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Title: Senior Enterprise GIS Developer
Agency: San Diego Data Processing Corporation (SDDPC)
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted: August 24, 2010

Essential Functions

Required Skills and Experience

Full-time employees are eligible for great benefits including, medical, dental, life insurance, vacation time etc

For more information and to apply: click HERE

Title: IT Application Analyst / GIS
Agency: City of Glendale
Location: Glendale, CA
Posted: August 18, 2010

Salary - $6,554 - $8,144 per month.

Under general direction, this mid-management position provides strategic direction in GIS application development and selection and oversees implementation of GIS applications and processes within City departments.

Knowledge of surveying techniques, GPS, spatial analysis, topography, GEO coding, Geodatabases, and address maintenance is highly desirable.

Five years recent experience in the management of programming and/or implementation of government or business computer applications OR five years recent experience in the programming and/or deployment of highly complex business applications. Two years managing/supervising personnel in a technical environment is desirable.

A Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, geology or a related field, a GISP certificate, and GIS experience are highly desirable.

Apply ASAP; recruitment may close at any time.

A City application and a supplemental application are required. For more information or to obtain a detailed job description, visit www.ci.glendale.ca.us or call (818) 548-2127.

For more information and an application: click HERE

Title: GIS Programmer / Analyst
Agency: enXco
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted: August 18, 2010

Scope of Position enXco is searching for an experienced GIS Programmer/Analyst to support a development team for commercial wind and solar energy generation facilities. The GIS Programmer/Analyst is an ArcGIS Spatial Analyst expert with a very high level of raster analysis proficiency and the ability to creatively problem solve. In addition the Programmer Analyst should be competent in repetitive task automation using Python, VB/VBA, or dot-Net programming for ArcGIS. The position reports to the GIS Manager with additional direction by the Director of Resource Assessment, Wind and Solar Energy Assessment Managers and Energy Assessment Engineers.Region Development Director.

Location: San Diego, CA

Working Conditions
95% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of ArcGIS 9.x, Global Mapper, Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Access)), telephones, and general office equipment. 5% of the time is spent in the field, working to collect GPS or analytical data.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Extensive knowledge of GIS software including:

For more information and to apply: click HERE

Title: Web GIS Application Developer
Agency: Esri
Location: Redlands, CA
Posted: August 18, 2010

Responsibilities
•  Design, develop, and maintain public-facing Web mapping sites and applications through concept, design, and implementation phases
•  Work with existing design templates to maintain corporate branding and image including implementation of specified standards
•  Ensure cross-browser, cross-platform integrity of Web designs
•  Maintain knowledge of current trends in Web application development
•  Deliver exceptional, quality service to all clients

Requirements
•  Bachelor's degree in GIS, computer science, or a related field, depending on position level
•  Three or more years of experience with Web application design and programming
•  Demonstrated graphic design skills for Web sites
•  Proven Web design/development experience using XHTML and CSS; an understanding of Web 2.0 concepts
•  Experience with JavaScript, Adobe Flex, and/or Microsoft Silverlight
•  Strong written and verbal communication skills; strong interpersonal skills

Recommended Qualifications
•  Experience designing Web mapping sites and applications of geospatial concepts
•  Prior experience working in a cross-platform environment

Portfolio Submission:
Applications must be accompanied by an electronic portfolio of work including Web samples (URL preferred).

Employment Fraction Full-time
Work Location ESRI Headquarters, Redlands, CA

More information and to apply: Click HERE

Title: GIS Specialist
Agency: URS
Location: Sacramento, CA
Posted: August 18, 2010

Minimum Requirements:

BA or BS in geography, GIS computer information science, environmental science, natural resource management, or similar field of study, or relevant work history. Minimum of 1 year of experience, with environmental consulting/engineering field experience.

Candidate must be proficient in ArcGIS software, extensions and tools (Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, Map Book, etc.) Ability to manage, analyze, process, project, convert, and display geospatial data (both raster and vector) in various formats. Candidate must have extensive knowledge of cartographic principles dealing with projections, scales, georeferencing, map layouts and compositions. Must have the ability to work with a team of professionals with diverse personalities and disciplines, and have good time management skills.

Job Description:

The GIS Specialist will be a part of a team that supports production of reports and other project deliverables. Tasks associated with this position may include: maintenance and creation of GIS data and associated attribute databases, spatial analysis, development of custom applications, and user support to clients and other staff members such as engineers, hydrologists, geologists, biologists, and archaeologists. This position is highly technical in nature and requires a candidate with existing GIS knowledge and skills in order to perform tasks efficiently in a fast paced environment with attention to quality and adherence to program standards. Multitasking skills are essential. Will work under supervision of a Senior GIS professional, but must be able to work independently and directly with customers from various business areas to solve complex geospatial problems.

For more information and to apply: Click HERE

Title: GIS Intern - Part Time
Agency: URS
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted: August 18, 2010

Minimum Requirements:

• Minimum BS/BA degree in geography, computer science, environmental sciences or closely related field, degree in progress is okay.

• Working knowledge of ArcGIS 9.3 and extensions for spatial analysis

• Working knowledge of data creation through digitizing and editing with shapefiles and geodatabases

• Working knowledge of coordinate systems

• Data development, database documentation/cataloging, analysis, map production and metadata creation.

Job Description:

URS Corp. is seeking a GIS intern to work a flexible schedule approximately 10-40 hours per week in the San Diego GIS group located in Mission Valley.

For more information and to apply: click HERE

Title: GIS Analyst (Job # 1000000823)
Agency: ICF International
Location: San Jose, CA
Posted: August 18, 2010

About ICF International
ICF International (NASDAQ:ICFI) partners with government and commercial clients to deliver professional services and technology solutions in the energy and climate change; environment and infrastructure; health, human services, and social programs; and homeland security and defense markets. The firm combines passion for its work with industry expertise and innovative analytics to produce compelling results throughout the entire program life cycle, from research and analysis through implementation and improvement. Since 1969, ICF has been serving government at all levels, major corporations, and multilateral institutions. More than 3,500 employees serve these clients worldwide. ICF's Web site is www.icfi.com .

Qualifications

Job Description: GIS Analyst with programming experience to create and manipulate database files and maps to support cartography efforts related to environmental planning projects. Area calculations, project figures, aerial photo interpretation, coordinate system conversion and retification, and incorporation of field data will be typical GIS related tasks performed on a day to day basis. Key Responsibilities:

Basic Qualifications:

ICF offers an excellent benefits package, an award winning talent development program, and fosters a highly skilled, energized and empowered workforce.

For more information and to apply online: click HERE

Title: GIS Internship - paid, part-time
Agency: City of San Marcos
Location: San Marcos, CA
Posted: August 11, 2010 - DEADLINE SEPT 10TH

The City of San Marcos seeks a part-time hourly employee to assist with GIS data
development, data conversion, data collection, and cartography. The GIS Intern will play
an important part in developing core GIS datasets through data entry, heads-up digitizing,
CAD conversion and GPS field collection. Hands-on exposure to many facets of GIS in a
municipal government setting, including geodatabase development and asset
management, is assured to the successful candidate. The GIS intern will work on a variety
of projects that support the Fire, Engineering, Public Works, and Planning departments.

FILING DEADLINE: September 10, 2010
SALARY: $12 - $15/Hour (Depends on experience) (No Benefits)

REQUIREMENTS:
- At least one semester of college level courses or technical training in GIS, or any
combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the level
of knowledge, skills, and abilities required
- Enrolled as a full-time or part-time undergraduate or graduate student in an
accredited college or university with good academic standing
- Experience using ArcGIS 8.x/9.x
- Attention to detail and accuracy when editing GIS data
- Be able to work at least 15 hours per week
- Work well independently
- Familiarity with Microsoft Excel and/or Microsoft Access

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Understanding of GIS concepts such as projection, datum, coordinate systems,
and database relationships
- Geodatabase experience
- Familiarity with engineering drawings

RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Convert, edit, or create geographic datasets as necessary using ArcMap
- Ensure the accuracy and completeness of digital GIS maps and datasets
- Frequent communication and documentation of progress will be required
- Prepare GIS data and cartographic layouts
- Create and maintain metadata
- Collect GIS-related field data

PROCESS: All applicants are required to fully complete a City application form. Resumes
without an application will not be accepted. Information and applications are available at
our website (www.san-marcos.net) or at the Lobby Information Desk, 1 Civic Center Drive,
San Marcos, CA 92069, (760) 744-1050 Ext. 3270. Completed applications are accepted
by mail or in person only, not by electronic mail.

Send or submit completed applications to:
Mettja Kuna
Information Systems
City of San Marcos
1 Civic Center Drive
San Marcos, CA 92069

More information and Application:click HERE

Title: Senior GIS Software Engineer
Agency: TriTech
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted: July 26, 2010

POSITION SUMMARY
A Senior Software Engineer at TriTech is responsible for participating in architecture decisions, developing new applications, enhancing existing applications, solving problems, and resolving defects. The engineer will review requirements, design the features (including the relevant documentation), develop application prototypes, participate in design and code reviews, and program (including unit testing). The engineer must be able to demonstrate technical excellence in his/her personal work as well as contribute to the team's continued success by increasing her/his technical knowledge. The engineer must be able to follow our development process and contribute to its implementation. The engineer must be able to provide constructive criticism and feedback to colleagues in design and code reviews (in group settings as well as one-on-one) as well as be able to receive constructive criticism and feedback from colleagues. The engineer must be willing to work on existing applications (including defect repairs) as well as develop new features. The engineer must be able to travel occasionally. The engineer must be able to take direction and be able to work independently to implement.

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS EDUCATION

Experience in the public safety industry is helpful, but not required. The selected applicant will be a self-starter, able to work independently as well as part of a team, and have a proven track record.

Title: Environmental Database Specialist
Agency: URS
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted: July 26, 2010

Minimum Requirements:
BA/BS in environmental science, GIS, engineering or equivalent. Minimum two years of experience with Microsoft Access, including development, querying, and writing code for form/report generation. Knowledge of chemistry, geology, and biology. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Job Description:
This is an opportunity to work on a variety of exciting and challenging tasks. Work with multidisciplinary teams on numerous and varied types of projects, many involving archeological data, biological resources data, GIS data, stormwater monitoring and other site data. Work will include receiving data from analytical laboratories and field crews; perform quality checks; import data into databases; present the data in a variety of output formats (tables, charts, maps). Work with scientists in a variety of disciplines in earth sciences and life sciences.

Requisition Number: URS42909

Submit Resume here: http://bit.ly/9qFICl

Title: Natural Resource GIS Analyst (2 openings)
Agency: General Dynamics Information Technology
Location: Vallejo, CA
Posted: July 26, 2010

General Dynamics Information Technology has 2 positions for qualified Entry-Level GIS Analysts supporting the US Forest Service's GIS and mapping operations at their Regional Headquarters located on Mare Island in Vallejo, CA. These positions are available immediately and open to all qualified candidates who are US Citizens or are legally eligible to work in the US. General Dynamics offers very competitive salaries and a world-class benefits package.

The positions are suited for a person with a year or so of practical GIS experience and who has completed an educational program that focuses on using geospatial data and software to solve Natural Resource problems.

Including the following requirements:

1. Knowledge, skill and experience and experience in employing ESRI ArcGIS, including:
- Converting data stored in different formats to the geodatabase format,
- Building and editing route systems, and populating editing large data sets
- Using geodatabase rules to maintain data integrity
- Creating metadata to document datasets.

2. Knowledge, skill and experience in compiling and producing high quality maps.

3. Knowledge, skill and experience in data collection, update and portrayal, including scanning, digitizing, conversion, migration, compression image processing, plotting, editing, maintenance, metadata and distribution of geospatial data. Experience with standard geospatial datasets such as DOQ's, DEM's, DRG's, etc.

4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with National Forest personnel and other contractors.
5. Knowledge, skill and experience using various associated software products such as ERDAS Imagine, Mr. Sid, Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Excel and Access, etc.

Education: Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Ecology, Wildlife biology, Soils, Geology, Hydrology, Geography or Earth Science. Master's degree from an accredited college or university in GIS is highly desired.

Experience: One year of intensive and progressive experience in a field requiring extensive use of GIS and related tools. Master's degree in GIS accounts for one year experience.


Salary is market rate for the Bay Area. Due to the immediate staffing needs, only San Francisco Bay Area Candidates will be considered. General Dynamics Information Technology is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer.

Please send your resumes and contact info to mark.choiniere@gdit.com

Title: Natural Resources GIS Analyst
Agency: Sanborn Map Company
Location: Eureka, CA
Posted: July 26, 2010

Sanborn is in search of GIS Analyst with experience in applications of GIS in natural resource management to join our team. This position will support a federal agency client located in Eureka, CA. Successful candidates bring knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and ArcSDE for various interactive mapping and editing tasks.

Position Overview
This position assists in building and maintenance of a GIS, and the building and maintenance of a corporate-wide Intranet site to disseminate GIS maps. Tasks may include 3D modeling, slope, volume, area, hillshade analysis, raster rectification and registration, spatial modeling, 3D animations, surface modeling, image analysis, cartography, demographic modeling, travel time and cost analysis, dynamic segmentation, route analysis, training and creation of FGDC metadata.

Additional responsibilities include providing assistance with any combination of GPS and GIS services to create original mapping, format conversion, infrastructure and analysis and facilities management services, database management and report preparation for various customers. Projects require a multitude of applications for a variety of disciplines including forestry, wildlife, fire, pest management, inventory and modeling, land use analysis, hydrographic and hydrologic profiling, digital orthophoto imagery preparation, planimetric mapping services, and demographics.

The GIS Analyst may perform simple programming in applicable languages such as Visual Basic .Net, C++, C#, Python, and ArcObjects to automate GIS tasks and provide tools for others. Assists in the conversion of outdated routines to run on the latest GIS and relational database systems. Coordinates with the Database Administrator to integrate collected data (tabular, spatial and otherwise) into a comprehensive database. Assists with field data collection, accuracy, hardware/software (GPS, field computers, etc.) and the data flow processes involved.

Education and Experience
*BS/BA degree in Forestry, Ecology, Geography, Wildlife Biology, Geology, Natural Resource Management, or closely related field.

*1 – 4 years experience in a discipline requiring intensive use of GIS and related tools. Master's degree in GIS may used as a substitute for 1 year of experience.

Required Skills

1.Knowledge, skill and experience in employing ESRI ArcGIS, including:

a.Converting data stored in different formats to the geodatabase format
b.Building and editing route systems, and populating editing large data sets
c.Using geodatabase rules to maintain data integrity
d.Creating metadata to document datasets

2.Knowledge, skill and experience in compiling and producing high quality maps.

3.Knowledge, skill and experience in data collection, update and portrayal, including scanning, digitizing, conversion, migration, compression image processing, plotting, editing, maintenance, metadata and distribution of geospatial data. Experience with standard geospatial datasets such as DOQ's, DEM's, DRG's, etc.

4.Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing

5.Knowledge, skill and experience using various associated software products such as ERDAS Imagine, Mr. Sid, Adobe Photoshop and Acrobat, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Excel and Access, etc.

To Apply …
Please email your resume to employment@sanborn.com, indicating “GIS Analyst, Eureka” in the subject line.
Sanborn is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Title: GIS Technician II
Agency: County of Santa Clara
Location: Los Gatos, CA
Posted: July 26, 2010

The County Parks and Recreation Department is seeking to fill a vacant Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician II position with an experienced and talented candidate. This is an opportunity for you to be part of a rewarding career working with other park professionals and the great outdoors to provide and protect parks, open space and recreational opportunities! If you are interested, here is information about the County Parks Department and the position which will be recruited for the County Parks Administration Office located in Vasona County Park, Los Gatos.

The County of Santa Clara Parks and Recreation Department is a 46,000-acre system, encompassing 28 regional parks within urban and rural settings throughout the County. With over 208 permanent employees, the County Parks system is funded by a Park Charter Fund measure (non-General Fund) and has an assured funding source for land acquisition, operations and development through the fiscal year 2021. Please visit our website, www.parkhere.org, to learn more about the County of Santa Clara and its regional parks and trails system.

The Position
The GIS Technician will be a member of the Park Planning, Real Estate and Construction Services Unit to advance the Department's efforts in long-range and current planning, implementation of the Parks and Recreation Element of the County General Plan, Strategic Plan and Santa Clara County Countywide Trails Master Plan Update, design and construction services, and environmental review and preparation. Additionally, the candidate will provide technical support to other park units and programs within the Department and to respond to public inquiries. The successful candidate will join a unit comprised of a Senior Planner, three Planners, a Senior Real Estate Agent, two Associate Real Estate Agents, a GIS Analyst, a Construction Services Capital Project Manager III, a Capital Projects Manager II, a Senior Facility Engineer, an Associate Civil Engineer and a Senior Construction Inspector. This unit is primarily responsible for completing planning, environmental review, real estate/ property management, and construction services that will guide the County's continual expansion of its dynamic regional parks system.

Under supervision, this position is responsible for assisting Parks staff and the public in the use of GIS information related to County park resources, including but not limited to natural, historic, cultural, and recreational facilities, infrastructure and other park amenities. In addition, the GIS Technician assists in the development of information related to current and future park improvements, maintenance and resource management of Park areas.

Typical Tasks
Tasks would include general and specialized assignments such as: generating project maps and figures to be used for planning projects, property transactions, resource management projects, operations and maintenance projects, environmental analysis, reports, and presentations; designing and creating custom map layouts; providing GIS data management and manipulation (e.g., spatial data entry, importing, exporting, converting, editing, and working with vector and raster datasets); assisting with the design of park guide maps and other graphic material for marketing purposes; providing website design support.; using GPS to collect field data for GIS data; and providing park-related GIS information and technical GIS support; and training parks staff in the use of GIS and GPS technologies.

The County Parks Department is seeking a candidate who has the ability to deal effectively with people, work independently and in a team setting, work in a park setting with field work in remote rugged terrain, possesses oral and written communication skills and ability to complete short-term projects with tight deadlines. Someone who is motivated to learn new skills and interest areas related to GIS and graphic design would also be desirable.

Sufficient education, training, and experience, which demonstrates possession and application of the following knowledge and abilities.

Experience Note: Training and experience equivalent to completion of two (2) years of college or technical school, 60 semester units, 20 of which are in Engineering, Drafting, Cartography or related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible technical engineering, drafting, or cartographic experience two (2) of which must have consisted of the operation of a GIS computer system utilizing ARC/Info or similar software.

OR

One (1) year experience as a Geographic Information Systems Technician I in Santa Clara County.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE OBTAINED AND FILED ONLINE AT:
http://www.sccjobs.org/

Filing Period: Applications will not be accepted before August 2, 2010, or after August 31, 2010 at 5pm PST.


Salary
$2,419.44 - $2,929.12 Biweekly
$5,242.12 - $6,346.43 Monthly
$62,905.44 - $76,157.16 Annually

$5,778.03 - $6,998.18 *Effective Monthly
*Effective Wage includes: Base Wage, the County-paid portion of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) required employee contribution, as well as any applicable negotiated amount(s).

For questions email: paula.mogliolo@esa.sccgov.org

Title: Programmer - Silverlight / WPF / .Net
Agency: VESTRA Resources, Inc.
Location: Redding, CA
Posted: July 26, 2010

VESTRA is seeking a Programmer who is experienced in Silverlight, WPF and .Net. GIS development experience using ESRI's suite of products is highly preferred.

Ideal candidates will possess the following experience, knowledge, skills and abilities:
• B.A./B.S. in Computer Science or Business, with five years of applicable industry experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proficiency in Silverlight, WPF and .Net
• Proficiency in developing windows and web applications and services
• Familiarity and experience with ESRI ArcGIS Server, Desktop products, and development environments is a big plus
• Experience analyzing needs, developing project design and scope, and project management
• Knowledge of the SDLC
• Proficient with relational databases (e.g. SQL Server and Oracle)
• Excellent communication skills (oral and written), a desire to interact with a team, clients, and agency staff; great all-around people skills
• Good organizational skills, ability to thrive in a fast paced, high-pressure, challenging work environment,
• Excellent at problem solving, and ability to think outside of the box; genuinely excited and enthusiastic about learning and pushing technical limits and finding new solutions

VESTRA has a reputation for developing innovative solutions to address needs of our clients. For this reason, the ability to think creatively and follow through on ideas is essential. VESTRA is located in Northern California, an area ideal for the outdoor enthusiast. The surrounding area offers year-round recreational activities such as boating, skiing, hiking, bicycling, hunting, and fishing. Our community offers excellent schools, affordable housing, and access to cultural events.

VESTRA offers competitive pay and benefits (medical, dental, vision, life, LTD), 401k with employer contribution, and opportunity for professional growth. We are an equal employment opportunity employer; preference will be given to disabled veterans.

Qualified candidates please send letter of interest, resume, references, and salary requirements to Human Resources via jobs@vestra.com.
Visit our website for more information about us www.vestra.com

Title: Natural Resources GIS Analyst/Programmer - Transportation
Agency: Tetra Tech EC, Inc.
Location: Eureka, CA
Posted: July 26, 2010

Tetra Tech EC Inc. is currently seeking a Natural Resources GIS Analyst/Programmer to support projects at our client's site in Eureka, CA. The chosen candidate will have at least one year of intensive and progressive experience with GIS and related tools. A Master's degree in GIS can substitute for one year of experience. It is preferred that this candidate have experience and/or education in transportation GIS. Applicants should have a Bachelors degree in Forestry, Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Soils, Geology, Hydrology, Geography or Earth Science. A Master's degree from an accredited college or university in GIS is highly desired.

Responsibilities may include: assisting in the building and maintaining of a GIS and a corporate-wide Intranet site to disseminate GIS maps; 3D, slope, volume, area, and hillshade analyses; raster rectification and registration; spatial modeling; 3D animations; image analysis; cartography; demographic modeling; travel time and cost analyses; dynamic segmentation; route analysis; training; and creation of FGDC metadata.

The successful candidate must have knowledge in the use of the following software: ArcGIS (ESRI) and ArcSDE for various interactive mapping and editing tasks. Additional responsibilities may include: providing assistance with any combination of GPS and GIS services to create original mapping; format conversion; infrastructure analysis and facilities management services; database management; and report preparation for various customers. Projects require applications for a variety of disciplines including forestry, wildlife, fire, pest management, inventory and modeling, land use analysis, hydrographic and hydrologic profiling, digital orthophoto imagery preparation, planimetric mapping services, and demographics. They will update major GIS feature classes; assist in a vast array of spatial and tabular queries using GIS; coordinate with the Database Administrator to integrate collected data (tabular, spatial and otherwise) into a comprehensive database; and assist with field data collection, accuracy, hardware/software (GPS, field computers, etc.) and associated data flow processes.

In addition, the successful candidate will perform simple programming in appropriate languages, such as Visual Basic .Net, C++, C#, Python, and ArcObjects to automate GIS tasks and provide tools for others. They will assist in the conversion of outdated routines to run on the latest GIS and relational database systems.

Qualified candidates that have interest in this opening should submit their resumes via email to western.region2@tetratech.com.
Tetra Tech EC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value team-oriented workplace and workforce diversity.
Please visit our website at www.tteci.com or www.tetratech.com to see the array of services that we provide and exciting projects we are currently working on.
Pre-employment drug screen required.

Title: GIS Programmer/Analyst
Agency: enXco
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted: July 26, 2010

Scope of Position:
enXco is searching for an experienced GIS Programmer/Analyst to support a development team for commercial wind and solar energy generation facilities. The GIS Programmer/Analyst is an ArcGIS Spatial Analyst expert with a very high level of raster analysis proficiency and the ability to creatively problem solve. In addition the Programmer Analyst should be competent in repetitive task automation using Python, VB/VBA, or dot-Net programming for ArcGIS. The position reports to the GIS Manager with additional direction by the Director of Resource Assessment, Wind and Solar Energy Assessment Managers and Energy Assessment Engineers.Region Development Director.

Position Location:
Position will be located in the San Diego, California, corporate office.

Working Condition: 95% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of ArcGIS 9.x, Global Mapper, Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Access)), telephones and general office equipment. 5% of the time is spent in the field, working to collect GPS or analytical data.

Responsibilities:
•  Support wind and solar resource modeling efforts through highly technical spatial analyst processes.
•  Assess and validate model results from resource assessment team with respect to development constraints.
•  Create repetitive task automation programs using Python, VB/VBA, or dot-Net programming for ArcGIS.
•  Coordinate with corporate GIS staff to maintain standard management of GIS data
•  Support staff and consultants in analyzing sites for environmental & development permitting.
•  Coordinate use of outside consultants for additional GIS, surveying, modeling, analytical, environmental and development activities.
•  Assist in designing wind turbine layouts.
•  Occasional field work to validate proposed development via GPS.
•  All other job related duties as assigned by the manager or his/her designee.

Qualifications:
•  Minimum 3 years experience in using ArcGIS software.
•  Demonstrated, expert knowledge of ESRI Spatial Analyst extension.
Expert knowledge of Raster Calculator or Spatial Analyst Tools toolbox required.
Ability to write complex conditional statements for analytical production.
•  Demonstrated experience creating repetitive task automation scripts for ArcGIS using Python, VB/VBA, or dot-Net programming for ArcGIS.
•  Extensive knowledge of varying terrain datasets – DEM, DSM, DTM, Lidar.
•  BA/BS in GIS, Geography, Environmental Studies, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science or related curriculum (preferred).
•  Extensive knowledge of GIS software including:
ESRI ArcGIS 9.x
Spatial Analyst
3D Analyst
Global Mapper
•  Experience using GPS technology to collect or validate field data.
Trimble data collectors preferred
Post-processing experience desirable
•  Working knowledge of the following is desirable:
AutoCAD (Map3D, LDD, or Civil3D preferred)
•  Cursory knowledge of solar site assessment or software is favorable (PVSol, PVSys, etc).
•  Cursory knowledge of wind modeling or turbine siting and software is favorable (WAsP, Meteodyn, WindSim, Wind Farmer, Open Wind, etc).
•  Willing and able to learn new technical skills involving industry-specific software and or/techniques.
•  Familiarity with environmental issues, assessments, permitting, wind and solar energy, and electrical utility desirable.
•  Priority management, multi-tasking, flexibility, attention to detail, and creativity are required.
•  Applicant must be intuitive, accurate, hard working and professional.
•  Able to work with diverse group of individuals.
•  Strong and clear interpersonal and written communication skills.
•  Ability to work both independently and as member of a team.
•  Always willing and wanting to “take the extra step” to achieve quality work and bring value to the team and company.
•  Passport and the ability to travel to the United States and Europe is highly desirable.

For more information and to apply:

Title: GIS Technician
Agency: enXco
Location: San Diego, CA
Posted: July 26, 2010

Scope of Position:
The GIS Technician is an entry-level to 2 years of experience position. The GIS Technician supports regional GIS and corporate resource assessment staff for the development of commercial solar and wind energy generation facilities . Primary duties will include: data acquisition, management, and creation, field work. In addition the position will support mapping data and analysis upon request, and other projects related to wind and solar development.

Reports to: GIS Manager
Division/Department: Resource Assessment (Development)
Location: San Diego
Classification: Exempt

Working Condition:
85-90% of the time is spent in the office environment utilizing computers (frequent use of ArcGIS 9.x, AutoCAD, Global Mapper, Microsoft Office (primarily Excel and Access)), telephones and general office equipment. 10%-15% of the time is spent in the field, working to collect GPS or analytical data.

Responsibilities:
•  Provide technical and administrative assistance for the GIS program.
•  Operation of GIS equipment, software, data, and products.
•  Assists in the design, development and creation of databases, maps and other related projects.
•  Attend meetings, conferences, workshops.
•  Educate new GIS users.
•  Coordinate with corporate GIS staff to maintain standard management of GIS data
•  Support staff and consultants in analyzing sites for environmental permitting
•  Coordinate use of outside consultants for additional GIS and land use activities
•  Occasional work in field to collect GPS data.
•  All other job related duties as assigned by the manager or his/her designee.

Qualifications:
•  Bachelor's degree in Geography, Cartography, Natural Resources, Computer Science, Planning, Environment Science or a related field. GIS Certificate is acceptable in combination with any accredited bachelor's degree and an additional year of experience as defined below.
•  Minimum 1 year of experience in using ESRI ArcGIS (ArcView) software. Applicable experience may include coursework and/or internships. Experience with ArcEditor, ArcInfo, Spatial and/or 3D Analyst, or AutoCAD a plus.
•  Willing and able to learn new technical skills involving industry-specific software and or/techniques.
•  Familiarity with environmental issues, assessments, and permitting desirable
•  Flexibility regarding tasks/assignments a must.
•  Detail oriented, creative, intuitive, accurate, hard working, professional
•  Able to work with diverse group of individuals (county assessor/regional GIS agents, surveyors, land use agents, project developers)
•  Strong and clear interpersonal and written communication skills
•  Work independently and as member of a team
•  Always willing and wanting to “take the extra step” to achieve quality work and bring value to the team and company
•  Proficient in Microsoft Suite products. Database applications a plus.
•  Useful but not required knowledge of wind energy/electrical utility industries.

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