Organization: Umatilla Electric Cooperative
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Location: Hermiston, Oregon
Closing Date: March 26, 2015
Online Job Announcement
Position Description Document
Umatilla Electric Cooperative, headquartered in Hermiston, Oregon, has an opening for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Administrator. Under the direction of the Engineering Department Manager, this position is responsible for the activities of the Cooperative’s geographic information system. Among other duties, this includes ensuring the electrical system model, database, connectivity, and geographic base map are accurate and current and optimizing field and departmental GIS applications to meet the Cooperative’s needs.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application from the Online Job Announcement link above. For more information, contact Human Resources at (541) 289.0380 or via email at hr@umatillaelectric.com.
Alaska Arc User Group (AAUG) is a nonprofit organization that provides a forum for training, techniques, exchange of knowledge and data among the users of ESRI software and related geospatial services. The group meets regularly in Anchorage, typically on the 3rd Wednesday of every month.
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Training Announcement: Introduction to GIS
Organization: GeoNorth, LLC
Location: Anchorage, AK
Date(s): April 20-21, 2015 -and- April 22-23, 2015
GeoNorth is now offering Introduction to GIS Classes. Taught by highly experienced GIS professionals sharing real-world project experience, GeoNorth’s class provides a great introduction to using the software, and builds a strong base for getting the most out of your investment in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This course introduces the fundamental concepts of ArcGIS Desktop software and teaches how to use it to visualize, display, create, manage, interpret, and edit geographic data. In course exercises, you will use ArcGIS tools to perform common GIS tasks. By the end of the course, you will understand the range of ArcGIS Desktop functionality and be prepared to work with the software on your own to create GIS maps, work with geographic data, and perform GIS editing. And as an option, our instructors can provide onsite training at your facility. Course materials are included with registration.
Two optional 2-day classes are being offered April 20 & 21 and April 22 & 23 at GeoNorth’s Anchorage office location, and cost $800 for a 2-day session.
Training Announcement
For more information, please see visit the web link above or contact Jamie Coryell at (907) 646-4523 or via email at jcoryell@geonorth.com.
Location: Anchorage, AK
Date(s): April 20-21, 2015 -and- April 22-23, 2015
GeoNorth is now offering Introduction to GIS Classes. Taught by highly experienced GIS professionals sharing real-world project experience, GeoNorth’s class provides a great introduction to using the software, and builds a strong base for getting the most out of your investment in Geographic Information Systems (GIS). This course introduces the fundamental concepts of ArcGIS Desktop software and teaches how to use it to visualize, display, create, manage, interpret, and edit geographic data. In course exercises, you will use ArcGIS tools to perform common GIS tasks. By the end of the course, you will understand the range of ArcGIS Desktop functionality and be prepared to work with the software on your own to create GIS maps, work with geographic data, and perform GIS editing. And as an option, our instructors can provide onsite training at your facility. Course materials are included with registration.
Two optional 2-day classes are being offered April 20 & 21 and April 22 & 23 at GeoNorth’s Anchorage office location, and cost $800 for a 2-day session.
Training Announcement
For more information, please see visit the web link above or contact Jamie Coryell at (907) 646-4523 or via email at jcoryell@geonorth.com.
Job Posting: Temporary Engineering Junior CAD/GIS Operator
Organization: Chugach Electric Association, Inc.
Position Type: Temporary
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: April 3, 2015
Online Job Announcement
This is excellent opportunity for college students who desire to gain experience in CAD/GIS drafting, utilizing the Engineering Support Department's computer and manual drafting equipment through a paid internship at Alaska's largest electric utility.
This intern position will be exposed to a variety of work in the CAD/GIS Services Department in Anchorage. This is a temporary position for up to 24 weeks.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application from the Online Job Announcement link above.
Position Type: Temporary
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: April 3, 2015
Online Job Announcement
This is excellent opportunity for college students who desire to gain experience in CAD/GIS drafting, utilizing the Engineering Support Department's computer and manual drafting equipment through a paid internship at Alaska's largest electric utility.
This intern position will be exposed to a variety of work in the CAD/GIS Services Department in Anchorage. This is a temporary position for up to 24 weeks.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application from the Online Job Announcement link above.
Job Posting: GIS Specialist
Organization: Chugach Electric Association, Inc.
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: April 3, 2015
Online Job Announcement
Chugach Electric Association, Inc. is recruiting for a knowledgeable GIS Specialist. This is a position of significant responsibility with minimal supervision and is responsible for the overall maintenance and accuracy of GIS maps, databases and data models and provides GIS support for all departments. This position performs various types of analyses using spatial and attribute data to design, link, or work with data tables, enter or merge and maintain system information, and produce related mapping and system query products. Also, this position will train users and maintainers on the GIS system.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application from the Online Job Announcement link above.
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: April 3, 2015
Online Job Announcement
Chugach Electric Association, Inc. is recruiting for a knowledgeable GIS Specialist. This is a position of significant responsibility with minimal supervision and is responsible for the overall maintenance and accuracy of GIS maps, databases and data models and provides GIS support for all departments. This position performs various types of analyses using spatial and attribute data to design, link, or work with data tables, enter or merge and maintain system information, and produce related mapping and system query products. Also, this position will train users and maintainers on the GIS system.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application from the Online Job Announcement link above.
Job Posting: Wildlife Biologist
Organization: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Division of Migratory Bird Management
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: March 19, 2015
All U.S. Citizens
Online Job Announcement - R7-15-1342642-ES
The US Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 7 (Alaska) Division of Migratory Bird Management (MBM) is seeking to fill a Wildlife Biologist (GS-0486-11/12) vacancy in the Waterfowl Survey Program, based in Anchorage, Alaska.
The successful applicant will apply their advanced skills in GIS and wildlife biology as they work with a team of waterfowl biologists, biologist-pilots, biometricians, and managers to design and conduct statewide waterfowl monitoring programs that support conservation decision-making.
The Alaska MBM Waterfowl Survey Team is a diverse group of biologists who are responsible for collecting and analyzing data from some of the longest and most extensive wildlife surveys in the world. Although based in Anchorage, the team conducts surveys throughout the state of Alaska.
The major duties include, but are not limited to:
To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application from the Online Job Announcement link above. For more information, contact Julian Fischer at 907-786-3644 or via email at Julian_Fischer@fws.gov.
Position Type: Full-Time Permanent
Location: Anchorage, AK
Closing Date: March 19, 2015
All U.S. Citizens
Online Job Announcement - R7-15-1342642-ES
Merit Promotion Status Candidates for Federal Employees
Online Job Announcement - R7-15-1342643-ESThe US Fish and Wildlife Service, Region 7 (Alaska) Division of Migratory Bird Management (MBM) is seeking to fill a Wildlife Biologist (GS-0486-11/12) vacancy in the Waterfowl Survey Program, based in Anchorage, Alaska.
The successful applicant will apply their advanced skills in GIS and wildlife biology as they work with a team of waterfowl biologists, biologist-pilots, biometricians, and managers to design and conduct statewide waterfowl monitoring programs that support conservation decision-making.
The Alaska MBM Waterfowl Survey Team is a diverse group of biologists who are responsible for collecting and analyzing data from some of the longest and most extensive wildlife surveys in the world. Although based in Anchorage, the team conducts surveys throughout the state of Alaska.
The major duties include, but are not limited to:
- Design aerial and ground-based waterfowl surveys to estimate abundance and population trends of migratory birds.
- Use geospatial survey data to analyze waterfowl distribution in relation to habitats, climate, phenology, and human-influences on the landscape.
- Produce maps, figures, and displays that communicate spatial patterns of waterfowl distribution.
- Archive, manage and share waterfowl survey data and metadata using geodatabase formats.
- Participate in aerial and ground-based surveys and contribute to syntheses of long-term datasets to address conservation concerns.
To apply for this position, please complete and submit an application from the Online Job Announcement link above. For more information, contact Julian Fischer at 907-786-3644 or via email at Julian_Fischer@fws.gov.
Training Announcement: Trimble TerraSync and GPS Pathfinder Office
Organization: Frontier Precision, Inc.
Location: National Park Service, Alaska Regional Office, Anchorage
Date(s): April 23-24, 2015
This class is designed with both the beginner and intermediate level user in mind, and is dedicated to the Trimble TerraSync and GPS Pathfinder Office applications and workflows. This course is a combination of both classroom instruction and hands-on field exercises.
Training Announcement Flyer
Training Information
For more information, please see visit the web link above or contact Mel Philbrook at (800) 652-1522 or via email at mel@frontierprecision.com.
Location: National Park Service, Alaska Regional Office, Anchorage
Date(s): April 23-24, 2015
This class is designed with both the beginner and intermediate level user in mind, and is dedicated to the Trimble TerraSync and GPS Pathfinder Office applications and workflows. This course is a combination of both classroom instruction and hands-on field exercises.
Training Announcement Flyer
Training Information
For more information, please see visit the web link above or contact Mel Philbrook at (800) 652-1522 or via email at mel@frontierprecision.com.
Training Announcement: RTK Surveying with Trimble Access Field Software
Organization: Frontier Precision, Inc.
Location: National Park Service, Alaska Regional Office, Anchorage
Date(s): April 21-22, 2015
This Trimble Certified course is designed to teach some of the more advanced concepts and techniques for using Trimble Real Time Kinematic surveying systems, using Trimble Access field software. This course will have more emphasis on data collection and field work-flows, and will make use of various types of real-world scenarios. See the class flyer for more information.
Training Announcement Flyer
Training Information
For more information, please see visit the web link above or contact Jay Haskamp at (800) 944-8557 or via email at jayh@frontierprecision.com.
Location: National Park Service, Alaska Regional Office, Anchorage
Date(s): April 21-22, 2015
This Trimble Certified course is designed to teach some of the more advanced concepts and techniques for using Trimble Real Time Kinematic surveying systems, using Trimble Access field software. This course will have more emphasis on data collection and field work-flows, and will make use of various types of real-world scenarios. See the class flyer for more information.
Training Announcement Flyer
Training Information
For more information, please see visit the web link above or contact Jay Haskamp at (800) 944-8557 or via email at jayh@frontierprecision.com.