Interested in helping out a local K12 educator by sharing your expertise in GIS? Many Alaskan teachers have begun using ArcGIS Online for Organizations subscriptions in their classrooms, along with the Collector for ArcGIS app. Some of them are looking for a GeoMentor. This could mean having someone they could call or email once in a while with questions, someone who can publish editable feature services to their online accounts for data collection, someone to meet with to walk through project specifics, or someone to visit the classroom and share their knowledge of GIS with students.
If you are open to the possibility of becoming a GeoMentor, please visit the K12 GIS Story Map, click on the GeoMentor section and hit the "Count Me In" map link. For more information on GIS in Alaska's K12 schools, contact Katie Kennedy at 907-474-6121 or via email at cmkennedy@alaska.edu.
Thursday, October 30, 2014
BDL Services are at Risk - Show Your Support!
Alaska GIS users should be aware that widely popular web services developed in support of the SDMI, including the 'best data layer', or BDL, are at risk from lack of infrastructure maintenance and support. Last year the interactive site for discovering and downloading state imagery and elevation datasets, browse.alaskamapped.org, ceased to function when support for critical infrastructure was discontinued by Google. Without updates and maintenance to adhere to latest standards, the SDMI web services are also risk.
How to help: Web service users are encouraged to share information on the use of these services and impact on agency workflows and missions so that informed decisions about if and how to support statewide web services can be made. Feedback can be provided through the survey link, which was designed as a tool to facilitate discussions on the use of SDMI web services, or via email to chris.hamilton@alaska.gov. The Alaska Geospatial Council currently has 6 State government agencies on the charter signed by the Governor, but is expected to invite additional non-State government members soon. Chris Hamilton will help facilitate feedback from these groups to the council in the interim.
This topic is separate from geoportal, in that the web services being discussed involve massive volumes of data and can require significant oversight and personnel for effective data curation. Geoportals point to feeds supported by these large datasets, which are hosted on separate platforms designed to meet the robust requirements.
To participate in the survey please point you browser here:
How to help: Web service users are encouraged to share information on the use of these services and impact on agency workflows and missions so that informed decisions about if and how to support statewide web services can be made. Feedback can be provided through the survey link, which was designed as a tool to facilitate discussions on the use of SDMI web services, or via email to chris.hamilton@alaska.gov. The Alaska Geospatial Council currently has 6 State government agencies on the charter signed by the Governor, but is expected to invite additional non-State government members soon. Chris Hamilton will help facilitate feedback from these groups to the council in the interim.
This topic is separate from geoportal, in that the web services being discussed involve massive volumes of data and can require significant oversight and personnel for effective data curation. Geoportals point to feeds supported by these large datasets, which are hosted on separate platforms designed to meet the robust requirements.
To participate in the survey please point you browser here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/XWXHC9Z
The survey will be left open, but respondents are encouraged to submit feedback by COB October 29th for discussion at the upcoming Alaska Geospatial Council meeting on October 31st.
If you missed Anne Johnson at the AAUG Meeting on October 17, here are her materials:
Tuesday, October 14, 2014
GIS Day - November 21 - Get Involved!
We are on track to celebrate GIS Day on Friday, November 21 at AAPLIC in downtown Anchorage!
I am already receiving requests from teachers and I expect to soon have 150-200 excited students (grades 3-6) ready to join us for a two hour exploration of GIS and GPS. Our first time slot begins at 8:30 and our last time slot ends at 3:00.
We've got a busy day planned and we really need volunteers to help make this event run smoothly. If you can spare the morning or afternoon or all day to join us and help out, please contact me at 644-3556 or via email at angie_southwould@nps.gov. Be sure to include when you're available and your preference for the areas in which you'd like to assist.
We are also on the lookout for student-friendly goodies to fill our geocaches.
Click here for more information on how you can get involved with our GIS Day event!
Click below to visit our Alaska GIS Day informational webpage:
I am already receiving requests from teachers and I expect to soon have 150-200 excited students (grades 3-6) ready to join us for a two hour exploration of GIS and GPS. Our first time slot begins at 8:30 and our last time slot ends at 3:00.
We've got a busy day planned and we really need volunteers to help make this event run smoothly. If you can spare the morning or afternoon or all day to join us and help out, please contact me at 644-3556 or via email at angie_southwould@nps.gov. Be sure to include when you're available and your preference for the areas in which you'd like to assist.
We are looking for volunteers to assist in the following roles:
- Check-in Assistants
- Welcome Assistants
- GPS Activity Assistants
- GIS Activity Assistants
- Photographers
- Runners
Click here for more information on how you can get involved with our GIS Day event!
Click below to visit our Alaska GIS Day informational webpage:
Training Announcement: Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC)
Organization: Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC)
Location: Front Royal, VA
Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC) at Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) offers unique intensive residential conservation training courses hosted in our sustainably-built Academic Center in Front Royal, Virginia, USA. Limited scholarship funds may be available for international applicants and new reduced fees are now available to applicants from less-developed nations. Visit our website (http://SMConservation.gmu.edu) or email us at SCBItraining@si.edu for more details about each course, course costs, and graduate or continuing education credits earned.
Upcoming 2014-2015 Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation Courses:
Location: Front Royal, VA
Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation (SMSC) at Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI) offers unique intensive residential conservation training courses hosted in our sustainably-built Academic Center in Front Royal, Virginia, USA. Limited scholarship funds may be available for international applicants and new reduced fees are now available to applicants from less-developed nations. Visit our website (http://SMConservation.gmu.edu) or email us at SCBItraining@si.edu for more details about each course, course costs, and graduate or continuing education credits earned.
Upcoming 2014-2015 Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation Courses:
- Essentials of Open Source GIS (November 17-21, 2014)
- Statistics for Ecology and Conservation Biology (February 9-20, 2015)
- AniMove: Animal Movement Analysis for Conservation (April 13-24, 2015)
- Estimating Animal Abundance and Occupancy (April 27-May 8, 2015)
- Adaptive Management (May 18-22, 2015)
- Conservation Breeding Centers for Wildlife Sustainability (June 1-5, 2015)
Job Posting: GIS Intern
Organization: The Student Conservation Association (SCA)
Position Type: Intern
Location: Bureau of Land Management, Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: Until filled
Expected Dates: January 2015 through January 2016 (may be flexible)
Online Job Announcement
This project is multifaceted and will include a mix of office and field work in the GIS technologies. Duties include assisting fisheries and GIS staff in maintaining and updating spatial data, map production, as well as developing methods for legacy data integration and utilization of mobile GIS technologies. Responsibilities include the proficient use of ArcMap, ArcPad, Model Builder, and other ESRI products, Trimble data collection devices and familiarity with ArcGIS Server, Esri’s Collector software and web feature services. The intern will also assist with database development as it pertains to data collection requirements and the testing of mobile computing solutions.
Fieldwork will consist of 10% of the work and will generally involve day trips to road accessible sites for device testing.
Office duties involve 90% of the work and include database maintenance, legacy data importation, spatial data creation and management, mobile GIS application troubleshooting, report preparation, training development, and other related duties as assigned.
A degree or certificate in GIS or Spatial Analysis is required for this position.
Training Provided: Training in a variety of subjects ranging from natural resource management to information technology would be available both formally and informally to the intern.
Main Area of Focus:
Education, Training & Skills Expected:
To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application from the Online Job Announcement link above. For more information, contact Jeff Chen at 907-717-8414 or via email at jchen@thesca.org.
Position Type: Intern
Location: Bureau of Land Management, Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: Until filled
Expected Dates: January 2015 through January 2016 (may be flexible)
Online Job Announcement
This project is multifaceted and will include a mix of office and field work in the GIS technologies. Duties include assisting fisheries and GIS staff in maintaining and updating spatial data, map production, as well as developing methods for legacy data integration and utilization of mobile GIS technologies. Responsibilities include the proficient use of ArcMap, ArcPad, Model Builder, and other ESRI products, Trimble data collection devices and familiarity with ArcGIS Server, Esri’s Collector software and web feature services. The intern will also assist with database development as it pertains to data collection requirements and the testing of mobile computing solutions.
Fieldwork will consist of 10% of the work and will generally involve day trips to road accessible sites for device testing.
Office duties involve 90% of the work and include database maintenance, legacy data importation, spatial data creation and management, mobile GIS application troubleshooting, report preparation, training development, and other related duties as assigned.
A degree or certificate in GIS or Spatial Analysis is required for this position.
Training Provided: Training in a variety of subjects ranging from natural resource management to information technology would be available both formally and informally to the intern.
Main Area of Focus:
- Geographic Info Systems (GIS, includes GPS)
Education, Training & Skills Expected:
- Computer Science (competent with supervision)
- Data Entry (competent with supervision)
- GIS (competent without supervision)
- GPS (competent without supervision)
To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application from the Online Job Announcement link above. For more information, contact Jeff Chen at 907-717-8414 or via email at jchen@thesca.org.
Monday, September 22, 2014
Job Posting: GIS Specialist (Engineering Technician III)
Organization: Anchorage Water & Wastewater Utility
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: 5PM October 1, 2014
Are you ready to help Anchorage take GIS to the next level? Anchorage Water & Wastewater is looking for a GIS specialist (Engineering Technician III). We have a strong team that has won the Esri Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) award twice, the City Work Unit of the Year as well as international awards for our asset management program. We look for long-term career growth and are a great place to work. Our ideal candidate will be experienced in GIS projects; have demonstrated technical leadership experience, and familiarity with GIS data maintenance and publishing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical as well as the ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Apply for the Engineering Technician III position within the Anchorage Water & Wastewater Strategic Services Section in the following link.
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/moa/default.cfm?DepartmentID=27934
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: 5PM October 1, 2014
Are you ready to help Anchorage take GIS to the next level? Anchorage Water & Wastewater is looking for a GIS specialist (Engineering Technician III). We have a strong team that has won the Esri Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) award twice, the City Work Unit of the Year as well as international awards for our asset management program. We look for long-term career growth and are a great place to work. Our ideal candidate will be experienced in GIS projects; have demonstrated technical leadership experience, and familiarity with GIS data maintenance and publishing. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical as well as the ability to work with diverse groups of people.
Apply for the Engineering Technician III position within the Anchorage Water & Wastewater Strategic Services Section in the following link.
http://agency.governmentjobs.com/moa/default.cfm?DepartmentID=27934
Monday, August 18, 2014
Job Posting: GIS Analyst
Organization: Confidential Recruiting through Alaska Executive Search
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: Until filled
Online Job Announcement
If you are a GIS professional looking for a new opportunity to collaborate with scientists and engineering professionals on projects throughout Alaska, continue reading!
Duties & Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
All qualified candidates who meet or exceed the above Position Qualifications or have relevant experience will be contacted. Successful candidate may be required to pass a comprehensive civil, criminal, educational and/or credit background check.
AES matches job seekers with opportunities in which they are recognized and rewarded for their experience, skills and abilities. AES is proud to be an Alaskan-owned company building relationships on integrity and trust since 1977.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application from the Online Job Announcement link above. For more information, contact Jillian Caswell at 907-276-5707 or via email at jillianc@akexec.com.
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: Until filled
Online Job Announcement
If you are a GIS professional looking for a new opportunity to collaborate with scientists and engineering professionals on projects throughout Alaska, continue reading!
Duties & Responsibilities
- Develop GIS-based databases, figures and web-based viewers
- Provide assistance for special projects to evaluate environmental data
- Format Excel tables and coordinate systems
- Identifying and processing GIS data
- Utilize expertise in technical writing while developing materials and documentation
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years’ progressive experience in GIS industry
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field
- Experience in working with industry specific technology and software including ArcMap, ArcGIS for Desktop, geodatabases and geoprocessing tools
- Proficiency with MS Office suite; specifically Word and Excel
- Valid driver’s license and good driving record
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree of Science (B.S.)
All qualified candidates who meet or exceed the above Position Qualifications or have relevant experience will be contacted. Successful candidate may be required to pass a comprehensive civil, criminal, educational and/or credit background check.
AES matches job seekers with opportunities in which they are recognized and rewarded for their experience, skills and abilities. AES is proud to be an Alaskan-owned company building relationships on integrity and trust since 1977.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application from the Online Job Announcement link above. For more information, contact Jillian Caswell at 907-276-5707 or via email at jillianc@akexec.com.
Thursday, August 14, 2014
Training Announcement: AK Hydro Editing and Workflow Training
Organization: Alaska Hydrography Technical Working Group
Location: TIPS Computer Lab, Atwood Building, Anchorage
Date(s): September 10-11, 2014, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Please join the Alaska Hydrography Technical Working Group for a free, hands-on training of Alaska’s hydrography stewardship model, the Alaska Hydrography Database (AK Hydro).
Training Announcement
Space is limited and will fill fast! For more information, please see visit the web link above or contact Kacy Krieger, AK Hydro Program Coordinator, at kacy.krieger@uaa.alaska.edu or 907-786-7749.
Location: TIPS Computer Lab, Atwood Building, Anchorage
Date(s): September 10-11, 2014, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Please join the Alaska Hydrography Technical Working Group for a free, hands-on training of Alaska’s hydrography stewardship model, the Alaska Hydrography Database (AK Hydro).
Space is limited and will fill fast! For more information, please see visit the web link above or contact Kacy Krieger, AK Hydro Program Coordinator, at kacy.krieger@uaa.alaska.edu or 907-786-7749.
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
Job Posting: Interdisciplinary - GIS Specialist (Term Position)
Organization: National Park Service
Position Type: Full Time, Term Not to Exceed 13 Months
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Closing Date: 08/01/2014
Online Job Announcement
This person will serve as a GIS Specialist for Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, residing within the Resource Management Division, with responsibility for the development, management, coordination, and implementation of a Geographic Information System (GIS) and the design and management of various relational databases. The interdisciplinary nature of this position requires the programmatic integration of the knowledge of biological and physical resources, digital cartography, and geography to the development, analysis, and use of geographic and relational databases that are pertinent to the park resources.
For more information about the duties of this position, see the online job announcement above or contact Jeff Rasic at (907) 750-7356.
Position Type: Full Time, Term Not to Exceed 13 Months
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Closing Date: 08/01/2014
Online Job Announcement
This person will serve as a GIS Specialist for Gates of the Arctic National Park and Preserve, residing within the Resource Management Division, with responsibility for the development, management, coordination, and implementation of a Geographic Information System (GIS) and the design and management of various relational databases. The interdisciplinary nature of this position requires the programmatic integration of the knowledge of biological and physical resources, digital cartography, and geography to the development, analysis, and use of geographic and relational databases that are pertinent to the park resources.
For more information about the duties of this position, see the online job announcement above or contact Jeff Rasic at (907) 750-7356.
Monday, July 28, 2014
Call for Abstracts for 2014 Northwest GIS Conference
The 28th Northwest GIS Conference is this fall in Lynnwood Washington. Now is the time to sign up for the conference and for workshops. We have great training that includes:
- Working with Geodatabases & Linear Referencing
- Introduction to ARCGIS Desktop
- Programming ArcGIS with Python
- Interoperable Web GIS Solutions with Free & Open Source Geospatial Software
- Preparing Your Data for Community Maps
- Data Capture for Asset Management Using Smart Phones and Tablets
- Creating Map Books with Data Driven Pages
Do you want to wow your colleagues with your knowledge and skill? Submit your abstract today and share your knowledge. Go to nwgis.org/2014 for links and more information!
Monday, July 7, 2014
Training Announcement: Esri ArcGIS II
Organization: Blue Skies Solutions, LLC
Location: TIPS Computer Lab, Atwood Building, Anchorage
Date(s): July 30-August 01, 2014
Esri ArcGIS II: Essential Workflows (24 instruction hours)
Description
This Esri Certified course will familiarize students with the 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. It is designed for GIS professionals and others who have an introductory-level knowledge of GIS concepts and limited ArcGIS experience, but is also a great refresher for GIS users at all levels. 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. You will also learn to organize, create, and edit geographic data so that it is accurate and up to date. And finally, you will learn to deliver maps and analysis results to multiple platforms so they are accessible to other ArcGIS users and to non-GIS users.
Who Should Attend
GIS professionals and others who have an introductory-level knowledge of GIS concepts and limited ArcGIS experience.
Click here for registration information.
For more information, please contact Michael Knapp at mknapp@blueskiessolutions.net.
Location: TIPS Computer Lab, Atwood Building, Anchorage
Date(s): July 30-August 01, 2014
Esri ArcGIS II: Essential Workflows (24 instruction hours)
Description
This Esri Certified course will familiarize students with the 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. It is designed for GIS professionals and others who have an introductory-level knowledge of GIS concepts and limited ArcGIS experience, but is also a great refresher for GIS users at all levels. 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. You will also learn to organize, create, and edit geographic data so that it is accurate and up to date. And finally, you will learn to deliver maps and analysis results to multiple platforms so they are accessible to other ArcGIS users and to non-GIS users.
Who Should Attend
GIS professionals and others who have an introductory-level knowledge of GIS concepts and limited ArcGIS experience.
Click here for registration information.
For more information, please contact Michael Knapp at mknapp@blueskiessolutions.net.
Training Announcement: Esri ArcGIS I
Organization: Blue Skies Solutions, LLC
Location: TIPS Computer Lab, Atwood Building, Anchorage
Date(s): July 28-29, 2014
Esri ArcGIS I: Introduction to GIS (16 instruction hours)
Description
This Esri Certified course teaches what a GIS is and what you can do with it. Working with various components of 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 have a 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
Those with little or no experience in GIS, but have a good working knowledge of computers in the Windows environment.
Click here for registration information.
For more information, please contact Michael Knapp at mknapp@blueskiessolutions.net.
Location: TIPS Computer Lab, Atwood Building, Anchorage
Date(s): July 28-29, 2014
Esri ArcGIS I: Introduction to GIS (16 instruction hours)
Description
This Esri Certified course teaches what a GIS is and what you can do with it. Working with various components of 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 have a 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
Those with little or no experience in GIS, but have a good working knowledge of computers in the Windows environment.
Click here for registration information.
For more information, please contact Michael Knapp at mknapp@blueskiessolutions.net.
Job Posting: GIS Project Manager/Analyst
Organization: Resource Data, Inc.
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: Until filled
Online Job Announcement
Are you ready to take your technical career to the next level? Resource Data, Inc. is a premier software and GIS solution provider. We hire the best and the brightest; then provide long-term career growth and a great place to work. Don’t think this is your typical one-dimensional project-manager position! In this role you will be responsible for leading GIS project teams; conducting in-depth analysis; reviewing design decision; and even participate in the development efforts. Our ideal candidate will be experienced in GIS projects; have demonstrated technical leadership experience, and familiarity with IT and software development. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical as well as the ability to work with diverse groups of people.
RDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide any visa sponsorship or transfers for this position.
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: Until filled
Online Job Announcement
Are you ready to take your technical career to the next level? Resource Data, Inc. is a premier software and GIS solution provider. We hire the best and the brightest; then provide long-term career growth and a great place to work. Don’t think this is your typical one-dimensional project-manager position! In this role you will be responsible for leading GIS project teams; conducting in-depth analysis; reviewing design decision; and even participate in the development efforts. Our ideal candidate will be experienced in GIS projects; have demonstrated technical leadership experience, and familiarity with IT and software development. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are critical as well as the ability to work with diverse groups of people.
RDI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Unfortunately, we are not able to provide any visa sponsorship or transfers for this position.
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Job Posting: GIS Field Technician Assistant
Organization: Matanuska-Susitna Borough
Location: Palmer, AK
Closing Date: 06/25/2014
Online Job Announcement
Position Description Document
The employee occupying the position of this class is responsible for assisting with field data gathering, and will at times perform office tasks such as cadastral drafting and research for preparing, maintaining, and updating Borough base and special maps.
Minimum Qualifications:
Location: Palmer, AK
Closing Date: 06/25/2014
Online Job Announcement
Position Description Document
The employee occupying the position of this class is responsible for assisting with field data gathering, and will at times perform office tasks such as cadastral drafting and research for preparing, maintaining, and updating Borough base and special maps.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Completion of or current enrollment in an education program for cadastral drafting, surveying or mapping, GIS, or drafting using AutoCAD, or experience and training which would demonstrate the ability to perform the work.
- Incident Command System classes required ICS 100 and 700 within 1 year of hire. Other ICS courses may be required according to position held within the EOC, and will be determined by employee supervisor and Emergency Manager.
- Valid Alaska driver’s license is required with an acceptable driving record and criminal history.
Thursday, May 29, 2014
ConnectED Initiative from Esri
Passing along this exciting SCGIS@listserv.uri.edu post that was forwarded to me...
Greetings All:
I know that many of you are active in working with primary and secondary educators and students, or have kids of your own or teachers in your own families. If so, then see below for exciting news!
It was announced yesterday at the White House that Esri will provide free ArcGIS Online subscriptions for all K-12 schools (instructional use) in the United States as part of the White House's ConnectED initiative. More information is available at http://ConnectED.esri.com and http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/05/27/president-obama-host-white-house-science-fair.
Resources to help schools get started with ArcGIS Online are available at http://edcommunity.esri.com/connected.
In conjunction with this initiative, we encourage GIS professionals to become GeoMentors who volunteer to help schools set up their ArcGIS Online account, provide data for the local community, and provide local expertise. More information about the GeoMentor program is at http://www.geomentor.org.
ArcGIS Online subscriptions for K-12 schools include 500 named users. The July release of ArcGIS Online will include a new custom role ("Student") and new account administration tools for managing student accounts.
Please contact connectEDschools@esri.com with questions.
Joseph J. Kerski, Ph.D., GISP | Education Manager
Esri | 1 International Court | Broomfield CO 80021-3200 | USA
Tel 303-449-7779, ext. 1-8237 | Cell-Mobile 303-625-3925
jkerski@esri.com | esri.com
Twitter: @josephkerski
Greetings All:
I know that many of you are active in working with primary and secondary educators and students, or have kids of your own or teachers in your own families. If so, then see below for exciting news!
It was announced yesterday at the White House that Esri will provide free ArcGIS Online subscriptions for all K-12 schools (instructional use) in the United States as part of the White House's ConnectED initiative. More information is available at http://ConnectED.esri.com and http://www.whitehouse.gov/the-press-office/2014/05/27/president-obama-host-white-house-science-fair.
Resources to help schools get started with ArcGIS Online are available at http://edcommunity.esri.com/connected.
In conjunction with this initiative, we encourage GIS professionals to become GeoMentors who volunteer to help schools set up their ArcGIS Online account, provide data for the local community, and provide local expertise. More information about the GeoMentor program is at http://www.geomentor.org.
ArcGIS Online subscriptions for K-12 schools include 500 named users. The July release of ArcGIS Online will include a new custom role ("Student") and new account administration tools for managing student accounts.
Please contact connectEDschools@esri.com with questions.
Joseph J. Kerski, Ph.D., GISP | Education Manager
Esri | 1 International Court | Broomfield CO 80021-3200 | USA
Tel 303-449-7779, ext. 1-8237 | Cell-Mobile 303-625-3925
jkerski@esri.com | esri.com
Twitter: @josephkerski
Friday, May 9, 2014
Job Posting: Sr. Programmer-Analyst
Organization: GeoNorth
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: Until filled
Online Job Announcement
Position Description Document
Senior-level application developer performs analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment of
software applications developed for external clients or internal use. May also be called upon to serve
as technical lead for project teams.
Required Skills:
Preferred Skills:
To view a complete description and apply for this position, please visit the Online Job Announcement link above.
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: Until filled
Online Job Announcement
Position Description Document
Senior-level application developer performs analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment of
software applications developed for external clients or internal use. May also be called upon to serve
as technical lead for project teams.
Required Skills:
- 4 year degree in Computer Science or equivalent degree or experience
- Minimum 5 years application development experience
- Experience writing JavaScript and/or integrating popular JavaScript libraries such as ExtJS, jQuery
- Experience writing efficient SQL queries and stored procedures
- Extensive experience in one of more of the following technologies: ColdFusion, ASP.NET and C#, Flex, iOS
Preferred Skills:
- Desktop and/or client/server application development experience
- GIS Experience, ArcObjects, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Server
- Experience with SQL Server, Oracle, PostgreSQL, MySQL
- Experience with PHP, Ruby on Rails, Drupal CMS
To view a complete description and apply for this position, please visit the Online Job Announcement link above.
Monday, April 7, 2014
AAUG and NPS at the Alaska Sportsmans Show
The Alaska ArcUser Group and National Park Service partnered
up this year to provide three 45 minute GPS seminars at the annual Alaska
Sportsmans Show. Thanks to Chris Harrington, Chris F. and Lucas Gasek
(Dowl HKM), Jean Tam, Robert Strobe and Regan Sarwas who all provided able
assistance to the public. The seminar began inside with a 10 minute
overview of GPS, compass, and maps then was followed by marking various waypoints
with government supplied Garmin Map76CSx personal navigation devices. Participants
also learned to combine map reading skills and magnetic compasses to find their
way back home. We hope to continue this collaboration for all future
Sportsman show events. See you next year!
Friday, April 4, 2014
Job Posting: GIS Technician
Organization: Kenai Peninsula Borough
Location: Soldotna, AK
Closing Date: April 11, 2014 at 5:00 PM
Online Job Announcement
Under designated supervision, the GIS Technician is responsible for ongoing development and operation of the Geographic Information System including programming and documentation, graphic and related data input, and production of standard and special use GIS products.
Essential functions of this position include:
Location: Soldotna, AK
Closing Date: April 11, 2014 at 5:00 PM
Online Job Announcement
Under designated supervision, the GIS Technician is responsible for ongoing development and operation of the Geographic Information System including programming and documentation, graphic and related data input, and production of standard and special use GIS products.
Essential functions of this position include:
- Researches and analyzes survey plats, deeds, titles, rights-of-way, etc.
- Researches and obtains geographic related maps, plans and data for suitability in GIS.
- Inputs graphic and attribute data and maintains database.
- Prepares custom menu and macro applications for the system.
- Provides necessary mapping and data as needed to other KPB departments (i.e. tax maps, BOE, voting maps, school district maps, EDD, maintenance, etc.).
- Assists in electronic data transfer to outside users.
- Assists in training other users of systems.
- Provides information and service to the public.
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Highlights from the 2/21 AAUG Meeting
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).
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.
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Job Posting: Planning / GIS Technician
Organization: City of Soldotna
Location: Soldotna, AK
Closing Date: January 31, 2014 at 5:00 PM
Online Job Announcement
Position Description Document
The City of Soldotna has an opening for a regular full time Planning / GIS Technician in the Planning and Zoning Department. This position is responsible for ongoing operation of the City Geographic Information System (GIS), and for enforcement of City zoning, public nuisance, and land use ordinances. Assists in performing other duties of the Planning department. Work is performed under the direction of the Director of Economic Development and Planning.
Must submit City application, resume and cover letter to Human Resources at 177 N. Birch Street, Soldotna, by email tcollier@ci.soldotna.ak.us, or fax 866-596-2994 by 5 p.m., January 31, 2014.
The City of Soldotna is an EEO employer.
Location: Soldotna, AK
Closing Date: January 31, 2014 at 5:00 PM
Online Job Announcement
Position Description Document
The City of Soldotna has an opening for a regular full time Planning / GIS Technician in the Planning and Zoning Department. This position is responsible for ongoing operation of the City Geographic Information System (GIS), and for enforcement of City zoning, public nuisance, and land use ordinances. Assists in performing other duties of the Planning department. Work is performed under the direction of the Director of Economic Development and Planning.
Must submit City application, resume and cover letter to Human Resources at 177 N. Birch Street, Soldotna, by email tcollier@ci.soldotna.ak.us, or fax 866-596-2994 by 5 p.m., January 31, 2014.
The City of Soldotna is an EEO employer.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Highlights from the 1/15 AAUG Meeting
Andy Spence of esri presenting to AAUG at the BP Energy Center on 1/15 on the benefits and process of developing a staff training plan!
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Job Posting: GIS Analyst III
Organization: Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS)
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Closing Date: January 27, 2014 at 5:00 PM
Online Job Announcement
The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) is recruiting applicants for a GIS Analyst III position in our main office located in Fairbanks, Alaska. We need a motivated, efficient, and productive individual with strong GIS skills, demonstrated proficiency with ESRI’s ArcGIS software, and the ability to contribute and thrive in a team-based work culture, to serve as our division’s primary GIS data manager. The staff comprises mainly highly educated field geologists and research geoscientists who collect, analyze, and disseminate information about Alaska’s land and its potential to produce metals, minerals, fuels, geothermal resources, and construction materials. They also investigate potential geologic hazards to buildings, roads, bridges, and other structures. More information and the application process are available online; see the job announcement link above.
Please contact Paula Davis with any questions regarding this recruitment.
Paula Davis (Hiring Manager)
PH: (907) 451-5053
FAX: (907) 451-5050
email: paula.davis@alaska.gov
Location: Fairbanks, AK
Closing Date: January 27, 2014 at 5:00 PM
Online Job Announcement
The Alaska Division of Geological & Geophysical Surveys (DGGS) is recruiting applicants for a GIS Analyst III position in our main office located in Fairbanks, Alaska. We need a motivated, efficient, and productive individual with strong GIS skills, demonstrated proficiency with ESRI’s ArcGIS software, and the ability to contribute and thrive in a team-based work culture, to serve as our division’s primary GIS data manager. The staff comprises mainly highly educated field geologists and research geoscientists who collect, analyze, and disseminate information about Alaska’s land and its potential to produce metals, minerals, fuels, geothermal resources, and construction materials. They also investigate potential geologic hazards to buildings, roads, bridges, and other structures. More information and the application process are available online; see the job announcement link above.
Please contact Paula Davis with any questions regarding this recruitment.
Paula Davis (Hiring Manager)
PH: (907) 451-5053
FAX: (907) 451-5050
email: paula.davis@alaska.gov
Friday, January 10, 2014
Event Announcement: 2014 Alaska Surveying and Mapping Conference
Registration
Now Open!
48TH ANNUAL
ALASKA SURVEYING AND MAPPING CONFERENCE
March 24 - 28, 2014
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center
Westmark Fairbanks Hotel and Conference Center
Fairbanks, Alaska
Announcements
*Attendee
Registration Now Open*
Visit www.aksmc.org and register by
February 14th to receive the discounted rate!
*New This
Year*
This year's conference
brings you the Geo Jam:
a combination of the
GIS Jam and Technical
Sessions.
Geo Jam agenda and Geo
Jam presenter registration coming soon!
*Digital
Map Showcase*
The Digital Map Showcase is back again!
The Digital Map Showcase is back again!
Submit a map to share
with your peers at this year's Geo Jam.
*Thank
You to our Sponsors!*
Click HERE to check out the sponsors making this year's conference possible!
Click HERE to check out the sponsors making this year's conference possible!
*Let's Celebrate*
Join us in celebrating Bill Mendenhall’s 90th birthday by contributing to the new
William W. Mendenhall Engineering Scholarship.
Join us in celebrating Bill Mendenhall’s 90th birthday by contributing to the new
William W. Mendenhall Engineering Scholarship.
Click HERE for details.
For questions, please
contact:
Brooke Ivy
Visions Meeting and Event Management
907-786-0130
brooke.ivy@visionsus.com
Brooke Ivy
Visions Meeting and Event Management
907-786-0130
brooke.ivy@visionsus.com