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Several GIS Employment Opportunities

Engineering & GIS Technician

Minot, ND

For application procedure please see:

http://wardnd.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=110&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=Engineering-GIS-Technician-127

Application package must include: Cover Letter, Ward County Application Form, and Resume no later than 4:30 PM, Friday, April 14, 2017. Application form can be found on Ward County web page: Click "Departments" then "Human Resources"

Job Details

Department       Highway Department

Salary                    $4,627 - $5,258 per month + benefits including retirement, life insurance and 100% paid health insurance, vacation and sick leave.

Published            March 23, 2017

Closing                  April 14, 2017 4:30 PM

This position manages the County Highway Department GIS system, and assists with the County GIS system by providing support to other county departments, development and maintenance of digital geographic information system (GIS), provide GIS and graphics support for various mapping projects, converts analog spatial data (paper maps, feature descriptions) and associated attributes into digital formats (raster, vector, and tabular data) for use in geographic information systems (GIS) applications. Assist with the development of datasets for optimal presentation of maps, graphs, and tables, maintaining the county roadway centerline databases, work with GIS consultants in the design, development and testing of specialized GIS applications, and maintain the County cloud GIS web server.

This position will also perform survey work with survey grade and mapping grade GPS units for both GIS and county construction projects. The position will also require field work in the construction phase, include GPS staking, project inspection, and assisting the engineering staff in drafting, collecting data, and record keeping.

Dana G. Larsen, P.E.

Ward County Engineer

Ward County Highway Dept.

PO Box 5005

Minot, ND 58701

Phone 701-838-2810

Email: dana.larsen@wardnd.com

 

 

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GIS technician

JCG Land Services is seeking a GIS technician for our growing team. JCG is an Iowa based company dealing in the primarily in the electric-wind-gas and public works industries. This position will be in our Leon office which is about an hour south of Des Moines. This is a great opportunity that allows you to challenge yourself and work on a variety of projects. If you’re a motivated person with attention to detail and would like to be considered for our team, submit your resume’ and cover letter to me via email.

pete.buckingham@jcgland.com 

Job Description

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Application Support Specialist 

We are working with a local, well-known, and trusted company in the Des Moines area. The uses of technological innovation and hard work have guided this group to be successful not only throughout the country, but all over the world. If you are looking to make a difference in both your life and others, you can do so with this company and be a part of a great organization. This is a great opportunity to provide technical and analytical support for proprietary agriculture software solutions used by the sales team and their customers.

Responsibilities:
•Develop, implement and support application services and solutions
•Support GIS software over the phone and via email
•Respond to inquiries from internal end users
•Resolve questions/issues related to the software
•Testing of new software enhancements
•Develop training and documentation materials
•Work individually and with a team to complete first call resolution
Required Experience:
•Strong written and verbal communication skills
•Strong data analysis skills (SQL skills preferred)
•Technical support and troubleshooting experience
•Ability to function in a changing environment
•1-3 years of technical support experience

Preferred Experience:
•Knowledge of the agriculture industry and GIS

For more information, please call Kristi O'Brien at 515.225.7000

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 GIS Analyst (System Analyst)

SALARY INFORMATION: $21.83 - $34.92 Hourly    $45,406.40 - $72,633.60 Annually OPENING DATE: 03/31/17 CLOSING DATE: 04/30/17 11:59 PM DESCRIPTION: The position will report to the GIS Manager. Primary duties include: performing skilled digital mapping, providing data analysis for internal and external clients, developing standards and procedures, creating and maintaining personal, file and SDE geodatabases.  This position is intended to provide support for the County Enterprise GIS and other functions as assigned.   EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Creates, designs, maintains and updates databases using GIS. Interprets, analyzes and utilizes complex data for map creation. Produces printed GIS maps that portray spatial variations and the interrelationships of geographical data. Creates and applies QA/QC standards and procedures to ensure data accuracy. Develops project requirements based on client's needs. Analyzes, troubleshoots and resolves GIS application problems for internal GIS users. Provides high level technical assistance for the County GIS program. Possesses an understanding of programming languages. Conducts research of legal documents as necessary to insure correct placement of jurisdictional, municipal, fire district and property boundaries. Attends meetings, conferences, workshops. Maintains a positive, helpful, constructive attitude and working relationship with County employees, elected officials and the public. Other related duties as assigned by the GIS Manager or their designee. Environmental Factors and Working Conditions:  Enter data into a computer terminal, PC, or other keyboard device requiring continuous or repetitive arm-hand-eye movement. Remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time. Visual abilities include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to lift up to 25 pounds. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree in Geography, Computer Science, Urban Planning; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to read and/or interpret legal descriptions, deeds, plat books, maps, software procedures manuals, drawings, charts, plans, survey records and aerial photos, County rules, ordinances, codes and regulations. Knowledge of principles and practices of GIS. Thorough knowledge of ESRI's ArcGIS suite of programs. Skill in working within deadlines to complete projects and assignments. Ability to communicate orally with customers, clients, and the public in face-to-face one-on-one settings or using a telephone. Ability to interpret, identify, assess, or diagnose a variety of instructions or information furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form and plan approaches that respond to problems or challenges.  Ability to prioritize work and research information to complete work independently; multi-task duties. Technology and Tools Requirements: Specific capability to operate ArcGIS desktop software for preparing maps, maintaining such maps, along with the ability to analyze data, and prepare map products while developing and maintaining GIS data sets. GIS experience including but not limited to constructing polygons using coordination geometry, heads up digitizing over imagery, .mxd project creation, creation and use of geodatabases. Competent ability to use a personal computer and associated peripherals ADDITIONAL INFORMATION SELECTION AND APPOINTMENT:  A selection committee will evaluate the qualifications of each applicant which will include recentness and appropriateness of the applicant's education and experience, answers to the supplemental questions, results of employment references investigated and any other appropriate information available. The selection committee will admit to the interview only those persons who possess the most job related qualifications and may establish admittance criteria beyond the minimum qualifications stated above.  The interview will comprise 100% of the applicant's earned grade.  A candidate must earn a qualifying grade of 70 or more on the interview to be eligible for appointment. The five top ranking candidates, based on the final grade, will be certified to the Department Director/Appointing Authority who will make the final decision. All applicants conditionally offered a permanent part time, full time, term or on-call position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.  Screening will be performed by a reputable clinical laboratory.  The cost of screening will be covered by the County. HOW TO APPLY:  Applicants interested in applying for this position should visit our website at www.stlouisco.com/personnel/jobsearch .  We only accept On-line applications.  If you do not have access to a computer with web access, we have a kiosk that you may use in our office located at 41 S. Central 7th Floor, Clayton, Missouri 63105. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY:  The policy of the Civil Service Commission of St. Louis County is to support fair and equitable employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability/handicap condition, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, veterans' status or political affiliation.  Call the Division of Personnel at (314) 615-5429 for more information on this policy. St. Louis County Division of Personnel, 7th Floor Clayton, MO 63105 (314) 615-5429 An Equal Opportunity Employer Hearing Impaired TTY:  (314) 615-5889 Fax:  (314) 615-7703 www.stlouisco.com

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT: http://www.stlouisco.com OR 41 South Central 7th Floor St. Louis, MO 63105 (314) 615-5429