Tuesday, October 22, 2013

Jop Opening

Auto CAD
with MS Office, Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, Outlook, Networking, Auto CAD knowledge.  Hardware repair and GPS surveying experience a plus or a willingness to learn, able to work outside as required.  Must have driver's license, ability to lift 50 lbs occasionally, and be able to pass a drug test.  

Send resume to dirt1955@yahoo.com or call 319-470-8388.  Include last 3 places of employment and references.

source:  The Burlington Hawkeye paper

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Seeking GIS Specialist with IA Soybean Association

Iowa Soybean Association is looking for a full time GIS Specialist to support research conducted by the On-Farm Network.

Applications should be send to

Patrick Reeg
Operations Manager - Agronomic Research

Iowa Soybean Association
On-Farm Network®
1255 SW Prairie Trail Parkway
Ankeny, IA 50023
Mobile: 515-669-9184
Office: 515-334-1055
Fax: 515-334-1155



JOB DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: On-Farm Network® JOB TITLE: GIS Specialist
JOB CODE: REPORTS TO: Operations Manager - Agronomic Research
JOB PURPOSE: Support the collection, processing, aggregation, and organization of various spatial agronomic research data.

EXPECTATIONS OF EMPLOYEE
• Adheres to all policies and procedures
• Acts as a role model within and outside the organization
• Performs duties as workload necessitates
• Maintains a positive and respectful attitude
• Maintains a demeanor that creates positive team atmosphere
• Communicates regularly with supervisor and team members
• Consistently reports to work on time prepared to perform duties of position
• Meets organization productivity standards
• Demonstrates technical skill and continuous professional development necessary to fulfill project and job expectations
• Exhibits highest ethics in the collection, interpretation and presentation of data and information

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Support the collection of spatial and management data from planting, application, and harvesting precision agriculture equipment sources (e.g., AgLeader, Greenstar, Precision Planting, Raven, Satloc, and Trimble) used in various on-farm evaluation projects.
• Create various spatial files required for field data collection by field staff, agronomists, and farmers (e.g, field boundaries, sample points, research plot plans, and prescription maps.
• Coordinate the collection of remote sensing data sources (e.g, digital aerial or satellite imagery) for various on-farm evaluation projects.
• Process, aggregate, and organize spatial and crop management data for analysis and summaries.
• Create data backups and maintain metadata of various projects.
• Work with multiple datasets to generate summary reports.
• Assist the webmaster with posting field report summaries and maintaining online databases.
• Streamline and improve current methods of collecting and processing various spatial data.
• Troubleshoot and solve various technical problems with spatial software and precision agriculture hardware

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Interface with team members to support various communications and administrative needs.
• Communicate with growers as needed while transferring various spatial data and crop management information.
• Assist in field data collection.
QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Environmental Sciences, Geography or related fields; a GIS certification is preferable. Two years of experience working with Geographic Information Systems or precision agricultural mapping systems is ideal, but not required. Demonstrated experience with ESRI ArcGIS 10.X products including ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox, and the Spatial Analyst extension. Candidates must be proficient in all Microsoft Office products including: Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Word. Also, the desired candidate must have strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

An example of a Geospatial Job/Career:


Friday, January 18, 2013

GIS Tech Jobs in Iowa

Sioux County is accepting applications for a GIS Technician. The position description and application are available here:

and

Geographic Information Systems Mapping Technician
Johnson County Information Technology seeks a part-time GIS Mapping Technician to assist in the development and growth of County GIS. Associate’s degree in GIS, geography, geology, engineering or related field required. Knowledge of ArcGIS Desktop Software, Microsoft Office Suite, Global Positioning System (GPS) processes and equipment.
$16.74/hr to start. Job description available at http://www.johnson-county.com/dept_jobs_positions.aspx?id=12276 . Send cover letter, resume and application to:
Johnson County Human Resources, 913 S. Dubuque St., Iowa City, IA 52240