Thursday, December 17, 2015

GIS Job Opening


Lee County is accepting applications for the position of GIS Technician / Assistant IT Administrator.


Monday, June 8, 2015

GIS Analyst



GIS ANALYST

The City of Cedar Falls Planning and Community Services division is seeking a GIS Analyst.  This position will perform professional level work responsible for supervising, developing, using, and maintaining the City’s Geographic Information System, and coordinating these duties with other City departments, City project partners, other governmental groups, and private sector businesses.  The individual will analyze, maintain, and provide training on specialized GIS data systems, procedures, applications, and data solutions that support and improve situational awareness, and City business processes and staff efficiencies.  The Analyst may attend meetings for and present to various groups, commissions and City Council.  Position receives direction from the Planning and Community Services Manager, may receive supervision/guidance from the Information Systems Manager and City Engineer, and exercise functional and technical supervision related to the use and maintenance of GIS.

This position requires a self-motivated, technically and analytically competent candidate with strong communication skills that is able to work with various individuals.  The position may involve attendance at evening meetings and field work; therefore, the successful candidate must be flexible in their scheduling.

Experience and education requirements:  2-5 years of direct/active and relevant GIS software suite and extensions experience, as well as experience working and configuring global positioning systems.  Bachelor’s degree or higher in GIS, Geography, Surveying, Engineering, Urban Planning, or related fields.  Specialization in GIS coursework or GIS certificate is highly preferable.   In lieu of a Bachelor’s degree, an Associate’s degree in a course of study specified above is acceptable with a GIS certificate and 5 years of direct/active and relevant GIS software suite and extensions experience, as well as experience working and configuring global positioning systems.  At either degree level, experience through internships may be considered. GISP certification is preferred, and possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license is required.
Salary range based on qualifications and experience: $53,774-81,864.  Completion of a questionnaire and forwarding official transcripts will be required after a list of qualified applicants is approved by the City’s Civil Service Commission.  Interviews will later follow with selected candidates from the certified list.  A post-offer, pre-employment physical and drug screen will be required.  

For consideration, submit a completed application form (from Cedar Falls City Hall or www.cedarfalls.com/jobs ), $10 Civil Service testing fee (to be refunded if not qualified to complete a Civil Service questionnaire),  resume, references and cover letter with salary requirements to: City of Cedar Falls, Finance & Business Operations Dept., Attn: GIS Analyst, 220 Clay Street, Cedar Falls, IA 50613.  Deadline for all application materials and fee is June 19, 2015 at 4:30 p.m.  Candidates may review the City’s GIS Plan at:  www.cedarfalls.com/gisplan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Friday, May 1, 2015

GIS Technician position



Forwarding this email:

All,

JCG Land Services has a GIS Technician position available in our growing GIS department. We are looking for a qualified, motivated candidate, who works well on their own and with a team to accomplish goals and meet deadlines. This is a new position as JCG Land Services is growing. We’re busy and desire to bring a flexible and dependable person onto our team. The ideal candidate will be a self starter who can demonstrate their desire to thrive in a position with a variety of work with GIS and GPS projects. This is a full time position with benefits.


This is a great opportunity for a motivated person who wants excellent GIS experience in a great atmosphere.

Please send resume’s to me in an email and cover letter that demonstrate excellent communication skills.


Sincerely,

Pete Buckingham, GISP
GIS Director
JCG Land Services
(c)319-461-0339

Thursday, February 26, 2015

Troubleshooting issues adding ArcGIS Online basemaps to ArcMap

Source

Reset Internet Explorer and make it the default browser. - See more at: http://blogs.esri.com/esri/supportcenter/2013/04/01/having-issues-adding-arcgis-online-basemaps-to-arcmap/#sthash.cH8D6Uvj.dpuf
Reset Internet Explorer and make it the default browser. - See more at: http://blogs.esri.com/esri/supportcenter/2013/04/01/having-issues-adding-arcgis-online-basemaps-to-arcmap/#sthash.cH8D6Uvj.dpuf
Reset Internet Explorer and make it the default browser. - See more at: http://blogs.esri.com/esri/supportcenter/2013/04/01/having-issues-adding-arcgis-online-basemaps-to-arcmap/#sthash.cH8D6Uvj.dpuf
Reset Internet Explorer and make it the default browser. - See more at: http://blogs.esri.com/esri/supportcenter/2013/04/01/having-issues-adding-arcgis-online-basemaps-to-arcmap/#sthash.cH8D6Uvj.dpuf
Reset Internet Explorer and make it the default browser. - See more at: http://blogs.esri.com/esri/supportcenter/2013/04/01/having-issues-adding-arcgis-online-basemaps-to-arcmap/#sthash.cH8D6Uvj.dpuf

If you want to quickly check the availability of ESRI services  you can see the service availability dashboard at:


http://status.arcgis.com/

Monday, February 23, 2015

GIS Analyst Job Posting



Stanley Consultants, worldwide engineering firm, is seeking a full-time GIS Analyst for our Muscatine, IA office. The ideal candidate will have minimum 3 years of experience with utility infrastructure mapping using GIS with secondary experience in water resources, drainage, and transportation.
The job has been posted on both the IGIC website: http://www.iowagic.org/projects/job-board/ and Stanley Consultants’ website: http://www.stanleyconsultants.com/grow-with-us/apply-for-a-job/


Essential duties include:
  • Manage project geo-databases, mapping, analysis and reporting 
  • Coordinate with clients on data collection and deliverables 
  • Develop and maintain project databases 
  • Develop and maintain web GIS portals 
  • Develop modules to analyze data and automate repetitive work 
  • Integrate GIS and CAD files 
  • Utilize image processing software 
  • Prepare reports and technical presentations 
  • Help project team with quality control and document management
Required qualifications:
  • Must be proficient with ESRI ArcGIS software
  • Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience in GIS-based modeling
Preferred qualifications:
  • B.A. or B.S. Degree in GIS or Geography
  • Experience with web GIS
  • Experience with GIS programming
  • Knowledge and experience with Remote Sensing tools
  • Good technical writing and presentation skills
  • GISP (Geographic Information Systems Professional) certification
  • Proficiency with AutoDesk and Bentley CAD/GIS products (AutoCAD, Microstation, etc.)
  • Experience working with engineering and survey data
Equal Opportunity Employer: Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities.