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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 #1:

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 #2:

PHOTOGRAMMETRIC MANAGERS
SURVEYING AND MAPPING, INC. (SAM, Inc.)
AUSTIN, TEXAS

Photogrammetric Managers– Austin, Texas
Responsible for maintaining existing client base; developing new clients; designing, estimating, and managing photogrammetric projects; and managing assigned technical staff. Must have excellent client management skills, multi-tasking ability, sales experience, superior written and verbal communication skills, and knowledge of digital photogrammetric techniques. ASPRS Certified Photogrammetrist preferred.

Surveying And Mapping, Inc. (SAM, Inc.) offers, competitive salaries, generous benefits, and an excellent work environment. Submit your resume to hr@saminc.biz or, visit www.saminc.biz for this and other employment opportunities.

(posted May 4)

* Listing #3:

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST/MSAG COORDINATOR
POLICE/IT DEPT.
CITY OF GREELEY
GREELEY, CO

Deadline Date: open until filled
Salary: $36,843 - $42,355/yr

Job Summary:
Within the Police IT Services Division under the direction of the IT Manager, the MSAG Coordinator/G.I.S. Specialist will perform advanced levels of GIS analysis, development, and management in association with the Weld Regional Communications Center (WRCC). Provide a focal point for investigating and resolving discrepancies in Automatic Number Identification (ANI) and Automatic Location Information (ALI) databases maintained by Intrado, Sprint, Verizon and/or any other Local Service Provider within Weld County. Coordinate with City/County Planners and the U.S. Postal Services for agreement with records, GIS Systems and all MSAG address information. Update and maintain Computer Aided Dispatch files as required to ensure synchronization with ANI/ALI call information received in the Weld Regional Communications Center. Coordinate with County/City GIS for maintenance of jurisdictional boundaries and street centerline information. Provide up-to-date maps with current street centerline information for the dispatch center as required. Coordinate with Weld County Emergency Services Agencies and resolve jurisdictional issues and make appropriate changes to MSAG, ArcMap, and CAD related files.

Required Skills, Experience & Education:
Degree in GIS, Planning, Geography desired or equivalent education and experience required.
2 years of experience with E.S.R.I's ARCGIS software and database management is required.
Familiarity with Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) desirable.
Spreadsheet, database, and word processing operations under Windows NT/2000/XP.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work and learn independently.
Strong analytical abilities with high degree of technical competence in analysis, design, and programming.
Current drivers license with good driving record.
Work under the guidance of the IT Manager to maintain existing or create new dataset
Essential Functions - Ability to:
Assist in day-to-day operation of the existing Police GIS program.
Coordinate daily activities of student interns.
Communicate face to face, by telephone, and in written form with both individuals and groups
Input data completely and accurately into a computer system using keyboards, scanners, and from third party sources.
Use blueprints, schematics, layouts, maps, and other visual aids.
Comprehend and make inferences from written material.
Operate a variety of computer equipment and software packages.
Using GIS tools in conjunction with map graphics, map scale, and real-world coordinate systems develop and maintain GIS map products.

How to Apply:
To download an application, please go to: http://www.greeleygov.com/cog/OrgPages/10/2004ApplicationFORM-ReadOnly.doc
APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR EMPLOYMENT!
Send your Resume via E-Mail
Code required on e-mail subject line: 65517
Human Resources Department
City of Greeley
Phone: 970-350-9710
Please visit our website at: http://www.ci.greeley.co.us/
EOE/ADA

(posted May 3)

* Listing #4:

ABSTRACTOR
STANTEC
FORT WORTH, TEXAS

I need someone with abstracting experience to work in Fort Worth, Texas. The project is a very large gas field that is under construction in the Fort Worth Dallas area. The abstractor would work on our subscription in a Abstract Plant Database office in Fort Worth.

Anyone with experience and interested in more details can contact me.
Mr. Jan Van Sickle
Senior Associate
Stantec
2000 South Colorado Boulevard Suite 2-300
Denver CO 80222
Ph: (303) 285-4515
Fx: (303) 758-4828
jvansickle@stantec.com
stantec.com

(posted May 2)

* Listing #5:

IPS SYSTEM SUPPORT
JR. GIS ANALYST
INTERMAP TECHNOLOGIES
ENGLEWOOD, CO

Intermap Technologies is a geospatial leader with the commercial capacity to meet world demand for highly-accurate, low-cost digital elevation models. These include digital surface models and digital terrain models, as well as cartographic products vital to producing accurate base maps that drive a proliferation of GIS, GPS and 3D visualization applications.

Working for governments and private industry worldwide, Intermap collects data with its airborne interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR). These systems, mounted on airborne platforms, enable the Company to map large areas accurately, quickly and in overcast or dark conditions. We generate our products in highly automated facilities in Munich; Denver, Calgary, Ottawa, Prague, and Jakarta. Thanks to our new business model, NEXTMap®, mapping entire countries, the company is currently in a state of rapid development while remapping the world!

We are actively seeking candidates for the following opportunities:

IPS System Support
Do you love challenges?
Do you really like to be in the middle of the action?
Are you a Problem Solver?
Do you have pretty good People Skills?
Do you like to get your hands dirty?
Is your education in physical science, Geomatics, or math?
Do you know how to use Java, J2EE, JSP, Struts, HTML, XML, Tomcat and Apache OJB, C or C++ ?

Our firm creates data; lots of data, and our production systems are really good, but they are a potential bottleneck in the workflow. We need a Problem Solver, someone with sharp analytical abilities, to identify the problems, track and fix them, and keep our work flowing.
This person will make solid recommendations for process improvements based upon identified issues. They will work closely with our internal production staff, and will be supported by our engineering department.
This is a key position within the organization and the spotlight will be on this candidate throughout the next 24 months. If you are a clear thinker, a team player and don't mind the pressure of having to exceed expectations then this is the position for you.

We're not asking for the World, but we do want the best it has to offer. If that's you, please send your resume to vness@intermap.com or go to our careers section of our website to apply directly: www.intermap.com.

Jr. GIS Analyst
Our Jr. GIS Analyst position utilizes Geographic Information Systems and GIS techniques to provide an understanding of certain variables in a given geographic location. Imports data into software and uses varying analysis methods to arrive at results.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Queries, analyzes, and extracts data from Intermap's data repositories using various tools and techniques including GIS, customized applications, and RDBMS. Manages finished Intermap data and updates Intermap data repository. Supports Sales, marketing, technical and Product Development teams with GIS related tasks. Provides technical customer support to Intermap clients. Provides input to the improvement and documentation of Intermap processes.
Competencies:
Ability to manage multiple tasks and see them to completion. Ability to complete tasks with a minimum of supervision. Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve. Must have strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Skill Requirements:
Proficiency in Microsoft office suite, Proficiency with ESRI software including ArcGIS 9x, ArcInfo Desktop and ARC/INFO Workstation. Familiarity with Leica Imagine Professional or other raster data processing software. Familiarity with a variety of raster and vector data formats.
Education/Training:
Bachelors or Masters in Geography, GIS or related field. 0-2 years experience.

To appy for either of these postions, please send your resume to vness@intermap.com or go to the careers section of our website to apply directly: www.intermap.com.
(posted May 2)

* Listing #6:

GIS PROGRAMMER/ANALYST
SR. LEVEL GIS SPECIALIST
TEMPORARY GIS SPECIALIST
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY EXPERTS, INC. (ITX)
FORT COLLINS, CO

Sr. Level GIS Specialist
Requires Masters or PhD. At least 5–10 years experience in the application of GIS techniques. Demonstrated advanced analysis of natural resource (or other) issues and problem solving while utilizing GIS in both raster (including remote sensing) and vector based environments. Experience with the development of predictive models a plus. Knowledge of ESRI ARC products, including ArcGIS Spatial Analyst and model builder is required. Experience with IDRISI, Erdas IMAGINE, rule-based predictive software such as Cubist and statistical software such as S-Plus also preferred. Demonstrated ability to work on large projects and see them through.

Temporary GIS Specialist
Temporary GIS specialist for approximately 30 hours/week for 20 weeks to assist in the design and re-development of an Internet / Web-based GIS system. The website will allow 17 functions, most of which will utilize a biological database. The most complex function will be to utilize several very large raster surfaces for the purpose of modeling invasive species potential distribution surfaces.

Selected candidate must have experience with ESRI's ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Desktop, and ArcObjects/VB.net or C#. As a member of the team, the successful candidate will cooperate on the following tasks: system design, database development, coding, testing, debugging and technical documentation for the website.

GIS Programmer/Analyst
This position will be part of a small team which will be responsible for re-engineering a nationally distributed natural resource application which specializes in preparing tabular and spatial data for input into tree growth simulation, fire effects modeling and other vegetation simulation models. Output from the models is then processed using various GIS analysis and display techniques. The existing application is an ArcView, Arc/Info and Oracle application which will be redesigned as an ArcMap extension. Additionally, new functionality will be added based on user requirements.

Required Skills include:
§ .NET 2.0/C#
§ ArcGIS (ArcMap), GIS concepts and analysis techniques (e.g. geoprocessing, model builder, spatial editing, etc.)
§ Relational database use (e.g. SQL queries, relational database concepts, etc.)
§ The ability to communicate orally and in writing as well as strong inter-personal skills.
§ The ability to review requirements and assist with design of a technical implementation approach.

Additional experience in ArcObjects, SDE, Oracle, application development with shared component usage, and an understanding of natural resources (e.g. forestry, fire modeling, etc.) is desirable.

To apply for any of these positions, send resume with cover letter and salary requirements to jobs@itxfc.com.
ITX offers an excellent benefits package, including generous FTO accrual, medical, dental, vision, LTD, STD and life insurance, and 401(k) plan with company match. ITX is an EOE/Affirmative Action employer.

Gail Meisinger
Human Resources/Contracts Administrator
Information Technology eXperts, Inc. (ITX)
2120 S. College Avenue
Fort Collins, CO 80525
970.282.7333 x104 (main)
970.488.1024 (direct)
970.282.3764 (fax)
gmeisinger@itxfc.com
www.itxfc.com

(posted May 2)

* Listing #7:

DATA MINING/GEOSPATIAL ANALYST
NATIONAL DROUGHT MITIGATION CENTER
UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA - LINCOLN
LINCOLN, NEBRASKA

The National Drought Mitigation Center (NDMC) with the School of Natural Resources at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for a Data Mining/Geospatial Analyst position.

The Data Mining/Geospatial Analyst shall assist a multi-disciplinary research team in the development of new modeling techniques and applications for drought monitoring. Primary responsibility will be to work with climate and remote sensing experts to investigate new data mining techniques and/or other statistical methods for developing enhanced drought monitoring tools. These tools are based on the complex spatio-temporal relationships among climate and oceanic indicators, satellite-based observations of vegetation conditions, and other biophysical information as related to drought. The individual will evaluate data mining literature and available software packages and test new techniques for drought monitoring; customize existing software packages or develop new data mining algorithms; and assist in the development of techniques to visualize the drought modeling results and web-based tools to disseminate the information to the public. The individual will also work with researchers to investigate new remote sensing inputs and other geospatial data sets for drought monitoring.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree with experience or a Master’s degree in one or more of the following areas: climatology, meteorology, natural resources, geography, computer science, statistics, remote sensing or GIS (ArcGIS application development helpful), environmental science, or related field. A strong emphasis on applied experience in the above fields is preferred. Applicants should have demonstrated an ability to work as part of a team and have excellent oral and written communication skills. Good understanding of statistics or analytical techniques such as data mining/knowledge discovery is desirable (experience with MATLAB, SAS, and/or S-Plus is a plus). Candidates with experience in statistical modeling for environmental applications, GIS, remote sensing, time-series analysis, database exploration, and/or computer programming (Visual Basic or Java) are preferred.

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. UNL offers a benefits package that makes available group life, health, and disability insurance and family coverage programs at minimal cost to the employee; TIAA/CREF and/or Fidelity Investment Fund retirement plans; excellent vacation and sick leave plans; and staff and dependent tuition remission.

To apply, go to http://employment.unl.edu, select Search Job Openings, enter Requisition Number 070347 (Research Data Specialist), and Apply for this Posting. You will be asked to complete the faculty/administrative form and will be required to attach three documents: letter of application, curriculum vitae, and references, which must include name, address, phone number, and e-mail address for three references.

Review of applications will begin June 1, 2007, and continue until a successful candidate is identified or the search is closed.

The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through affirmative action and equal opportunity. We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Ann Fiedler at (402) 472-6707 or afiedler1@unl.edu for assistance.

Brian Wardlow, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor / Remote Sensing Specialist
National Drought Mitigation Center
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
811 Hardin Hall
3310 Holdrege Street
Lincoln, NE 68583-0749
phone: (402) 472-6729
fax: (402) 472-2946
email: bwardlow2@unl.edu
NDMC website: http://www.drought.unl.edu
(posted May 2)

* Listing #8:

SENIOR GIS TECHNICIAN
PREMIER DATA SERVICES
ENGLEWOOD, CO

GeoSearch #3698 - Senior GIS Technician
http://www.geosearch.com/candidates/position_search_details.asp?job_id=3698
Englewood, CO, United States -- Premier Data Services (www.premierdata.com), an Englewood, CO based provider of innovative Geographic and Land Information systems, software, services and data, is seeking a full-time Senior GIS Technician. This individual will perform Premier Data Services (www.premierdata.com), an Englewood, CO based provider of innovative Geographic and Land Information systems, software, services and data, is seeking a full-time Senior GIS Technician. This individual will perform GIS data entry, editing, map production and quality assurance using ESRI’s suite of ArcGIS applications, Premier’s suite of commercial off the self (COTS) software products, and other applications as needed. This is not a supervisory position.

Job Description:
This position will be responsible for the production of GIS-related services; creation and maintenance of data, geodatabases, and maps through the use of ArcGIS and other GIS tools. Will work with land records (spatial and tabular), utilizing various mapping techniques for land based information systems, and demonstrated proficiency with various forms of PLSS data with a working knowledge of the BLM’s Geographic Coordinate Data Base (GCDB). Works with, modifies and creates AMLs, scripts and technical documentation. Works closely with supervisor and other project personnel, to maintain data consistency and task efficiency for multiple projects. Maintains knowledge of the function and application of Premier’s off-the-shelf product suite for the use in fulfilling product orders.

Job Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, related field, or other equivalent business experience, and 3-5 years of experience in the use of various GIS tools; ARCINFO Workstation, ArcView, or ArcMap, ArcCatalog.

Please fax, mail, or e-mail resume to:
Premier Data Services, Inc.
Attn: Human Resources
6001 Montrose Road, Suite 640
Rockville, MD 20852
E-mail: resume@premierdata.com
Fax: 301-230-2925

Premier Data Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
This is not a supervisory position.
(posted Apr. 30)

* Listing #9:

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:
To respond to this opportunity, please go to: http://www.MyChoiceEngine.com/Role/35367
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(posted Apr. 25)

* Listing 10:

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 11:

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 #12:

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 #13:

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 #14:

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 #15:

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 #16:

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 #17:

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 #18:

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 #19:

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 #20:

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 #21:

LEAD SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
OPERATIONS ENGINEER
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER - Database
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
SYSTEMS ENGINEER
VIRTUAL EARTH TEAM
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
BOULDER, CO

Software Development Engineer - Database
We are located in the Boulder, CO office which has about 120 people right under the flatirons of the Rocky Mountains. We are only a mile from the University of Colorado (http://www.colorado.edu/) and their home page will give you an idea of the phenomenal environment around the office. The area is a great place to explore, a great place to raise a family and we offer the ability to work with challenging, interesting and fun problems.

Virtual Earth is an industry pioneer in bringing a variety of map imagery to the end consumer, and we’ve one upped the competition in 3D space. The VirtualEarth 3Di team, located in beautiful Boulder, CO, is a recent acquisition and brings with it a vast array of imaging and graphics technologies. The 3Di team will play a key part in the next several Virtual Earth releases by building software that will produce all of the imagery and 3D data consumed by the VirtualEarth products - on both the 2D web site and the upcoming 3D products. See out product at < http://local.live.com/> don’t miss the 3D features!

We are looking for a developer to help build the imagery processing infrastructure - from inception to production. You must have solid design and coding skills, and desire to build high-end scalable, performant and extensible systems. We are building a very large repository of raw aerial and satellite imaging and processing control system that will be used to build the Virtual Earth online Database, think in petabytes? You must possess a passion for producing well-engineered, well-factored, easily-maintained code. Strong SQL Development back ground is required.
Candidates should have 4-6 years experience in software development. Proficiency in T-SQL and C# or C++ is required. Experience with ASP.NET, web services, and XML technologies are ideal. A BA/BS or MS degree in Computer Science, related discipline, or equivalent 2-4 years of commercial development required.

Systems Engineer
Virtual Earth is an industry pioneer in bringing a variety of map imagery to the end consumer and has surpassed the competition in 3D space. The Virtual Earth 3Di team provides a vast array of imaging and graphics technologies.

We are looking for talented Systems Engineers for our Boulder, CO office who can work effectively with software developers and testers. The position provides an ability to be a highly visible contributor within a very dynamic organization with opportunities to learn new skills, troubleshoot challenging issues, and work on the latest 64-bit hardware, all in a state-of-the-art lab with thousands of machines and several petabytes of imagery data.

This is a dream job for the right Lab Engineer or Operations System Engineer. Candidates should have BS in Computer Science or Engineering or closely related field. Experience working in a large-scale lab or production deployment environment is also needed. Recommended skills include networking, SQL, Windows Server 2003, and script writing using VB, Perl, Java, or C#. The successful candidate should have strong organizational skills and be able to work in a fast-paced organization.

Key responsibilities of the job include:
Owning setup, integration, and maintenance of servers in our production pipeline environment including SQL Server deployment and configuration.
Handling deployments of software to our production pipeline environment.
Altering server configuration as needed to optimize services.
Isolating system level failures at the subcomponent level.
Creating and maintaining documentation of current infrastructure for our server environments.
Providing systems statistical trending and analysis for server capacity modeling and threshold testing.
Working with other team members to troubleshoot complex support issues, identify root causes and develop mitigation options.

Operations Engineer
Virtual Earth is drastically changing the world of online mapping technologies. Here in beautiful Boulder, Colorado, Virtual Earth is researching new ways to use satellite, aerial, and 3-D imagery for improving internet user's search experience. The power of location through cutting edge software is what we are all about. The VE3Di Operations Team is looking for a talented Systems Administrator to take on the challenges of maintaining our Virtual Earth production systems and imagery pipeline. Come join us and you’ll get to work in a growing lab environment that utilizes up and coming large disk architecture and top of the line network technology.

Your role on our test team would primarily consist of the following:
Deployment of large number of servers using imaging technology
Maintaining existing server hardware and operating systems
Update operating systems through push and script technology
Trouble shoot and correct network and server issues as they arise

The best candidate would have a strong background in running and maintaining servers in a large lab or data center environment. We are and will be pushing these servers and network to the limit of their ability, and recognizing performance issues is key to the environment. You must be a top sysadmin that is willing to work with Developers, Test Engineers, and Production Engineers to solve problems and provide deep understanding of issues on these servers.
Qualifications include a miminum of 3 years of system administration in a medium to large lab or data center. You must have experience with an operating system imaging system (experience with ghost or ADS a plus).

Lead Software Development Engineer
Virtual Earth is an industry pioneer in bringing a variety of map imagery to the end consumer, and we’re on the cusp of upping the competition as we step into the 3D space. The VirtualEarth 3Di team, located in beautiful Boulder, CO, is a recent acquisition and brings with it a vast array of imaging and graphics technologies. The 3Di team will play a key part in the next several Virtual Earth releases by building software that will produce all of the imagery and 3D data consumed by the VirtualEarth products - in both the 2D web site and the upcoming 3D products.

We are looking for a senior lead SDE to help build the Digital Elevation Model computation infrastructure - from inception to production. You must have solid design and coding skills, and be well versed in creating high-end scalable, performant and extensible systems. The Boulder team is new to Microsoft. As a seasoned SDE in core Microsoft technologies and development methodologies, you will be looked upon by your team for technical leadership. You must possess a passion for producing well-engineered, well-factored, easily-maintained code. You should be highly motivated, self driven, and able to mentor those around you.

A BS in CS, Math or a related technical space, with 5+ years of proven track record of shipping products is required. You should have strong design and coding skills and in-depth knowledge of C# and C++, and the .Net Framework. Domain expertise in 2D image processing and analysis, digital elevation model creation and processing or a personal interest/skill in dealing with abstract problem spaces would help ramp fast on the job, but is not a requirement.

Software Development Engineer
Are you interesting in doing image processing, using photogrammetry and new research techniques to help build high-quality models of the world? In the Virtual Earth team you can do exactly that – we are currently working on creating detailed street-level photo-textures for the building models in Virtual Earth (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Virtual_Earth) and are building more realistic and detailed 3D building models based on this imagery. The larger team is also responsible for aerial mapping, automating building creation from aerial imagery and managing the global DEM. Our site owns the algorithms and data used to build the 3D Virtual Earth models.

We are located in the Boulder, CO office which has about 120 people right under the flatirons of the Rocky Mountains. We are only a mile from the University of Colorado (http://www.colorado.edu/) and their home page will give you an idea of the phenomenal environment around the office. The area is a great place to explore, a great place to raise a family and we offer the ability to work with challenging, interesting and fun problems.

We are working with data collected by Facet Technology (http://www.facet-tech.com/transportation/transportation.htm) and are driving the technical specifications for their collection systems. Here is a sample of some of the data we have available with a simple (but really old) interface for viewing it (http://preview.local.live.com/). We also partner with Microsoft Research and our research team in Graz, Austria in order to develop on their results and explore future problem domains.

We are looking for self-driven developers or research developers who are interested in exploring new spaces, but still want to be able to provide results that the world can see on a semi-yearly basis. We are looking for solid design and programming skills in C/C++ or C#. An MA/MS or PhD in CS or math with a focus on machine vision, image processing or photogrammetry is desired. Relevant work or project experience in this space is ideal, but a history of solid results in other work areas would be considered as well.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer (EOE) and strongly supports diversity in the workforce.
Send resume and salary requirements to Jamie Morgan at: jamorg@microsoft.com.

(reposted May 1)

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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