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NEW: See our supplemental listing of 15 cos. at the bottom; a helpful guide for job seekers ...
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* Listing #1:

GIS SPECIALIST
SWCA ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS
BROOMFIELD, COLORADO

(Application deadline: March 22)

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned consulting firm specializing in environmental regulatory compliance, natural resource management, cultural resource management and related research. We are a company of biologists, geologists, archaeologists, paleontologists and planners with over twenty years of experience and 300+ employees located in 18 offices in 10 Western states.
We offer an easy-going and professional work environment, competitive pay and a competitive benefits package, including a stock ownership plan.

We are actively seeking a Geographic Information Systems Specialist for our Broomfield, Colorado office. This position will provide technical support in GIS technologies to staff and clients. The ideal candidate will have a background in natural resources management, biological or environmental sciences. Responsibilities may include GIS support for Cultural resources and other multidisciplinary projects. This position will report to the GIS Coordinator and is a regular hourly position. Pay rate is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
" Perform GIS support for natural resource projects that may include fieldwork under the direction of natural resources staff;
" Design and maintain a variety of spatial data layers and associated attributes;
" Manipulate, analyze and interpret data from many sources and in many formats;
" Find project area aerial photography and, if needed, geo-reference the files;
" Digitize map features and san hardcopy maps and drawings;
" Create report quality map products using ArcGIS and Corel Draw;
" Collect, verify and post-process GPS data;
" Complete projects on time, on budget and at or beyond client expectations;
" Contribute to expanding SWCA's professional reputation in natural resource consulting and research;
" Work closely with SWCA's other managers and directors in both natural and cultural resources throughout the company to promote SWCA's business interests in adherence to its mission, vision, and values.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or higher in geography, cartography, biology, environmental science or related field.
Two (2) or more years of hands-on GIS experience with ESRI's ArcGIS 8.x or 9.x and three (3) months or more of full-time experience collecting field data with a GPS is required. Working knowledge of Trimble's Pathfinder Office, Corel Draw or similar and Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Hands-on experience working with AutoCAD and manipulating AutoCAD files in ArcGIS is highly desirable. Knowledge of current trends in GIS and how the technology can be applied towards natural resource assessments. Proven organizational and problem solving skills as well as attention to detail required. Must be able to formulate and clearly communicate ideas to others and communicate effectively with staff and clients through personal contact, emails and written letters/memos.

How to Apply:
This position will remain open until March 22, 2005. Please mail, fax or email in MS Word format a cover letter, resume and at least three references to:

Lee Brannon
GIS Coordinator
SWCA Environmental Consultants
295 Interlocken Blvd, Suite 300
Broomfield, CO 80021
303-487-1183
303-487-1245 Fax
lbrannon@swca.com

Visit SWCA's web site, www.swca.com, and discover why SWCA is a great place to work for environmental professionals interested in sound science and creative solutions. SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.

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* Listing #2:

JUNIOR PROGRAMMER
CARTER & BURGESS
DENVER, COLORADO

Junior Programmer (job ID = 1959)
Carter & Burgess, Inc., a top Engineering and Construction Services firm, is seeking a Programmer for our Denver office Management Systems group. This position will support development of applications for our clients in transportation and public works. Ideal candidates will possess the following minimum requirements:
- Requires skills in a minimum of two of the following areas: Windows software development (including Visual Basic and the .NET platform), web application development (including HTML,XML, XSLT, Javascript, ASP and ColdFusion), and database management and programming (including SQL Server and Oracle).
- Minimum of two years of experience, although college coursework may be considered in place of professional experience.
- Previous experience in transportation planning, civil engineering, and GIS preferred

To apply, go to: http://www.geosearch.com/candidates/position_search_details.asp?job_id=1959

(Posted Feb. 28)

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* Listing #3:

COMMUNICATOR/PROJECT MANAGER
NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY
GOLDEN, COLORADO

National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)

COMMUNICATOR II (One year, temp. w/benefits)
The Communications Office has an open position as part of the Industrial, FEMP, and Buildings Communications Group. The position will function primarily as client representative and project manager for various technical program clients. The position will be responsible for planning and researching, writing, editing, and producing communications products such as brochures, fact sheets, technical reports, newsletters, trade articles, CDs, videos and developing content for Web sites. Requires BA or equiv relevant experience plus min. 3 yrs communications and technical writing experience in a scientific or technical information environment. Experience in researching, writing, and producing communications products for a technical, industrial, and/or business audience. Experience with print and electronic publication layout and design from production perspective. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Proficient PC skills including word processing and spreadsheet applications.
Must ref. req. number 1228 to be considered.

Reply to:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory
Human Resources
1617 Cole Blvd.
Golden, CO 80401
Fax: 303/384-7570
http://www.nrel.gov

NREL is an equal opportunity employer

(Posted Feb. 23)
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* Listing #4:

INTERFEROMETRIC (RADAR) PROCESSING SUPERVISOR
INTERMAP TECHNOLOGIES
ENGLEWOOD, COLORADO

For details about this opportunity, see the attached Word file or visit Intermap's web site at www.intermap.com and click on the 'Corporate' tab, then the 'Careers' tab.

Contact:
Greg Hoffman
Director, Human Resources
Intermap Technologies, Inc.
400 Inverness Parkway, Suite 330
Englewood, CO 80112
office-720-974-3270
ghoffman@intermap.com

(Posted Feb. 23)
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* Listing #5:

LEAD SENIOR SOFTWARE ENGINEER
RESEARCH SYSTEMS INC.
BOULDER, COLORADO

For details, see http://www.rsinc.com/opportun/moreinfo.asp?id=147

(Posted Feb. 8, still open as of March 16)

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* Non-specific listing:

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

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

CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER
DENVER, COLORADO
Go to http://www.denvergov.org/jump_employment.asp for a access to a variety of listings.

COOPERATIVE INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES (CIRES)
UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO
BOULDER, COLORADO
Visit http://cires.colorado.edu/jobs.html for listings (mostly research assistant positions).

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

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/Careers/COSCareers.htm

SPACE IMAGING
THORNTON, COLORADO
Visit the web site for complete details: http://www.spaceimaging.com/corporate/jobs.htm

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

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

(Supplemental list updated Feb. 4, 2005)

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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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