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Post and Find Paid Internships

internshipsChristina Boggs from The State of California has created a simple location to post and find paid internships.  I think this is great!

Mapping creates jobs and drives global economic growth

Geo Services Infographic - finalGoogle has done some analysis on the value of mapping technologies – pretty amazing numbers …

“In summary, the global geo services industry is valued at up to $270 billion per year and pays out $90 billion in wages. In the U.S., it employs more than 500,000 people and is worth $73 billion. The infographic below illustrates some examples of the many benefits of maps, whether it’s improving agriculture irrigation systems or helping emergency response teams save lives.”

Read the full article at the Google LatLong Blog

USC seeks GIS programmer

USC is looking for a highly qualified GIS Programmer at its campus: jobs.usc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=65729 

Just wanted to pass this along.

GIS job with National Park Service

Forwarding a new NPS job notification from Paul Hardwick:

This is a GS-11 interdisciplinary position (GS-0150/0401/1301) open at Sequoia Kings Canyon National Park. The position supports both the Protection Division (80%) and Resource Division (20%). The closing date is 4/10/2012. Job numbers are:

- All Sources number SEKI 623215
- Merit Promotion number SEKI 622807

SALARY RANGE:

$57,408.00 to $74,628.00 / Per Year

Here is the link to the job posting: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/311432900



Thanks,

Paul Hardwick
GIS & Data Coordinator
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
47050 Generals Highway
Three Rivers, CA 93271
Phone: 559-565-3725

 

Full-Time GIS Analyst Position in Pasadena

If you are interested …

Dudek has an opening for a Full-Time GIS Analyst position in the Pasadena area.  We are seeking a GIS professional with 3-5 years of Environmental GIS experience with the ESRI ArcGIS product suite. Experience working with field biologists is highly desirable.  Candidate must be able to work independently and function well in a team environment.  Excellent communication skills a must.

If interested, please send resume to email below ASAP.

Lisa

llubeley@dudek.com

LISA LUBELEY, GISP
GIS MANAGER/PROJECT MANAGER

DUDEK | Natural Resource Management Infrastructure Development Regulatory Compliance
ENGINEERING + ENVIRONMENTAL
605 THIRD STREET
ENCINITAS,  CALIFORNIA  92024
T 760.479.4273      F 760.632.0164    C 760.685.5478


Geospatial Technology is a High Growth Industry

A link I read pointed me to this Bureau of Labor site: http://www.doleta.gov/brg/Indprof/geospatial_profile.cfm
Good to know that Geospatial Technology is recognized as a “High Growth Industry” – although we GIS folks know that :) .

Job Posting – GIS Specialist at PG&E

Thanks to Carol Ostergren for passing along this job in San Francisco: Link to the job posting

My feeling is that this has something to do with the explosion in San Bruno last year, and the failures of the GIS that were noted.

PG&E GIS Analytics is looking to fill an immediate opening for a full-time office-based GIS Specialist position in Walnut Creek. This is a contract position for an initial six month term with the expectation of extending to two years.

Continue reading Job Posting – GIS Specialist at PG&E

GIS Job – City of Brentwood, CA (Northern California)

Thanks Joel for passing this along.  For GIS folks, the GIS Jobs Clearinghouse is a great resource.

From the GIS Jobs Clearinghouse:  GIS Coordinator for the City of Brentwood – note that this is Northern California

Position Description:

The City of Brentwood is seeking qualified applicants for the position of GIS Coordinator. This position is responsible for mapping services and activities within the City using available technology, including CAD, GIS and GPS for the development, deployment and publication of City information.

Experience: 4 years of increasingly responsible experience in SQL database analysis and design, application development, and/or project management, preferably in local government environment with automated mapping and GIS utilizing ESRI software, and a Bachelor’s degree with major coursework in geography, computer science, engineering or related field. Must possess a valid CA driver’s license. Possession of a professional certificate in ArcGIS and a certificate from the GIS Certification Institute desirable.

Salary effective 7/1/11: $7,568 to $9,199/monthly, plus excellent benefits package.

 

 

Job Posting – GIS Manager, Monterey Association of Governments

Thanks again! to Carol Ostegren
  • JOB TITLE:     GIS (Geographic Information System) Coordinator
  • Monthly Salary Range $5,865-$7,887

Here is the link to the opening: http://ambag.org/rfp_jobs/gis_coordinator_job_description.pdf

Good luck!

Job posting – Great Basin LCC Coordinator Position Available

Thanks to Carol Ostergren for passing along!

 

Great Basin Landscape Conservation Cooperative

Great Basin LCC Coordinator Position Available


The Bureau of Land Management has announced the Great Basin LCC Coordinator position –  see the announcement below for more information. To apply, click on this link:  www.usajobs.gov

The US Fish and Wildlife Service is in the process of hiring for the Science Coordinator position and the announcement will be distributed when it becomes available.

Great Basin Landscape Conservation Cooperative Coordinator, GS-0401-14
Announcement No: NV-DEU-2011-0113
Opens: 05/25/2011    Closes:  06/08/2011
Location: Reno, NV
Promotion Potential:
GS-14
Moving expenses not authorized
Open to all qualified US Citizens

This announcement is open currently with NV Merit-2011-0232.  You must apply to each announcement separately, if you wish to be considered under both recruitment methods.

Great Basin Landscape Conservation Cooperative Coordinator, GS-0401-14

Announcement No: NV Merit-2011-0232
Opens: 05/25/2011    Closes:  06/08/2011
Location: Reno, NV
Promotion Potential:
GS-14
Moving expenses authorized
Open to any current or former Federal Employee with competitive civil service status, reinstatement, or special hiring authority eligibility.