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There are 18+ 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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New: A Geospatial Careers website is now available online.
See the supplemental listing below for the URL.

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* Listing #1:

GEOGRAPHIC SPECIALIST (GIS)
US CENSUS BUREAU
LAKEWOOD, CO

The US Bureau of Census is currently seeking a Geographic Specialist with GIS experience for our Lakewood, CO office. The employee will work on a variety of geographic programs associated with the upcoming decennial census. Pay is commensurate with education and experience. Please see the attached job announcement for more details and specific application instructions.

Closing date is April 23rd.

(posted Apr. 9)


* Listing #2:

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 #3:

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 #4:

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 #5:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(posted Apr. 9)


* Listing #6:

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 #7:

GIS ANALYST
GREELEY, CO

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

REPESENTATIVE PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Performs definition of user functional requirements by translating development and/or maintenance requirements into specifications. The GIS Analyst designs, builds, and implements geographic databases and creates advanced geospatial products for client and general public use.
Analyzes existing and new software for incorporation of desired geospatial functionality. Performs detailed reviews and analysis of user department needs, new equipment, new technology, and other factors and trends impacting existing and proposed geographic information systems. Facilitates the development and implementation of solutions that conform to client requirements.
Formulates recommendations on alternative approaches to realize desired functionalities and/or enhancements and desired levels of performance. Performs feasibility studies, life cycle analysis and/or cost/benefit studies.
Consults with hardware, communications and database experts and/or vendors to ensure viability of systems, software, and data.
Designs systems, providing interpretive analyses, preparing flowcharts and associated diagrams/enhancement plans. Prepares GIS quality assurance test plans; conducts acceptance tests; confirms and presents results. Reviews vendor and other datasets for quality, accuracy, and conformity and incorporates approved datasets into the production environment.
Ensures that systems documentation and metadata is updated according to client, GIS, and ACS’ standards. May assist in user training.
Occasionally may provide guidance to and assist in the training of less experienced staff.
Maintains state-of-the-art GIS knowledge and compiles information into recommendations, analyses, and products.
May conduct research for, or write portions of, technical proposals.

#Education and Typical Years of Experience
A Bachelor’s degree in a related technical field or equivalent work experience.
Minimum 3-5 years of progressively responsible related technical experience using GIS data, software and tools.

#Special Requirements
* Ability to read, understand and work from plats, deeds, legal descriptions and drawings. * Knowledge and experience using PLSS (Public Land Survey System). * Skill in operation of computer hardware and Microsoft Office applications. * Proficiency and experience with ESRI’s ArcINFO and ArcGIS core software products and extensions, including COGO, ArcIMS, and ArcGIS Server. * Working knowledge and understanding of topology, surveying, and cartographic principals and practices. * Must have excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, high energy level, sound judgment, logic, and problem solving skills.

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

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

(posted Mar. 29)


* Listing #8:

SALES PROFESSIONAL
CIRTERRA, LLC


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

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

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

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

(posted Mar. 26)


* Listing #9:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(posted Mar. 28)


* Listing #10:

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

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

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

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

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

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


* Listing #11:

GIS SPECIALIST
EPG, INC.
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

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

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

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

(posted Mar. 20)


* Listing #12:

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

The New Mexico State University, USDA-ARS Jornada Experimental Range (JER) in Las Cruces, NM, USA is seeking a temporary, full-time technical specialist, not to exceed two years (the position may be extended at the end of the period). The Long-Term Ecological Research site at the JER has one of the longest continuous periods of records in arid regions, extending back to 1912 while the site also has a rich remote sensing data base including aerial photography (which starts in 1936). In addition to numerous satellite data sets from various sensors, high resolution digital photography from Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) has recently been obtained. The position requires a Bachelor's or Master of Science Degree in fields such as remote sensing, GIS, geography, natural resources, environmental sciences, and engineering. Responsibilities of the position include cataloging, archiving, and processing satellite imagery and aerial photography, orthorectifying and mosaicking aerial photography and hyperspatial UAV imagery, analyzing and integrating remotely sensed, GIS, and GPS data, and assisting researchers with image processing tasks. Two to three years of experience in remote sensing/GIS data processing is required particularly with software such as 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 are preferred.

The position (announcement #2007001045) will be based on the campus of New Mexico State University and the salary will be dependent on the applicant's level of education and experience and will range between $27,497-$41,246.

The application will consist of a letter of application, resume, vita, unofficial transcripts, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references which should be submitted to:

Dr. Al Rango
USDA ARS Jornada Experimental Range
New Mexico State University
P.O. Box 30003, MSC 3JER
Las Cruces, NM 88003
505-646-2120
E-mail: alrango@nmsu.edu

NMSU is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.
Review of applications will begin no sooner than February 28, 2007 and the position will remain open until filled.
(posted Feb. 2, still open)


* Listing 13:

OPERATIONS ENGINEER
PROGRAM MANAGER, DIGITAL PHOTOGRAMMETRY WORKFLOW
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER (multiple positions)
SYSTEMS ENGINEER
VIRTUAL EARTH TEAM
MICROSOFT CORPORATION
BOULDER, CO

Software Development Engineer - Database
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.

If you are this person, contact us soon. The perfect role is within your reach.

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.

Software Development Engineer in Test
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 Test Team is looking for a talented SDET to take on the challenges of testing our Virtual Earth platform and imagery pipeline. Come join us and you’ll get to work on the latest developments in photogrammetric mapping, GIS web-based solutions, and satellite/aerial/3-D imagery. The list of cool technologies we use daily goes on and on.

Your role on our test team would primarily consist of the following:
Define the correct test automation architecture to use in different test environments
Provide valuable input in the design phase as a customer of the site.
Diagnose, debug, and troubleshoot issues at the system level and at the coding level
Write test automation and toolkits that will be used by several other teams
Work closely with other test leads and developer leads on fast-track release cycles
Communicate status in email, reports, and presentations.
Help improve the test team's abilities to help produce high quality imagery to the web.

The best candidate should have a good test methodology background. They should also have plenty of experience in understanding product cycles and testing milestones. Previous experience with writing test automation against APIs would be a big plus. Candidates must be self-starters with excellent communication skills who can adapt to new technology quickly, and have the ability to see the big picture as well as understand the fine details of C#. You must be a top performing test engineer who enjoys driving for quality. If you want to own large pieces of the puzzle, are self-directed and results-driven, we'd love to have you on our team. You will drive and own feature testing from spec to release and beyond. Test experience in Image Processing and Photogrammetry is a strong plus.

Qualifications include a minimum of 5 years experience in test development. You must be fluent in VB/VB.NET or C#. BS degree in CS or equivalent experience required.

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 IC SDE to help build the imagery 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, 3D object extraction and modeling or a personal interest/skill in dealing with abstract problem spaces would help ramp fast on the job, but is not a requirement.

Program Manager, Digital Photogrammetry Workflow
The Virtual Earth 3D imaging group is creating the 3D visuals for Virtual Earth 3D. The photogrammetry Microsoft is looking for a program manager for tools used to create the 2D and 3D content for VE. This PM will be responsible for the entire live cycle of one or more of these tools. This requires leading an international group of researchers, developers and testers in ways that continuously improve the creativity and efficiency of the team. Coordination and communication with other product groups inside and outside the Virtual Earth business unit is also required. Specific tasks include includes product specifications, resource planning, budgeting, scheduling, and project management. Some travel is to be expected.

The successful candidate has a graduate degree, preferable a PhD in a field closely related to the subject like, computer vision, photogrammetry, or computer science combined with 10+ years of relevant industry experience. Expected are in-depth knowledge of digital image processing, digital photogrammetry, 2D and 3D geometry, multiple view geometry and a proven track record in managing software development. Experience with true ortho imagery, close range photogrammetry and oblique aerial imagery are especially relevant for this position.

Microsoft offers an excellent benefits package to full-time employees including medical, dental, vacation, employee stock purchase plan, and 401k, plus some great extras including: our 24-hour nurse line, stay fit program, product discounts, and paid infant care leave. All part of our commitment to our most important asset: our employees. For more information about life at Microsoft, please visit our careers website: http://www.microsoft.com/careers

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.
(posted Mar. 8, still open)


* Listing #14:

PROGRAMMING LANGUAGE SUPPORT ENGINEER
SENIOR TECHNICAL SALES/APPLICATIONS ENGINEER
ACCOUNT MANAGER
ITT VISUAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS
BOULDER, CO

ITT Visual Information Solutions has a 29-year history as the leading developer of data visualization and analysis software solutions for technical professionals. The ITT Visual Information Solutions flagship product, IDL (Interactive Data Language), is recognized as a core technology for data visualization with more than 150,000 users worldwide. Combined with a host of support services, including customized training, consulting and technical support, ITT Visual Information Solutions offers the most competitive salaries, excellent benefits and a great work environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

Programming Language Support Engineer
ITT Visual Information Solutions has a 29-year history as the leading developer of data visualization and analysis software solutions for technical professionals. The ITT Visual Information Solutions flagship product, IDL (Interactive Data Language), is recognized as a core technology for data visualization with more than 150,000 users worldwide. Combined with a host of support services, including customized training, consulting and technical support, ITT Visual Information Solutions offers the most competitive salaries, excellent benefits and a great work environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

# Join our team of experts as a Programming Language Support Engineer, and use your education and prior scientific or programming experience to provide source code, programming algorithms, science algorithms and system configuration solutions to image processing programmers and scientists worldwide. This involves supporting, analyzing and troubleshooting customers'' data imaging needs and reviewing their programs written in the IDL programming language. ITT Visual Information Solutions'' IDL product is one of the world''s longest-standing fourth generation programming languages for visualization of scientific data.
# 1-3 years'' experience in C, C++, Visual Studio or Java
# Bachelors or Masters in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering or other natural sciences
# Strong oral and written communication skills a must
# Experience in Math/Scientific programming languages (e.g. Matlab, Mathematica, ArcGIS, ERDAS) a plus
Experience in Image Processing a plus

Senior Technical Sales/Applications Engineer
If you like working with people, providing creative software solutions and openly sharing your expertise and knowledge, then this is the job for you. Draw upon your technical and customer service skills for this challenging and rewarding position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: providing prospects and sales representatives with professional technical product advice, demo and application development support during pre-sales discussions and evaluations, developing and executing on own technical business development plans in cooperation with account managers. This is a senior level position requiring a minimum of four years technical product support and sales experience. Travel is required.

Required Minimum Skills and Qualifications:
* Extremely familiar with at least two supported computer environments (e.g., UNIX, Windows, Mac, and Linux)
* Demonstrated expertise in at least two of the following areas: Widgets, External Development, Visual (including Object Graphics), Analysis
* Export/Import Bridges and/or ENVI
* Strong working knowledge of either .NET or Eclipse Frameworks/Development Environments
* The ability to learn new technologies rapidly
* Ability to deliver "Advanced IDL", "Exploring ENVI", and "Quick Start" training classes
* Strong interpersonal skills and customer focus
* Enthusiasm and ability to create enthusiasm for ITT VIS software products
* BA/BS degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or Science or other technically related discipline

You can visit our website at www.ittvis.com for detailed information about ITT Visual Information Solutions. ITT Visual Information Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer. No third parties, please.
To apply for any of these positions, send your resume and a cover letter to:
Human Resources
ITT Visual Information Solutions
4990 Pearl East Circle
Boulder, CO 80301
Tel: 303-786-9900
Fax: 303-786-9909
Email: jobs@ittvis.com
If you send your resume as an email attachment, please be sure to properly encode the file
so that it won't get corrupted during transfer.

(posted Feb. 12-17, still open)




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OTHER RESOURCES:

Geospatial Careers website is at http://www.geospatialcareers.net

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


Non-specific listing of employers:

The following companies frequently have openings in the aerospace, GIS, GPS, software
programming, IT, engineering, remote sensing, and related geotechnologies.
Check their web sites, listed below, for current openings and position descriptions.

BALL AEROSPACE
BOULDER, COLORADO
Visit the web site for further details: http://www.ballaerospace.com/p2car.html
Also contact Ken Turnbull at ken@kenturnbull.com for application advice.

CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER
DENVER, COLORADO

Go to http://www.denvergov.org/jump_employment.asp for a access to a variety of listings.

COOPERATIVE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (CIRES)
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
BOULDER, COLORADO

Visit http://cires.colorado.edu/jobs.html for listings (mostly research assistant positions).

DIGITALGLOBE
LONGMONT, COLORADO

Job details are at http://www.digitalglobe.com. Navigate to "About Us" and "Careers"

GEOEYE (a merger of Orbimage and Space Imaging)
THORNTON, COLORADO

Visit the web site for complete details: http://www.orbimage.com/empl/index.htm

JEPPESEN
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO

Go to the careers section of the Jeppesen web site at http://www.jeppesen.com.

LOCKHEED MARTIN CORP.
AURORA, COLORADO SPRINGS, DENVER, & LITTLETON, COLORADO

Visit http://www.lockheedmartin.com and click on "Careers"

MERRICK & COMPANY
AURORA, COLORADO
Point your web browser to http://www.merrick.com and click on "Career Center"

NORTHROP GRUMMAN CORP.
AURORA, COLORADO SPRINGS, DENVER, & FT. COLLINS, COLORADO
Go to http://careers.northropgrumman.com/ExternalHorizonsWeb/getCareerHome.do

PIXXURES, INC.
ARVADA, COLORADO
Visit http://www.pixxures.com for current job listings.

PREMIER DATA SERVICES
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO
Visit Premier Data's web site for more information on these and other openings:
http://www.premierdata.com/company/index.html

RESEARCH SYSTEMS, INC.
BOULDER, COLORADO

See http://www.rsinc.com/opportun/index.asp

SANBORN MAP CO.
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO

For descriptions, go to http://www.sanborn.com/about_sanborn/careers.htm


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

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

(Supplemental list updated October 25, 2006)

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** Clarification of what it means to have current federal employment "status":

"Applications will be accepted from any qualified individual with current career or career-conditional status, those with reinstatement eligibility, and those eligible under special programs, including Veterans Readjustment Appointment (VRA) eligibles for GS-11/WG-11 (or equivalent), 30% or more compensable disabled veterans, handicapped authority eligibles, and Peace Corps eligibles. Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 years or more of continuous active service may apply. All applicants will receive consideration without regard to political, religious or labor organization affiliation or nonaffiliation, marital status, race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or nondisqualifying physical or mental handicap."

(Excerpted from federal employment application materials.)

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