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Mapping Program Manager
Posted January 22, 2010
California Invasive Plant Council
Berkeley, CA
Overview:
The California Invasive Plant Council (Cal‐IPC) is a nonprofit organization working to protect
California’s wildlands from invasive plants through research, restoration, and education. We
serve a statewide membership of 1,000 land managers, researchers, students, and concerned
citizens. Along with an annual conference and field courses throughout the year, we maintain
programs focused on the science and policy of addressing invasive plants. We are in an exciting
period of growth—in 2010, we expect to add three new staff members to our existing staff of
four. Please see www.cal-ipc.org for more information about our mission and programs.
Position Purpose:
Oversee statewide invasive plant mapping effort. Includes working with staff and contractors to
collect data in partnership with local land managers, integrate into GIS, and develop an
interactive online data system. Some travel required for meetings, conferences, and field work.
Duties:
Primary Program:
- Collect data on invasive plant distribution from local resource managers statewide, and
supervise one or more assistants who travel extensively to collect data
- Guide contractors in the design and construction of an online mapping system that
provides distribution data and tools to support land management decisions
- Integrate habitat suitability modeling to strengthen predictive capacity
- Communicate with program steering committee, guide collaborative strategic planning
- Track timelines and budgets, file progress reports, meet project deadlines
General Mapping:
- Generate maps and data results for posters, reports, and presentations
- Design and compile a database of base maps for Cal‐IPC mapping work
- Prepare metadata and other documentation for current and legacy data
- Administer, maintain, and troubleshoot GIS hardware, software, and data; research and
recommend new purchases as needed
- Develop protocols for long‐term GIS data collection at Cal‐IPC
- Provide GIS support to staff, project team, collaborators, and organized trainings
- Assist the Training Program Manager in the development of weed mapping curriculum
- Identify synergistic opportunities for collaboration, foresee new applications for Cal‐
IPC’s geospatial products, provide leadership in developing long‐term strategies to take
advantage of evolving spatial technologies
- Assist Executive Director in preparing materials for mapping‐related grant proposals
Qualifications:
This position requires initiative and creativity to develop a new program with significant
deliverables within the next two years, while also working collaboratively to maintain a
collective vision with our diverse steering committee. Applicants must have three years
experience in conservation GIS, with:
- Proficiency in ArcGIS and relational databases, including conversion, analysis,
management and graphical representation of spatial data sets derived from
cartographic and tabular source material, as well as experience automating data
processing tasks and using geoprocessing tools for spatial analysis
- Background in natural resource applications of conservation GIS, with knowledge of
California geography, ecosystems, botany, and natural resource organizations
- Familiarity with GPS data collection for natural resources applications
- Ability to interact well with diverse natural resource managers throughout the state
who will be the chief source of data
- Attention to detail, highly organized, friendly professional manner
- Strong communication and writing skills
- Flexibility to take on diverse assignments as needed
Additional desired qualifications include: experience in geospatial programming for online
applications including ArcGIS Server, Google Maps API development, SQL database, JavaScript,
Drupal; knowledge of data standards for invasive plant mapping.
Benefits:
Cal-IPC offers a competitive benefits package, including health insurance and a retirement
savings plan.
How to Apply:
Cal-IPC is an equal opportunity employer and diversity is a core value. Send cover letter,
resume, writing sample and list of 3 references to jobs@cal-ipc.org with subject line of
“Mapping Program Manager”. Feel free to send a map or link to your work.
Position: Full-time for 2-years with extension pending additional funding
Salary: $50‐$60k plus benefits, commensurate with experience
Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree
Reports to: Executive Director
Start Date: February or March, 2010. Review of applications will begin February 1.
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GIS Analyst I/II
Posted Dec 22, 2009
Open Until Filled
Salary: Level I: $4,781 - $5,837 per month
Level II: $5,282 - $6,449 per month
Education and Experience:
GIS Analyst I
Graduation from an accredited college or university with a degree in geographic information systems, planning, geography, physical science, forestry, information systems, computer science, cartography, or a closely related field, plus two years of experience participating in automated mapping and analysis. GIS, ArcInfo, Arcview, ArcIMS and relational database experience is preferred.
GIS Analyst II: (in addition to the above)
Two years of experience at a level comparable to Nevada County’s classification of GIS Analyst I.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES:
Possession of a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire.
COPIES OF DEGREES, TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATES OR LICENSES LISTED ON EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS MUST BE ATTACHED TO THE APPLICATION.
For information on how to apply, detailed job requirements and minimum qualifications, please contact Human Resources at 530-265-1225 (opt 1) or visit the Nevada County website at: www.mynevadacounty.com/hr
Nevada County offers a generous benefit package including enhanced retirement benefits of 2.7% @ 55.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary:
| Contact Information: |
| Organization: |
Nevada County |
| Address: |
950 Maidu Avenue
Nevada City, California 95959 |
| Phone: |
530-265-1225 (opt |
| Web: |
www.mynevadacounty.com/hr |
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AFOLU Carbon Development and Project Finance Specialist
Posted December 16, 2009
Responsibilities
- Develop project leads, scope of work and proposals for AFOLU carbon development work to be provided by Terra
- Assess carbon feasibility of AFOLU projects versus various market standards including: VCS, CCB, CAR., CDM and others
- Manage carbon development process for AFOLU projects and provide all non-carbon measurement work against contract deliverables including:
- Develop and manage collaborative work plans with partners
- Provide project design reviews, financial projection development, land tenure assessment, carbon agreement development, management of validation process
- Interact with internal team for carbon measurement and modeling components of deliverables
- Draft components of PDs and manage validation process
- Develop and refine processes to manage and automate carbon development process
- Support writing grant proposals and RFPs
- Interact with project finance team on developing finance strategies, structures and carbon transaction
- Provide due diligence support on investment projects
- Perform field visits in developing countries for project and partner assessment and gather data for carbon development
Required Qualifications
- Experience in the project design and implementation of community based AFOLU projects
- In-depth knowledge of all AFOLU market standards, guidelines and protocols
- Direct experience in carbon development work for AFOLU projects
- Working knowledge of AFOLU methodologies
- Ability to develop financial models for projects
- Understanding of transactional and investment structures that are/can be used for project finance
- Developing country field level development work
- Experience working in an international environment with global stakeholders
Competences
- Organized, market focused and results oriented
- Able to work collaborative in team yet self-manage deliverables
- Able to work under physically challenging circumstances for field visits
- Affinity for cultural idiosyncrasies while working abroad
- Ability to develop financial models for projects
- Able to train, motivate, and manage field crews with different degrees of experience and education
- Excellent and proven written skills in English. Knowledge of Spanish and/or French is strongly preferred
Educational and Work Experience Requirements
- At least 3 years work experience in a corporate setting
- At least 5 years education and/or work experience in the AFOLU sector
- Coursework or practical experience in applied natural sciences such as forestry, ecology, natural resources, biogeochemistry, GIS or remote sensing desired
Questions
Interested candidates please send CV to leslie.durschinger@terraglobalcapital.com
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Geospatial IT Specialist (Computer Resource Specialist II)
Posted December 10, 2009
Geospatial Innovation Facility (GIF)
College of Natural Resources, UC Berkeley
You MUST apply for this job via UC Berkeley’s Jobs Website. Job ID: 10328.
The Geospatial Innovation Facility (GIF – http://gif.berkeley.edu) at UC Berkeley is seeking a full-time Computer Resource Specialist (CRS II), who has experience in both IT/server support and geospatial programming including ArcGIS Server and Google Maps API development.
The GIF supports research and outreach activities of users interested in geospatial analysis utilizing GIS, GPS, spatial analysis, remote sensing, 3D visualization, and webGIS. We serve the geospatial needs of UC students, faculty, and staff. In addition, the GIF reaches out to K-12 youth groups and the general public.
The GIF Geospatial IT specialist will gain and share experience in the newest geospatial software and technology available on the market today, including state-of-the-art techniques (e.g. object-based image analysis and remote sensing) and software (e.g. open-source GIS and webGIS applications) used in natural resource and social science research.
Responsibilities
- Technical management of hardware and software
- Develop, maintain, and troubleshoot GIS and Remote Sensing hardware and software.
- Maintain proprietary software licensing.
- Manage and maintain multi-user CNR computing classroom environment, including class software for a broad instructional portfolio.
- Maintain servers and network configurations, user accounts, and email lists.
- Provide technical support and training to users
- Discuss support needs with users and supervisors.
- Help work out solutions to technical problems.
- Train users with effective use of new equipment and programs.
- Provide assistance to users via walk-in, telephone, and email.
- Print large format maps and posters.
- Support and develop web GIS sites using google maps API, and ArcGIS server technology
- Maintain existing Google Maps and ArcGIS Server webGIS sites.
- Develop new webGIS sites in support of client specifications.
Required Qualifications
We are seeking someone who has 3-5 years experience with IT systems maintenance, but also has experience in one or more geospatial technologies. The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience managing a multi-user networked XP workstation environment.
- Experience installing, maintaining, and upgrading software, including OS imaging.
- Experience with ESRI GIS software and applications, including ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Server.
- Experience developing spatial databases with PostgreSQL/PostGIS or MySQL.
- Experience in web programming with JavaScript, PHP, or Python.
- Experience with remote sensing software (e.g. Erdas Imagine, eCognition, ENVI) and GPS units (e.g. Garmin and Trimble) a plus.
- Experience maintaining Linux servers a plus.
- Experience deploying novel solutions in networked environment.
You MUST apply for this job via UC Berkeley’s Jobs Website. Job ID: 10328.
PLEASE NOTE: Sending a resume or CV does not mean that you have applied for this job.
You must go through UC Berkeley's Job Website to officially apply for this job. Thank you!
Questions
Email GIF Manager, Kevin Koy (@berkeley.edu: kkoy), with "GIF Computer Resource Specialist" in the subject line.
Salary: $40,080 to $49,344, commensurate upon experience and qualifications
| Contact Information: |
| Organization: |
UC Berkeley |
| Address: |
Geospatial Innovation Facility |
| Contact: |
Kevin Koy |
| Web: |
http://gif.berkeley.edu |
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VertNet Project Coordinator (Staff Research Assoc II)
Posted Dec 8, 2009
VertNet is a new multi-institution, collaborative project that will combine the online accessibility of four distributed data networks for vertebrates: ORNIS (http://ornisnet.org), HerpNET (http:// herpnet.org), MaNIS (http:// manisnet.org/) and FishNet (www.fishnet2.net/). Together, these taxon-based web portals now serve georeferenced data on vertebrates from approximately 90 museums, 48 of which are participating in multiple portals. The majority of these institutions are in the United States, but their collections are global in scope. These data portals make museum specimen data available freely to the public and researchers, and serve information such as museum catalog number, locality information, georeferenced coordinates, and other specimen related data. The goal of these portals is to facilitate studies in conservation, ecology, and evolution. We are seeking a person to fill the position of VertNet Project Coordinator. This person will oversee integration of ORNIS, HerpNET, MaNIS, and FishNet, research in biodiversity information, and will pursue integration with other biodiversity information sites such as Encyclopedia of Life (EOL) and AmphibiaWeb, and will promote research and outreach in the field of biodiversity informatics. They must have a background in biodiversity informatics and be aware of various research (GIS, evolutionary biology, systematics) that takes advantage of these data.
Please view the UC job posting for information on required and preferred qualifications
This position is funded through August 31, 2010, with extension subject to renewed funding.
Apply to this position via the UC Berkeley job website (Job ID number 10296) at: http://jobs.berkeley.edu/
Annual salary: $37,920 to $39,456
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GIS Intern
Posted Dec 2, 2009
This is a unique position that seeks to nurture a current student (or recent graduate) and provide valuable on the job learning.The work will be very challenging and will help you develop skills in a variety of areas including project management, cartography, research, GIS and possibly programming. We are interested in candidates who wish to prove they can succeed when given the chance.
You will be exposed to all areas of Urban Mapping's business and be required to demonstrate growth--this means the acquisition of knowledge, new skills/tools, autonomy, efficiency, etc...
Requirements:
-Junior/senior/recently received undergraduate degree
-Successful academic achievement including major in geography/GIS, computer science or statistics
-Inquisitive, detail-obsessed
-Strong verbal/written communication skills
-Fluent user of MS desktop applications, advanced Internet research
-Familiarity with at least one of the following: GIS/ESRI, RDBMS, SQL, cartographic/map design
-20 hours/week minimum in our SoMa (San Francisco) office
Please send a resume and cover letter describing your interest to talent@urbanmapping.com
Salary: $15-$30/hr
| Contact Information: |
| Organization: |
Urban Mapping Inc |
| Address: |
690 Fifth Street
San Francisco, California CA |
| Contact: |
Talent |
| Web: |
http://www.urbanmapping.com |
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GIS Specialist
Posted Nov 17, 2009
A small environmental firm in San Francisco is looking for a GIS Specialist/Analyst who can work with clients to understand their system and create new GIS maps for an EIR/EIS project that will connect to the clients system.
Education: B.S or B.A in geography, Environmental Studies or related fields.
Experience; Minimum 3 years of experience in similar work with GIS software programs, especially ArView, and ArcInfo.
Must be local to San Francisco Bay Area.
Please send your resume and salary requirements to hr@a-t-s.com.
Salary:
| Contact Information: |
| Organization: |
A-T-S |
| Address: |
5 third Street, suite 1010
San Francisco, California 94103 |
| Contact: |
Human Resources |
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GIS Manager
Posted November 17, 2009
San Francisco Botanical Garden at Strybing Arboretum, Golden Gate Park, San Francisco
Hours: Full time (35 hrs/week) This is a temporary position for 1 calendar year. SFBG has established 35 hr/wk full time standard
Pay Scale: $43,500 salary plus benefits
Background
The San Francisco Botanical Garden is a 55 acre Botanical Garden located in Golden Gate Park, San Francisco. The garden operates under a unique public-private partnership between the City of San Francisco Park and Recreation Department and the non-profit San Francisco Botanical Garden Society. The gardens have over 23,000 accessions comprised of more than 7,500 species. The collections are strongest in plants originating from Mediterranean, Montane Tropic Cloud Forest, and Mild-Temperate climates, including a number of specialty themed gardens as well (Garden of Fragrance, Ancient Plant Garden, Succulents, etc)
This position is part of the Plant Collections Management Department which is responsible for the information tracking, interpretive labeling, acquisition and development of all plant collections at SFBG. This position will manage the introduction, data collection and development of GIS plant mapping via a special Institute of Museum and Library Sciences (IMLS) grant under direction of the Associate Curator.
Duties of Position
- Responsible for GIS (Geographic Information System) software set-up, management and all data processing.
- Able to manage and troubleshoot ArcGIS, server, and GPS equipment issues.
- Research, purchase or arrange for the lease/loan of current GPS equipment.
- Supervise and/or conduct all field data collection using GPS equipment, process all information to create GIS maps of at least 6 garden sections (Meso-American Cloud Forest, South Africa, Australia Collection, Ancient Plant Garden, Garden of Fragrance, Rhododendron)
- Work with city partners in the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department to import current polygon maps of SFBG and develop protocol for mutual sharing of data between the two entities.
- Utilize and provide feedback on a GIS ‘data model’ created by UC Davis for GIS data collection at botanical gardens.
- Manage a part-time GIS Assistant and any volunteers that are recruited to assist with the project.
- Develop protocols for long term GIS data collection at SFBG (beyond the project’s funded 1 year length)
- Work closely with Associate Curator and Plant Collections Management team to ensure the best collections practices are being followed by entire GIS team.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of experience as advanced GIS/GPS technician and specialist with demonstrated ability in the development, analysis, and application of ArcGIS databases. Advanced knowledge of and experience with GPS equipment, software, and management is essential. Knowledge and experience with plant records at botanical gardens, specifically FileMaker Pro, preferred. Knowledge and experience of the collections at the San Francisco Botanical Garden and/or horticultural background preferred but not required. Experience recruiting, training, and supervising volunteers in GPS/GIS and plant records work teams also preferred.OR
Combination of education and experience—course work, internships, previous employment, and volunteer activities relevant to proposed job duties will be evaluated.
Specific Skills
- Develop work plans and manage all project activities for GIS/GPS work and other grant-related activities.
- Develop PDA and Tablet PC methods for collecting and updating files in both computer database languages.
- Assist and/or consult with SFBG Plant Collections staff on technology needs and management.
- As required, work with Associate Curator and Volunteer Manager to recruit and train SFBG volunteers to assist with data collection tasks.
- Prepare research proposals, journal manuscripts, and publications related to area of expertise.
To Apply :
Submit a cover letter, resume, and list of three employment references by 12/11/2009 to:
| Contact Information: |
| Organization: |
San Francisco Botanical Garden |
| Address: |
1199 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122 |
| Contact: |
David Kruse-Pickler
Associate Curator |
| Web: |
http://www.sfbotanicalgarden.org/ |
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GIS Analyst I/II
Posted Oct 16, 2009
Open Until Filled, First Cut-off Date: November 6, 2009
Salary: Level I: $4,781 - $5,837 per month
Level II: $5,282 - $6,449 per month
Nevada County, California is seeking an energetic GIS Analyst/Developer with programming, systems and data expertise to work with our team to develop and implement “world class” enterprise level/server based GIS solutions. The person in this position will be responsible for the design, development, testing, documentation and deployment of custom spatial analysis tools, applications, and GIS solutions on an ArcGIS Server/Windows platform. The purpose of this position is to create web applications that reduce dependency on desktop mapping applications thus reducing software maintenance cost, integrate GIS with legacy systems, implement web services and mash ups to create more robust and user friendly applications and create scripts to automate routine processes.
Work requires a high degree of teamwork, independent judgment and initiative. Strong ability to multi-task, organize and prioritize assignments effectively. The candidate must have the capability to learn quickly and apply knowledge to new technologies and environments. Ability to work harmoniously with project leads, technical staff, other departments, and contractors is a must. Ability to listen, understand, interpret and document customer requirements. Must be proficient at translating the business process into technical requirements, including defining how the applications interact with each other, with the databases, and with external vendors or objects to provide an integrated solution.
For information on how to apply, detailed job requirements and minimum qualifications, visit the Nevada County website at: http://www.mynevadacounty.com/hr and refer to the Education and Experience and Licenses and Certificates sections within the job description or job flyer.
Knowledge of and Experience in the following is highly desirable:
• Proven experience with GIS technology (ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE, ArcInfo)
• Intermediate experience with VB.NET, C#, ASP.NET, T-SQL, HTML, XML, AJAX, JavaScript, Python and ArcObjects
• Experience with Web Server technologies (IIS preferred)
• Knowledge of the Geodatabase model and ArcSDE Administration
• Knowledge of SQL Server database operations
• Knowledge of reporting tools such as LogiXML, SQL Reporting Services or similar tools
• Knowledge of Microsoft Silverlight a plus
• Knowledge of Project Management best practices
Nevada County offers a generous benefit package including enhanced retirement benefits of 2.7% @ 55.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary:
| Contact Information: |
| Organization: |
Nevada County, California |
| Address: |
950 Maidu Ave
Nevada City, California 95959 |
| Contact: |
Brandi McManus |
| Web: |
http://www.mynevadacounty.com/hr |
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