instructions for specific projects and the guidance provided by designated Project Leader or
Project Manager.
* Adhere to Quality Control protocols as directed.
* Play a key role relating to quality control and/or project leadership as assigned.
* Train and direct of specific staff members as assigned.
* Conduct or contribute in system preparation, project layout and design activities.
* Gather and compile metadata for specific projects/deliverables as required.
* Ensure digital media and related source materials are archived and properly stored.
* Communicate all production related concerns and inquiries to the Geospatial Services Manager or
designated Technical Lead.
* Other technical contributions will include some or all of the following:
** GIS data creation, editing and quality control.
** AML and related script development and applications.
** Process digital images for geospatial applications.
** Develop, quality check and edit digital orthophotography.
** Develop and edit topographic maps using DTM from various sources.
** Update and correct existing GIS base maps using data compiled from new imagery.
** Digital cartographic editing of planimetric and topographic features.
** Data conversion and translation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY REQUIRED:
* Post secondary training in Geography, Cartography, GIS, Drafting, Photogrammetry, Imagery Analysis,
Survey, or Civil Engineering.
* Six years experience may substitute for post secondary training.
* Technical expertise in the areas of digital cartography, or related areas such as GIS, photogrammetry,
surveying, drafting or civil engineering.
* Experience with some of the following software packages: the ESRI Arc/GIS Suite, MicroStation,
Intergraph, AutoCAD and related third-party software.
* General understanding of commonly used coordinate systems, projections and datums.
* Four years digital mapping, GIS or CAD experience.
EDUCATION REQUIRED:
Post secondary training in Geography, Cartography, Photogrammetry, Imagery Analysis, GIS, Survey, or
Civil Engineering preferred
Send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to hr-us@optimagleo.com.Equal Opportunity Employer / Contractor
Apr
23
GIS Specialists - Baton Rouge, LA
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IEM Disaster Response Rapid Reserve Program
Innovative Emergency Management (IEM), a leading edge company in disaster response preparedness, is mobilizing its Rapid Reserve Program for any Hazard. Multiple States have tasked IEM with the mission to mobilize and deploy emergency management professionals to augment their existing staff anywhere in the United States in the event that a Hurricane or any other hazard should threaten its borders. IEM’s Disaster Response Rapid Reservists may be activated whenever a disaster occurs of such magnitude and severity that additional resources are necessary to manage and recover from the potentially catastrophic event.
Who should Sign up?
Emergency Management professionals who have the expertise and flexibility to be mobilized and deployed at a moments notice, as well as junior emergency management associates that wish to gain significant field experience with respect to catastrophic events.
Positions available:
• Command and Control Coordinators
• Operations Officers
• Plans Officers
• Logistics Officers
• State Liaisons
• Inter-Governmental/Regional Officers
• Long-Term Recovery Officers
• Mitigation Officers
• Public Assistance Officers
• Individual Assistance Officers
• Disaster Response Specialists
• GIS Specialists
• Transportation/Evacuation Planners
• Public Information Officers
• Cost Accountants
• Administrative Support Specialists
Go to www.iemrapidreserve.com to sign up!
Apr
2
GeoNorth, a recognized name and leader in the GIS industry, is seeking an individual for the following position for our growing Portland Oregon office. GeoNorth prides itself for designing and developing effective solutions and maintaining long term relationships with clients and partners. Please submit your resume, references, and salary range requirements to pdxjobs@geonorth.com or mail to 921 SW Washington St., Suite 777, Portland Oregon 97205.
Marketing/Sales Coordinator
Due to our continued growth, GeoNorth is seeking a creative and innovative Marketing/Sales Coordinator to spearhead marketing and sales efforts in our Portland Oregon office.
Marketing/Sales Coordinator Job Responsibilities:
GeoNorth is currently looking to fill the position of Marketing/Sales Coordinator with an energetic and motivated individual looking to make an impact on GeoNorth’s sales and marketing efforts. This position is responsible for assisting with the many facets of the sales and marketing efforts to include: providing sales quotes (accounts receivable and payable sales activities), invoicing, develop and execute sales leads, order processing, training coordination, tradeshow coordination and attendance, proposal research, develop proposal responses, maintain company resumes, maintain and develop company literature, maintain and order company marketing items, minor website updates, and other related sales and marketing activities.
This unique opportunity is geared towards a self-motivated, out-going individual, with a strong work ethic and a commitment to teamwork. The successful applicant should be willing to travel on a limited basis to a select group of industry tradeshows and meetings in support of GeoNorth’s marketing efforts.
Required Skills:
o BA or related college degree.
o Minimum 3 years experience in sales, marketing, or related field.
o Knowledge of ESRI software and the ESRI Business Partner Program.
o Excellent verbal communication skills.
o Excellent proposal and technical writing skills.
o Extensive experience with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Visio, and graphics related software packages).
o Demonstrated experience working in sales or marketing team environment.
Desired Skills:
o Superior prioritization, organizational and time management skills.
o Enthusiastic and dynamic personality.
o Willingness to take on new tasks.
o Must be a self starter.
o Experience working a corporate tradeshow booth.
o Ideal candidate will be creative and innovative.
o You must have the ability to take direction and then see a project or an initiative through to completion with little or no supervision.
Compensation and Benefits:
Salary is commensurate with a candidate’s overall experience and skill set and is very competitive within the market. Benefits include medical insurance, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, 401k and flexible medical/dependant spending account program. This position is not commission based.
Apr
1
GIS Technician - Ann Arbor, MI
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GIS Technician (Short-Term Position) – Ann Arbor, Michigan
The GIS/Remote Sensing Technician will primarily be performing data editing tasks on Sanborn projects, such as land cover mapping projects.
Education: Geography, Remote Sensing GIS, Cartography
Knowledge in the use of the following software: ArcGIS(ESRI) and ERDAS is an advantage.
Please send resume to employment@sanborn.com, and indicate GIS Tech – Ann Arbor in the subject line. Sanborn is an EOE M/F/D/V employer.