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GIS Project Manager
GIS Project Manager (Oracle Administrator)
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Norfolk, VA
Description: The incumbent reports to System Engineer Mapping & Utilities, and has day to day managerial responsibility for the multi-year data collection and data extraction processes that will include aerial surveying and mapping of all NS trackage. This effort requires a basic knowledge of the NS system, a working knowledge of GIS, aerial surveying, geospatial database creation, and experience in multi-departmental project management. Expert knowledge in Oracle database design and management required.
The incumbents’ responsibilities will include Oracle product planning and installation for GIS applications and other Oracle systems, verifying all system resources required, planning and building instances, creation and modification of the physical database objects, backup and recovery planning and execution, performance monitoring and tuning and applications support. Experience with Oracle Spatial includes, but is not limited to, understanding coordinate systems, native data type for spatial data in Oracle, geometric primitives, validate spatial data, debug/fix invalid geometries, Oracle Spatial query model, linear referencing capabilities, perform spatial analysis with spatial functions and procedures, advanced coordinated system concepts, geocoding and, other GIS-related tasks. Ability to design and recommend best practices for GIS/Spatial implementation and migrations. Experience with Oracle 10g, and above, database design, implementing and maintaining with GIS Spatial capabilities, ArcGIS, ArcSDE, J2EE is required. Managing and maintaining ESRI spatially enabled databases in development, test and QA environments. Knowledge of SDE versioning concepts. Experience with the use of Oracle's built-in SDO_GEOMETRY data type for storing location-based data.
In addition, the incumbent will be authorized to coordinate the daily activities and expenditures of the aerial survey contractor, and direct multiple third party contract employees performing data extraction. For this role the incumbent will be required to quickly develop a geographical understanding of the NS rail network. Additional responsibilities will include training of Engineering field personnel on the Change Management Process and related equipment.
Travel: 3 to 5 days per month
Education and Experience:
The incumbent should have a Bachelor’s degree in a field directly applicable to GIS such as, surveying, engineering, planning, IT, computer science, mathematics plus experience in a responsible project management role. Additional requirements include 3+ years experience with AIX Unix, or Microsoft Windows. Extensive knowledge of Oracle RDBMS, GIS and Oracle Spatial, SQL, SQL Plus, PL/SQL, SQLNet, OEM, Oracle Utilities.
If interested, please apply online at www.nscorp.com
Cartography/GIS Technologist
Cartography / GIS Technologist
ATCO Electric
Description: ATCO Electric is a member of the ATCO Group of Companies - one of Canada's premier corporations. We are an Alberta, investor-owned utility delivering electric energy to customers throughout northern and east-central Alberta. In these resource rich areas of the province, electricity is an essential component of industrial development.
Albertans count on ATCO Electric for the safe, reliable delivery of electricity to their homes, farms, and businesses. ATCO Electric serves almost two-thirds of the province, delivering electric energy to petroleum and forestry companies, farms, towns and cities, First Nations and Métis Settlements.
Working in the right-of-way planning group, you will provide mapping products, and geographic information systems (GIS) and data management services for the planning of transmission projects and for various other clients, using MicroStation and related applications. You will use and help maintain GIS software and related data for mapping and analytical applications.
Key Responsibilities:
Transportation Planning Analyst GIS
Transportation Planning Analyst GIS
TransLink
Burnaby, British Columbia
The Transportation Planning Analyst GIS undertakes research projects and technical planning support using database packages and Geographic Information System
- Researches and analyzes trends related to planning issues, demographics, employment and travel behavior, and develops and recommends methodologies, data sources, and techniques
- Provides technical and administrative input to a variety of transportation planning functions
- Maintains spatial databases of the GVTA’s Planning Division, facilitating data exchange with other agencies, and helping to design and implement GIS improvements and establish enterprise GIS database standards
- Conducts computer programming in various applications to advance GIS performance and efficiency
- Works on GIS and data issues related to the regional transportation model and network and conducts Feature Manipulation Engine modelling
- Carries out GIS and mapping related work and data requests
- Designs and coordinates data collection surveys
- Processes and creates digital cartographic files
- Utilizes GIS software to prepare a variety of supporting maps for meetings and documents
Qualifications
University degree in engineering, transportation planning, urban planning, geography or related field, with emphasis on survey research techniques, demography, statistics, analytical techniques, transportation systems and planning, and geographical information systems. Minimum 2 years experience in transportation planning and GIS, together with sound knowledge of computer technology and programming with GIS software and its relevant application and the ability to perform detailed analytical and research tasks.
Our recruiting policy is to give first priority to internal (TransLink) employees, second priority to qualified employees within the TransLink group of companies. Applications from the general public will only be considered if we do not have any qualified candidates. TransLink retains the final hiring decision.
Closing: April 30, 2009
For more information on this opportunity and to apply for this position please visit our website www.translink.bc.ca
Mapping Technician - City of Richmond, BC
The City of Richmond is a diverse and dynamic community in pursuit of our vision to be the most appealing, livable, and well-managed community in Canada.
Mapping Technician 1
Competition #2009-I-17
$43,716 to $51,378 (Annual Salary)
Within this technical position, the successful candidate will prepare and maintain the City’s digital base, legal and utility service maps; be required to research, read, interpret and print Engineering drawings; input and edit Engineering data; interpret survey drawings; develop customized mapping; and extract, convert and interpret data from various sources. The candidate will assist in the development and creation of databases and will be expected to make operating decisions within defined project/program parameters, in addition to presenting GIS work at small group meetings and supporting GIS users.
QUALIFICATIONS:
This position requires a one year GIS diploma supplemented by a minimum of two years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Knowledge of: industry mapping standards, requirements and principles; computer-assisted mapping techniques including the ESRI suite of Arc products; and experience utilizing database software such as MS Access or ArcSDE. Ability to: comprehend and adapt new techniques and procedures; research and assemble required data; complete multiple projects simultaneously, assigning tasks to colleagues; and establish and maintain skills related to GIS development. Applicants with knowledge of Autodesk’s AutoCAD and Hansen Asset Management preferred.
This position offers competitive compensation, benefits package and a compressed day work schedule (9 days in a fortnight).
For further details visit www.richmond.ca/jobs and if interested, forward a resume by Wednesday, April 15, 2009, quoting Competition #2009-I-17 to:
Human Resources Division
City of Richmond
6911 No. 3 Road
Richmond, BC V6Y 2C1 Canada
Systems Engineer I/II - Virginia Beach, VA
Systems Engineer I/II #2409
City of Virginia Beach, VA
Description: Salary range: $55,736.16 - $83,604.24 (+ Benefits)
This vacancy announcement is being re-opened to increase the pool of qualified applicants. If you have already applied for Systems Engineer I/II #2409, your application will still be considered; you do not need to re-apply.
This position serves as the Systems Engineer in the City's Center for Geospatial Information Services. In that capacity, the individual analyzes and installs manufacturer supplied system software and hardware to maintain or enhance the GIS operating system and configuration; plans and administers such projects to establish impact and scope, establish schedules and to ensure satisfactory and timely completion of work; designs, prepares, and reviews hardware specifications, GIS software configurations, RFPs, contracts, and other documents to ensure compliance with city policies and modern principles of geospatial information processing; reviews installation instructions for compatibility with multi-vendor configuration that facilitates the City's GIS and GIS-related operations and processes; participates in the selection of software and hardware products; trains and may direct work of junior system engineers; tailors GIS system software and configuration to optimize performance; provides technical advice to management and other personnel on software and hardware projections, capabilities, and limitations; performs problem solving to provide around-the-clock system availability.
2012 Exemplary Systems in Government Award Winners
URISA’s ESIG Awards recognize exceptional achievements in the application of information technology that have improved the delivery and quality of government services. URISA is pleased to announce the winners of this year’s ESIG Awards.
URISA congratulates all of the participants in the 2012 Exemplary Systems in Government Award program! The recognized systems will be celebrated during the Awards Breakfast at GIS-Pro 2012: URISA's 50th Annual Conference in Portland.
URISA's Exemplary Systems in Government Awards
The EXEMPLARY SYSTEMS IN GOVERNMENT AWARDS, inaugurated in 1980 by the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association, recognize extraordinary achievement by government agencies in the use of automated information systems. This achievement is defined as the effective application of computer technology that can be measured in terms of improved government services and increased benefits to citizens. The award competition is open to all public agencies at the federal, state/provincial, regional and local levels.
URISA's Exemplary Systems in Government Awards
Exemplary Systems in GovernmentTM Awards
The EXEMPLARY SYSTEMS IN GOVERNMENT AWARDS, inaugurated in 1980 by the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association, recognize extraordinary achievement by government agencies in the use of automated information systems. This achievement is defined as the effective application of computer technology that can be measured in terms of improved government services and increased benefits to citizens. The award competition is open to all public agencies at the federal, state/provincial, regional and local levels.
URISA's Exemplary Systems in Government Awards
Exemplary Systems in GovernmentTM Awards
The EXEMPLARY SYSTEMS IN GOVERNMENT AWARDS, inaugurated in 1980 by the Urban and Regional Information Systems Association, recognize extraordinary achievement by government agencies in the use of automated information systems. This achievement is defined as the effective application of computer technology that can be measured in terms of improved government services and increased benefits to citizens. The award competition is open to all public agencies at the federal, state/provincial, regional and local levels.
GIS Analyst - Sedgwick County KS
GIS ANALYST
SEDGWICK COUNTY, Kansas
The Sedgwick County, Kansas, Geographic Information Services (GIS) seeks an individual to perform highly technical tasks pertaining to the development and management of geographic data, maps and applications.
This key employee will be primarily responsible for: project management for data and application development projects; data management, geodatabase design, ArcSDE administration, workflow development, metadata development and data automation; application management, needs assessment, application design, development, implementation, documentation, and customer support and creation and maintenance of procedural documentation and training for department and user department staff.
These responsibilities require a knowledge of Cartography, cadastral mapping, Geographic Information Systems and associated information technologies; practical knowledge of ESRI software modules to include ArcGIS Desktop components (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox, Model Builder), Workstation ArcInfo and Arc Macro Language, ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE, ArcIMS, and ArcPAD; working knowledge of common programming languages to include ASP, Javascript, HTML, CSS, XSLT, XML (including ArcXML), Python, ASP.net, Vb.net, TL-SQL; basic understanding of networking, client-server computing concepts, database management and design concepts; and knowledge of project management techniques and their application in a technical environment.
$43,959 - $64,253 per annum.
Apply immediately on-line at www.HRePartners.com
Sedgwick County is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application, interview, or pre-employment testing process should notify the Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator, Lindsey Mahoney, 510 N. Main, Suite 306, Wichita, Kansas 67203. Phone (316) 660-7052 or TTD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Email: Lmahoney@sedgwick.gov .
