There are 9 current job announcements posted!
See also the supplemental listing of 15 cos. at the bottom; a helpful guide for job seekers ...
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TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR CAREER!
The November 2005 issue of Geospatial Solutions featured an article by Tina Cary about how
"you are the marketing director of your career." This article is essential reading for every
geospatial professional and student, and is available online:
http://www.geospatial-online.com/geospatialsolutions/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=211131

For more information, contact:
Tina Cary, PhD
President, Cary and Associates
Marketing consulting in the geotechnologies
tcary@caryandassociates.com

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* Listing#1:

GIS TECHNICIAN II
DENVER REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (DRCOG)
DENVER, CO

Application deadline: Feb. 24

Looking for someone with SDE experience.

Details on the position and the application process available on our website:

http://www.drcog.org/jobopenings/jobopenings.cfm


Alternatively, give me a call if you have questions.

Contact:
Simon Montagu
303.480.6763
(Posted Feb. 13)

* Listing #2:

GIS ADDRESSING COORDINATOR
SAN MIGUEL COUNTY
TELLURIDE, CO

San Miguel County
Job Announcement
Job Title: Addressing Coordinator
Application deadline: Feb. 24

Summary Description: Full time, two year (minimum) position available for development, management and implementation of physical address system.
Self-motivated, detail oriented individual with excellent communication skills desired, must be computer savvy and capable of field work. GIS/GPS experience, local knowledge and emergency response experience sought.

Starting monthly salary: $2741-3026 DOQ, plus benefits.

To apply: Application deadline 2/24/06.
Submit resume & cover letter to GIS Dept, PO Box 1170, Telluride, CO 81435.
Via email to addressing@sanmiguelcounty.org.
(Please use your last name as the file name.)

***San Miguel County is an Equal Opportunity Employer***

For full job description, qualifications and other information, see:
http://www.sanmiguelcounty.org/addressing.htm

Local contact:
Heather Widlund
GIS Coordinator
San Miguel County
PO Box 1170
Telluride, CO 81435
970.369.5470
heatherw@sanmiguelcounty.org

(Posted Feb. 6)

* Listing #3:

GIS MAPPING SPECIALIST
PUEBLO COUNTY INFORMATION SYSTEMS/GIS DEPARTMENT
PUEBLO, CO

Application deadline: March 1

The Pueblo County IS/GIS Department seeks qualified applicants for a GIS Mapping Specialist, Job Code 715.313.
This is a Regular/Full-time position with benefits.
Grade 13 Mkt. Min: $2,771 per month

Job Summary
Performs computerized mapping work for the Geographic Information Systems office.
Work involves developing, maintaining, implementing, and converting cartographic and planimetric data for the Geographic Information System (GIS) and developing and producing GIS specific related products through GIS applications and software tools. An employee handles normal recurring assignments on his/her own, referring new and unusual matters, or policy questions, to others.

Essential Job Functions
Converts and/or automates cartographic and planimetric data and imagery into the GIS databases.
Installs GIS software and trains users.
Provides automation support to GIS users.
Implements computer software applications for use in the GIS database.
Produces maps and graphic products using the GIS and other computer graphic software tools.
Assists in maintenance of ArcSDE database, ArcIMS online mapping system, and develops .Net end-user applications using ArcGIS Server technology.

Other Duties
Learns .Net programming and performs data entry into GIS databases as required. Provides assistance to other GIS users with software tools. Develops and codes GIS applications with other GIS staff. Assists Emergency Operations Staff during emergencies and emergency exercises. Performs related work as required.

Pre-employment Knowledges, Abilities and Skills
Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Macromedia Dreamweaver or similar types of graphics software concepts and techniques as applied to the GIS; of basic principles of survey and map drafting.
Ability to set up and operate personal computers with application software and associated devices. Must be able to speak and write clearly and concisely.
Required Qualifications (Note: Any acceptable combination of education, training and experience that provides the above knowledges, abilities and skills may be substituted.)
Training and/or Education
Bachelor's degree in GIS, Landscape Architecture, Natural Resources Management, Civil Engineering, Geography or related field.
Completion of courses in drafting or surveying.
Experience
Three years of technical experience involving work with GIS, CAD and graphic design.
GIS Mapping Specialist - 751.313
Substitution
Six or more years of experience with GIS and CAD systems may substitute for Bachelor's degree.
Licenses or Certificates
Valid driver's license
Special Requirements
Must be able to pass a security clearance and background check.
Physical Demands
The work is mostly sedentary with periods of light physical activity, and is performed in office surroundings. Typical positions require workers to walk or stand for long periods; lift and carry up to 20 pounds; climb stairs, bend, reach, hold, grasp and turn objects; and use fingers to operate computer or typewriter keyboards. The work requires the ability to speak normally and to use normal or aided vision and hearing.
Unusual Demands
Subject to interruptions and recurring deadlines. Regularly on call to respond to emergencies. May be required to occasionally work outdoors in inclement weather.
FLSA Status; Nonexempt
Pueblo County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The required PUEBLO COUNTY APPLICATION FORM is available online at www.co.pueblo.co.us or from the Human Resources Department, Room 322, Pueblo County Court House, 215 West 10th Street, Pueblo CO 81003. We encourage you to apply on line. Applications must be received in the Human Resources Department no later than 5:00 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2006.
Please use the following link to apply online: http://www.co.pueblo.co.us/hr/jobs/

Local contact:
Christopher G. Markuson, GIS Manager
Pueblo County Government
719.583.6240
gis@co.pueblo.co.us
(Posted Feb. 17)

* Listing #4:

SALES DIRECTOR
SPATIAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC.
LAKEWOOD, CO

Sales Director - GIS Technical Services and Software for Utilities and Telecommunications
Spatial Business Systems, Inc., a leading provider of advanced geospatial service solutions for the utility, telecommunications and government markets is seeking a Sales Representative to join our team in Lakewood, Colorado.

The new candidate will be responsible for:
" Developing new customers in our geographic information system (GIS) technical services business
" Selling our GIS integration software products
" Growing existing relationships with our current customer base
" Responding to proposals and information requests for our services and software product offerings

The chosen individual must have the following qualifications:
" Excellent written and verbal communications skills
" Consultative sales skills along with a proven track record in helping organizations build services-oriented solutions
" A working knowledge of geospatial technologies such as Smallworld, ESRI and Intergraph.
" A minimum 3 years experience working with utility organizations
" A commitment to travel as necessary to achieve sales objectives
" Experience with telecommunications and federal business development is a plus

Spatial Business Systems, Inc. strives to employ the best people in our industry. We offer competitive salaries, performance incentives, paid holidays, medical and dental coverage, tuition reimbursement and an outstanding 401k plan. We are an equal opportunity employer. Please contact our human resources department if you would like to send us your qualifications: hr@spatialbiz.com.
(Posted Feb. 23)

* Listing #5:

(3 positions)
DATA CONVERSION PROJECT MANAGER
EXECUTIVE GIS CONSULTANT
SALES ASSOCIATE
EI TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
PARKER, CO

Data Conversion Project Manger:
This person will be responsible for data conversion project management. Excellent knowledge and strong experience in municipal data conversion projects using ESRI products is a must. Experience in ArcGIS, ArcSDE, MS SQL Server, and Oracle is highly desired. Knowledge of water, sewer, storm water, parcel, base map, and other types of geospatial data conversion is required. A minimum of 7-10 years of experience in the data conversion industry is preferred. Excellent benefit package, competitive salary. Good growth opportunity in a fast growing consulting firm.

Executive GIS Consultant:
This person will be responsible for implementing GIS solutions including conducting needs analysis, implementation plans, implementation of GIS technology, database design, data modeling, and integration with business software products for clients in utility and government industries. A minimum of 7-10 years' experience in GIS using a variety of different software from ESRI, Intergraph, Autodesk, and SmallWorld as well as experience using CASE tools such as Visio Enterprise is required. Knowledge of applications development, database design, business process analysis, infrastructure projects, Internet/intranet GIS, and handheld GIS is required. Excellent benefit package, competitive salary. Good growth opportunity in a fast growing consulting firm.

Sales Associate:
This person will be responsible for direct marketing, tradeshows, company newsletters, tele-sales, proposal writing, client presentations, etc. Strong verbal and written communication skills are a must. Knowledge of GIS, MS Office, and ACT is a big plus. Excellent benefit package, competitive salary. Good growth opportunity in a fast growing consulting firm.

Please send any inquiries to: uc@eitek.com

* Listing #6:

GIS MANAGER/CONSULTANT
(Can reside anywhere: EXTENSIVE TRAVEL REQUIRED)

GIS Manager/Consultant - Implementation of ESRI GIS at Gas and Electric Utility
The Prism Group is seeking candidates for 8-10 positions with our client. These positions are in San Francisco, CA, but candidates may reside anywhere in the US if 100% travel is ok. If you meet the requirements of the position and are interested, please consider sending me your Word formatted resume (no .pdf files), salary requirement and history, and a brief statement qualifying you for the position. If, however, you are not interested, you may be able to refer me to someone you know at work or outside of work that would be interested in the position described below. Please respond to gbresien@prismgroup.com

Our client is specifically looking for experienced people to grow their Geographic Information System (GIS) and Asset Management practice for their Utility Transmission and Distribution business.

Required skills and experience include:
3+ years of relevant experience with GIS implementation (specifically ESRI ArcGIS products); familiarity with utility GIS applications and ArcFM are highly desirable.
Recent electric and or gas distribution utility GIS implementation experience with knowledge and background in the following:
- Implementing one or more GIS software products (i.e. ESRI and others )
- Specific experience in electric and gas, enterprise-scale utility GIS implementation projects
- Business process design to support the transmission and distribution functions of a Utility
- ESRI ArcGIS Data Model principles for Electric and Gas Utilities (Landbase, Gas Distribution, Gas Transmission, Electric Distribution, and Electric Transmission)
- EAI and traditional integration with other Utility T&D Applications (i.e., Work Management, Graphical Work Design, Customer Information System, Outage Management, EMS, Distribution Planning, etc)
- Offshore data conversion program management
- Issues and Risks associated with GIS conversion, integration and overall implementation
Program and Project management skills (e.g., estimating, work planning, project reporting and tracking, project budget management, and issue management) with a strong delivery record
Strong client interaction and engagement skills
Deep familiarity with an end-to-end implementation methodology
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong leadership and team-building skills
Extensive travel required

References from clients where the candidate assisted in successfully implementing enterprise GIS solutions

Please provide a Skill Inventory (list of skills for this position) with years of experience, skill level (1 to 10 high), and when last used - you must have all 3 items listed for each skill.
If you are missing or have little experience with a line item but have similar skills with another skill area not listed, please add a line to the table to indicate your skills in that area.
When you have completed the skill inventory, please make sure all the skill listed are also on your resume in the appropriate time frames. If needed, update your resume and send with this Skill Inventory.

Required Skills: (Years, Level, Last Used)
" Program and Project management
" Gas Utility Experience
" Electric Utility Experience
" ESRI ArcGIS
" ArcFM
" GIS Implementation (How many? __)
" Utility GIS Applications
" Business Process for T&D for a Utility
" Implementation with other Utility T&D Applications:
o Work Management
o Graphical Work Design
o Customer Information System
o Outage Management
o EMS
o Distribution Planning
o (list any others)
" ESRI ArcGIS Data Model Principles
" Issues & Risks with GIS Conversion
" Issues & Risks with GIS Integration
" Issues & Risks with GIS Implementation
" Client Interaction & Engagement
" End-to-End Implementation Methodology

1st interview is skills based via phone
Next step is performance factors interview via telephone
Final interview is face to face with executive (will fly candidate for interview)
100% on site - fly Monday morning and Thursday night work home office Friday OR temporary relocation.
Contact:
Gary Bresien
The Prism Group
303-410-4449
(Posted Feb. 22)

* Listing #7:

SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
SUPERIOR, CO

Sr. Software Engineer - C#, .NET Developer
Today's enterprise packaged applications (i.e., Oracle, PeopleSoft & SAP) environments are challenged by an escalating rate of change, increasing complexity, rising demands and expectations by customers and user communities, and ever-shrinking budgets. Newmerix Corp. is a vibrant company delivering new customer-focused, packaged application specific solutions that fill a glaring deficiency in the life cycle management of enterprise packaged applications. Newmerix's Automate!™ Suite of software provides program management, automated testing, and change management capabilities that eclipse the peripheral competitive products to manage all aspects of change and quality associated with packaged application implementations and upgrades.

For more information, please visit our website at www.newmerix.com.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Reporting to the Engineering Director, in this role you will be challenged and given the opportunity to grow your talents, to learn and contribute by providing world-class design and implementation services in the production of our flagship products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
" Provide feature-level design, implementation, delivery and maintenance/enhancements of the company's products.
" Translate features and requirements into Engineering design documentation.
" Perform testing at the unit level.
" Prepare labor estimates for the development and delivery of assigned features.
" Be accountable for the implementation (including unit testing), functional completeness and delivery to performance, supportability, scalability, and testability goals.
" Meet delivery commitments.
" Work directly with the core engineering team from feature definition to delivery.
" Must be able to create simple solutions to complex design problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:
" Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, or a combination of education and equivalent work experience, with experience designing, developing, and implementing server or desk-top applications using object oriented programming.
" Must posses experience testing at the unit level.
" Experience using Microsoft.NET technologies.
" Technical skills to include a combination of:

- Object oriented programming languages (C#, C++, Java), .NET, XML, HTML, and/or
JavaScript.
- Relational database familiarity (MS Access, MS SQL Server, Oracle, MYSQL, DB2
preferred.

" Experience developing software applications using n-tier architecture with back-end databases is a plus.
" XML Web Services, SOA, COM, .Net Remoting, multithreaded application development, and Java skills are also a plus.
" Must be able to adhere to a concise development software development methodology, spanning the full development lifecycle and rollout.
" Applicants with experience in packaged applications (PeopleSoft, Oracle, Siebel, SAP, JD Edwards) are preferred.
Interested candidates with the aforementioned experience email your resume in MS Word to: careers@newmerix.com. Please put the title "Sr. Software Engineer" in the subject line. Include your daytime phone number and compensation history and requirements.

(Posted Feb. 12)

* Listing #8:

APPLICATION SUPPORT ENGINEER
BOULDER, CO

Job Description:
Provide technical support to customers by solving technical issues and providing instruction and creative problem solving on product use. Communicate with customers and troubleshoot issues to determine the cause, and deliver solutions or workarounds. Assist customers in installing and testing new versions of software products. Assist in providing product demonstrations and technical training and document solutions for internal and external use of our knowledge base. With the highly technical nature of our products, excellent troubleshooting skills and an aptitude for understanding complex technical concepts are required.

Requirements
" Breadth of knowledge in applications supported by system/network/web /database administrators, such as: Weblogic, Websphere, MSSQL, Oracle, Siebel, Tomcat

" Experience administering and troubleshooting Windows desktop and server operating systems (NT, 2000, 2003)

" UNIX administration: Sun Solaris, HP/UX, Red Hat Linux

" Network troubleshooting experience

" Experience working in high availability environments

" Database administration experience a plus

" Perl/VB scripting experience a plus

" Previous experience with a Mercury Application Management solutions highly desired

Education:
BS in CS, CE, EE, or equivalent experience

Interested candidates with the aforementioned experience email your resume in MS Word to: careers@newmerix.com. Please put the title "Application Support Engineer" in the subject line. Include your daytime phone number and compensation history and requirements.

(Posted Feb. 12)

* Listing #9:

TECHNICAL SUPPORT REP
TRIMBLE
WESTMINSTER, CO

Requirements:
Proven track record in technical support. 3-5 years experience with high level support of software
and hardware products
Training curriculum delivery
Strong customer and team focus
Excellent relationship-building skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Must have good communication, time management and organizational skills.
Prefer advanced degree in GIS related field
Experience with GPS including Trimble Mapping & GIS Products desirable but not essential
Experience with ArcGIS Desktop Products (Map, Catalog & Toolbox)
Experience within high tech field preferably Mapping and GIS
Proficient knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access
Fluency in Spanish desirable
Being available to travel internationally, as required

Duties:
Direct interface with Trimble customers and distribution network. Providing support for all Trimble
mapping products. Become product expert and liaison to product marketing. Deliver training both in
person and via webcast. Provide back-up support to worldwide support group. Responsible for Latin
American market support cases. Ability to support sales group with large project offerings.

Additional Job Details. Employment term : Full Time
Degree : Bachelors
Travel : Light < 25%
Job level : Mid Level 2-6 yrs.
Job site : 7403 Church Ranch Blvd
Westminster, CO 80021

(Posted Feb. 4)

* Non-specific listing:

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"

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

RESEARCH SYSTEMS, INC.
BOULDER, COLORADO
See http://www.rsinc.com/opportun/index.asp

SANBORN MAP CO.
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
For descriptions, go to http://www.sanborn.com/about_sanborn/careers.htm

SPACE IMAGING
THORNTON, COLORADO
Visit the web site for complete details: http://www.spaceimaging.com/corporate/jobs.htm

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

VEXCEL CORPORATION
BOULDER, COLORADO
See the web site for job descriptions: http://www.vexcel.com

(Supplemental list updated Jan. 12, 2006)

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"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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