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See also the supplemental listing of 15 cos. at the bottom; a helpful guide for job seekers ...
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New: A Geospatial Careers website is now available online.
See the supplemental listing below for the URL.

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* Listing #1a:

SENIOR GIS DEVELOPER/CONSULTANT
SPATIAL BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC.
LAKEWOOD, CO

Spatial Business Systems, Inc. is one of the fastest growing technology firms in the Denver area. We provide not only GIS consulting, implementation and interoperability solutions but we are now actively involved with integrating GIS technology with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and mobile workforce solutions. Our solutions help utilities, telecommunications companies and government organizations use geospatial technologies to have a dramatic improvement on their productivity and quality of service delivery.

Senior GIS Developer/Consultant
The selected individual will work as a technical development lead, supporting our growing ESRI GIS services practice, based in Lakewood, CO. Responsibilities include the design, development and implementation of geospatial software solutions, primarily in the utility and telecommunications market sectors.

Minimum Qualifications:
# Bachelor''s degree in Computer Science, a related field or equivalent experience in software development
# A minimum of 5 years experience in developing ESRI-based applications with a strong proficiency in ArcGIS and ArcObjects development
# Experience with service-oriented architecture development, including ArcGIS Server
# Knowledge of C# and C++, .NET or Java is highly desirable
# Oracle RDBMS, Oracle Spatial, SQL Server and/or ArcSDE
Practical project experience with geospatial data migration software tools and custom utilities

The candidate will be working closely with our customers and traveling to onsite locations approximately 25% of the time. Excellent communication skills are necessary.

Spatial Business Systems, Inc. strives to employ the best people in our industry. We are an equal opportunity employer. All prospective employees are subject to a background investigation and, depending on the requirements of the position, may require a security clearance in addition to the preliminary background investigation.

Benefits: In exchange for your hard work and dedication, we offer a competitive salary and benefits program. Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Salary : Up to $100,000

To Apply:
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(posted Apr. 25)

* Listing 1b:

SENIOR GIS DEVELOPER/GIS ANALYST
BARTLETT & WEST
TOPEKA, KANSAS

GeoSearch #3678 - Sr GIS Developer / GIS Analyst
Bartlett & West, a professional consulting firm with offices in 5 states, has an opening for a GIS Developer / GIS Analyst in its Topeka headquarters. Responsibilities include designing and developing GIS systems, applications and database architectures; consulting with internal and external clients on company designs; developing standards for GIS platforms including software, systems and development practices. Successful candidates will participate in technical presentation to new and existing clients, GIS web development in asp or .net, participation in project deliverables and providing guidance to GIS Technicians. BS in computer science, engineering, geography, or GIS and 5-10 years exp. in IT or GIS field required. Applicants must have knowledge of ESRI software (ArcGIS), MS SQL, ASP or .NET, RDBMS, GIS platforms and technologies with knowledge of system and database architecture design methodologies. Industry certification of GISP or ASPRS and participation with a GIS professional organization preferred. Excellent benefits and competitive salary. Send resume to: Bartlett & West, Attn: Human Resources, 1200 SW Executive Dr., Topeka, KS 66615; Fax 785-228-6210; e-mail humanresources@bartwest.com or visit www.bartwest.com. Equal Opportunity Employer

http://www.geosearch.com/candidates/position_search_details.asp?job_id=3678

* Listing 1c:

STEREO COMPILER
WOOLPERT
DENVER, CO

GeoSearch #3677 - Stereo Compiler
Woolpert, Inc., a national, geospatial services industry leader, is seeking an experienced Stereo Compiler with 5-7 years' experience. The successful candidate will have the chance to work for one of the top mapping companies in the U.S. and work with ...

http://www.geosearch.com/candidates/company_details.asp?group_id=3368

* Listing #2:

GEOSPATIAL DATA NODE MANAGER
THE NATURE CONSERVANCY
BOULDER, CO

The Rocky Mountain Region of The Nature Conservancy is hiring a Geospatial Data Node Manager to be based in Boulder, CO.

This position will be responsible for coordinating regional data management and analysis using ArcSDE and related geospatial technologies.

Deadline for applications is May 19th.

Please refer to the posting on nature.org for complete details.

http://www.nature.org/careers/dynamic/natureorg/20070418212111.html

Kei Sochi | GIS Manager | The Nature Conservancy | 720-974-7016 | ksochi@tnc.org

(posted Apr. 23)

* Listing #3:

GIS TECHNICIAN
SWCA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
DURANGO, CO

SWCA Environmental Consultants has an opening for a GIS Technician - Please see link.

http://www.swca.com/careers/opportunities?pid=8617&jobPosting_id=445

Trent Reeder
GIS Specialist
SWCA, Inc. 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 Apr. 23)

* Listing #4:

GIS ANALYST
WILLIAMS PETROLEUM
DENVER, CO

Responsibilities
Provide land mapping support to Williams' Denver Land Dept. This person will be expected to design, prepare and maintain maps displaying company and competitor oil and gas ownership positions; perform data entry and editing activities to create new, and update existing, land maps using various GIS software applications, including ArcGIS, Petra and Landworks.

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing project and operational support utilizing company's Geographic Information Systems. This will include:
* Create maps and perform analyses using ArcGIS and other software tools.
* Extract geographic data from public sources (Federal and State) available on the internet, digitize and follow/develop data manipulation procedures and export into a shapefile or geodatabase and display on paper maps.
* Maintain/develop GIS files and database for leasehold, mineral ownership, rights-of-way, roads, locations, and other facility data from internal and external sources that may be received in a variety of formats.
* Demonstrate a working knowledge of symbology and terminology specific to GIS and mapping within the oil and gas industry.
* Provide GIS support to project design and mapping efforts.
* Provide annual evaluation of and make recommendations to management for existing and future upgrades of hardware and software.
* Deal directly with external sources for data capture demonstrating capabilities for resolving conflicting information and to ensure accuracy of the data being provided to or received from those sources.

Qualifications: 4 year college degree.
* Strong GIS skills; experience with ArcGIS 9 a must.
* Experience with, or willingness to learn, Geoplus Petra and Landworks Programs.
* Must demonstrate excellent coworker relationship skills w/ both superior and subordinate coworkers.
* Knowledge and experience with oil and gas lease and ownership maps and terms.
Education Level: Bachelor's Level Degree

Relocation Information: Williams Corporation will not pay relocation costs for this position.
Travel Percentage: Less than 25 %
Salary Range Information
Lower salary range: $43,300
Middle salary range: $52,000
Upper salary range: $60,700
Fair Labor Standards Act
FLSA nonexempt overtime pay is due.

Recruiter Name: Jared Hale
Phone: (918) 573 2736
Email: Jared.Hale@williams.com

(posted Apr. 23)

* Listing #5:

GIS SPECIALIST
TGS-NOPEC, INC.
HOUSTON, TEXAS

This position will be responsible for maintaining TGS' acquisition GIS data bases and will work closely with our Quality Control, Acquisition and GIS teams to manage the Company''s seismic and exploration mapping data.

Candidate shoud enjoy working in a dynamic environment and be comfortable working with numerous teams and individuals in providing top-notch GIS solutions.

This position requires a BS/BA in Geography, Geo-science, Cartography or related field with an emphasis or coursework in GIS. Two years experience and proficiency using ArcGIS Desktop (9.x). Will be proficient in data conversion and mapping projections. Able to maintain database information and create professional maps. Experience with ArcSDE and ArcIMS a plus. Familiarity with oil and gas seismic industry is a definate plus. Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

TGS-NOPEC is a leading global provider of multi-client geoscience data and associated products and services to the oil and gas industry. TGS-NOPEC specializes in the planning, acquisition, processing, interpretation and marketing of non-exclusive seismic surveys worldwide. A2D Technologies, a wholly owned subsidiary, pioneered the delivery of digital well log data over the Internet and currently offers a one-of-a-kind integrated solution for well log data sourcing, well log data management, and well log correlation. The TGS-NOPEC group places a strong emphasis on providing high-quality data and the highest level of service to the industry.

TGS-Nopec Inc.
2500 CityWest Blvd
Houston, TX 77042
www.tgsnopec.com

(posted Apr. 25)

* Listing #6:

PROJECT DELIVERY MANAGER - SOFTWARE
MAPFRAME CORPORATION
DALLAS, TEXAS

Major Responsibilities:
1. Ensure quality project delivery
2. Reduce time required for project delivery by streamlining work processes
3. Successfully manage a diverse team (including developers and project managers) resulting in better communication and increased productivity
4. Monitor "time & money" aspects of product delivery and drive P&L goals.
5. Effectively communicate with MapFrame teams (Product Management, Sales & Marketing, Finance) to synchronize project delivery.
6. Effectively communicate with customers.

Education
College degree in relevant field

Experience
* Record of successfully managing project teams in an "on-schedule" high-quality product delivery environment.
* Demonstrated communication skills in project delivery settings
* Managed staff of 15+ employees including software engineers.
* Prior software programming experience. (C++ would be an advantage)
* Developed and implemented software delivery procedures.
* Prior profit/loss responsibility.

Additional Skills and Requirements
* Ability to evaluate competing project development methodologies
* GIS experience desirable.
* Electric and Gas Utility or communications industries experience desirable.

MapFrame Benefits
MapFrame provides competitive benefits which include health and dental care, 401K, and bonus plan.

Please email resume in either Word (.doc) or PDF format to Apply Here.
PLEASE PLACE THE POSITION APPLYING FOR IN THE SUBJECT LINE.
MapFrame is interested in filling this position rapidly and all applicants can be assured that their resumes will be reviewed.

Location of Position: Dallas, TX. MapFrame will reimburse for market-based relocation expenses for qualified new hire who resides outside of DFW area.

Founded in 1991, MapFrame Corporation develops innovative map-based software for use on any computer, but with a specific focus on mobile computing. This technology delivers automation tools to a critical segment of the workforce: field personnel working in mobile settings. We call it FieldSmart®. Today our company leads the industry in developing mobile mapping and field automation technology for electric, gas & water utilities, telecommunications and cable organizations. With over 30,000 deployed end users, FieldSmart is one of the strongest mapping and field automation solutions currently available, based on a track record of successful implementations, end user acceptance and functionality.

MapFrame Corporation
Two Lincoln Centre
5420 LBJ Freeway, Suite 1250
Dallas, TX 75240
www.mapframe.com

(posted Apr. 25)

* Listing #7:

GIS CONSULTANT
CITY OF HOUSTON
HOUSTON, TEXAS

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The GIS Consultant will be responsible for designing and writing desktop and web-based custom GIS applications. Reports to the Information Systems Administrator and participates in gathering client project requirements, designing, developing and deploying custom applications. Writes reports, performs analyses and manages data in support of a citywide Geographic Information System (GIS). Determines scope, schedules and resource requirements for various GIS projects. Communicates with clients to resolve problems and performs quality control. May provide technical training and support to staff and users. Makes project presentations to client groups.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Planning, GIS, Geography or a closely related field. Professional experience working with a comprehensive geographic information system may be substituted for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Four years of professional experience working with a comprehensive geographic information system are required.

PREFERENCES
Professional work experience involving a large, comprehensive and complex municipal geographic information system, utilizing ESRI software products is preferred. Working knowledge of more than one of the following is preferred: C++, C#, Java, HTML, Visual Basic, VB.NET, ASP, ASP.NET, ArcIMS and other development environments. Professional work experience utilizing ESRI software, SDE/Oracle (or SDE/SQL Server) database management and other database software is desirable.

Salary Range: $65,000 - $72,000 Annually

City of Houston
611 Walker Street
Houston, TX 77002
www.houstontx.gov

(posted Apr. 25)

* Listing #8:

GIS ANALYST
ARAPAHOE COUNTY
CENTENNIAL, CO

Arapahoe County, Colorado has an immediate opening for a GIS Analyst, closing May 8th.

Salary: $48,444.00 - $76,968.00 annually

Specific information about the position can be found at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/arapahoe/default.cfm

Applications must be submitted online through this site.

Local contact: Dominick Cisson
Arapahoe County GIS Administrator
Arapahoe County IT / GIS
13101 E. Broncos Parkway
Centennial, CO 80112
Ph: 720 874-3980
Fx: 720 874-3975

(posted Apr. 19)

* Listing #9:

GIS SPECIALIST
LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS
BROOMFIELD, CO

Dept: Global Network Services
Job Description:
Level 3 has an immediate opening in their Broomfield, CO office for a junior level GIS Specialist. The position is with the Global Network Services GIS team and will involve the development and maintenance of a spatial database and applications to support engineering, sales, marketing and the operation of Level 3's global fiber optic network.

The desired skills for this position include a strong foundation of the principles, practices and applications of GIS. The candidate should have strong skills in cartography, map production, spatial analysis, data manipulation and conversion using ESRI's ArcGIS. A good eye for cartographic design and attention to detail are required for this position in order to build an accurate spatial database and mapping of Level 3's network. The candidate should have experience with developing CAD standards for OSP/Civil Engineering drawings and experience with conversion from AutoDesk to ESRI including the automation of the conversion process.

Summary of desired knowledge and skills:
2-5 years experience with ESRI GIS tools
GIS - ArcGIS - ArcMap, ArcEditor, ArcInfo, ArcToolBox, Model Builder, Network Engineer, ArcSDE
Experience with Autodesk software including AutoCAD and Autodesk Map
Experience with converting AutoCAD and Autodesk Map data into ESRI and the automation of the process
Engineering background with experience with network inventory documentation/as-builting and OSP fiber management
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Please send your resume to:
Greg.connors@level3.com

(posted Apr. 10)

* Listing #10:

SENIOR GIS ANALYST
ASCENTII, LLC
BOULDER, CO

Ascentti, LLC, (www.ascentti.com) with offices in Boulder, Colorado, and Bangalore, India, is expanding to provide new GIS data and development services. We are seeking a Senior GIS Analyst to join our management team at the Partner level to lead the integration of a new GIS division into our established Internet technology practice.

Ascentti builds industry leading Internet applications for clients in a variety of industries. Our practice is distinguished by the high level of application support we provide our customers to create a complete business process solution. Our new GIS division will enable Ascentti to target new markets with industry leading development and support services.
* Leads a team of developers building web enabled Enterprise GIS applications and integrating GIS components into broader technology solutions.
* Architects a wide range of GIS data management solutions using ESRI software.
* Engages in on-going GIS technology research to stay on top of industry leading trends and offer our clients the most advanced technology and services available.
* Manages client needs assessment, project bid, and solution development activities. Engages clients in a thorough interview process; documents project specifications; develops project schedules and budgets; implements project development; and manages on-going support activities.
* Participates in our continual improvement practices, at a senior management level, to optimize team performance and enhance client satisfaction.

Job Requirements
* 4+ years of experience providing GIS solutions in a customer facing role.
* Exceptional management skills. Comfortable working with both clients and team members in a dynamic, agile software development environment.
* Strong knowledge of advanced GIS technologies and ability to translate customer requirements into a complete software and services solution.
* 5+ years of experience with GIS application development, using industry leading GIS tools (including ESRI ArcIMS/ArcServer/ArcObjects and Autodesk MapGuide).
* 3+ years of experience designing and implementing relational database solutions, using object oriented programming techniques, for multi-tier, web-enabled applications.
* B.S., M.S., or other degree in Computer Science or related engineering discipline (highly advanced GIS experience may serve in lieu of degree).

Contact:
Brent Seibert
303-949-9306
bseibert@ascentti.com

(posted Apr. 3)

* Listing #11:

SYSTEM & DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
IT SERVICES DEPT.
COLORADO SPRINGS UTILITIES
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Colorado Springs Utilities is a community-owned utility that provides reliable natural gas, electricity,
water and wastewater services to customers in the Pikes Peak region.

Our Mission
To provide safe, reliable, competitively-priced electric, natural gas, water and wastewater services
to the citizen owners and customers of Colorado Springs Utilities.

We are currently seeking a: System and Database Sr (Microsoft SQL Server DBA)
Open Date: 03/28/07
Close Date: 04/30/07
Salary Range: $56,430 - $86,069

Responsibilities and Duties:
This position in the Information Technology Services Department provides Microsoft SQL Server DBA support for the Systems Integration Management section. The position is responsible for installing, maintaining, monitoring and troubleshooting Microsoft SQL Server databases within the overall IT architecture at Colorado Springs Utilities. This includes responsibility for backup and recovery, performance monitoring and tuning, security administration, process and system documentation, database analysis and design, and internal customer support. In addition, this position requires on-call availability for nights, weekends, and holidays

Required Skills, Knowledge and Competencies:
Technical experience as a Microsoft SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) required
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Experience with Structured Query Language (SQL and PL/SQL)
Unix experience, with Sun Solaris preferred
Excellent team and collaboration skills
Strong orientation to detail and proactive approach
Strong systematic problem solving and decision making skills
Strong planning, organizing and multi-tasking skills

Relevant Background:
Most people in this occupation will have a bachelor’s degree in Computer Technology and four to six years experience in Microsoft SQL Server database administration. Experience with utilities information systems and databases is desirable. Microsoft SQL Server DBA certification is desired.

You must apply for this position by 4 p.m. on 04/30/07.

Please apply at www.csu.org/about/employment.

(posted Apr. 9)

* Listing #12:

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, GEOSPATIAL ANALYSIS
DEPT. OF LAND RESOURCES & ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
MONTANA STATE UNIVERSITY
BOZEMAN, MONTANA

The Department of Land Resources and Environmental Sciences at Montana State University seeks a talented and enthusiastic individual for a tenure track faculty position who will provide leadership in the department's research and teaching programs related to geospatial analysis. The candidate should have research training in the integration of GIS and other spatial analysis approaches within the natural resources/environmental sciences fields.

The full position announcement and application instructions are at: http://www.montana.edu/level2/jobs.html.

Screening will begin April 23, 2007 and continue until a suitable applicant is found.

Montana State University is an equal opportunity employer, ADA/EO/AA/VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Local Contact:
Rick Lawrence
Associate Professor of Remote Sensing
Montana State University
PO Box 173490
Bozeman, Montana 59717-3490
Email: rickl@montana.edu
Phone: (406) 994-5409
Fax: (406) 994-5122
Home Page: remotesensing.montana.edu

(posted Mar. 21)

* Listing #13:

GIS ANALYST
GREELEY, CO

#Description
An intermediate-level professional, the GIS Analyst is a fully qualified individual producer who applies a broad knowledge of spatial analysis concepts, practices and procedures. Incumbents are competent to work on fairly complex assignments (and/or portions of more large, complex systems) and perform a full range of spatial analysis activities. The incumbent generally works under deadlines and is capable of handling heavy workloads, operating with only general supervision, although errors at this level can cause delay, expense and/or disruption. May provide occasional functional guidance to less experienced staff. Provides functional and technical expertise to formulate geographic information system scope, objectives and geodatabases, devises or modifies procedures to solve problems using GIS. Prepares detailed specifications from which geographic information systems are tested, debugged documented, and implemented. Assignments are in technical and local government functional areas.

REPESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs definition of user functional requirements by translating development and/or maintenance requirements into specifications. The GIS Analyst designs, builds, and implements geographic databases and 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.
Designs systems, providing interpretive analyses, preparing flowcharts and associated diagrams/enhancement plans. 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 and metadata is updated according to client, GIS, and ACS’ standards. May assist in user training.
Occasionally may provide guidance to and assist in the training of less experienced staff.
Maintains state-of-the-art GIS knowledge and compiles information into recommendations, analyses, and products.
May conduct research for, or write portions of, technical proposals.

#Education and Typical Years of Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in a 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 ArcINFO and ArcGIS core software products and extensions, including COGO, ArcIMS, and ArcGIS Server. * Working knowledge and understanding of topology, surveying, and cartographic principals and practices. * Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, high energy level, sound judgment, logic, and problem solving skills.

View this listing online at: http://acsg.recruitmax.com/candidate/JobOpps.cfm?szTemplate=3&szOrderID=63870&szCandidateID=0

Local contact:
Dan Huerter
GIS Coordinator
Weld County GIS
1401 N 17th Avenue
Greeley, Colorado 80631
(970) 304-6570 x2521
(970) 304-6434 (Fax)
dhuerter@co.weld.co.us

(posted Mar. 29)

* Listing #14:

SALES PROFESSIONAL
CIRTERRA, LLC

CirTerra, LLC is a GIS consulting firm and an ESRI Business Partner, with a number of markets served and a variety of specialties.

The candidate should be familiar with GIS, its uses and benefits, intrinsically motivated, capable of working autonomously, well organized, with a disciplined work ethic.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills are a must with the ability to present concepts clearly and concisely along with experence drafting proposals. Of course, proficiency with Microsoft Office products is also a necessity (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) as this person will be making presentations.

If interested, forward resumes to:
Dan Jablonka
djabl@cirterra.com
CirTerra, LLC

(posted Mar. 26)

* Listing #15:

DATA SPECIALIST - SPATIAL DATA (plus other openings)
GROUP 1 SOFTWARE
BOULDER, CO

Position #: 50302914
Requisition #: 45548
Group 1 is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Pitney Bowes. Located in beautiful Boulder, CO, our division is focused on business geographics and is responsible for some of the hottest technology within Pitney Bowes as demonstrated by the current corporate ad campaign. Our technologies help power virtually every internet mapping site including Yahoo maps, Mapquest, Rand McNally, Microsoft Live Local and Ask.com, as well as variety of other industries including government and insurance.

We are a technology leader offering a start-up culture with the stability of a Fortune 500 company. We are staffed with the best and brightest talent in the industry. Our employees enjoy a competitive benefit structure including medical, dental, 401K, and ample opportunities for advancement.

Purpose: To participate as a member of a team devoted to the research, acquisition, design, development, enhancement, and maintenance of one or more related Group1 Software spatial data products using various Geo-Spatial software, techniques, and tools.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Ownership responsibilities for spatial data products to ensure they are sourced, created, verified, and release on time, every time.
2. Research requirements, catalog resources, and decipher descriptions to organize and develop a resource library and provide ongoing resource material to internal organizations, external contractors and to customers to answer, how, where, and why the products are created and maintained as they are.
3. Develop and maintain working relationships with contractors providing conversion of boundary descriptions and/or paper maps into digital boundary files.
4. Develop, implement, and execute processes to create, maintain, and release the highest quality regularly scheduled (monthly, quarterly, and annually) updates of spatial databases.
5. Learn all apsects of the data relating to products assigned to provide expertise on creation and maintenance requirements on a varied product line.
6. Customer satisfaction levels for all responsible products.

Education/Experience:
" B.S. degree in Geographic Information Systems (or equivalent experience).
" 1 - 3 years of technical experience in GIS data product development, quality control, maintenance, and support.

Required Skills:
" Thorough understanding of ESRI Arc product utilization, implementation, and maintenance
" Mid-level technical knowledge in GIS data development methodologies, design and implementation.
" Basic skills in research and analysis, project planning, and implementation.
" Basic understanding of spatial product development processes, including design, specification, documentation, and quality assurance.
" Excellent communications and interpersonal skills.
" Basic skills in process optimization and automation

Desirable (Not Required) Skills:
" Knowledge of Internet research techniques
" Basic documentation skills
" Experience with State and/or local government environments, specifically county parcel and tax data

Prescreening Questions:
" Do you have 1-3 years of technical experience in GIS data product development, quality control, maintenance, and support?
" Do you have basic technical knowledge in spatial data product design, and development?
" Do you have basic skills in research and analysis, project planning and implementation?
" Do you have basic in process optimization and automation?
" Do you have a thorough understanding of ESRI Arc product utilization, implementation, and maintenance?
" Do you have any experience with State and local governments?

See this and other openings online at: http://www.pb.com/cgi-bin/pb.dll/jsp/GenericEditorial.do?catOID=-18255&dirBiog=true1

Contact: LAMONT NORMAN [mailto:F_L_N@MSN.COM]

(posted Mar. 28)

* Listing #16:

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY ENGINEER I (GIS)
CITY OF MESA
MESA, ARIZONA

Salary range: $57,387 - $77,521
Duties: Responsible for performing primary and secondary technical application or product support within the Geographic Information System (GIS) technical discipline and may perform technical and/or project leadership for one or more small-to-medium scale projects.

Requirements: Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with an Bachelor''s Degree in Computer Science, GIS , or a related field. Considerable (3 - 5 years) experience in ESRI ArcGIS Desktop development utilizing ArcObjects; developing web based solutions on the ESRI ArcIMS and ArcGIS Server platforms utilizing ArcObjects and ASP.NET 2.0; and maintaining and enhancing existing ASP.NET C# web applications. Experience developing database-driven applications utilizing either SQL Server or Oracle database platforms is highly desirable. Background investigation. Mesa offers a competitive benefits package.

A CITY OF MESA APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Applications will be available as of the opening date of 4/2/07.
Applications will be accepted until a sufficient number have been received.
Applications, supplements & more information about the City of Mesa are available at: www.cityofmesa.org/jobs

Call for information: (480) 644-2365.
Apply to: City of Mesa Personnel
200 S. Center St., Bldg. #1
P.O. Box 1466
Mesa, AZ 85211-1466.

City of Mesa respects, values & welcomes diversity in our workforce. To this end, we encourage all interested people to apply.
(posted Mar. 24)

* Listing #17:

GIS SPECIALIST
EPG, INC.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

EPG, Inc. has an immediate opening for a mid-level GIS Specialist (3 to 6 years of experience) for environmental planning and NEPA compliance projects in our Salt Lake City office. Bachelors or Masters degree in geography, landscape architecture, planning or related field is required. Previous experience with ArcMap, ArcView, ArcINFO and AutoCAD is required. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

EPG provides interdisciplinary planning, design, and permitting services to all levels of government, businesses, and Native American communities. We are a growing firm with offices in Phoenix (headquarters), Salt Lake City, Tucson, Reno and Las Vegas, and work throughout the West and Southwest regions. For more information, please visit our web site at www.epgaz.com

Please send a cover letter and resume to:
Human Resources
EPG, Inc.
4141 N. 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85018
jobs@epgaz.com

(posted Mar. 20)

OTHER RESOURCES:

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 features career information and profiles of people who use geospatial technologies.
Since people with skills in geospatial technologies are needed in a wide variety of fields,
this site was developed to encourage and assist those interested in exploring career options.
It is sponsored by the NH Space Grant Consortium in partnership with NH GRANIT and the
University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension.

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.orbimage.com/empl/index.htm

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

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

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

(Supplemental list updated October 25, 2006)

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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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