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New: A Geospatial Careers website is now available online.
See the supplemental listing below for the URL.


GIS ANALYST
AFFILIATED COMPUTER SERVICES, INC.
GREELEY, CO

Functional Description:
A proven professional, the GIS Analyst is competent to work on complex projects and applies an in-depth knowledge of technical and spatial analysis concepts, practices and procedures. The incumbent regularly works under deadlines and is capable of handling extreme workloads. The GIS Analyst acts independently, operating with only general direction; errors at this level may cause significant disruption or major cost. Incumbents regularly provide guidance to and assist in training less experienced GIS technicians, and end users. Provides functional and technical expertise to formulate geographic information system scope, objectives, and geodatabases; devises or modifies procedures to solve problems using geographic information systems. Prepares detailed specifications from which geographic information systems are tested, debugged documented, and implemented. Assignments are in technical and local government functional areas.

REPRESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs definition of user functional requirements by translating development and/or maintenance requirements into specifications; creates and implements geographic database designs. Creates advanced geospatial products for client and general public use.
Analyzes existing and new software for incorporation of desired geospatial functionality. Performs detailed reviews and analysis of user department needs, new equipment, new technology, and other factors and trends impacting existing and proposed geographic information systems. Facilitates the development and implementation of solutions that conform to client requirements.
Formulates recommendations on alternative approaches to realize desired functionalities and/or enhancements and desired levels of performance. Performs feasibility studies, life cycle analysis and/or cost/benefit studies.
Consults with hardware, communications and database experts and/or vendors to ensure viability of systems, software, and data.
Prepares GIS quality assurance test plans; conducts acceptance tests; confirms and presents results. Reviews vendor and other datasets for quality, accuracy, and conformity and incorporates approved datasets into the production environment.
Ensures that systems documentation is updated according to client and ACS’ standards. May assist in user training.
Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge and compiles information into recommendations/analyses.
Participates in presentations where application requires technical staff, and may conduct research for, or write portions of, technical proposals.
May be responsible for instructing, directing and monitoring the work of assigned technical personnel.

Education and Typical Years Experience:
A Bachelors degree in GIS or related technical field or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible related technical experience using GIS data, software and tools.

Special Requirements:
Ability to read, understand and work from plats, deeds, legal descriptions and drawings. Knowledge and experience using PLSS (Public Land Survey System). Skill in operation of computer hardware and Microsoft Office applications. Proficiency and experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS core software products and extensions, including COGO, ArcSDE, ArcIMS, and ArcGIS Server. Working knowledge and understanding of topology, surveying, GeoDatabases, SQL Server, and cartographic principals and practices. Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, high energy level, sound judgment, logic, and problem solving skills.

Interested candidates should apply using the following link:
https://acs71.recruitmax.com/MAIN/careerportal/Job_Profile.cfm?szOrderID=11293&szReturnToSearch=1&szWordsToHighlight=

ACS is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, or any other status protected by Federal or State law or local ordinance.

Affiliated Computer Services, Inc., ACS, is a global FORTUNE 500 company with more than 55,000 plus people working together to support client operations in nearly 100 countries. By providing business process outsourcing, human resources outsourcing and information technology solutions to world-class commercial and government clients, ACS offers its associates vast opportunities to succeed. Recognized worldwide for generating possibilities and creating solutions, ACS welcomes you to become part of our growing team. Join our mission and vision for the future.

Richard Compton
Sr. Recruiter
ACS Corporation
480-730-7020 - Office
480-330-4087 - Cell
602-797-6211 - Fax
richard.compton@acs-inc.com
www.acs-inc.com
(posted Mar. 27)


GIS TECHNICIAN
SWCA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
DURANGO, CO

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned consulting firm specializing in environmental regulatory compliance, natural resource management, cultural resource management and related research. We are a Top 500 Design Firm and Top 200 Environmental Firm according to the latest Engineering News-Record rankings. SWCA is a company of biologists, geologists, archaeologists, paleontologists and planners with more than 25 years of experience and 350 employees located in 20 offices throughout the U.S. and the Pacific Islands. We offer an informal, team-oriented work environment, competitive salaries, and a competitive benefits package, including a stock ownership plan.

We are actively seeking a full-time Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician for our Durango, Colorado office. This position will assist with GIS data manipulation and map production for multiple projects. Projects consist of natural resource surveys and research, as well as cultural resource surveys and excavations. This position will report to the GIS Specialist and is paid on an hourly basis. Pay rate will be based on individual qualifications and experience.

Please visit our web page for more details and application instructions: http://www.swca.com/careers/opportunities.html
Trent Reeder
GIS Specialist
SWCA Environmental Consultants
treeder@swca.com
208 Parker Avenue. Suite A-B
Durango, Colorado 81303
Work (970) 385-7781
Fax (970) 385-7785
www.swca.com
(posted Mar. 25)


GIS MANAGER
SOUTHEAST METRO STORMWATER AUTHORITY
ENGLEWOOD, CO

SEMSWA GIS Manager Job Opportunity

Attached is the job description for the GIS Manager position.
The contact information and job description is posted on our website
(www.semswa.org) under job opportunities.

RoxAnna Jones, Administrative Assistant
Southeast Metro Stormwater Authority (SEMSWA)
76 Inverness Drive East, Suite A
Englewood, CO 80112-5106
Phone - 303-858-8844
Fax - 303-267-9551
rjones@semswa.org

(posted Mar. 24)


WEB PROGRAMMER / SOFTWARE SYSTEMS ENGINEER
EROS DATA CENTER
SIOUX FALLS, SOUTH DAKOTA

The Science Directorate at EROS currently has an opening for a Web Programmer/Software Systems Engineer. This position is a new hire for an experienced, mid-level scientific Web programmer to join the Topographic Sciences team in the Science Directorate at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Earth Resources Observation and Science EROS Center. The Topographic Sciences project is responsible for the creation and update of the National Elevation Dataset (NED) and other global and national datasets, and the dissemination of many of them on the Web using ESRI Internet server and Web mapping tools. The successful candidate will work with other project staff to implement Web-based science applications that utilize the project's databases. The successful candidate will also maintain the Web servers and applications operated by the project. A secondary part of this position's duties will involve technical and analytical support for Topographic Sciences projects.

The successful applicant will participate as a team member of the Topographic Sciences project. S/he will be expected take a prominent role in maintaining and updating the project's ESRI-based Web server and Web mapping capabilities, and recommend updates to hardware and software.

The successful applicant will be the central coordinator and expert for the many Web-based Topographic Sciences capabilities that have been and will be published by the project, including Web tools, Web mapping interfaces, and real-time calculations. The successful applicant will be the central coordinator and expert for national and global-scale topographic applications that run in a UNIX environment, are computationally intensive, and are highly automated.

Excellent communications skills and proven team development experience are required for this position. The candidate must be able to integrate with a team of highly skilled GIS and web developers and with science and technical staff. Some experience with the analysis of elevation and hydrologic data is highly desired.

JOB DESCRIPTION: The candidate should have a broad technical background in developing scientific software applications using ESRI tools as well as a background in general Web development and scientific programming, including such things as statistics, numerical analysis, linear programming, and optimization of calculations. The candidate will be required to support a diverse array of technologies including, but not limited to, simple HTML, CSS, ASP, PHP, and Java. Demonstrated use of these technologies with ESRI tools such as ArcIMS, ArcGIS Server and ArcObjects is required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related technical discipline and 3+ years experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS:
Scientific Expertise
• Basic working knowledge of geographic science and applications

GIS Technologies
• ArcGIS Server development
• ESRI ArcIMS development
• Experience with using ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ArcToolbox applications.
• ESRI ArcObjects
• Familiarity with WMS

Core S/W Engineering Skills
• Object-Oriented programming experience (e.g., C++ or Java)
• Experience with structured software design
• Experience with Web application security concepts
• Web Application design experience
• Experience in database-driven Web design
• Software documentation

Core Technical Skills
• Windows development environment
• Java application development

Web Skills
• JSP and servlets
• Web Services (either .NET, Java, or PHP)
• DHTML
• HTML/CSS

DESIRED SKILLS:
• Apache Tomcat
• PHP
• ASP
• PHP application development
• Unix development environment
• ArcGIS Image Server development
• Flash
• Experience with a scripting language such as VBScript, Python, or Perl
• Knowledge of elevation, hydrology, soils, population, spectral imagery, and climate data
• Knowledge and experience with ESRI SDE/Oracle is highly desirable.
• Working knowledge of statistical analysis software packages (e.g. R, S-plus), other GIS packages (e.g. GRASS, RiverTools) and image processing software (e.g. ENVI, ERDAS)
• Knowledge of lidar point cloud data is highly desirable.

Jane S. Smith
Administrative Manager, Science
Science Applications International Corp (SAIC), Contractor
USGS Earth Resources Observation and Science (EROS) Center
47914 252nd Street
Sioux Falls, SD 57198
Tel: (605) 594-6105, Fax: (605) 594-6529
jssmith@usgs.gov
(posted Mar. 19)


APPLICATION DEVELOPER / WEB PROGRAMMER / SOFTWARE ENGINEER
AUSTIN, TEXAS

Job Requirements:
Development of algorithms and programming for Mapping applications including LIDAR, 3d Visualization /Simulation, Web tools and applications

Experience in Visual Studio dot net application development
*Background in ESRI (arc map based) programming, web-based programming and 3-D modeling
*Experience in VS6 to VSNET porting

Work Experience Requirements:
- 2-4+ years in all phases software development
*In-depth knowledge of Visual studio programming environment
*Strong technical skills in software design, coding and debugging in both VC++ and Visual Basic
*Demonstrated skills of product development

Local contact:
Rick Vincent
ravincent58@gmail.com
303-589-4882

(posted Mar. 16)


INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVES - REMOTE SENSING

proSPATIAL is seeking 3 part-time Remote Sensing Software Inside Sales Representatives. The ideal candidates will have sales experience and knowledge of remote sensing software with an emphasis on Object Oriented Image Analysis. The positions are primarily telesales focused and can be based anywhere in the United States. This contracting opportunity offers flexible hours and the possibility for full time employment. Graduate students as well as seasoned professional sales personnel are encouraged to apply. Hourly salary dependent upon experience. Please send your resume and remote sensing software proficiencies to Victoria Provenza at careers@prospatial.com.

Regards,
Victoria Provenza
www.prospatial.com

(posted Mar. 4)

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OTHER RESOURCES:

Professional Development information from Cary and Associates:
http://www.caryandassociates.com/marketing_tools/professional_development.html

Geospatial Careers website is at http://www.geospatialcareers.net
This website is for students and others interested in learning about careers in geospatial technologies.
It is sponsored by the NH Space Grant Consortium in partnership with NH GRANIT and the
University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension.

GIS Job Finder Website:
http://www.gis-job-finder.com/

Non-specific listing of employers:
The following companies frequently have openings in the aerospace, GIS, GPS, software
programming, IT, engineering, remote sensing, and related geotechnologies.
Check their web sites, listed below, for current openings and position descriptions.

BALL AEROSPACE
BOULDER, COLORADO
Visit the web site for further details: http://www.ballaerospace.com/p2car.html
Also contact Ken Turnbull at ken@kenturnbull.com for application advice.

CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER
DENVER, COLORADO

Go to http://www.denvergov.org/jump_employment.asp for a access to a variety of listings.

COOPERATIVE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (CIRES)
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
BOULDER, COLORADO

Visit http://cires.colorado.edu/jobs.html for listings (mostly research assistant positions).

DIGITALGLOBE
LONGMONT, COLORADO

Job details are at http://www.digitalglobe.com. Navigate to "About Us" and "Careers"

GEOEYE (a merger of Orbimage and Space Imaging)
THORNTON, COLORADO

Visit the web site for complete details: http://www.geoeye.com/corporate/jobs.htm

ITT VISUAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (formerly RESEARCH SYSTEMS, INC. or RSI)
BOULDER, COLORADO

See http://www.ittvis.com/opportun/index.asp

JEPPESEN
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO

Go to the careers section of the Jeppesen web site at http://www.jeppesen.com.

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP.
AURORA, COLORADO SPRINGS, DENVER, & LITTLETON, COLORADO

Visit http://www.lockheedmartin.com and click on "Careers"

MERRICK & COMPANY
AURORA, COLORADO
Point your web browser to http://www.merrick.com and click on "Career Center"

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP.
AURORA, COLORADO SPRINGS, DENVER, & FT. COLLINS, COLORADO
Go to http://careers.northropgrumman.com/ExternalHorizonsWeb/getCareerHome.do

PIXXURES, INC.
ARVADA, COLORADO
Visit http://www.pixxures.com for current job listings.

PREMIER DATA SERVICES
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
Visit Premier Data's web site for more information on these and other openings:
http://www.premierdata.com/company/index.html

SANBORN MAP CO.
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

For descriptions, go to http://www.sanborn.com/about_sanborn/careers.htm


URS CORPORATION
DENVER, COLORADO
See http://www.urscorp.com/careers/jobops/index.html for more information.

VEXCEL CORPORATION (Now owned by MICROSOFT CORPORATION)
BOULDER, COLORADO
See the web sites for job descriptions: http://www.vexcel.com, http://www.microsoft.com

(Supplemental list updated March 28, 2008)

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** Clarification of what it means to have current federal employment "status":

"Applications will be accepted from any qualified individual with current career or career-conditional status, those with reinstatement eligibility, and those eligible under special programs, including Veterans Readjustment Appointment (VRA) eligibles for GS-11/WG-11 (or equivalent), 30% or more compensable disabled veterans, handicapped authority eligibles, and Peace Corps eligibles. Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service may apply. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to political, religious or labor organization affiliation or nonaffiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or nondisqualifying physical or mental handicap."

(Excerpted from federal employment application materials.)

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~ Jobs page last updated: March 28, 2008 ~

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