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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 > 7 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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GIS DATABASE DEVELOPER
SOUTH DENVER

DURATION: 9 month contract

Günther Douglas, a Denver based IT Consulting & Placement firm with offices nationally, is committed to responsiveness, thoroughness and exceeding expectations. Gunther Douglas promotes a positive work environment, an honest approach and deep appreciation to all of our clients and employees.

DESCRIPTION:
We currently have an immediate need for an experienced GIS Database Developer to join the team of our South Denver based client on a contract basis. Qualified candidate will be responsible for analyzing, designing, developing, integrating, testing, implementing, and documenting new Network Monitoring and GIS software applications. Ideal candidate will have previous experience providing Oracle database development in developing a Network Monitoring and GIS platform as well as previous experience providing Oracle GoldenGate 11g expertise.

REQUIREMENTS:
- 5 - 10 years Oracle Database development experience
- Minimum of 2 years Oracle 11i development experience
- 1 year Oracle GoldenGate 11g experience
- Minimum of 2 years experience working with Oracle Spatial or similar spatial database

Pay is commensurate with level of experience. If interested, please send your word resume to cgarcia@guntherdouglas.com
Local candidates, no third parties or sponsorships please. We require successful completion of a background check and drug screen.
Though we try to respond to everyone personally, we are not always able to do so due to resume volume. We will do our best and apologize up front if we are unable. Thanks!

Source: rmiug-jobs@yahoogroups.com
JOB: GIS Database Developer - South Denver
Posted by: "guntherdouglas" cgarcia@guntherdouglas.com guntherdouglas
Mon Apr 4, 2011 8:39 pm (PDT)

GEOSPATIAL WEB APPLICATION DEVELOPER
COLORADO OFFICE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
DENVER, CO

OIT is hiring a geospatial webb app developer.
This is a one year position with the possibility for extending for a year depending on funding.
Please see the following link for more information: http://bit.ly/OIT-WebAppDeveloper

Jon Gottsegen
Enterprise GIS Services Mgr/ State GIS Coordinator
Governor's Office of Information Technology
President, National States Geographic Information Council
601 E. 18th Ave, Denver, CO 80203
303-764-7712
www.colorado.gov/oit

(posted Apr. 4)

GIS TECHNICIANS (Mid-level)
COLORADO SPRINGS

GeoSearch has multiple opportunities for Mid-level GIS Technicians to work on a project in Colorado Springs.
It is expected to be about 3 months of full time work with a good possibility of follow-on work.

Experience: Minimum of 1 year as a GIS technician

Mandatory:
– Sound vector editing skills in ArcGIS desktop.
- Need to know how to use the Editor and Advanced Edit functionality without being trained on that functionality.
- Geoprocessing skills in ArcGIS desktop, including knowledge of the 3D Analyst toolbox
- An understanding of editing 3D features
- Familiarity with the ESRI Terrain dataset
- An understanding of DEMs

Preferred:
– Familiarity with Monotonicity and Hydro Flattening concepts would be a definite plus.
- Knowledge of ESRI Geodatabase design structure and management, as well as
general database knowledge, including the manipulation of tabular data in GIS,
and summarizing, joining, and linking related data

Please send me a resume asap if you are interested.
Feel free to call me for more information.

Jessica Touchard
GeoSearch, Inc.
Sr. Recruiter
866-962-7772 x2
Jessica@geosearch.com
Recruiters in the GeoSpatial Sciences

(posted Apr. 1)

GIS DEVELOPER
ATA SERVICES
LAKEWOOD, CO

We are looking for an on-site full-time GIS Developer with a minimum of 2 years of experience. This is a contract position located in Lakewood, Colorado.

Responsibilities will include design, develop, test, implement, and maintain software applications and programs/scripts/tools supporting a wide variety of applications and programs. Build new custom applications to automate procedures and specialized tasks. Diagnose problems associated with GIS programs, scripts, tools, procedures, systems, and applications. Develop, recommend, and implement effective, efficient, innovative, and timely solutions to support customer GIS development needs. Serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to internal and external customers on issues regarding GIS development as well as associated hardware, software, procedures, and associated geospatial data.

The successful applicant will be expected to provide technical analyses and consultation in the area of geospatial data development, applications, integration, and analysis.

Required Knowledge and Skills
· ESRI suite of products (ArcGIS Desktop, ArcSDE, ArcObjects, ModelBuilder)
· Microsoft Visual Studio 2005/2008, .NET, C#, VB, VB6
· XML: schema definition, data validation, transmission, manipulation, querying and using as a data source
· Oracle Databases, SQL

Desired Knowledge and Skills
· Oracle RDBMS
· ESRI (ArcGIS Server, ArcIMS, JTX)
· ESRI versioning and replication
· Component Object Model (COM)
· Map Services (KML, WMS, WFS, GML)
· Web-based viewer technologies (Google Earth/Maps, ESRI JavaScript API, Web Services)
· Perl, Python
· Extract, Transform, and Load (ETL) methods and practices
· Terrago suite of products
· USGS-specific data formats (NHD, NED, Best Practices, DRG)
· GIS concepts, such as dynamic segmentation and linear referencing

Qualified candidates must possess strong written and oral communication skills. Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, GIS, Geography or related discipline is required. Minimal travel is expected for this position. The successful candidate must be able to obtain or already have an active federal security clearance.

Interested candidates should send resumes and salary requirements to kknowles@ataservices.net by April 14, 2011. EOE

(posted Mar. 31)

REMOTE SENSING / GIS SCIENTIST
OCEAN IMAGING CORPORATION
LITTLETON, CO

Position Opening: Remote Sensing/GIS Scientist
Ocean Imaging Corp. - www.oceani.com, www.seaviewfishing.com - presently seeks a Remote Sensing/GIS Scientist to add to our expanding Littleton, CO office. The person will be involved in different projects and should thus have high level, versatile skills. Primary responsibility will be the continued development of OI's IR/multispectral system for oil spill detection, mapping and monitoring. This will include rigorous analysis of a large existing database of past oil imagery in order to refine existing oil detection and classification algorithms. Additional work will involve vegetation and bottom substrate classification of coastal areas and wetlands, and detection of water pollution using multispectral visible, near-IR and thermal IR image data. Also change detection of offshore temperature and plankton patterns. Applicant should have strong skills in image processing, multispectral classification and excellent working knowledge with RS image processing/analysis software as well as ArcGIS. Experience in aerial image processing and/or oceanography is a plus, as are software programming and applications development skills. This is primarily a research-oriented position and will include components of all research work segments from data acquisition and experimental planning, to analysis, to results publication. It is an excellent job opportunity for a person who will truly enjoy making an individual contribution to developing and using cutting-edge RS/GIS technology by not only following managerial guidance but also making individual efforts to improve on existing methods. Ocean Imaging offers competitive salary and benefits, interesting work and excellent working environment.

Minimum Required Skills and Experience:
- MS in Geosciences, GIS, RS or equivalent; PhD degree is a plus
- Strong skills in ERDAS Imagine, ENVI or other image processing application(s)
- Demonstrated experience with multispectral image classification and analysis
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; must be fluent in written and oral English
- Excellent creative/technical/analytical problem-solving skills with an ability to learn new skills and procedures independently. Ability to resolve issues independently based on analysis, experience, and judgment
- Must be U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident

- Experience with IR and/or multispectral aerial camera systems a definite plus
- Experience in ArcGIS is a definite plus
- Experience with aerial camera hardware-software integration is a plus
- Experience with C-shell or other scripting/programming languages is a plus
- Software development or any programming experience is a plus
- Experience with UNIX and LINUX operating systems is also a plus

Starting salary range will be $55,000 - 70,000, highly dependent on experience

Position will start in March, 2011 or when filled. Please, e-mail resume and salary history/requirements to: mhess@oceani.com

Mark Hess
Director of Operations
Ocean Imaging - SeaViewFishing
303-948-5272
mhess@oceani.com
I invite you to visit our web sites: www.seaviewfishing.com and www.oceani.com

(posted Mar. 2)

DATA MANAGEMENT / GIS DATA ANALYSIS
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
DENVER, CO

Seniors Age 55 and older to support the EPA ($12.72/hour plus benefits)

The Senior Environmental Employment (SEE) program offers unique opportunities in the Denver area for individuals age 55 or older to support the U.S. Environmental Protection agency through a grant sponsored by the National Older Worker Career Center (NOWCC). Apply today by visiting our website and following the application steps, www.nowcc.org.

Duties: 36 hrs/wk
Provides support to Data Team on contract lab data tracking, GIS routine data management, and records management for contracts.
Also manages tracking of travel, training funds and leave.

Performs reviews, audits and completeness checks for Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) data deliverables to ensure compliance with national policies and requirements. Assesses and recommends document disposition and follow up action to EPA. Coordinates with field support contractors and data validation contractors to ensure laboratory chains of custody remain valid. Work requires experience with laboratory data deliverables, chains of custody, basic chemistry, and written regulation/guidance. 30%

Performs GIS based assessment to determine accurate locations for regulated facilities as part of the Comprehensive Environmental Responsibility, Compensation and Liability Information (CERCLUS) new site registration process. Researches and assesses quality of submitted facility locations, processes routine results and advises EPA on difficult interpretations. Work requires advanced computer and GIS tool use, and implementing strategic processes. 25%

Performs records, document and technical reference material management. Assesses and recommends management procedures, evaluates options, and implements records management structure for program wide contract records, technical correspondence and research source materials. Work requires familiarity with content and purpose of all records and documents, technical scientific understanding of programs and issues, attention to details. 15%

Performs support of scientific databases to EPA. Provides recommendations on data content to EPA, performs data entry and data quality control, recommends and advises EPA on data quality and use. 15%

Manages travel for all program staff, supports time and attendance records keeping and other routine administrative support. 15%

Other:
In-house training on GIS tools
In-house training with scientific data manipulation and management
In-house training on Contract Laboratory Program (CLP) data requirements
In-house training on statutory requirements for document and records management

Qualifications:
BA/BS Degree in Environmental Science or related degree. OR Minimum of 10 year(s) of experience in governmental program implementation, computer skills, interpersonal communication.
Strong computer skills
Basic skills with GIS tools and concepts
Background and familiarity with required laboratory practices
Attention to detail and accuracy of work
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Experience required with Windows, Typewriter, Facsimile, Copying Machine, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Access

To apply, please visit our website www.nowcc.org ; complete and submit an "Initial Application Form" along with an updated resume to 303-238-2542 (fax) or email. Please specify on the application which position you are applying for; (CO-684). Must be 55 or over to apply. EOE
Location: Denver
Compensation: $12.72/hour plus benefits (health/dental insurance, sick/vacation leave, federal holidays, flexible schedule and more).

POST-DOC RESEARCH ASSOCIATE
MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN

Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Geospatial Modelling of Forested Watersheds

The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science at Michigan Technological University is seeking a Research Associate to develop geospatial mapping models for address key questions about the relationships between forest composition and climate change on the hydrologic outputs of Great Lakes watersheds. The successful applicant will develop mapping models that generate predictions of forest composition, biomass and disturbance at the scale of small to large watersheds, utilizing USDA Forest Service Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) data. As the expected two and a half year project proceeds, these model estimates will be linked to existing databases for climate and watershed hydrology to explore relationships between forest dynamics and watershed output. Eventually, user interfaces will be developed allowing researchers and the public to fully utilize the FIA data for such watershed scale investigations.

A background in GIS/RS and geospatial modelling/spatial statistics is required. Experience in forestry, hydrology, ecosystem science, or soil science is ideal but strong interest will suffice. Familiarity with US Forest Service FIA data is also desirable. Proficiency in spoken and written English is necessary.

Michigan Tech is one of the premier Forestry and Environmental Science Universities in the United States. The School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science has been ranked fourth in the nation for scholarly productivity among forestry schools, and first in North America based on citations per faculty member. Well-established partnerships with the USDA Northern Research Station and the Northern Institute for Applied Climate Science enhance opportunities for scholarly collaboration. The university is located in the Houghton, Michigan near the shores of Lake Superior, and offers superb outdoor recreation opportunities in a modern, safe small city community. The heavily forested Lake Superior basin is ideally suited for the proposed work linking forest responses to management and climate to watershed scale hydrologic responses and their subsequent downstream impacts on the Great Lakes.

The anticipated start is Spring 2011. Salary will be commensurate with education and experience and Michigan Tech offers excellent benefits. Interested persons should send transcripts, one-page statement of professional interests, curriculum vitae including names and contact information for two references, and any other relevant materials to Dr. Robert Froese by email at froese@mtu.edu.
Michigan Tech is an equal opportunity educational institution/equal opportunity employer.

Contact:
Robert Froese, PhD, RPF
Associate Professor, School of Forest Resources and Environmental Science
Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 49931 USA
Email: froese@mtu.edu; Voice: 906-487-2723; Cell: 906-370-7285; Fax: 906-487-2915

(posted Feb. 1)

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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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