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Dept. of Labor’s High Growth Industry Profile - Geospatial Technology -- *New*
http://www.doleta.gov/brg/Indprof/geospatial_profile.cfm

There are > 6 current job announcements posted!
See also the ADDITIONAL RESOURCES section at the bottom, including a supplemental listing of 17 cos./orgs.
and other helpful information for job seekers ...
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ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SPECIALIST
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SENIOR WATER QUALITY PLANNER
MONTANA DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
HELENA, MONTANA

The following positions are currently posted for recruitment for the Montana Department of Environmental Quality:

Environmental Science Specialist – position 53100593 – Closing Date: 2/4/2011
Download job announcement here

Environmental Science Senior Water Quality Planner – position 53122005 – Closing Date: 2/14/2011
Download job announcement here

Please feel free to distribute the attached vacancy announcements as you see fit.
Thank you!

Karol Anne Davis
Human Resource Assistant
MT Dept. of Environmental Quality
Phone: 406.444.4218
Fax: 406.444.5330

(posted Jan. 20)

GIS TECHNICIAN
LEONARD RICE ENGINEERS
DENVER, CO

Leonard Rice Engineers, Inc. (LRE) is a consulting-engineering firm, providing services and expertise related to the planning, management, and development of water resources. We are currently seeking an entry-level GIS technician (0 to 2 years professional experience).

Job Description:
Create report quality maps using base maps and hydrologic data sets. The successful candidate will use ESRI desktop software to perform GIS map creation and spatial data processing for a wide variety of water projects.

Requirements:
Experience with ArcGIS desktop software, Microsoft Office, and proficiency in map design/creation, georeferencing, heads up digitizing, data management, importing/exporting data, spatial analysis, editing databases, working with map projections, and creating tables and charts. Candidate must be professional, detail oriented, dedicated to continual learning, capable of managing time, have strong communication skills, and knowledge of geology, hydrology, or other environmental sciences is preferred. A college degree is preferred.

Benefits:
We offer a competitive salary and benefits program that includes medical, dental, vision, life, flexible spending account, long and short term disability, long term care, and 401(k) plan.

If you meet the requirements above and are interested in this position, please submit your cover letter and resume to employment@lrewater.com.
Leonard Rice Engineers is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

(posted Jan. 26)

SENIOR GIS APPLICATION DEVELOPER
DENVER, CO

Successful Denver firm is seeking a Senior GIS Application Developer for a 6 month contract with the possibility of extending.

Responsibilities for this opportunity will include the following:
• Working in partnership with other development personnel to develop and document GIT applications to serve internal employees and external customers.
• Developing applications in the ESRI platform, including ArcServer & ArcSDE.
• Preparation of detailed application support documents.
• Development in Silverlight, ArcObjects, and .NET.
• Acting in a team lead role.
• Fostering and maintaining good relationships with customers and IT colleagues to meet expected service levels.

The candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:
• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in computer science or related field; or equivalent education.
• 5 years’ experience developing business applications with desired exposure to both thick and thin client environments.
• HTML, XML, SQL, SDE, Silverlight, ArcMap, and ArcServer are musts.
• Candidates must be able to develop applications that integrate with external systems using TIBCO technology.
• Experience developing applications that store data in SDE on Oracle.
• Candidates must have complete understanding of the full life-cycle of software development processes, including documentation, training, testing and deployment.
• The ability to communicate verbally and in writing with all levels of employees and management, capable of successful formal and informal communication, speaks and writes clearly and understandably at the right level.

Please note: This is a 6 month (with possibility of extending) 1099 contract...
Compensation: $55.00 to $65.00 per hour 1099
job-edymr-2160793319@craigslist.org

(posted Jan. 26)

GIS / CLIMATOLOGY / WIND ENERGY
DENVER, CO

We are a leading global engineering, consulting and construction company specializing in infrastructure development in the fields of energy, water and information. We are seeking out an individual to provide wind engineering related design, analysis and studies for domestic or international wind energy projects from our Denver Wind Energy Office.

Primary responsibilities will include performing wind resource analysis related assignments for domestic and international projects. Areas of emphasis may include: utility-scale wind farms, community wind systems, distributed wind and offshore wind projects.

The position will involve:
1. A thorough understanding of wind project siting/development, general wind turbine design/function and industry-standard resource assessment techniques is required.
2. Experience in developing specifications and siting of wind measurement systems, including planning & execution of installations.
3. Experience in the statistical analysis of wind data, including raw time series data validation and instrument troubleshooting/diagnostics is required.
4.Field experience in performing or facilitating the maintenance of wind data measurement systems is required.
5. Contribute to the authorship of reports, studies and proposals.

Position may also require assisting with the development, planning, coordination and management of all aspects of wind energy projects.

Minimum Qualifications: BS Degree in engineering, physics or meteorology from either an ABET accredited program in the USA or its foreign equivalent. Must have the Engineer-In-Training EIT certification or its foreign equivalent.

Minimum of 3 years of experience performing wind resource assessments related duties.

Experience with GIS, climatology analysis and wind farm design software is required.
job-tnjms-2168403591@craigslist.org

(posted Jan. 26)

SUMMER INTERNSHIPS (paid)
ESRI
REDLANDS, CALIFORNIA

Applications are now being accepted for Esri’s Summer Internship Program and the Esri UC Student Assistantship Program. Details are available at http://www.esri.com/careers/category/summer-programs.html. Both programs provide great work experience as well as opportunities to network with professional GIS users and explore career options.

Internships are paid positions at Esri headquarters in Redlands, CA and a few of the Esri Regional Offices. Internships are open to both undergraduate and graduate students. Positions are available in a variety of areas, including Product Development, Professional Services, Educational Services/Training, Marketing, and Technical Support. Positions are generally 12 weeks long, starting between May and July, depending on the student’s schedule and hiring team’s needs.
Deadline to apply is March 18, 2011.

The UC Assistantship Program provides students an opportunity to participate in the International User Conference in San Diego, July 11-15, 2011. Students work part of the time, and have time to attend sessions and network with conference attendees. Esri provides conference registration and lodging (students pay for their own travel to San Diego). This program is open to graduate students and 4th year undergraduate students attending a college/university in the U.S.
Deadline to apply is April 1, 2011.

Esther Worker
eworker@esri.com
ESRI Denver Education Account Manager
1 International Ct
Broomfield CO 80021
303.449.7779 ext 8216
1- 800-447-9778 ext 18216
For information on ESRI software and services: http://www.esri.com
ESRI Education Community Portal: http://edcommunity.esri.com
http://www.esri.com/4-H

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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

Dept. of Labor’s High Growth Industry Profile - Geospatial Technology
http://www.doleta.gov/brg/Indprof/geospatial_profile.cfm

Ten Things to Do When Looking for a Job, from Forbes Magazine:
http://www.forbes.com/2009/04/29/jobs-interviews-resume-leadership-careers-basics.html?partner=yahoofpappsf%20%20

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

Helpful Suggestions from Ken Turnbull, founder of Rocky Mtn. Rogues network:
On Reading and Asking Questions:
I often exchange emails or talk to the younger set on advice for getting a job. I try to focus on having candidates TALK LESS of their own skills, talents, and wonderfulness... and LISTEN MORE to answers to their "intelligent and insightful" questions they ASK potential employers. This enables the job seeker to understand the problem(s) to be solved. The task is to package yourself on-the-fly, to be "part of the solution the employer is seeking". (They already have lots of "wonderful people"... and they still have problems.)
Impressing employers can be more easily done by "quality of questions", rather than by "I am wonderful because ..." statements.
(Trust me on this one!)
And don't forget to read, read, read -- every day.
("Avid reader" always looks good on a resume and the investment of time will be well worth it.)
On Business Cards:
I have used VistaPrint in the past; they are free (except for shipping) and they are good.
I recommend you print your "individual" business card, unaffiliated with any company, and carry them with you.
Whereas handing out a resume can be rude and creates the wrong impression, a simple business cards says "I know the process."
A b-card is NOT a piece of promotional sales literature; it is a convenient means to convey your contact information (KISS).
But, you can use it to expand or narrow the responses you receive.
If your title is really "President," no one will talk to you; make it "Principal" or "Partner" or "Owner;" this opens the door.
If you specialize in one function, state what it is: "Technical Writer or Web Developer," etc.; this qualifies people.
If you are a generalist, provide a definition: "Regional Marketing Manager or Branch Manager;" this means you are approachable.
Avoid "Consultant," as it is often synonymous with "unemployed."
If you want to generate conversation, use "Entrepreneur" or "ROGUE;" it invites the question.
But, if you don't have your response path practiced and polished ... don't do this!
Ken Turnbull (303)790-7070 ken@kenturnbull.com

GeoSearch, Inc. Website for Job Seekers and Employers:
http://www.geosearch.com
We specialize in GIS, GPS, Photogrammetry, Remote Sensing, and related sciences.
We have the largest geospatial resume database available. Take advantage of our network today!

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/

GIS Data Depot Website:
http://careers.geocomm.com/

Job Search site searcher:
http://www.indeed.com/intl/en/about.html
Indeed.com is a job search engine searcher (Uber-Searcher?) so you can enter your keyword(s) in one place
and it will scour the internet to find those jobs on at least all the popular job finding engines and a few esoteric ones as well...
You state What [GIS] and Where [optional] and then you get an email summarizing what has been found.

Rocky Mtn. Information Management Association:

Education and networking opportunities for IT professionals.
http://www.rmima.org/index.htm

US Govt. Jobs Website:
http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/

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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.

COLORADO SPACE COALITION
List of CO Space Related Companies - http://spacecolorado.org/about-us/members.html

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/Company/Careers.aspx

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

RAYTHEON

Go to http://www.rayjobs.com

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 Corp.)
BOULDER, COLORADO
See the web sites for job descriptions: http://www.vexcel.com, http://www.microsoft.com

(Supplemental list updated Nov. 19, 2010)

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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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