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New: A Geospatial Careers website is now available online.
See the supplemental listing below for the URL.

GIS ADMINISTRATOR
MESA COUNTY
GRAND JUNCTION, CO

Mesa County is accepting applications for a GIS Administrator in the Information Technology Department.
Hiring range is $3,799.17 - $4,369.05/month DOQ (Exempt).

Applications must be received by Friday, October 17, 2008.

Please refer to the attached job posting for complete details.

Sandra Alexander, PHR
Recruitment/Retention Specialist
P.O. Box 20000-5021
Grand Junction, CO 81502-5021
(970) 255-7118 Office/(970) 256-1544 Fax
(970) 210-7278 Cell

(posted Oct. 1)

REMOTE SENSING / GIS SPECIALIST POSITION
NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY
USDA-ARS JORNADA EXPERIMENTAL RANGE
LAS CRUCES, NEW MEXICO

Position is for 1 year, with possible extension contingent upon funding and performance. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. Valid drivers license required, some travel required.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Remote Sensing, GIS, Geography, Natural Resources, Environmental Science or Engineering.
- Three years job related experience required with 2 years in Remote Sensing data processing; and experience with soils, vegetation, or geomorphology field classification.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience with remote sensing / GIS software is required (Erdas Imagine, Leica Photogrammetric Suite, ESRI Suite, ENVI, eCognition, Feature Analyst, etc).
- Experience with digital photogrammetry and programming experience in the remote sensing/GIS environment preferred.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Process and analyze satellite imagery, aerial photography, ground-based plot photography and Lidar data.
- Analyze and integrate remotely sensed, GIS and GPS data, and assist researchers with image processing tasks.
- Orthorectify and mosaic aerial photography and hyperspatial UAV imagery.
- Assist with field data collection.

BENEFITS:
New Mexico Educational Retirement, Social Security, Unemployment and Workers' Compensation, Annual and Sick Leave, Group Medical, Dental and Hospital Insurance and Life Insurance.
Offer of employment contingent upon verification of individual's eligibility for employment in the United States. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent on the university's verification of credentials and other information required by federal law, state law, and NMSU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a criminal history check.
NMSU is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

REPLY TO/DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS:
Dr. Albert Rango
USDA ARS Jornada Experimental Range
P.O. Box 30003, MSC 3JER
Las Cruces, NM 88003
Telephone: (575) 646-2120
email: alrango@nmsu.edu

Review of letter of interest, including resume or vita, unofficial transcripts, names, addresses and phone numbers of three references will begin: October 6, 2008 and continue until position is filled.

(posted Sept. 30)

ADJUNCT PROFESSORS
COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEPT.
UNIVERSITY OF DENVER
DENVER, CO

The Computer Information Systems (CIS) department in University College at the University of Denver is seeking qualified applicants to teach the following on campus CIS courses:

1. Object Oriented Databases
2. Network Security
3. DB Recover and Backup

Sample syllabi with course descriptions are available by contacting Prof. Hick.

Candidates must meet the following criteria:
Master's Degree required, minimum 5-7 years of relevant work experience. Terminal degree and adult education teaching experience highly desirable.

If you, or someone you know, is qualified and interested in being considered to teach these courses, please contact my program assistant Amy Feldman at 303-871-4013 or via email at amy.feldman@du.edu for further information. Applications can be submitted via the University of Denver jobs web site at http://www.du.edu/hr/employment/jobs.html where you will find a vacancy announcement for “Adjunct Faculty – University College.”

Steven R. Hick
GIS Director
Department of Geography
University of Denver
2050 East Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80208
303.871.2535
www.geography.du.edu
Visit www.giscolorado.com to stay connected to Colorado's GIS Community!

COORDINATOR
COLORADO DATA SHARING NETWORK
THORNTON, CO

Coordinator for the Colorado Data Sharing Network
Background
The Colorado Watershed Assembly (CWA) is seeking a Coordinator to manage the Colorado Data Sharing Network and provide administrative assistance to the Colorado Water Quality Monitoring Council (Council).
CWA is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advocate for citizen conservation groups promoting community-driven leadership through cooperation, communication, and consultation. Their goal is to network information and resources from government agencies to communities so that local efforts are focused on local initiatives.
The Council is a statewide collaborative body, open to all, whose mission is to help achieve effective collection, analysis and dissemination of water quality data and monitoring information. The Council seeks to improve the linkage between information needs of policy and decision makers with efforts to collect and assess data and to promote effective monitoring programs.
The Colorado Data Sharing Network (CDSN) was formed by the Council in 2004 in an effort to solve many of the historic barriers to effective sharing of water quality data in Colorado. The CDSN has three primary components: (1) a water quality data management system, modeled after EPA STORET; (2) an interactive web-based map that provides a graphical presentation of the information stored in the data management system; and (3) a state-wide outreach campaign that provides user trainings and user support.
Job Description
Under the general supervision of CWA, the Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of CDSN. The Coordinator will also provide administrative assistance to the Council including fiscal accounting and will be required to participate in and assist in preparation and documentation of Council Leadership Team, Technical Advisory Team, and Outreach Team meetings. This position calls for a self-motivated and versatile individual with excellent organizational, public speaking, and database skills. This is a part-time position (approximately 20 hours per week) and includes opportunities to work from home and to have a flexible schedule. A working vehicle and valid Colorado driver’s license are required.
Responsibilities
The Coordinator’s primary responsibility is the implementation of the CDSN’s nonpoint source grant by meeting the goals and deliverables outlined in the CDSN Work Plan. Items included in the work plan include, but are not limited to:
• Serve as primary liaison with CDSN users including agencies, watershed groups, local governments, utilities, and special districts
• Coordinate with Water Quality Control Division to identify and gather nonpoint source grant program datasets and upload to system/STORET
• Provide support for data generators to format and upload their datasets sets to CDSN regional STORET Warehouse using CDSN data templates
• Operate, maintain and update map, database structure, function, products, services and support material, including identifying needs and strategizing to enhance both products.
• Update data system and mapping tool training materials, CDSN Outreach and Sustainability Plans and CDSN outreach and marketing information as needed
• Organize and facilitate annual nonpoint source and other CDSN training sessions
• Oversee CDSN transition to WQX
• Track and maintain donations, participants, and Council mailing lists
• Be a liaison with any CDSN subcontractor to negotiate and monitoring such contracts
• Track and administer the CDSN budget and submit monthly bills and status reports to Council as per the current fiscal agent agreement (renewed annually), in concert with the fiscal agent
• Prepare semi-annual nonpoint source grant reports, and/or other financial reports as needed
• Assist with Council data calls, outreach efforts, SWAPs and sponsorship drives as requested
The Coordinator’s ancillary responsibilities entail the administrative support for the Council. This may include, but is not limited to:
• Assist Executive Committee annual work plan, budget and fundraising targets
• Assist Executive Committee in coordinating Leadership Council meetings, including setting the agenda, facilitating meetings, posting minute notes and tracking participation
• Build public support for the Council/CDSN
• Maintain Council Website (cwqmc.coloradowatershed.org)
Desired Education and Skills
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Water Resources, Natural Resources, Environmental Science, Watershed Science, Biology, Information Technology, or a related and appropriate degree or equivalent experience
Skills
A. Must be proficient with MS Excel and MS Access
B. Knowledge of database management highly desirable
C. Experience with STORET, GIS, desktop publishing and web design
D. Must possess excellent organizational, public speaking and financial management skills
E. Knowledge and understanding of aquatic ecosystems and water chemistry preferable
Compensation: $18/hour starting salary and a laptop computer
Application Information:
Please include the following information in your application package:
• A one page cover letter that answers the following questions:
o Why is this position attractive to you?
o What do you bring to the position, tasks and skills for the position?
• A resume that includes references, previous employers and their contact information
For further information and consideration, submit application package to Vic Lucero, Council Co-Chair by September 29, 2008.
Vic Lucero
City of Thornton Water Resources Division
12450 Washington Street
Thornton, CO 80241
vic.lucero@cityofthornton.net
(303) 255-7771

(posted Sept. 22)

GIS DATA ANALYST
NORTHRUP GRUMMAN / BLM
FEDERAL CENTER
LAKEWOOD, CO

Description:
Provide knowledge in all aspects of GIS relational database design and development, including data requirements definition, analysis, implementation and documentation. Assist in the development and documentation of conceptual, logical and physical data models using tools such as entity relationship diagrams. Perform GIS data analysis as requested. Support Geospatial Metadata creation and management. Review documentation for BLM as requested. Suggest improvements to Data Standards development process. A basic knowledge of ESRI software and data requirements is preferred.

BS in a physical science or computers
One to Three years of related work experience

The requirements are not hard-and-fast. The location for the position is at the BLM offices at the Denver Federal Center in Lakewood (6th Avenue & Kipling).

Please feel free to give my contact information (would prefer email
contact) to any group list or other potential candidates.

Lorena Creely
GIS Data Analyst
Northrop Grumman Information Technology
U.S. Bureau of Land Management
M-Th: (303) 236-2695
F: (720) 470-0768
Fax: (303) 236-1981
lorena_creely@blm.gov

(posted Sept. 18)

GIS/DBS SYSTEMS ANALYST
ARAPAHOE COUNTY
ENGLEWOOD, CO

Arapahoe County has a job opening in the Public Works – Mapping Section for a GIS/DBS Systems Analyst. If you are interesting in this position and would like to review the requirements and apply for this position, you can fill out an application online through the Arapahoe County website at www.co.arapahoe.co.us under the Jobs – Career Opportunities link.

Debbie Vaughn
GIS/DBS Group Lead
Public Works & Development - Mapping Section
720-874-6688
dvaughn@co.arapahoe.co.us

(posted Sep. 12)

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OTHER RESOURCES:

Professional Development information from Cary and Associates:
http://www.caryandassociates.com/marketing_tools/professional_development.html

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 is sponsored by the NH Space Grant Consortium in partnership with NH GRANIT and the
University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension.

GIS Job Finder Website:
http://www.gis-job-finder.com/

GIS Data Depot Website:
http://careers.geocomm.com/

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.geoeye.com/corporate/jobs.htm

ITT VISUAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (formerly RESEARCH SYSTEMS, INC. or RSI)
BOULDER, COLORADO
See http://www.ittvis.com/opportun/index.asp

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

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

(Supplemental list updated August 14, 2008)

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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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