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URISA News - September/October 2008 Issue
all users | NewsMember Input Requested
The September/October 2008 issue of URISA News is in the mail. Some of you may not receive it before you arrive in New Orleans. Take some time to read the article from the URISA Board and be sure to send your opinions/thoughts to info@urisa.org
The Board is contemplating some direction changes and would like your input.
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New Members
all users | NewsWelcome Our New Members!
May through June 2008
Chris Akin - FM Global - Norwood - MA
Edward Ashton - Customs and Border Protection Border Patrol - Mission - TX
Serkan Bozkurt - Geomatrix Consultants Inc - Oakland - CA
Carol Cahill - Center for Community Health and Evaluation - Seattle - WA
David A Chester - Terracon Consultants - Naperville - IL
Saskia Leigh Cohick, GISP - Wellsboro - PA
Gail M Ewart, GISP - Idaho Geospatial Office Office of the CIO - Boise - ID
Derek Farnes - Provo - UT
Mariana Hristova - Deltona - FL
Jobs - GIS Specialist
all users | NewsPosted: June 9, 2008
GIS Specialist/Planner
Southern Tier Central Regional Planning and Development Board
Corning, NY
Market, manage, maintain Geographic Information Systems program covering three-county region in Upstate New York
Market, manage multiple GIS contracts with municipalities and other organizations, including but not limited to:
- Organize and centralize existing data; create and implement system for data use and maintenance
- Consult regarding applications and uses of GIS hardware and software and advise on purchase
- Create new data (i.e., water and sewer systems, electricity)
- Provide training
- Develop/provide mobile GIS programs
- Maintain, expand Internet Map Server
Develop mapping and GIS analysis for contracts in Environmental Planning (flood mitigation, water quality, wind energy); Land Use Planning; Telecommunications; Economic and Community Development; including but not limited to:
Jobs - GIS Programmer
all users | NewsPosted: June 6, 2008
GIS Programmer
Mahoning County GIS Department
Youngstown, OH
Director/Supervisor: Director – GIS Department
Salary: Negotiable
Date Issued: June 6, 2008
Application Deadline: June 20, 2008
Responsibilities
- Maintain the GIS Website, developing and editing functionality as needed
- Develop custom applications in ArcGIS and ArcIMS: Develop logical models; block diagrams and logic flow charts; translate detailed design into computer software; test, debug, and refine the computer software to produce the required product; prepare required documentation, including both program-level and user-level documentation; enhance software to reduce operating time and/or improve efficiency
- Geodatabase administration
- Automation of data backup, conversion, and updates for web/FTP server
- Assist and resolve day-to-day issues for website users
- Attend various meetings, training courses, conferences, and workshops
- Perform additional duties and assignments as requested
Qualifications
Jobs - GIS Analyst
all users | NewsPosted: June 6, 2008
GIS Analyst
Central Contra Costa Sanitary District
Martinez, CA
Pay rate: $6,282-$7,605 per mo plus exceptional benefit package
The new GIS (Engineering Support Information Systems) Analyst will join a team of nine, reporting to the Engineering Support Supervisor in the Capital Projects Division of the Engineering Department. Analysts provide professional computer programming, computer systems analysis, GIS analysis, and computer systems administration services to the Automated Mapping/CAD/GIS system. The new Analyst will focus primarily on the GIS assignments. More specifically, key duties include: develop programs/scripts for automating database queries, creating web-based data input forms, output reports, and manipulating data; perform advanced spatial queries using database and GIS software tools; perform GIS implementation project management functions including project scoping, estimating, budgeting, systems integration; design and maintain spatial data layers and databases; modeling WEB based GIS and high end RDBMS; program and implement user workflows to create and maintain spatial data.
Jobs - Senior Geospatial Architect
all users | NewsPosted: May 29, 2008
Senior Geospatial Architect
Environmental Data Resources Inc.
Milford, CT
About EDR
Environmental Data Resources Inc. (EDR) is the nation's premier provider of environmental risk information services and reports. The company offers current, prior use and regulatory compliance information services tailored to either a specific property address or company name. EDR offers these services to all participants in a real estate transaction, including the lender, environmental engineer, buyer, seller, attorney and insurer. Established in 1991, EDR's headquarters are in Milford, Connecticut; regional offices are located throughout the United States. EDR is wholly owned by DMG Information Inc., the business information division of Daily Mail and General Trust, plc (DMGT). For more information, visit www.edrnet.com .
Jobs - Education and Certification Manager
all users | NewsPosted: May 28, 2008
Education and Certification Manager
URISA
Park Ridge, IL
The suburban Chicago (Park Ridge) Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA), seeks an Education and Certification Manager. This position will work half-time on a portfolio-based certification program (for the GIS Certification Institute) and half-time on education offerings including a peer-reviewed journal, workshop development, and publications program expansion. The ideal candidate will work closely with committee members and senior staff to develop new program content and update current programs to meet the needs of the membership (Note: this is not a meeting planning position).
Jobs - Associate/Assistant Program Coordinator
all users | NewsPosted: May 16, 2008
Associate/Assistant Program Coordinator
Regional Government Services
Camarillo, CA
Motorist Aid Services (Associate/Assistant Program Coordinator) Local Government Services and the Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) are seeking talented analysts, urban planners, transportation, public administration and business management professionals to provide support for the management and operation of the Service Authority for Freeways and Expressways (SAFE) Motorist Aid Services program. This position is responsible for:
Jobs - Geographic Information Systems Technician I/II
all users | NewsPosted: May 14, 2008
Geographic Information Systems Technician I/II
County of Nevada
Nevada City, CA
I: $3,099 - $3,784 per month
II: $ 3,424 - $4,181 per month
Generous benefit package including enhanced retirement benefits of 2.7% @ 55.
Nevada County, CA is one of the most picturesque areas in the state. The government office is located in Nevada City, which is situated in the Sierra Foothills at 2,700 feet among tall pines, dogwoods and beautiful maples. We are conveniently located between Sacramento and the Lake Tahoe region.
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who enjoys working in a creative team environment assisting other GIS staff in the development and ongoing maintenance of the County GIS database and related applications. The candidate should have the ability to effectively prioritize and schedule a variety of work assignments, possess good verbal and written communication skills when working with technical and non-technical staff and establish and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other county departments, outside agencies and the Public.
This position is responsible for performing a variety of technical and general assignments which include preparing, updating and interpreting a wide variety of maps and related data; independently researching and reconciling geographic data from sources with varying accuracy; knowledgeably operating in the ESRI ArcGIS 9.x software environment and database applications with an understanding of the operations required to complete a task successfully; performing editing and maintenance of geodatabase and shapefile formats; and the willingness to learn new spatial processes, tools and techniques in GIS. Experience working with Trimble GPS units, Pathfinder Office, ArcPad and GPS Analyst is a plus.
Minimum Requirements:
GIS Technician I: Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associate’s degree, including coursework in geographic information systems, planning, geography, physical sciences, forestry, information systems, surveying, computer science, cartography, or a closely related field; plus one year of experience working with automated mapping and GIS systems; ArcInfo/ArcGIS and Arcview experience is preferred; experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.
GIS Technician II (in addition to the above): Two years of professional experience at a level equivalent to Nevada County’s classification of GIS Technician I.
Licenses and Certificates Possession of a valid California driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
Open until filled, with 1st cut-off date of 5/28/08. Please visit www.mynevadacounty.com , or contact the Human Resources Department at 530-265-1225 (opt. 1) for application, flier and more detailed information about the job duties and desired skills and knowledge. EOE/AA
Jobs - Senior GIS Analyst/Coordinator
all users | NewsPosted: May 1, 2008
Senior GIS Analyst / Coordinator
REGIS
Grand Rapids, MI
REGIONAL GIS (REGIS) AGENCY
AN AGENCY OF THE GRAND VALLEY METROPOLITAN COUNCIL
POSTING EXTENDED UNTIL 6/11/08
The REGIS Agency is the 2007 recipient of URISA’s Exemplary Systems in Government (ESIG) Award.
REGIS, an agency of the Grand Valley Metropolitan Council, seeks a candidate to fill the position of Senior GIS Analyst / Coordinator for the REGIS Agency.
