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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.

WATER QUALITY STANDARDS FISH SPECIALIST
MONTANA DEPT. OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
HELENA, MONTANA

Closing date: Nov. 26 @ 5pm MST

See the attached Word file for complete details.

Local contact:
Jody Stahl
HR Assistant
MT DEQ
(406) 444-4218
Fax: (406) 444-5330

(posted Nov. 7)

ADJUNCT FACULTY POSITION - REMOTE SENSING
PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Adjunct Faculty - Remote Sensing - Pikes Peak Community College, Colorado Springs, CO
Division of Health, Environmental, Natural and Physical Sciences -Geography

An adjunct faculty member (part-time instructor ) is needed to teach one section of remote sensing per semester. Adjunct faculty work under the direction of their respective Department Chairs and Division Deans/Assistants to the Dean and are responsible for meeting all scheduled classes/labs/clinics and providing instruction in accordance with the philosophy and objectives of the college and the Department Chair's approved course outline. Adjunct faculty are also responsible for using teaching methods and media designed to reach students of varying educational and experiential backgrounds to allow each student the opportunity to master the objectives of the course.

Minimum Qualifications: Required teaching credentials or ability to receive such credentials as required by the discipline; a minimum of two years' experience teaching remote sensing and digital image processing.

Salary: $32.00 per contact hour - $2,400 per semester.
Position closes January 5, 2009.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher in the discipline or closely related field with specialization in remote sensing and GIS from an accredited college or university. Preference will be given to applicants with previous teaching experience in a variety of GIS skill levels, and experience with remote sensing applications in particular.

The course will begin in the Spring 2009 semester (January 21 thru May 15); scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday mornings (8:30-10:45) at the Rampart Range campus of Pikes Peak Community College (north end of Colorado Springs). The text will be Lillesand's Remote Sensing and Image Interpretation, 6th edition. Application for the position will be completed through the e-recruiting website of PPCC, but all interested parties may contact Donna Arkowski, Chair of the Geography Department, at donna.arkowski@ppcc.edu , or 719-502-3351 for more information.

(posted Nov. 7)

CARTOGRAPHER
US GEOLOGICAL SURVEY
LAKEWOOD, CO

For more information, go to:

http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/ftva.asp?seeker=1&JobID=76886680

(posted Nov. 3)

GIS ANALYST
GRAND JUNCTION, CO

See link below for info.:

https://home.eease.com/recruit2/?id=61665

(posted Oct. 30)

ESRI SOFTWARE ARCHITECT
PRODUCT MARKETING SPECIALIST
SANBORN
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

See linked Word files for more information:

ESRI SOFTWARE ARCHITECT

PRODUCT MARKETING SPECIALIST

Local contact:
Sarah Bass, Human Resources Director
Sanborn
1935 Jamboree Drive, Suite 100
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719.264.5506 Phone
719.264.5559 Fax

(posted Oct. 29)

GIS CONTRACTORS (6 mos. +, security clearances required)
AEROTEK
LITTLETON, CO

Objective: The objective of this contract is to provide the Program with individual or individuals capable of supporting a Map Study.
Supplier Tasks: Aerotek shall provide the labor necessary to support their customer in the recommendation for an enterprise wide Mapping Application for the Air Force Distributed Common Ground Station (AF-DCGS).

Aerotek’s subcontractor shall assist engineers in documenting the operational functions associated with the display and manipulation of geographical information with the AF-DCGS. The contractor shall assist in the mapping of those functions to GIS features, capabilities, and performance.

The contractor shall assist engineers in evaluating candidate applications for applicability to AF-DCGS mapping requirements. Evaluations could be based on vendor-supplied data, data gathered from independent sources, or installation and manipulation of evaluation copies of candidate applications.

Aerotek’s contractor shall be familiar with mapping applications, Graphical Information Systems (GIS), three-dimensional visualization and have experience with available GIS Products such as Google Earth, ArcGIS, or STK. Experience with the Solaris 10 Operating System is desirable.

Security Requirements: Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. This means all applicants MUST have a DOD Secret or higher-level clearance or it needs to have been active within the last 24 months for us to process.

Period-of-Performance (POP): A base period of performance shall commence upon the definitization date of this contract for a period of 6 months, with an optional 3 months. This has the potential to go direct based on performance and overall fit.

Experience Level: 2+ years or more experience to be considered.

Compensation: Highly competitive rate; Based on experience level. We offer comprehensive benefits to include medical, dental, optical, and optional 401k.
If you are interested and would like to be considered, please contact Katie Webb at 303-224-4472 or email: kwebb@aerotek.com. Please include an updated version of your resume, along with a personalized cover letter briefing us on your qualifications.

Andy Jochems
Business Development
Aerotek – Aerospace & Defense
2000 S. Colorado Blvd, Ste. 2-150 | Denver CO 80222
Office: 303-224- 4551| Cell: 303-589-6889
mailto:ajochems@aerotek.com

(posted Oct. 16)

GIS ANALYST/ADDRESSING COORDINATOR
ROUTT COUNTY GIS
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, CO

GIS Analyst/Addressing Coordinator: Hiring Range $4,236 to $4,534 per month, plus an excellent benefit package. Ideal candidate will have experience with the ESRI suite of products including ArcGIS Desktop\Workstation and ArcServer\SDE along with a knowledge of physical addressing conventions and standards and a familiarity of E911, emergency response and law enforcement uses of GIS data. In addition, applicants should have advanced GIS analysis skills; knowledge of relational databases such as SQL Server; understanding of GIS Principles. Applicant should be familiar with GPS technology and its GIS integration. The successful applicant will be innovative, self-motivated; have strong customer service and problem solving skills; ability to work both independently and as team member; comfortable dealing with the public. Familiarity with local government GIS operations is a plus. Applicants must have the ability to acquire a valid Colorado Drivers License within 30 days of hire.

Deadline: Position open until filled.
Submit cover letter, resume, application, and three references to Personnel, Attn: GIS Analyst\Programmer, P. O. Box 773598, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477 or to gkalow@co.routt.co.us.
Routt County Personnel is now located at 136 6th St. (first floor of the Annex, east side).
Routt County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Local contact:
Robert Felinczak
GIS Coordinator
Routt County GIS
PO BOX 773598
Steamboat Springs, Co 80477
robert@co.routt.co.us

(posted Oct. 14)

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST
NCDC IMAGING
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

Overview: NCDC Imaging is looking for a full-time Business Development Specialist (Inside Sales) to support revenue growth and client relations for our state-of-the-art Remote Sensing and GIS solutions company.

Description: The ideal candidate will have a natural resource – GIS background and excel in all aspects of the sales cycle from lead generation to proposal development to contract administration, have a fundamental understanding of natural resource management (planning, forestry, natural resources, environmental sustainability) and familiarity with remote sensing – GIS applications, with an aspiration to lead an organization through superior performance.

Job Description
We are looking for a hard working, energetic candidate that has a strong desire to learn, can handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and can effectively develop new business & client relationships using innovative remote sensing – GIS applications. With the company’s contract service revenue nearly tripling from 2007 to 2008, this is an opportunity to be an important member of a successful sales team.

Tasks will include drafting sales letters, managing & monitoring sales/marketing campaigns, educating clients on NCDC solutions through multiple media formats, developing proposals based on an understanding of clients’ needs and the company’s innovative remote sensing – GIS solutions, administering contracts and communicating NCDC’s mission to a wide range of industry sectors. Some client-prospect and trade show related travel will be required but is not expected to exceed 20% - 25% of your time.

Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in related field (GIS, remote sensing, natural resource management); 3-5 years of successful sales – CRM experience including lead generation, customer service and proven sales track record; Well-written and well-spoken with an engaging personality & presentation style

NCDC Imaging is an equal-opportunity employer and with a commitment to maintaining its position as a leading edge of Remote Sensing & GIS technology company.

Criteria
Education Level: Bachelors
Security Clearance: None
Career Level: Experienced (Non-Manager) Min. Career Experience (yrs): 3 years

Compensation and Terms
Compensation Method: Salary (D.O.E) Employment Term: Full Time. Base Salary: $30,000 to $40,000, plus participation in sales incentive programs. Benefits: Full plan including 401K match.

Please send resumes and cover letters to Ian Hanou, Vice President of Business Development, via email at ihanou@ncdcimaging.com.

Jason San Souci, GISP
Executive Vice President & COO
NCDC Imaging & Mapping
Office: (719) 579-9276
Mobile: (719) 232-1461
(posted Oct. 11)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(posted Sept. 30)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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OTHER RESOURCES:

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

Geospatial Careers website is at http://www.geospatialcareers.net
This website is for students and others interested in learning about careers in geospatial technologies.
It is sponsored by the NH Space Grant Consortium in partnership with NH GRANIT and the
University of New Hampshire Cooperative Extension.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

GEOEYE (a merger of Orbimage and Space Imaging)
THORNTON, COLORADO
Visit the web site for complete details: http://www.geoeye.com/corporate/jobs.htm

ITT VISUAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. (formerly RESEARCH SYSTEMS, INC. or RSI)
BOULDER, COLORADO
See http://www.ittvis.com/Company/Careers.aspx

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

ROCKY MTN. INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION

Education and networking opportunities for IT professionals.
http://www.rmima.org/index.htm

SANBORN MAP CO.
COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO
For descriptions, go to http://www.sanborn.com/about_sanborn/careers.htm

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

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

(Supplemental list updated August 14, 2008)

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

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

(Excerpted from federal employment application materials.)

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