Campus GIS Opportunities
GIS Consultant
Posted 10/20/2009
The New Entry Sustainable Farming Project is seeking an experienced GIS consultant for our Farmland Identification program. The goal of the mapping project is to identify parcels with agricultural potential for farmers seeking land in Massachusetts. Familiarity with ArcGIS and the MassGIS natural resource and NRCS soil layers would be helpful. Work study students only. More about NESFP can be found online at
http://nesfp.nutrition.tufts.edu.
Please send your resume and a brief statement of your experience and interest to Chelsea Bardot Lewis <Chelsea.Lewis@tufts.edu> to apply.
GIS Lab Assistant, GIS Center
Posted 4/22/09
Tufts University Information Technology group is seeking responsible students who would like to help support the GIS Center. We are hiring for both Summer and Fall 2009 semesters.
8-15 hours of work per week, between 10am and 9pm.
Pay: $12 per hour. The job will entail keeping the GIS lab operational, assisting students with GIS projects, and providing project support for on-going research projects at the GIS Center.
Preference will be given to students with the following skills: Working knowledge of ArcGIS and willingness to learn more about ArcGIS, ENVI, IDRISI, ERDAS Imagine, Google Earth, GeoDa, Adobe products, and other computer mapping, desktop publishing, and statistical software. Must enjoy working with others and helping students learn more about GIS.
Please send resume and brief description of your GIS experience to patrick.florance@tufts.edu. |
External GIS Opportunities
GIS Internship at the Smithsonian Conservation & Research Center
Posted 9/8/09
The Conservation GIS Lab at the Smithsonian Conservation & Research Center (CRC) is seeking an intern, to start immediately. The Lab focuses on developing remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications to conservation problems.
http://nationalzoo.si.edu/ConservationAndScience/ConservationGIS
Projects include:
1. Using remote sensing and GIS for conservation of endangered species. Currently we are working on projects focused on Asian elephants, giant pandas, clouded leopards, Przewalski's horses, Mongolian gazelles, and others.
2. Training of wildlife management professionals in application of GPS, GIS and remote sensing to everyday management.
The interns will assist with everyday lab management, enter data, help with training courses, and assist in the GIS/remote sensing aspects of these projects. We seek interns with a good knowledge of computers, Windows operating systems, and standard office software. Basic knowledge of GIS (preferably ArcGIS or ARC/INFO) and remote sensing are a plus but not necessary.
The internship includes a stipend and housing. Send letter of interest and resume ASAP to Melissa Songer at songerm@si.edu; end date is Sept. 15. Your resume should include contact information for 3 references. In order to be considered please include the time period you are available for the internship in your letter.
The Conservation and Research Center is located at the north entrance of the Shenandoah National Park about 60 miles west of Washington, D.C., in Front Royal, VA.
CRC's mission is to advance conservation of biological diversity. In meeting the Smithsonian Institution's mandate, CRC increases knowledge through investigations of threatened species, habitats, and communities, and disseminates knowledge through advanced studies, professional training, and public outreach.
Data Development Staff for Statewide Mapping Projects
Posted: 9/8/09
Location: Manchester, Connecticut
Job Description:
Applied Geographics, Inc. (AppGeo), has openings in our Manchester, CT office and seeks talented and motivated people to join the company's GIS consulting team as Project Managers, a Database Administrator, and Data Development Specialists. The successful applicants will join a professional staff focused on planning and applying GIS and related technologies to satisfy specific customer needs.
Entry Level GIS Data Development Specialists
These positions require hands-on GIS software experience and skills to analyze and format raw data, and edit it to conform to required project standards. The positions demand a high level of interaction with project managers and other technical staff, thus it requires good communication skills as well as technical skills. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in GIS or a related field and a minimum of 1+ year of professional experience using ArcGIS. Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
Please email your resume and a cover letter to jobs@appgeo.com. Your cover letter should document the position you are interested in, your citizenship status and salary expectations. No calls and no recruiters please.
About AppGeo: AppGeo was founded in 1991 to provide GIS professional services to a wide-range of governmental and private sector customers. We offer competitive salary and benefits. AppGeo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
http://www.appgeo.com/
Humanitarian Affairs Analyst
The Humanitarian Information Unit is seeking applications for two positions as entry to mid-level geospatial analysts. Candidates must have U.S. citizenship and be able to obtain a Top Secret/SCI clearance. One position is with the Africa, Latin America, and Caribbean Affairs team and the second is with the Mid-East, South Asia team. These positions are contract positions for an initial 12 months with future extensions depending upon funding. Interested individuals may forward their CVs with a statement of interest to:
Paul Bartel
Senior Humanitarian Information Advisor
Humanitarian Information Unit
Actionet Support Contract
U.S. Department of State
301 4th St., SW
Washington, DC 20547
ph: 202-203-7787
E-Mail: bartelpp@state.gov
Geographic Information Specialist II
Posted 8/25/2009
http://www.westchestergov.com/hr/jobspecs/cjs/county/G/GEOGRAPHICINFORMATIONSYSTEMSSPECIALISTII.pdf
Westchester County GIS is currently accepting resumes for an entry-level position as part of its core GIS project team. Primary responsibilities include map and database maintenance, desktop GIS support, and working at the direction of senior staff on a wide range of county and local government GIS projects. Demonstrated experience with ESRI software
required.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma and either: (a) a Bachelor's Degree* and three years of experience where the primary function of the position was
utilizing and maintaining GIS systems and mapping applications in a large governmental agency or private enterprise, one year of which involved GIS systems development; or (b) a Bachelor's Degree* in Urban, Natural Resource or Environmental Planning, Geography, Geographic Information Systems or Management Information Systems and two years of experience as defined in (a), one year of which involved GIS systems development.
Starting Annual Salary: $61,000 including standard government benefits. Qualified applicants can email list of qualifications and resumes to Sam Wear, Westchester County GIS stw1@westchestergov.com
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist, Town of Framingham
Posted 08/18/2009
http://www.framinghamma.org/jobs.aspx?jobID=51
The Town of Framingham Department of Public Works seeks qualified candidates for the position of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting the GIS Manager in supporting the Town's Geographic Information Management System. Tasks will include digitizing spatial data, performing spatial database creation and maintenance, field research and Global Positioning System (GPS) data capture, mapping, and providing training and support to the Towns' various departments.
Qualified candidates will possess a Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or a GIS related discipline, plus a minimum of 1 year GIS related experience. Salary range is $38,581 to $ 46,106 plus benefits. Mail cover letter and resume to Human Resources, 150 Concord St., Framingham, MA 01702, fax to (508) 532-5497 or email to human.resources@framinghamma.govhuman.resources@framinghamma.gov
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is chosen. AA/EOE
Principal Planner/GIS Manager Town of Middletown, RI
Posted 8/14/2009
own of Middletown Job Posting
PRINCIPLE PLANNER / GIS MANAGER-FT
Responsible for managing, organizing, coordinating and maintaining the Town's GIS program and staff. Manages planning-related grant applications/awards, serves as Project Manager on related projects, provides technical/administrative support in land use planning and organizing.
Requires knowledge of principals/applications of Geographic Information Systems with technical proficiency in the use of ESRI Arc GIS applications, a comprehensive knowledge of subdivision rules/regulations, zoning/land use regulations, community and economic development principals/procedures.
Masters Degree in community planning or related field or Bachelors Degree with a minimum of 3 years experience in urban/regional planning or related field is required. Position Description and Town application available on the Town of Middletown website, [www.middletownri.com]- Employment
EOE
Submit Town application and resume to:
Town of Middletown
Attn: Human Resources
350 East Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
FAX 401-845-0412
Email: ldible@middletownri.com
Deadline for application is Tuesday, September 8, 2009 at 4:00 PM
Geographic Information Specialist I
Posted 7/07/2009
http://www.westchestergov.com/hr/jobspecs/cjs/county/G/GEOGRAPHICINFORMATIONSYSTEMSSPECIALISTI.pdf
Westchester County GIS is currently accepting resumes for an entry-level position as part of its core GIS project team. Primary responsibilities include map and database maintenance support to the County's emergency dispatching system and working at the direction of senior staff on a wide range of county and local government GIS projects. Demonstrated experience with ESRI software required.
MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Possession of a high school or equivalency diploma and either: (a) a Bachelor's Degree* and two years of experience where the primary function of the position was utilizing and maintaining GIS systems and mapping applications in a large governmental agency or private enterprise; or (b) a Bachelor's Degree in Urban, Natural Resource or Environmental Planning, Geography, Geographic Information Systems or Management Information Systems and one year of experience as defined in (a). A Master's Degree in one of the aforementioned fields may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.
Starting Annual Salary: $50,000 including standard government benefits.
Qualified applicants can email list of qualifications and resumes to Sam Wear, Westchester County GIS @ stw1@westchestergov.com
Intern, Solaya Renewable Energy, Woburn, MA
Posted 05/13/09
Solaya Renewable Energy in Woburn, MA has a last minute internship opening for a GIS intern interested in renewable energy. The student does not have to be a GIS major but needs enough experience to be able to digitize and set up base maps. They use a wind analysis software called WindPro that the intern would be able to gain valuable working experience with during their internship. The internship is available to start immediately. Please e-mail your resume and cover letter.
Contact:
Gwynn Dent
Project Manager
Solaya Inc.
56 Cummings Park
Woburn, MA 01801
Tel: 781-935-5600 ext. 121
Cell: 339-227-7884
gdent@solayainc.com |
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