Just a reminder that there are about 2 more weeks to submit nominations for the 2024 CGIA Awards! Nominations open now until May 3rd, 2024.
For more information and to nominate someone, visit https://cgia.org/2024/04/2024-cgia-awards-2-more-weeks/ .
The City of Long Beach Technology & Innovation Department (TID) is seeking a highly qualified individual to serve as a Senior Administrative Intern to assist with updated GIS data using Esri software suite. Opportunities also exist for automation and application development with access to the entire Esri stack.
Interns will update GIS data with the Esri software suite.
Opportunities for automation and application development with access to the entire Esri stack.
Collect, create and manipulate data – through editing, workflow, and versioning.
Perform data maintenance by updating information such as attributes and metadata.
Create maps and apps for Departmental clients by applying analysis and cartographic principals.
Create web maps, including interactive, based on business needs.
Performs other related duties as required.
For more info and to apply, visit here.
The California chapter of The Nature Conservancy (TNC) has a Conservation Technology Associate position open and we are recruiting for candidates! This early-career position is a great opportunity for someone to grow their skills and contribute to some exciting conservation work in California (and occasionally elsewhere). Job closes May 5th, 2024.
Are you looking for a career where you can use your cartographic and geospatial skills to help people and nature? Guided by science, TNC creates innovative, on-the-ground solutions to our world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together. We’re looking for someone who is passionate, motivated problem-solver.
• BA/BS or associate degree in related field and 2 years related work experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience).
• Experience managing, maintaining, and populating geospatial databases and related files.
• Experience producing maps and/or other data visualization products and reports and operating GIS software.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and web browsers.
• Experience with developing web maps and Story Maps in ArcGIS Online.
• Experience writing code to analyze data (Python and/or R).
• Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English.
• Experience analyzing, building, populating, and producing reports from databases.
Come join TNC and apply today! (You can search for job 55015 if needed)
San Bernardino County Public Works has an opening for a GIS Analyst III. Under general supervision, this role works collaboratively to integrate GIS technology to improve County business processes and enhance the delivery of services to County departments and public constituents. The incumbent will plan, organize, coordinate, and participate in the development and implementation of GIS solutions across the County. The incumbent will participate in the long-term development, enhancement, and implementation of GIS technology across the County, by working with stakeholders within various County departments and ensure GIS solutions meet the business requirements of the end user. Additionally, the incumbent will supervise and perform spatial analysis; serve as the Subject Matter Expert to Public Works; support, assist and provide guidance to Department Divisions and staff regarding best practices with GIS, WebGIS, and Enterprise level GIS deployment.
Click here for more info and to apply.
The City of Riverside has an opening for a GIS Manager. The Innovation and Technology Department is looking for a highly motivated professional to join the team to lead and manage the City of Riverside GIS projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Innovation Division and have a hand in the Citywide expansion of GIS and analytics.
Under general supervision from the Deputy Chief Innovation Officer and/or Chief Innovation Officer, the GIS manager will perform job duties as a working manager and exercise supervision of City staff and contract staff in assigned functional areas and will plan, organize and direct information technology functions related to client services, public safety, or Geographical Information Systems (GIS); and to do related work as required.
Click here for more information and to apply.
Last week, ESRI launched Maps.com, a media website designed to celebrate maps and introduce the power of mapping to the world. Each week, the Maps.com editorial team publishes content to engage you and help you learn about the world through maps. Topics range from local issues to areas of global interests, and includes content contributed from the GIS community. Check it out!
This is a great article about the geodetic reference frames that we use in our GIS. You might already be familiar with the ITRF. They also talk about sea level rise … did you know the west coast US sea level is actually falling? I did not.
CGIA is excited to launch their Professional Development Speaker Series and Workshop, dedicated to the advancement of GIS professionals and career development within the field. Their first session “To GISP or Not to GISP? That is the Question!” will be held on February 21st, featuring Jochen Albrecht, Ph.D, GISP & Nick Franchino, AICP, GISP.
Network at the annual 2024 LA Geospatial Summit in Los Angeles, live and in-person with fellow students, young professionals from throughout the Southland and eminent industry leaders.
Gain insights on GIS industry trends and opportunities.
Share your research in an ArcGIS StoryMap or lightning talk.
Join us FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2024 at the USC Hotel, 3540 S Figueroa St, Los Angeles, CA 90007.
For more information and to register, visit https://dornsife.usc.edu/spatial/los-angeles-geospatial-summit/
Toyon Research Corporation has two openings, a GIS Software Engineer position and a Senior GIS Software Engineer position.
Toyon is seeking individuals capable of developing object-oriented software in a modern programming language such as C++, C#, Java, JavaScript, Python or other. The experienced software engineer will design, develop, and perform analysis utilizing GIS tools. This position is an opportunity to work on a development team with senior staff members guiding development of mission-critical planning and decision-support applications for government customers. Motivation and drive to implement robust software systems with intuitive user interfaces is required. Qualified candidates will have demonstrated software engineering capabilities and success working in a collaborative environment with configuration management and version control tools.
For more information and to apply, click the following links below.
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