There are 10 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:

SUMMER TECHNICIAN (temporary
GLACIER NATIONAL PARK
WEST GLACIER, MONTANA

Please help the word out about this summer job opportunity at Glacier National Park. Applicants must qualify under the STEP (Student Temporary Employment Program) authority - must be enrolled at least half time in school in both spring 2006 and fall 2006 terms.
Employment period is June - September 2006

GLACIER NATIONAL PARK is currently looking for a student to work at a full-time temporary Facility Management Software System Technician position in the Headquarters building.

The major responsibilities of the position are:

-provides support services for the management of park assets to the FMSS Specialist
-documents assets with digital photographs and GPS coordinates
-uses inspection criteria, checklists, and other tools such as GPS to conduct general and comprehensive condition assessments during on-site visits
-Processes documented information using NPS software and GPS interfaces

Position: FMSS Technician, GS-0303-04
Salary: $12.14 per hour
Work schedule: June 2006 - September 2006
Daily work schedule will be 7:00 am - 4:30pm
You must be able to access backcountry sites via hiking and or horseback
You must have a valid driver's license
An arduous duty physical will be required
Housing may be available.

Appointment to this position will be under the Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP). To qualify, you must be at least a half time student for the spring semester prior to employment and the fall semester following employment. The required documentation includes copy of your current transcripts, verification of at least half time status from the registrar's office, and a Federal resume/application.

Contact Glacier NP at 406-888-7877 to find out more about this position.

Richard Menicke
Geographer/GIS Coordinator
Glacier National Park
West Glacier, MT 59936
406-888-7918
richard_menicke@nps.gov
(posted May 4)

* Listing #2:

SENIOR GIS ANALYST/APPLICATION DEVELOPER
NOVASOL
PACIFIC DISASTER CENTER
KIHEI, MAUI, HAWAII

ArcObjects experience in a mixed Windows/Solaris environment is desired.

For details, please visit: http://www.pdc.org/iweb/employment_opportunities.jsp

Local contact:
David Askov
David C. Askov [dmail@digitalics.com]
(posted May 4)

* Listing #3:

SURVEYING TECHNICIAN
CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER
DENVER, CO

Surveying Technician
$30888 - $45096 613E
Scored Supplemental Exam

This position is with the Public Works Development Engineering Services Group and will be a part of a forward thinking 22 person survey group with an opportunity for progressive growth within this experienced survey environment. You will assist or run equipment including, levels, total stations, data collectors, and GPS equipment. We are looking for the ability to assist or run basic calculations, and generate field notes, both in the field and office. There is also potential to process data, perform survey research, and work with plans and maps.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Graduation from high school or GED Certificate including completion of course work in algebra, trigonometry and geometry plus one year of experience working with policies, procedures, statutes, and rules or regulations pertaining to land use, which must have included experience interpreting drawings, maps, legal descriptions, construction methods and/or mapping systems.
One year of college in surveying, engineering, science or a related field may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.

To be considered you must provide details of your qualifying experience and/or education on your application or resume including your course work in algebra, trigonometry and geometry.

You may apply in person at the Webb Municipal Building 201 W. Colfax, Denver, CO., Career Service Authority, on the first floor.
You may apply online at www.denvergov.org/jobs.
You may email a resume to apps@ci.denver.co.us please use Surveying Tech as the subject.
If you have questions you may call Linda Wasserman at 720-913-5665 or email linda.wasserman@ci.denver.co.us

You will be required to provide a copy of your driving record and you will be required to undergo a criminal background check if you are invited for interview.
Please apply before: 05/26/2006
(Posted May 2)

* Listing #4:

RESEARCH ASSOCIATE II (DATA MANAGER) (2 positions)
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY
FORT COLLINS, CO

The following short position description is for two positions, one full-time and one part-time, working for Colorado State University in partnership with the National Park Service. The full-time BRMD position serves as contact for the management, storage and transference of information on invasive plants for the National Park Service. The part-time FMP position will work with application developers on combining two separate fire ecology database tools, the Fire Ecology Assessment Tool
(FEAT) and FIREMON.

Research Associate II (Data Manager-Natural Resources Data)

Position Description: Experienced, independent and highly motivated candidates are sought to lead natural resource data management systems for the National Park Service. Two positions, one full-time position and one at least half-time position, serve as principal contacts and support for existing data systems in the Biological Resources Management Division
(BRMD) and the Fire Management Program (FMP), respectively. Both positions are assigned to the Natural Resource Program Center of the National Parks Service (NPS) and are employed via Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado.

Minimum Qualifications: B.S. in Computer Information Systems, Spatial Data Management/GIS (preferred) or closely related field. Three years of demonstrated experience with relational databases, database systems, or closely related activities. Experience (or education) with GIS, remote sensing, digital cartography, thematic mapping or closely related activities. Demonstrated ability to work independently.

Salary Range:
$45,000 – $48,000 per year.

Application Deadline: Applications will be considered until the position is filled; however, applicants should submit materials by 4:30 PM MST on May 30th, 2006 for full consideration.

More Details: For more detailed job duties, additional desired qualifications and application instructions visit http://warnercnr.colostate.edu/hr/
CSU is an EO/AA Employer.

Local contact:
Chris Dietrich
Chris_Dietrich@partner.nps.gov

(Posted May 2)

* Listing #5:

GIS SPECIALIST
LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS
BROOMFIELD, CO

Dept: Global Network Engineering

Job Descriptio:

Level 3 has an immediate opening in their Broomfield, CO office for a junior level GIS Specialist. The position is with the Global Network Engineering 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 and data manipulation 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 of Level 3's network and to develop accurate mapping and analyses to support sales, marketing and operations.

Summary of desired knowledge and skills:
0-5 years experience with ESRI GIS tools
GIS - ArcGIS - ArcMap, ArcEditor, ArcInfo, ArcToolBox, Model Builder, Network Engineer, ArcSDE
Programming - AML, XML, DHTML, HTML, Java Script, VB, VBA
Experience with AutoCAD and data conversion to GIS
Experience in developing applications within ArcMap to automate data conversion, spatial analyses, map production and streamlining repetitive tasks
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
Greg.connors@level3.com
(Posted Apr. 26)

* Listing #6:

GIS INTERN
LEVEL 3 COMMUNICATIONS
BROOMFIELD, CO

Dept: Global Network Engineering

Job Description
Level 3 has an immediate opening in their Broomfield, CO office for a GIS Intern. The position is with the Global Network Engineering GIS team and will involve the development and maintenance of a spatial database to support sales, marketing and the operation of Level 3's global fiber optic network. The position will require in-depth analysis of geospatial data, imagery analyses and interpretation, feature extraction, quality control, and other related functions on an ESRI ArcGIS platform.

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 GIS data editing, cartography and map production 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 of Level 3's network and to develop accurate mapping to support sales, marketing and operations.

Summary of desired knowledge and skills:
GIS - ArcGIS - ArcMap, ArcEditor, ArcInfo, ArcToolBox, ArcSDE, AutoCAD

Please send your resume to:
Greg Connors
Greg.connors@level3.com
(Posted Apr. 26)

* Listing #7:

(3 positions)
SENIOR WIN SYSTEMS ADMINISTRATOR
SYSTEMS SUPPORT SPECIALIST
LEAD SQL DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
Denver, CO area

Senior WIN Systems Engineer
Responsibilities : • Dedication to providing world class customer service.
• Act as Tier 2 escalation support to solve product and services problems in the data centers and on customer’s hosts.
• Monitor daily health of the Managed Systems Services server environment.
• Develop and maintain departmental processes and documentation.
• Perform operating system installations, provisioning, troubleshooting and decommissioning.
• Utilize Remedy for Problem Management and Change and Task Management.
• Provide sales support as directed.
• Provide immediate escalation of critical client problems that may become serious service delivery issues or may be reported to executive management.
• Work with the Engineering group to help develop and test new technology and solutions.
• Participate in multiple projects and shifting workloads.
• Participate on projects providing technical expertise for the success of the project.
• Utilize the change review process and tools as required by each project task.
• Attend Design Review meetings to analyze prospective client system design.
• Provide post-implementation support.
• Provide education to others in the department and company.
• Provide Disaster Recovery Support.
• Develop and update DR procedures.
• Supply problem determination and resolution while on-site for a DR test.
• Train/mentor junior staff members as appropriate.

Qualifications : • BS in Computer Science, equivalent Technical School training or equivalent work experience that includes appropriate training courses.
• 5 years experience with Microsoft Windows operating systems in a production environment.
• 3-5 years experience providing managed systems services to clients in a managed data center environment.
• MCSE or other relevant certifications.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills in order to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Extensive problem-solving skills for debugging Windows, operating systems, application, and network issues.
• Experience providing services with a data center outsourcer, MSP or web hosting business.
• Experience with Active Directory management.
• Experience with Windows clustering.
• VB scripting knowledge desirable.
• Experience with Opsware management platform.
• Experience with Concord SystemEDGE monitoring platform.
• Experience with SAN (disk).
• Experience with TSM backup software.
• Understanding of HP/UNIX, Solaris, Windows, Linux, and TCP/IP.
• Understanding of data center infrastructure technologies.
• Understanding of midrange and storage technologies.
• Understanding of network technologies.

Systems Support Specialist
Duties/Responsibilities to accomplish Essential Functions:

Specific responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
• Up to 50% travel to customer sites nationwide for installations, must be able to travel Sunday evening through Friday every other week
• Use Customer Issue System, MS CRM, Email and other internal systems to process installation documentation
• Train adults on use of equipment and software
• Follow company policies and procedures regarding product use, function, installation and support
• Revisit, retrain customers as needed
• Provide consultation to customers on compounding workflow as needed
• Record calls properly in the Customer Relationship Management system according to procedure

Job Qualifications:
Knowledge, Skill and Ability:
• Basic understanding of Local Area Networks
• Ability to configure PC Hardware and troubleshoot hardware conflicts
• Ability to present and train complex systems to pharmacists and pharmacy staff
• Ability to travel in the U.S. and Canada a minimum of 50%, including overnight and weekend travel with additional travel as required
• Availability to be on-call evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to provide excellent customer service in person and by phone
• Current valid drivers license
• Ability to learn technical details quickly, and utilize knowledge in person and during phone support
• Basic knowledge of MSDOS, Windows 98, Windows 2000, Windows XP, and database administration
• Ability to lift 50 pounds

Education or Formal Training:
• High school diploma or GED required, college degree or equivalent experience preferred
• MCSE Certification or equivalent desired but not required

Experience:
• At least one year as a Technical Support Representative or equivalent experience
• Formal project management experience preferred

Lead SQL DBA
Requirements:
Heavy SQL knowledge and at least 5 years working as a SQL DBA
Ability to troubleshoot, fix problems and find creative solutions
2 ½ -3 years experience working in a .Net shop OR .Net development experience
Must have worked in both development and production level shops; having worked at least at 2 different companies in the past
Ability to provide closure to issues, good team player, hard worker ( this is a head’s down type position), good personality as well.
Must be able to work as part of a team with little guidance.
Any Sarbanes Oxley experience is a plus
Any architecture in their background is a plus
Ability to fix controls is a plus

Contact Info:
Rachel Kaufman (Recruiter)
KForce
7730 E. Belleview Ave., Suite 302
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Phone: (303) 804-4634
Email: rkaufman@kforce.com
Visit us at www.kforce.com

* Listing #8:

DATABASE ARCHITECT
ANTIOCH
DUGWAY PROVING GROUNDS, UTAH

Staff Database Architect
This full-time position is located at Dugway Proving Grounds, UT.

Description: Designs and administers relational databases for data warehousing; works under limited supervision; performs additional duties as assigned. Responsible for the collection, inventorying, monitoring, management, and analysis of tabular and spatial data concerning land conditions on an installation. It incorporates a relational database and Geographic Information System (GIS) used to support land use planning decision processes. Evaluate the existing GIS databases within DPTM, DPW and other installation management offices. Identified GIS data shall be checked for quality parameters identified in existing ITAM GIS SOP, geo-spatial data standards, and field within the ITAM GIS Tracker Database. Designs, maintains, enhances, and administers GIS databases. Analyzes and determines GIS information needs and elements, data relationships and attributes, data flow and storage requirements, and data output and reporting capabilities. Develops data modeling and participates in data acquisition and access analysis and design, and archive, recovery, and load strategy design and implementation. Coordinates new data development ensuring consistency and integration with existing data warehouse structure. Reviews business requests for data and data usage, researches data sources for new and better data feeds. Participates in continuous improvement efforts in enhancing performance and providing increased functionality. Provides technical support and guidance to end-users. Maintains current knowledge of relevant hardware and GIS software applications as assigned. Participates in special projects as required.
Requires 3-5 years of related experience in the design, maintenance, and administration of GIS databases; Proficient in ESRI software. Bachelors degree in Computer Science or a related technical discipline, or the equivalent combination of education, technical training, or work experience.
SKILLS and ABILITIES: Knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques used in all phases of GIS Geo-spacial database development, coding, and design, data access analysis and design, archive and recovery strategy, load strategy design and implementation, security, and change management. Proficiency in the use of one or more specific technologies may be required, depending on job assignment.
WORKING CONDITIONS: The work is typically performed in an office environment requiring normal safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes or equipment. The above job description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as, exhaustive of all responsibilities, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with this job. Requests for reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the principal (essential) functions of this job. Must possess a current active secret clearance.
For immediate consideration, apply online: http://www.anteon.com/job_post/submit_resume/?JobReqNum=122052
For similar positions, visit http://www.anteon.com/careers

Anteon International Corporation
3430 Camino Del Rio North
San Diego, CA 92108
United States
www.anteon.com/careers/careers.htm

(Posted Apr. 17)

* Listing #9:

GIS SCIENTIST
BECHTEL NEVADA
LAS VEGAS, NV
(Washington, DC assignment)

Bechtel Nevada, prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Nuclear Security
Administration, has immediate opening for a Scientist to work in a team environment, apply
Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies in support of the Emergency Communications Network
requirement to provide situational awareness with real near-time event-related geospatial products.
Work location is at the Forestal Building in Washington D.C. U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain
a security clearance are required.

Successful candidate will perform map production tasks, database creation, database management,
automation of routine processing tasks, and assisting in the maintenance of the intranet website.
Assume GIS task leadership roles. Candidate will work closely with customers to define GIS
requirements and project deliverables; assist in GIS business development activities.

Successful candidate shall possess a Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, computer science or
equivalent training and experience plus a minimum of 4 years related professional experience in GIS
using ESRI’s (Environmental Systems Research Institute) ArcGIS. Experience using ESRI ArcInfo
/ ArcGIS; use of ArcGIS Spatial Analyst and ArcGIS 3D Analyst extensions; ArcIMS and SDE and
customization of ESRI programs. Design and create special map and digital products as assigned
using predefined procedures, knowledge of GIS data and required GIS skills. Experience with ArcSDE
and programming web applications with ArcIMS, HTML, and or Java. Must be able to travel on short
notice.

Send resume to Bechtel Nevada, Attn: Denise Alvarado (identify job #42-06), P.O. Box 98521, Las
Vegas, NV 89193-8521, Apply Here, or FAX 702-295-2448. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pre-placement physical examination, which includes a drug screen, is required.

Additional Job Details.
Employment term : Full Time
Travel : Yes
Job level : Entry Level 1-2 yrs.
Job site : Bechtel Nevada
PO Box 98521
Las Vegas, NV 89193-8521
United States

(Posted Apr. 15)

* Listing #10:

GIS SALES SPECIALIST
CIRTERRA, LLC
DENVER, CO

Position: GIS Sales Specialist
Location: Denver, CO
Job Type: Regular/Full Time

Summary of Position
Increase sales by prospecting, developing, and closing new opportunities, cultivating existing business through direct sales efforts.

Responsibilities
Solicit new customers and develop new business by telephone, email, fax, and in person, as well as writing proposals.

Minimum Education and Experience
A Bachelors Degree in Geography, GIS, Geology, or related field with 2 years of practical sales/customer service or other experience.

The successful candidate will be an intrinsically motivated, seasoned, energetic, sales representative with a disciplined work ethic. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present concepts clearly and concisely. Comfort with GIS capabilities, usages, and benefits. Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint). Familiarity with maps and map software (ESRI). Experience with drafting proposals a plus.

Please forward resume and salary requirements/salary history to djabl@cirterra.com.

Local contact:
Dan Jablonka
CirTerra, LLC
djabl@cirterra.com
(Posted Apr. 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"

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

(Supplemental list updated May 5, 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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