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* Listing #1:

ARC GIS TEST ENGINEER
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO

Contract until the end of 2005.
Visit http://www.pspjobs.com/ and search on job #10219

Must have very good spatial database testing skills including data validation and data integrity to insure spatial data accuracy once an application has been modified. Experience with GIS applications is a must with ARCGIS preferred. Experience creating Test Plans and Test Cases to meet/exceed external publicized standards such as IEEE, AS9600 and other Aviation Standards a plus. Data will be pulled from a verity of databases including Oracle.

Strong database experience
ARCGIS (spatial database)
Ability working with developers to define, implement, and use appropriate validation steps
Experience writing test plans from functional specs and business requirements
Test plan summary writing experience
Test environment set up experience
Test Plan and Test Case creation experience for publicized standards such as IEEE, AS9600,and Aviation Standards.

Must have strong GIS database experience preferably with ARCGIS (spatial database).
Experience writing test plans from functional specs and business requirements. Test Case creation experience to meet publicized standards.
(Posted May 5)

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* Listing #2:

PROFESSIONAL LAND SURVEYOR
DENVER, COLORADO

CONCEPT RECRUITING GROUP - DENVER CLIENT OPENING FOR SURVEY MANAGER
CONTACT: MICHAEL WOODRUFF - 703-734-0999, OR SEND RESUME TO: conceptgroup@cox.net

This is a professional land surveyor position in DENVER, reporting to a Senior Survey manager, at our client's office in Colorado Springs.

The successful candidate must:
- be licensed as a professional land surveyor in Colorado
- have a minimum of 10 years experience
- 5 years must be a combination of field and office experience
- have managed staff and survey engineering projects
- have experience in Right of Way surveys; easement preparation;
legal descriptions; boundary resolution; GPS surveys; electronic
topographic surveys; Geodetic Surveying; CAD capabilities;
preparation and review of work scopes and cost estimates.

The Survey Manager will:

- manage staff
- mentor subordinates
- prepare specifications
- manage the activities of sub-consultants and/or partner companies
in both field and office activities
- be responsible for business development efforts with company
engineering staff and clients

* Business development efforts will include developing the scope of work,
estimate of costs, proposal preparation, often in short timeframes.
* Office duties will include research, preparation, planning, and
managing survey projects.
* On projects that include boundary resolution and R/W acquisition,
Record of Surveys, legal descriptions and plats, and other documents
preparation will be required.
* Field duties will include the direction and coordination of one or more
survey parties on complex(and sometimes remote)projects, utilizing
both static and RTK GPS technology, electronic total stations, and
digital leveling techniques. Components of these projects can include
R/W and boundary tasks, geodetic control surveys, photo control surveys,
electronic field data collection, hydrographic surveys, GIS data
collection tasks, construction surveys, and engineering surveys.
* 20% plus of project field work will require travel and could involve
occasional overseas trips.
* Projects on military bases can be expected and the successful candidate
must be a US citizen and will be required to submit personal data for
admission passes and security clearances.

Contact: Michael Woodruff
Managing Partner
Concept Recruiting Group
McLean, VA
703-734-0999
conceptgroup@cox.net
(Posted May 5)

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* Listing #3:

REMOTE SENSING SALES ENGINEER
DEFINIENS IMAGING
DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO

Definiens Imaging (www.definiens-imaging.com/jobs/index.htm) is seeking mid-level applicant for
Technical Sales and Customer Support. Applicant must possess a proactive and team-oriented attitude, knowledge of remote sensing and GIS data and software, and willingness to work closely with
customers via phone, email and online.

You will join a small team in our upcoming US office in the Denver/Boulder region, Colorado. Position reports to Manager U.S. Sales. An eight week product training is conducted at our headquarters in Munich, Germany , followed by on-the-job training in Colorado.

Primary job functions:
Consults with clients to analyze and understand the client's business needs and determine which products and services best-fit requirements.
Responds promptly and efficiently to all customer requests for support or needs for assistance and oversees the resolution of all customer technical queries.
Maintains thorough knowledge of the company's products/services and practices to be able to respond to customer requests for support or training.
Suggests and arranges for training to support client purchases as well as planning and executing regional training events.
Suggest and arranges for online demonstrations and support.
Provide information to clients and prospects about the company services/products including, where required, demonstrations and quotations.
Communicate the advantages of our products and services to potential clients, and be aware of product strengths and limitations.
Support of marketing efforts, trade shows, seminars, and consultancy.

Job Requirements:
A degree in Remote Sensing/GIS, related field or equivalent.
Knowledge of GIS and remote sensing industry practices.
2+ years related experience.
Some knowledge of eCognition products.
Good communication, customer service and writing skills.
Native English Speaker.
U.S. Citizenship is required. The candidate must be able to obtain a security clearance.
Able to communicate complex technical issues, coupled with good presentation skills.
Excellent organization, communication and problem solving skills when dealing with external customers.
Self-motivated and adaptable to changing conditions in the work place and be able to work with minimal supervision.
Excellent interpersonal skills that include: teamwork, respect, courtesy, tact and discretion.

Contact:
Markus Heynen
mheynen@definiens.com
+49 89 23118045 (Munich, Germany)
(Posted April 29)

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* Listing #4:

GIS DATABASE ANALYST
TOWN OF CASTLE ROCK
CASTLE ROCK, COLORADO

The Town of Castle Rock is currently seeking a GIS Database Analyst. For more information on the position, please visit the Town of Castle Rock Human Resources Web page: http://www.townofcastlerock.org/SectionIndex.asp?SectionID=23
and follow the link to current job openings.

Description: The Town of Castle Rock has an outstanding career opportunity for a Geographic Information System (GIS) Data Base Analyst in our organization.

Under general direction of the Chief Technology Officer, the purpose of the position is to coordinate the overall support, development and administration of Town databases with specific emphasis on interaction with GIS data. Work includes coordinating user requirements with system capabilities and establishing and implementing system policies, procedures, and standards. Work also involves SDE database and ArcIMS website administration for GIS. Technical skill only gets you half way there. Excellent interpersonal communication skills including the ability to listen and convey information in a plain and common descriptive manner is important to our high customer service expectations. We value teamwork, cooperation, quality problem solving, and expect our staff to uphold these values.

Generally a bachelor's degree in Computer Science or a related field; supplemented by three (3) years of previous experience or training that includes experience in databases and GIS technology; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience with Microsoft SQL server is required and the following is highly desired: Database technologies including Access, Oracle, DB2; HTML, XML, JAVA, Visual Basic and MS .Net programming languages; ESRI based GIS software specifically ArcIMS and ArcSDE.

Local contact:
Bobbie Peters
GIS Administrator
Town of Castle Rock
303-660-1391
bpeters@crgov.com
www.crgov.com
(Posted April 26)

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* Listing #5:

MARKETING MATERIAL WRITER
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO

GeoSearch listing: Our client is currently recruiting for a Marketing Material writer. The person will write website and marketing copy, prepare RFP templates, and write investor briefs. A background in GIS, GPS, or related sciences is preferred. Experience writing for a magazine, newspaper or other professional venue is mandatory.

http://www.geosearch.com/candidates/position_search_results.asp?job_number=2057

(Posted May 2)

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* Listing #6:

MAP PRODUCT SALES SUPPORT REP.
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY
EVERGREEN, COLORADO

National Geographic Maps is looking for a productive, enthusiastic individual to help support our professional digital product sales effort in Evergreen, Colorado. The sales support representative works with perspective customers and the NG Maps’ sales team to maximize sales and customer satisfaction.

National Geographic Maps offers an award winning line of cartographic products, including TOPO! digital maps. Location information is increasingly important to our agency, commercial, and government users. We are expanding the TOPO! product lines to better support these customers. Specific areas of interest include but not limited to are Emergency Response, Vector Control, Utilities, and Homeland Security

In this position you will be working with government, agency, and commercial clients, primarily by telephone and e-mail. You must be comfortable making cold calls as well as following up on prospects generated by the field sales force. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated sales, marketing, and customer service experience working within the geospatial industry and a good working knowledge of GIS.

Responsibilities include:
•Serve as the primary point of contacts for incoming calls and e-mail related to our professional products
•Send product information, price quotes, and follow up with prospective customers
•F/up by telephone with leads generated by the outside sales team at conferences, tradeshows, etc.
•Research, prospect and qualify potential new TOPO! Pro customers
•Track and work towards quarterly revenue targets
•Work with marketing to insure sales collateral and marketing programs are effective
•Support and possibly attend trade shows and conferences as needed

Job requirements:
BA or BS degree in geography, related field or liberal arts required, along with 2-4 years related sales and marketing experience and a strong working knowledge of GIS and Spatial software industry
•2-3 years relevant sales, marketing or customer service experience, preferably in the Geospatial industry
•BA/BS degree or equivalent
•Strong organizational skills, task oriented, able to work independently
•Strong communication skills, self-motivated

To be considered for this position, all applications must be received through our website. You may submit your resumes to www.nationalgeographic.com/jobs. No phone calls, please.
EOE.

Contact: Jenifer White
jwhite@ngs.org

(Posted April 22)

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* Listing #7:

ENGINEER
LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP.

Applicant must be (a) easy to work with, (b) flexible and can work well in a high-paced, fast changing environment. Technically if they have background in SAR and/or GMTI processing or performance analysis - that would be perfect. And of course, clearances (DOD Secret or above) really help.

Specific Description
IMINT IPT Engineer Description: This individual will work the requirements analysis, design, development, integration and test of the IMINT product components, which include SAR/GMTI, EO/IR, streaming video, MTI and HSI sensors. Work end-to-end from apertures to reporting and understand the system engineering, development and procurement processes to close requirements, design, implementation and integration to produce the SAR/GMTI and EO/IR subsystems. Responsibilities include (1) ensure the IMINT requirements, design, development, integration and test of the IMINT sensor suite meet or exceed the IMINT system requirements, architecture and standards, (2) support Size Weight Power and Cooling requirements of the Air IPT if requested, (3) coordination and resolution of requirements and design issues with the IMINT IPT Lead Engineer as needed, (4) engineering analysis and technical interaction with SEIT and other IPTs for product generation. Experience: Requires knowledge and technical experience for hardware and software requirements analysis, design, development, integration and test of ISR systems, preferably airborne tactical ISR. Must have good technical skills as well as communication and skills with local and remote development teams. Demonstrated capability and experience with IMINT systems is required. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

General Position Description
Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Typical Minimums
Bachelors degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience/combined education, with 9 years of professional experience; or 7 years of professional experience with a related Masters degree. Considered an emerging authority.

To apply, contact Ken Turnbull at ken@kenturnbull.com or (303)790-7070
(Posted April 24)

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* Listing #8:

SOFTWARE ENGINEER
SENIOR PROGRAMMER ANALYST
SYSTEMS SUPPORT SPECIALIST
IHS ENERGY
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO

For details, visit http://www.ihsenergy.com and select "About IHS Energy" and "Employment"
(Posted April 15)

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* Listing #9:

GIS DRAFTING TECHNICIAN
YUMA COUNTY
WRAY, COLORADO

Yuma County is searching for a GIS Drafting Technician. Need to have knowledge of GIS concepts, including projections. This position performs analysis and support of the GIS and computerized database functions of Yuma County Government, including map development, additional GIS applications, network design and maintenance. Experience or classes in Auto CAD 2002 or 2005; Land Desktop 3 or 2005; or AutoCAD Map 2002 or related software essential. The position requires a GED and at least one year of education or experience in mapping. Knowledge of SQL and IT a plus. Documentation of training required.

Candidate must express a willingness to learn, work independently and within a team. Must have excellent communication (written & verbal), technical, organizational skills, and perform well with minimal direct supervision. Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications. Great benefit package. Yuma County is an equal opportunity employer.

The applications submitted by May 1, 2005 will be reviewed at that time; the position will remain open until filled. Applications and job-related information may be obtained from the Yuma County Administrative office, 310 Ash St. Suite A, Wray, CO 80758. Phone 970 332 5796.

Local contact: Jim Martin
gis@co.yuma.co.us
(Posted Apr. 11)

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* Listing #10:

GIS/REMOTE SENSING SPECIALIST & GIS ANALYST (2 positions)
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXPERTS, INC.
FORT COLLINS, COLORADO

Position a:
Fort Collins Forest Service
Masters or PhD, 5 yrs experience in the application of GIS and statistical techniques.
Demonstrated advanced analyses of natural resource issues while utilizing GIS and
raster data (including remote sensing) and statistical techniques
(e.g. differential equations, logistics, rates of spread, etc)
Knowledge of ESRI Arc products and statistical software packages such as S-Plus and
ArcGIS Spatial Analyst is required. Experience with SDE and/or ArcIMS a plus.

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Position b:
Corvallis, OR (preferred location; may also be possible to work in Fort Collins)
GIS professional with hands-on experience with ArcGIS, ArcIMS, ArcSDE, ArcView, ArcObjects, MapObjects, Oracle Spatial (topology, network, geocoding) and their programming API's.
Experience in desktop, client-server, and mobile applications.
Able to work in Windows, DOS, AIX, and Linux HP-Unix operating systems. Knowledge of C/C++, Java, C#, VB or VB.NET. Broad experience in every aspect of GIS chain, including data creation, conversion, analysis and dissemination. Knowledgeable and experienced in all phases of GIS implementation, including user needs assessment, data preparation, analysis, mapping, application development and establishing GIS workflows. Technical knowledge of Oracle Spatial (9i and 10g).
Knowledgeable and experienced in setting up and managing servers such as Oracle, ArcSDE, Tomcat, Oracle JServer, Oracle 9iAS, Microsoft IIS, Netscape Enterprise Server, JMS. Experienced and have a thorough understanding of internet technologies such as HTML, JSP/ASP/Servlets, and web applications interfacing with databases is desirable, but not essential.

To apply for either position, contact:
Gail Meisinger - Human Resources Administrator
Information Technology eXperts, Inc.
2120 South College
Fort Collins, CO 80525
970-282-7333 x104
970-282-3764 - fax
gmeisinger@itxfc.com
(Posted Apr. 5)

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* Listing #11:

RESEARCH ANALYST
OPERATIONS STAFF (all levels)
SENIOR CONFIGURATION MANAGEMENT ANALYST
INTERMAP TECHNOLOGIES
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO

For details about these opportunities, visit Intermap's web site at www.intermap.com and click on the 'Corporate' tab, then the 'Careers' tab.

Contact:
Greg Hoffman
Director, Human Resources
Intermap Technologies, Inc.
400 Inverness Parkway, Suite 330
Englewood, CO 80112
office-720-974-3270
ghoffman@intermap.com

(Posted Apr. 11))

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* 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/Careers/COSCareers.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 Feb. 4, 2005)

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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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