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City of Covington GIS Internship

Posted on by July 12, 2017

The City of Covington is currently seeking applicants for a GIS Intern position in the GIS Department. An intern is needed to help support the City’s professional GIS staff with some of the duties listed below, and to collaborate with Newton County employees, as well. This internship will serve as an excellent opportunity for a current college/university student to gain valuable, on-the-job experience while assisting with the development and advancement of Covington’s GIS program.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Operates global positioning system (GPS) equipment and mobile devices to collect field data.
• Produces maps for internal customers and the general public.
• Scans/digitizes paper maps and plans.
• Drafts and updates metadata and other support documentation.
• May edit map layers and geodatabases.
• May design, develop, and deploy web and mobile GIS applications.

Minimum Qualifications:
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Current enrollment in a Bachelor’s degree program with a major in Geography, GIS, or closely related field. Graduate students are also encouraged to apply.
• Knowledge of cartographic design principles and practices.
• Experience using Esri ArcGIS Desktop software (ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro).
• Experience with web or mobile GIS applications, such as: ArcGIS Online, Esri’s Collector app, or Trimble GPS.
• Willingness to learn and contribute to a team environment.

The pay rate for the position is $12/hour and the internship is part-time/temporary. The selected applicant(s) may work up to 29.5 hours per week and the internship is funded until June 30, 2018. Qualified applicants should submit a letter of interest and resume to tlawrence@cityofcovington.org by August 4, 2017. No phone calls, please.

The City of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

GIS Analyst — Mitigation Management

Posted on by July 11, 2017

Mitigation Management is an environmental consulting firm specializing in mitigation credit sales, restoration design and project management, and environmental market analysis. If you join Mitigation Management, you will become part of a fast-paced and dedicated team that works together to provide our clients with the highest possible level of service and advice. As a member of Mitigation Management’s team, we would ask for your commitment to deliver outstanding quality and results that exceed client expectations. In addition, we expect your personal accountability in all the products, actions, advice and results that you provide as a representative of Mitigation Management. In return, we are committed to providing you with every opportunity to learn, grow and stretch to the highest level of your ability and potential. We are confident you will find this new opportunity both challenging and rewarding.

Title: GIS Analyst

Job description: Mitigation Management is looking for a GIS Analyst with strong cartographic, data management, analytical and communication skills.  The successful candidate will be responsible for providing GIS support to MM’s Services and Sales teams.  Common projects would include stream and wetland analysis, watershed studies and parcel data analysis.

Start date: Flexible depending on experience of candidate.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Group benefits: Health insurance stipend (after 90-days) and Simple IRA (after 1 year).

Hours of work: This position typically requires a minimum of 40 hours per week.

Vacation: This position would be granted 13 days of paid time off (vacation and sick days) on an annual basis. Mitigation Management also observes the following six paid holidays in addition to the 13 days of paid time off: Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day.

Following the initial 90-days of employment, a progression and performance review will be conducted on an as needed basis to assess performance to-date, and to clarify or modify this arrangement, as the need may arise. This arrangement may be terminated by either party upon notice in writing to either party with notice that complies with Employment Standards (or Labor Standards) for the State of Georgia. We look forward to the opportunity to work with you in an atmosphere that is successful, mutually challenging, and rewarding.

To apply: http://mitigationcredits.applytojob.com/apply/kvNMgkZ6gg/GIS-Analyst

Call for Nominations for Membership Chair

Posted on by May 29, 2017

Georgia URISA is seeking nominations for the Membership Chair Board position. Those interested should send any questions or a brief bio and a short statement explaining why you would like to be Membership Chair to the Secretary by June 30, 2017. The Board will notify the successful applicant in July/August.

GIS Analyst III — Henry County Storm Water

Posted on by March 7, 2017

Description

This position is responsible for assisting DOT and Storm water engineers in the location and designation of potential pipe replacement projects. This position manages a field survey crew assigned to mapping and inspecting DOT/Storm water Infrastructure and maintains the DOT/Storm water Infrastructure GIS Database.

Examples of Duties

Manages the DOT/Storm water Infrastructure GIS Database; incorporates Survey Data into the existing DOT/Storm water GIS Database; manages a Field Picture Database; incorporates Field Pictures into the DOT/Storm water GIS Database; manages of a field survey crew and plots specialized maps; assist’s engineers in designating pipe replacement projects; recommends new software add on’s for improved data analysis functions; trains and assists survey crew on the usage of GPS with Mobile Matrix; perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Civil Engineering, Geography, GIS or Computer Science, Surveying or planning.

Five years of progressively responsible experience in GIS, Computer Cartography, Geography, Remote Sensing, Spatial Analysis, Surveying or Engineering.

-Experience with open source GIS software (QGIS, GRASS GIS, etc.)
-Experience with ArcGIS version 9.3.1 and higher
-Experience with developing Arc GIS Desktop Add-ins and Python Scripting.

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience that demonstrates the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the functions of this position will be considered.

Possession of a valid GA driver’s license.

Supplemental Information

Knowledge of various surveying and storm water system hardware and software; knowledge of mapping techniques and procedures; knowledge of drafting techniques and Photogrammetry; knowledge of conventional and specialized surveying procedures; ability to effectively use a GPS to carry out daily work procedures; skill in computerized drafting; demonstrates effectiveness in oral and written communications; skill in dealing effectively with the public.

It is the policy of Henry County that there will be equal opportunity for every citizen, employee and applicant, based upon merit without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, genetics or disability.

Salary
$58,122.27 Annually
Location
347 Phillips Drive McDonough, GA
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Storm Water
Job Number
0245
Closing
Continuous

For additional information click here.