Rocky Weber (ADNR) discussing Alaska search and rescue strategies at the AAUG/URISA lunch on 2/21 at the BP Energy Center. Also presenting with him (seated, front-right) were Shanon Kimball (APD) and Seth Schumacher (Dionysius Technologies).
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Monday, February 24, 2014
Job Posting: Senior GIS Programmer/Analyst
Organization: Matanuska Electric Association, Inc.
Location: Palmer, AK
Closing Date: Until filled
Online Job Announcement
Position Description Document
The position of Senior GIS Programmer/Analyst is a professional and technical specialist with proven proficiency in performing and overseeing a variety of complex analytical and advanced geographic information systems (GIS) and programming assignments that provide for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of GIS databases, coverages, and linkages to various databases, and design and production of accurate maps and drawings in support of various MEA departments, as well as related scripts and applications to facilitate those tasks.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit an MEA Employment Application from the Online Job Announcement link above.
Location: Palmer, AK
Closing Date: Until filled
Online Job Announcement
Position Description Document
The position of Senior GIS Programmer/Analyst is a professional and technical specialist with proven proficiency in performing and overseeing a variety of complex analytical and advanced geographic information systems (GIS) and programming assignments that provide for the development, enhancement, and maintenance of GIS databases, coverages, and linkages to various databases, and design and production of accurate maps and drawings in support of various MEA departments, as well as related scripts and applications to facilitate those tasks.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit an MEA Employment Application from the Online Job Announcement link above.
Friday, February 7, 2014
Job Posting: Analyst Programmer IV
Organization: Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: February 26, 2014 at 5:00 PM
Online Job Announcement
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas is recruiting for a full-time permanent Analyst/Programmer IV to lead the Division’s Geographic Information System (GIS) team. The position is a working manager who will be involved in active development, direct and train staff in developing and maintaining our ESRI ArcGIS environment, .NET and web mapping applications and GIS automation strategies. The position is located in the Division's offices on the 8th floor of the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage. This position independently plans, directs, and maintains the design and implementation of our GIS systems using ESRI Arc GIS Server & ArcSDE technologies and other up and coming GIS industry solutions. As the lead GIS programmer, the position supports complex programming projects critical to Oil and Gas lease sales, resource evaluation, permitting and other land management programs while working closely with Division’s IT team.
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Deepti Vijayan
Phone: 907-269-8763
Fax: 907-269-3484
Email: deepti.vijayan@alaska.gov
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: February 26, 2014 at 5:00 PM
Online Job Announcement
The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Oil and Gas is recruiting for a full-time permanent Analyst/Programmer IV to lead the Division’s Geographic Information System (GIS) team. The position is a working manager who will be involved in active development, direct and train staff in developing and maintaining our ESRI ArcGIS environment, .NET and web mapping applications and GIS automation strategies. The position is located in the Division's offices on the 8th floor of the Atwood Building in downtown Anchorage. This position independently plans, directs, and maintains the design and implementation of our GIS systems using ESRI Arc GIS Server & ArcSDE technologies and other up and coming GIS industry solutions. As the lead GIS programmer, the position supports complex programming projects critical to Oil and Gas lease sales, resource evaluation, permitting and other land management programs while working closely with Division’s IT team.
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at the following:
Name: Deepti Vijayan
Phone: 907-269-8763
Fax: 907-269-3484
Email: deepti.vijayan@alaska.gov
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Job Posting: GIS Analyst
Organization: URS Corporation
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: Until filled
Online Job Announcement
URS is actively seeking a creative, highly talented GIS Analyst for immediate employment for the Anchorage, Alaska office. the successful candidate will be responsible for cross-discipline support associated with environmental and regulatory work.
Incumbent responsibilities:
• Work with internal and external clients to develop GIS data and map products per project and client guidelines
• Gather, develop, and synthesize geospatial information from multiple sources and projection/coordinate systems
• Create, analyze, report, convert or transfer data using GIS software
• Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality or completeness of documentation and metadata
• Possess strong attention to detail and aptitude for quality assurance
• Responsible for completion of GIS metadata following client and/or corporate standards
• Participate in business development tasks such as proposal writing and marketing as needed
• Organize and present tabular data supporting electronic map data
• Collect field data and support/troubleshoot GPS for field crews
• Perform post-processing of GPS data using base stations and Differential GPS (DGPS) techniques
• Provide QA/QC review of GPS and GIS datasets
• Provide technical consultation in geographic information sciences to internal staff as well as external clients
• Participate in training and other professional development activities to maintain excellence in GIS technology
• May require travel to remote field locations
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed above.
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: Until filled
Online Job Announcement
URS is actively seeking a creative, highly talented GIS Analyst for immediate employment for the Anchorage, Alaska office. the successful candidate will be responsible for cross-discipline support associated with environmental and regulatory work.
Incumbent responsibilities:
• Work with internal and external clients to develop GIS data and map products per project and client guidelines
• Gather, develop, and synthesize geospatial information from multiple sources and projection/coordinate systems
• Create, analyze, report, convert or transfer data using GIS software
• Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality or completeness of documentation and metadata
• Possess strong attention to detail and aptitude for quality assurance
• Responsible for completion of GIS metadata following client and/or corporate standards
• Participate in business development tasks such as proposal writing and marketing as needed
• Organize and present tabular data supporting electronic map data
• Collect field data and support/troubleshoot GPS for field crews
• Perform post-processing of GPS data using base stations and Differential GPS (DGPS) techniques
• Provide QA/QC review of GPS and GIS datasets
• Provide technical consultation in geographic information sciences to internal staff as well as external clients
• Participate in training and other professional development activities to maintain excellence in GIS technology
• May require travel to remote field locations
The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, those listed above.
Training Announcement: Mobile GIS Courses, Fairbanks, March 2014
Organization: UAF - Interior-Aleutians Campus
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Date(s): March 3-4 & 5-7, 2014
Instructor: Garet Couch, Certified Trainer
Mobile GIS - TerraSync Software and GPS Pathfinder Office Software
March 3-4, 2014
This is a 2 day Trimble certified course is to learn how to use the Trimble TerraSync and GPS pathfinder office software, objectives are to associate GPS fundamentals with the criteria of a TerraSync software mapping project, create a data dictionary in GPS pathfinder, navigate and use waypoints.
See Flyer for additional information and costs.
Hotel: Wedgewood Resort, 212 Wedgewood Drive, Fairbanks, AK 1-800-528-4916 | Code: UAT3141 | Rate: $75 / $95
Shuttle provided from hotel to training site
Location: UAF-IAC Harper Bldg, STEM Lab | 4280 Geist Road | Fairbanks, AK
Mobile GIS - Mapping with Mobile GIS (ArcPad & Trimble Positions)
March 5-7, 2014
This is a 3 day Trimble certified ourse, overall objective is to enable you to collect or update GIS data efficiently in the field with the ArcPad software. You will learn the basics of data management and preparation for field collection in the geodatabase environment. See flyer for additional information.
See Flyer for additional information and costs.
Hotel: Wedgewood Resort, 212 Wedgewood Drive, Fairbanks, AK 1-800-528-4916 | Code: UAT3141 | Rate: $75 / $95
Shuttle provided from hotel to training site
Location: UAF-IAC Harper Bldg, STEM Lab | 4280 Geist Road | Fairbanks, AK
For more information on either of these courses, please contact Byron Bluehorse at bdbluehorse@alaska.edu or call 907-474-1580.
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Date(s): March 3-4 & 5-7, 2014
Instructor: Garet Couch, Certified Trainer
Mobile GIS - TerraSync Software and GPS Pathfinder Office Software
March 3-4, 2014
This is a 2 day Trimble certified course is to learn how to use the Trimble TerraSync and GPS pathfinder office software, objectives are to associate GPS fundamentals with the criteria of a TerraSync software mapping project, create a data dictionary in GPS pathfinder, navigate and use waypoints.
See Flyer for additional information and costs.
Hotel: Wedgewood Resort, 212 Wedgewood Drive, Fairbanks, AK 1-800-528-4916 | Code: UAT3141 | Rate: $75 / $95
Shuttle provided from hotel to training site
Location: UAF-IAC Harper Bldg, STEM Lab | 4280 Geist Road | Fairbanks, AK
Mobile GIS - Mapping with Mobile GIS (ArcPad & Trimble Positions)
March 5-7, 2014
This is a 3 day Trimble certified ourse, overall objective is to enable you to collect or update GIS data efficiently in the field with the ArcPad software. You will learn the basics of data management and preparation for field collection in the geodatabase environment. See flyer for additional information.
See Flyer for additional information and costs.
Hotel: Wedgewood Resort, 212 Wedgewood Drive, Fairbanks, AK 1-800-528-4916 | Code: UAT3141 | Rate: $75 / $95
Shuttle provided from hotel to training site
Location: UAF-IAC Harper Bldg, STEM Lab | 4280 Geist Road | Fairbanks, AK
For more information on either of these courses, please contact Byron Bluehorse at bdbluehorse@alaska.edu or call 907-474-1580.
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