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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:

ORACLE DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR
DENVER, CO

My company has an opening for a certified Oracle DBA to work with our Telecommunications / GIS software applications. Out of state travel would be required, but intermittent. Reply with resume for more information.

Dawn Dooley
303-404-9426 Office
email: dawnmdooley@comcast.net

(posted Mar. 19)

* Listing #2:

GIS 3D MODELING SPECIALIST
GIS QC TECHNICIAN
VOLT TECHNICAL RECRUITING
BOULDER, CO

GIS 3D Modeling Specialist
Pay Rate: $25-30/hr

Job Description:
· Utilizes in-house and off-the-shelf software to construct or edit 3D models of buildings and other landmarks, including application of textures
· Develops best approach to achieve optimum quality efficiently using a combination of images and sensors.
· Assures the quality of final deliverable.
· Assists in the development of criteria for deliverable quality and maintains Standard Operating Procedures.

Position Requirements:
Bachelor Degree in GIS or related field.
Minimum of 1 year experience in creating 3D models.
Proficiency in the use of the Windows operating system and applications software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Proficiency in the use of Autocad and other industry standard 3D modeling software such as Maya.
Excellent attention to detail.
Ability to make qualitative judgments regarding color image radiometry.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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GIS QC Technician
Pay Rate: $20-25/hr

Job Description:
· Follows established procedures to review the quality of processed data (building components, mosaics, DEM, GCP) to ensure quality
standards are met.
· Performs organizational tasks such as copying data to and from external hard drives and archive storage.
· Prepares and verifies delivery data sets.
· Maintains QC results and Standard Operating Procedures.

Position Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent (some college coursework preferred).
Minimum 1 year of experience in a mapping related field.
Use of manual or semi-automated QC tools.
Proficiency in the use of the Windows operating system and applications software, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Experience with ArcView or ArcMap
Excellent attention to detail and the ability to accurately record QC results.
Ability to make qualitative judgments regarding the quality of photo-realistic building models.
The ability to perform repetitive tasks without losing focus.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Stacey Reyes, Technical Recruiter
Volt Technical Resources| 4430 Arapahoe Ave., Ste 100 | Boulder, CO 80303
sreyes@volt.com| tel: 720-565-3704 | fax: 720-565-3705

(posted Mar.

* Listing #3:

GIS/CARTOGRAPHY TECHNICIAN (PART-TIME)
CASTLE ROCK, CO

I need to hire a GIS / cartography student to work on a part-time basis in Castle Rock. I can / will teach them cartographic skills and supervise their products (basemaps and sections) using ArcView, AutoCAD and some other 3D modeling software specific to the mining industry. What I need is someone who can come to Castle Rock at least 3 days a week, though the hours spent here can be flexible to their schedule.

Email is the best way to reach me. Aubassoon@aol.com

Michele White (Murray)
All One River GIS; All One River ArtWorks.com
Aubassoon@aol.com

(posted Mar. 13)

* Listing #4:

GIS ANALYST/DATABASE DEVELOPER (NATURAL RESOURCES)
CITY OF BOULDER OPEN SPACE & MTN. PARKS DEPT.
BOULDER, CO

The City of Boulder's Open Space and Mountain Parks Department is now hiring a new position our GIS lab: GIS Analyst/Database Developer in Natural Resources management. See the below job description.

To apply, visit the City of Boulder's website:
http://www.bouldercolorado.gov/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=6713&Itemid=2565
For more information on the Open Space and Mountain Parks department visit our website:
www.osmp.org

POSITION TITLE: GIS Analyst / Database Developer (Natural Resources)
CONTRACT: Management/Exempt
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Open Space and Mountain Parks Department / Planning & Technical Services Division
OVERALL JOB OBJECTIVE:
Under general supervision, provide a wide range of Geographic Information System (GIS) technical support; develop and administer customized Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) natural resource data management systems; implement GIS and develop applications including planning, mapping, asset management, spatial analysis, and database design; to provide technical data and GIS service support for the OSMP Department. Support current and future organizational natural resource information needs and provide coordinated information storage, retrieval, analysis, and archiving resource.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Designs, builds and maintains custom GIS applications and provides research and analysis in support applications. This includes the following:
. Through cooperative communication with staff and assessment of departmental goals and objectives, provides GIS and data management coordination and services for departmental field data collection efforts (e.g., Integrated Pest Management, wildlife, forest monitoring, rare plant monitoring, wetland delineation, and vegetation mapping).
. Designs and implements complex GIS, remotely sensed information, and natural resource, management and resource planning, land protection, land management, and visitor use analyses.
. Develops custom GIS applications using programming language development tools to support workgroup needs and/or departmental GIS deployment strategy.

2. Coordinate development and administration of customized OSMP natural resource management systems. This includes:
. Development and maintenance of RDBMS primarily using Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft Access, and Oracle.
. Development of custom front-end database forms to simplify data entry process for OSMP employees.
. Coordinate with the Information Technology (IT) Department (and/or contractors) to ensure efficient and effective implementation and support of OSMP databases and information resources.
. Work with IT to help administer other OSMP technologies including imaging, web, and mobile computing.
. Work with IT to help administer database related user rights, security, backup, maintenance, software updates, etc.

3. Develops data collection protocols and coordinates data collection efforts for the Department. This includes the following:
. Manages geo-databases within departmental SDE-based enterprise, as well as feature classes, shapefiles, map files, map graphics, associated tables/spreadsheets.
. Inputs/updates/creates departmental GIS data including metadata. Directly edits GIS datasets, including attribution and linkage to external databases. Ensures that departmental and City data standards are met for data sharing through City enterprise GIS implementation.
. Collects natural resource, physical, visitor use, land ownership, land use, and related data through direct field data collection (GPS).
. Participates in developing GIS data standards and operational procedures for departmental GIS
applications.
. Collects, interprets, documents, and communicates parcel land ownership boundary and encumbrance information (surveys, Metroscan, County Assessor's data, and other sources) for legal enforcement, boundary disputes with adjacent landowners, management planning, and land management actions.

4. Provides training and advice to users regarding GIS applications and use of specialized software. This includes the following:
. Help manage departmental GPS fleet, including user training, hardware/software updates, and data integration with GIS data structure.
. Serves as GIS liaison to assigned departmental division(s) to ensure a consistent conduit for information sharing for all departmental users; provides technical assistance and support to project team(s) and departmental staff; attends meetings, participates in discussions, assists with developing project goals and objectives, recommends solutions, and performs related work items as necessary.
. Develops and provides customized GIS and spatial analysis training for staff to ensure maximized utilization of spatial information and analysis systems. Provides ongoing GIS technical support for departmental GIS deployment applications.

5. Designs and produces maps in response to various needs and requests. This includes the following:
. Designs, develops, and distributes custom maps for diverse workgroup and project needs.
. Communicates with diverse staff on complex projects to develop cartographic products that accurately depict spatial information while representing the communication needs of the project.
. Creates publication map products for resale to the public (e.g., Trails Map). Works with professional printing organizations to print and distribute maps.

6. Maintains current knowledge of cartography, GIS, remote sensing, computer information systems and strategies, project management, and natural resource management to assure competence for providing effective and efficient work group functions for the department and City. Researches, develops, and advocates technical applications.

7. Responds to GIS and information requests from the public, researchers, other government agencies, and conservation partners. Obtains signed City data sharing agreements, modifies/creates GIS information for project needs, distributes information, and tracks project information usage. Negotiates in-kind data exchanges.

REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Natural Resources, Computer Science, or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated computer aptitude, including experience in computer applications and project implementation involving database design and administration. Proven proficiency using the ArcGIS suite of software (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox), and ability to connect or link databases in Access, Oracle, and SQL to ArcSDE datasets. Significant experience using Microsoft Access databases and Microsoft SQL Server. Good organizational skills. Detail-oriented. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments, governmental agencies, and the public. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with individuals representing diverse interests. Willingness to learn computer applications and software packages.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Visual Basic programming skills, Oracle database experience, Graphic packages such as Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Corel Draw.

Local contact:
Whit Johnson
email: Johnsonwh@bouldercolorado.gov

(posted Mar. 8)

* Listing #5:

SALES ENGINEER
TERRAGO TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
DENVER, CO

TerraGo Technologies, Inc. is hiring for a sales engineer for our Western US, Western Canada and Asia-Pacific sales territory. The preferred location for this position is Denver, Colorado. Candidate must:

1. Have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in geography or related field.
2. 5+ years of experience within the geospatial industry in a high customer touch environment.
3. Have a working knowledge of ESRI software and related extensions. Experience with Intergraph Geomedia and Adobe software is a plus.
4. Enjoy moderate to frequent domestic and international travel.

Ideal candidate will be technically oriented but have an interest in sales and business development. Applicant must be comfortable providing technical demonstrations and presentations to large audiences as well as have a sincere interest in solving problems of a technical and customer service nature.

To apply for this position please submit a cover letter and resume to Jaymes Pardue at jpardue@terragotech.com.

For a complete overview of TerraGo Technologies and our products and services please visit our website at www.terragotech.com.

(posted Mar. 8)

* Listing #6:

TRAVEL MODELING TECHNICIAN
DENVER REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (DRCOG)
DENVER, CO

Travel Modeling Technician - join the team at the Denver Regional Council of Governments, and work at the center of one of the most dynamic planning environments in the US today:
" We're one of a handful of regional planning organizations in the US building a next-generation travel and land use model for near-term application, a project that is generating interest across the planning and modeling profession.
" The region has secured funding to build over 100 miles of rapid transit during the next decade.
" We're working with local governments throughout the region as they focus their planning on transit-oriented development, associated with the expansion of the rapid transit system.
" We regularly update our tools to keep up with current technology, using state of the art software tools, including ESRI products, the TransCAD modeling package, Microsoft Access and SQL Server, and leading edge programming languages such as C#.

The successful candidate will have a strong technical orientation. The position involves: coding transportation system and land use data for computer-based evaluation of regional development and transportation facilities using GIS, travel model, and related software; assisting in travel model operations and maintenance; and participating in model upgrade and new model development projects. The position requires knowledge of college-level mathematics, beginning-level computer programming, and ability to read and interpret map-based data. Familiarity with GIS and database software is preferred. Three years college is required, including subject courses in transportation engineering, urban planning, operations research, applied mathematics, computer science, or similar field of study; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Hiring salary range: $2,790 - $3,348/mo. with excellent benefits. You may submit your resume and review benefits on our website at www.drcog.org under the employment tab, or by mail or fax: H.R. Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG), 4500 Cherry Creek Drive So., Suite 800, Denver, CO 80246; phone (303) 455-1000; fax (303) 480-6768.
Application deadline: March 23rd, 2007. EOE

(posted Mar. 2)

* Listing #7:

INSIDE SALES POSITION (2)
SYSTEMS ENGINEER
COMPASSCOM, INC.
CENTENNIAL, CO

Inside Sales Person
Full Time Salaried Position
Duties:
Taking incoming customer calls for sales and information
Providing support for outside sales people in the form of:
Providing information
Making customer contacts
Quoting
Ordering
Developing leads
Processing customer PO's and placing internal orders
Tracking inventory changes
Updating and maintaining quoting database
Develop marketing activities and notifications
Proactive sales generation

Systems Engineer
Mobile Resource Management Software
Full Time Salary Position
CompassCom is accepting applications for a System Engineer to implement their line of Mobile Resource Management applications and systems. You will be working in a fast paced, small team environment and will be involved with proposal design, customer requirements analysis, system design, system testing/staging, implementation, software testing, project management, product support, and general technology implementation.

A qualified applicant should demonstrate the following minimum requirements:
" BS in Engineering and/or Computer Science
" Knowledge of wireless networks - public and private
" Fundamental knowledge of network operation including TCP/IP, UDP, firewalls, NAT, and back haul communication
" Knowledge of industry applications including Windows, MS Office, Visio, terminal communications, and contact management software.
" Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Applicants will be more strongly considered if they demonstrate knowledge and/or experience with any of the following:
" GIS/GPS
" Software Development (JAVA, VB, C#, Python)
" Database Administration
" Systems Engineering
" RF/Wireless Integration
" Existing Security Clearance

CompassCom's customers are commercial, state/local, and federal agencies looking to enhance their security and improve efficiencies. A qualified applicant must be able to travel (domestically and internationally).

To apply, please send your resume to kates@compasscom.com or call (303) 680-3311 and ask for Kate.
All three positions are available immediately.

Local contact:
David Siddle
Colorado Sales Manager
CompassTools, Inc.
6770 S. Dawson Circle, Unit 100
Centennial, CO 80112-4224
toll free 800 728-5066
phone 303-627-1810 x 333
fax 303-766-2488
davids@compasstoolsinc.com
www.compasstoolsinc.com

(posted Feb. 21

* Listing #8:

GIS Mapping Opportunity
Denver, CO

A large, fast - growing company is in need of GIS mappers. If you have experience in the mapping field, with emphasis in the oil/gas industry, please apply with a current resume to jen@1stsourcestaffing.com for a possible interview.

Jennifer Cannon, Account Executive
1st Source Staffing
215 Union Blvd. Suite 400
Lakewood, CO 80228
P: 303-423-8777
F: 303-423-8765
jen@1stsourcestaffing.com

(posted Feb. 14)

* Listing #9:

SYSTEMS ENGINEER
SYSTEMS SALES ENGINEER
SR. SOFTWARE ENGINEER
LIZARDTECH
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON

We have 3 new openings at LizardTech….

Seattle, WA

· Systems Engineer (new position – internal posting only)

· Systems Sales Engineer

· Sr. Software Engineer

The job descriptions are on the LizardTech website at http://www.lizardtech.com/company/careers.php

Renee' Schlachter, PHR
HR Director
Celartem Inc., (d.b.a Extensis and LizardTech)
http://www.extensis.com/
http://www.lizardtech.com/
phone: 503.274.2020 x125
confidential fax: 503-274-0023
email: rschlachter@extensis.com

(posted Feb. 14)

* Listing #10:

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)

* Listing 11:

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 Jan. 16, Mar. 8)

* Listing #12:

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

Account Manager
We are looking for a self-driven, results-oriented, organized individual to sell ITT VIS leading software, services and training in our sales department. You will manage all aspects of the sales process including lead generation and qualification, proposing, negotiating, and closing the sale. A working knowledge of National Labs, DoD and Defense Contractor accounts is a plus.

Combine your sales skills with your knowledge of products and pricing plans to determine the best method of servicing the customer, completing transactional sales and increasing market penetration. Primary duties include managing/generating responses from beginning to close of sale, initiating daily sales calls while developing new accounts and growing existing accounts. Travel will be required approximately 25% of the time.
Required Minimum Skills and Qualifications

# Proven 2 - 5 year track record of successful software sales
# Ability to make 150 outbound calls per week
# Experience with contact management database, Pivotal preferred
# Excellent communication and presentation skills
# Familiarity with Windows, MAC or Unix computer systems
# Knowledge of strategic account planning and organizational charting
# Ability to articulate the value proposition of company products and solutions to successfully address clients business needs
# Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or equivalent experience

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)

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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