Job Posting: Habitat Biologist III

Organization: AK Department of Fish & Game
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: May 28, 2013

Online Job Announcement

The Habitat Biologist III will be responsible for providing technical and programmatic support to the Department’s involvement in the US Fish and Wildlife Service Landscape Conservation Cooperative Program (LCCs). The position will also coordinate with the fish and wildlife mapping initiative.

In support of these programs, the position will coordinate the application of Department generated data into a GIS framework that supports habitat, fish and wildlife distribution, subsistence and other human uses. A thorough knowledge and understanding of GIS applications, specifically ArcGIS, is needed to facilitate this mapping initiative across multiple sets of spatially variable data.

This position will be programmatically involved with fish and wildlife habitat, species concerns, climate change research and strategies for adaptation and mitigation. The position will be engaged with these issues across the state and through multi-agency involvement.

For more information, contact Sue Rodman at 907-267-2274.

Training Announcement: Esri ArcGIS I, Juneau

Organization: Blue Skies Solutions, LLC
Location: VTRC Computer Lab, Juneau
Date(s): October 15-16, 2013

Esri ArcGIS I: Introduction to GIS (for ArcGIS 10.1, 2-days)

Description
This course teaches what a GIS is and what you can do with it. Working with the ArcGIS system, you will create GIS maps, explore and analyze the data behind the maps, and apply methods to easily share your maps. By the end of the course, you will gain solid understanding of how GIS maps and ArcGIS tools are used to visualize real-world features, discover patterns, obtain information, and communicate that information to others.

Who Should Attend
Individuals who do not have any prior GIS education or workplace experience with GIS.

After completing the course, you will be able to:
• Quickly create and share a GIS map using ArcGIS web-based tools and content. • Find and organize geographic data and other GIS resources for a mapping project. • Accurately display features on a GIS map and efficiently access information about them. • Analyze a GIS map to identify where features that meet specific criteria are located. • Share GIS maps and analysis results so they can be viewed using desktop applications, websites, and mobile devices.


Click here for registration information.

For more information, please contact Michael Knapp at info2@blueskiessolutions.net.

Event Announcement: 2013 Alaska Rural Energy Conference

Organization: Alaska Energy Authority and the Alaska Center for Energy and Power
Location: Sheraton Anchorage Hotel and Spa*
Date(s): April 29 through May 1, 2013.

Visit the event website to view the agenda and/or register to attend


The conference is a three day event developed to create a forum for energy stakeholders to share ideas and information with the goal of promoting economic development, environmental sustainability and energy security for Alaskans.

This year we have a great agenda planned and packed with over 100 speakers.

This conference brings together an average of 500 individuals from over 100 towns and villages throughout Alaska and beyond to hear the most recent project and technical updates and discuss practical energy solutions for our unique state.  It is a great opportunity to connect with community energy decision makers and the industries and agencies that support them.

If you have any questions or comments, please contact Max Frey at mefrey@alaska.edu or by phone at (907) 474-1143.

*Special rates are being offered for conference attendees at the Sheraton hotel including accommodation, parking and spa services.

Job Posting: GIS Technician

Organization: University of Alaska Fairbanks
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Closing Date: Open until filled

Online Job Announcement

Performs GIS tasks under general supervision using industry accepted standards and procedures. This position will be responsible for providing GIS-related services to the department other UAF departments, and possibly other public entities. Will conduct surveying and mapping duties. Provide analysis and/or spatial data modeling, create maps and verify accuracy and completeness of topographical maps. Provide technical support on the maintenance, development, and operation of a regional GIS. May act as back up for CAD and BIM staff in the drafting and design of construction plans of a variety of engineering and architectural disciplines for bidding purposes, using current CAD software and/or other graphics software. 

Human Resources at UAF can be contacted at 907-474-7700 or via email at uaf-jobs@alaska.edu.

Training Announcement: Esri ArcGIS II, Python, Adv. GIS (ADNR)

Organization: Blue Skies Solutions, LLC
Location: Anchorage, ADNR TIPS Lab, 9th floor, Atwood Bldg., 550 W 7th Ave.
Date(s): March 26-29, 2013

The dates have been adjusted so the first day of the Esri ArcGIS II class does not begin on March 25, a State holiday.

Esri ArcGIS II: Essential Workflows 

(for ArcGIS 10.1, 3-days, Tuesday March 26- Thursday March 28)

Description
In this course, you will acquire fundamental skills needed to author, share, and use geographic information and maps across the ArcGIS system. You will learn how to efficiently find, explore, manage, and analyze geographic data and create informative maps that showcase your work. The course covers a variety of techniques to effectively share GIS maps and resources with decision makers, stakeholders, and the public.

After completing the course, you will be able to:
•  Use ArcGIS software and content to create high-quality maps that combine data from different sources.
•  Organize, create, and edit geographic data so that it is accurate and up to date.
•  Manage, symbolize, and label map layers to support visualization and data exploration.
•  Design an attractive page layout for maps that will be printed.
•  Apply a standard workflow to analyze GIS data and solve spatial problems.
•  Deliver maps and analysis results to multiple platforms so they are accessible to other ArcGIS users and to non-GIS users.

Basics of Python Scripting in ArcGIS (Friday, March 29)

This workshop will provide people unfamiliar with Python and its use in ArcGIS the opportunity to start with the basics and learn how Python can help you increase the efficiency of your GIS tasks. Each participant will have the opportunity to obtain hands-on experience with Python. At the completion of the workshop, participants will have an understanding of what Python is, what is possible to do with it, and how to access Python scripting tools from both outside and within the ArcGIS environment. And perhaps more importantly, you will leave with a new set of skills and larger understanding of what is possible with ArcGIS. And with Esri no longer supporting Visual Basic for Applications after version 10, now is the perfect time to learn about Python so you can begin to migrate your VBA code.


Click here for more information and to register.

Event Announcement: UAA E-Week Student Competition

Organization: UAA School of Engineering
Location: UAA Engineering Building
Date(s): Saturday, February 23, 2013.
Events begin at 10:00 AM. Award ceremony at 3:00 PM.

The intent of the student competitions is to heighten public National Engineer’s Week awareness of the engineering professions and to highlight the individual disciplines and fields represented. Just as importantly, it is used to encourage school age children to participate in the many educational programs and opportunities available to prepare for engineering. The National Engineer's Week Competitions are supported by the UAA School of Engineering and engineers from south central Alaska.

Visit the event website

Download the flyer for students in K-8

Download the flyer for students in high school

Volunteers are needed to help run these events!!!

For more information or to volunteer, please see contact Zach Zaletel, Anchorage E-Week Student Competitions Coordinator, at zzaletel@gmail.com.

Job Posting: GIS Programmer/Analyst

Organization: Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Location: Palmer
Closing Date: December 18, 2012

Online Job Announcement

The employee occupying the position of this class is responsible for the performance, integrity, security, stability, high availability, repair, and recovery of all of the enterprise GIS data, geodatabases and GIS applications within the organization. This is a bargaining unit position.

To Apply: Submit applications to the Human Resources Office. The application can be supplemented with any other information you wish to provide.  Applications are available online at www.matsugov.us or at the Matanuska-Susitna Borough Building, 350 East Dahlia Avenue, Palmer, AK. If you need reasonable accommodation in order to participate in the application process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 746-7404.