GIS Jobs and Internships in Vermont and Neighboring States
8. (posted 2/8/10) GIS SCIENTIST / ENVIRONMENTAL MODELER - Stone Environmental, Inc. (Montpelier)
Position Summary
Stone Environmental is seeking a talented environmental sciences or agricultural engineering individual with solid skills in GIS, spatial analysis and statistics, environmental process and assessment modeling, dynamic decision support systems and, and computer programming. This person will work within a team of diverse, highly motivated scientists and GIS specialists.
Responsibilities
General responsibilities will include:
- Application of GIS-based spatial and scientific analysis techniques in environmental and agricultural sciences
- ArcGIS application and tool development for:
- integration with environmental models and spatial statistics and related software; and
- automation of geoprocessing tasks
- Application of hydrologic and water quality models in large and small watersheds
- Environmental database compilation and analysis
- Computer programming to enable efficient processing of environmental datasets
- Conducting and developing diverse projects integrating GIS, modeling, and database applications
- Project management
- Preparing proposals and user documentation
- Maintaining good client relationships
Required Skills
The following skills are required to be considered for this position:
- Fluency with ArcGIS, including Spatial Analyst
- Experience performing spatial analysis with national-level environmental datasets including: NLCD, STATSGO, SSURGO, and NHDplus
- Agronomic and hydrologic modeling
- GIS programming using ArcObjects in VB.NET or C# or Python
- Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
- Excellent communication skills
- Solid technical writing skills
- Self-motivation and ability to focus on the tasks at hand
Desired Skills
The following skills are beneficial, but are not required for this position:
- Fluency in relational databases, including SQL and Microsoft Access
- Knowledge of agronomic practices in the United States and Canada
- Agronomic and hydrologic modeling, using models such as SWAT, PRZM3.12, EXAMS, REMM, SWMM, HEC-HMS, HEC-RAS, GLEAMS, RZWQM, LEACHP, or APEX
- Knowledge of ArcGIS extensions, including ArcHydro, Geostatistics, etc.
- Experience with GIS Web application programing using ASP.NET and ESRI Web ADF
- ArcSDE
- Database programming
- Statistical analysis
- Other programming languages, such as, Fortran, ADO.NET, PERL, Java, etc.
- Experience with ArcGIS ModelBuilder and ArcPad
Education and Experience
- Master’s degree or higher in Agricultural Engineering, Ecology, Water Resources, Informatics or related environmental field
- One year of project experience in GIS and modeling applications desired
How to Apply
Please send your cover letter and résumé by post or e-mail to:
Ms. Joanne Perry
Stone Environmental, Inc.
535 Stone Cutters Way
Montpelier, VT 05602 USA
Fax / 802.229.5417
E-Mail / hr@stone-env.com
7. (posted 2/3/10) Software Support and Implementation Specialist - VUEWorks Inc.(NH)
VUEWorks Inc. (www.vueworks.com) is seeking a Software Support and Implementation Specialist, based out of our Concord, NH office, to join our growing team in a fast paced environment.
Significant experience with current ESRI and Microsoft technologies is must - including ArcGIS Server, ArcSDE, Windows Server 2003 and 2008, and SQL Server 2005 and 2008. The position requires personable skills as you will be working directly with VUEWorks customers in all aspects (implementation, training, support, and technical services). You can expect to travel at least once a month to locations in New England and throughout the US/Canada. Trips may last up to a week. Experience with Work and Infrastructure Asset Management is a plus. As a member of the team you will have opportunities to contribute to the development process as well as to sales and marketing. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience.
If you are interested in the position please email your resume and letter of interest to: rod.lovely@vueworks.com.
6. (posted 2/3/10) Project Managers and Data Development Staff - APPGEO (Boston and CT)
Locations: Manchester, CT; Boston, MA
Job Titles: Project Managers and Data Development Staff for Statewide Broadband Mapping Projects
Applied Geographics, Inc. (AppGeo) seeks talented and motivated people to join the company’s GIS consulting team in Boston, MA and Manchester, CT. The successful applicants will join a professional staff focused on planning and applying GIS and related technologies to statewide broadband mapping and similar projects.
Project Managers: These positions require a solid understanding of GIS theory and practice and the ability to develop efficient workflow for project development. Strong communication skills are required for both direct client interaction and managing AppGeo specialists (i.e. data development, database and software development staff). The ability to work successfully with consulting partners and other AppGeo project managers is also essential.
Applicants should have experience with the ESRI suite of software products and SQL Server. They need a working knowledge of GIS implementation involving large data sets and in some or all of the following areas: data collection methods; data standardization; database and application configuration; geocoding; and ETL.
Candidates should have, at minimum, a Bachelor’s degree in a field related to GIS and 5 years of professional experience. Project management skills (e.g. budgeting, scheduling, supervising staff and customer relationship management) are required. Some out-of-state travel required. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience.
ASP.NET Web Developers: These positions require experience with ASP.NET development using C#. Experience with either Oracle or SQL Server, including database design, ETL and database access via ADO.NET, is also required. We are taking advantage of Microsoft's Entity Framework and ADO.NET Data Services in the Broadband projects so experience with these is highly desirable. Web application skills should include HTML/CSS; JavaScript and modern client-side frameworks such as jQuery or Dojo; and REST/SOAP web services. Familiarity with other client-side application frameworks such as Flex and Silverlight is a plus. The ideal candidate would have a background in agile development. An interest in GIS and mapping is desirable but such experience is not required.
The position demands a high level of interaction with project managers and clients and thus requires excellent spoken and written communication skills.
Entry Level GIS Data Development Specialists:
These positions require hands-on GIS software experience and skills to analyze and format raw data, and edit it to conform to required project standards. The positions demand a high level of interaction with project managers and other technical staff, thus it requires good communication skills as well as technical skills. Salary will be commensurate with skills and experience. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in GIS or a related field and a minimum of 1+ year of professional experience using ArcGIS. Experience with AutoCAD is a plus.
Please email your resume and a cover letter to jobs@appgeo.com. Your cover letter should document the position you are interested in, your citizenship status and salary expectations. No calls and no recruiters. AppGeo is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
About AppGeo: AppGeo was founded in 1991 to provide GIS professional services to a wide-range of governmental and private sector customers. We offer competitive salary and benefits. AppGeo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit our web page for more info about us: http://www.appgeo.com
5. (posted 1/27/10) Associate - Environment, Energy and Acoustics - RSG, Inc (White River Junction)
RSG’s environment, energy and acoustics (EEA) practice specializes in noise control, air quality analysis/permitting, and energy consulting. RSG provides this expertise to a committed base of regional and national clients.
The candidate selected for this position will be involved in all aspects of the firm's EEA practice, including fieldwork, computer modeling, data analysis, report writing and presentation production. We seek someone with the following qualifications:
- Interested in environmental applications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, acoustics or a related scientific field
- 1-3 years work experience in energy, air and/or acoustics a plus
- Strong GIS, Excel spreadsheet and database skills preferred
- Outstanding computer, analytical and quantitative skills
- Well organized and detail oriented
- Ability to work both independently and on a team
- Strong aptitude for written and verbal communication
Please submit resume and cover letter to the Director of Human Resources via our website employment page at www.rsginc.com/home/jobs/.
4. (posted 1/21/10) GIS Technician - MyROW International (Burlington)
MyROW International specializes in site acquisition and
permitting for the telecommunication and utility industries.
We are building
a GIS function using Mapinfo and are interested in hiring a GIS Tech to
import and geocode CAD files and image documents such as fiber routes and
property tax maps related to our projects as well as working with our RF
engineers.
This position lasts until the completion of the project with
possible ongoing opportunities. Compensation is $15 per hour. Students are
welcome to respond. The number of hours are flexible and some travel to
various municipalities will be required- mileage is reimbursed.
To Apply, contact Brian Coppom,
MyROW International, bcoppom@myrightofway.com
3. (posted 1/10/10) Assistant Professor of Geographic Information Science at Clark University (MA)
Clark University in Worcester, MA invites applications for an assistant professor position in Geographic Information Science (GIS) to begin Fall 2010. This is a three-year term appointment with the possibility of renewal. We are particularly interested in candidates with a specialization in one or more of the following GIS application areas: public health, environmental justice, food security, and humanitarian assistance. A major responsibility will be to teach core courses in GIS (including both raster and vector analysis) and to advise students in Clark’s Master of Arts program in GIS for Development and Environment.
PhD. or equivalent in a relevant discipline is required by May 2010. Knowledge of programming languages used in GIS, experience with geospatial analysis and online mapping applications are also highly desirable.
This position will serve the needs of both the Department of International Development, Community, and Environment (IDCE) (www.clarku.edu/departments/idce) and Clark’s School of Geography (www.clarku.edu/departments/geography). Applicants must show a commitment to teaching and working collaboratively within an interdisciplinary program.
A detailed statement of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of references should be sent via email attachment to Jackie Murphy (jmurphy@clarku.edu) or via postal mail to the GISDE Search Committee, IDCE, Clark University, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610.
Review of applications will begin January 15 and will continue until the position is filled. AA/EOE. Minorities and Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
2. (posted 1/7/10) Market Intelligence Developer/Analyst - Northern Power Systems (Barre)
Summary
The Market Intelligence Developer/Analyst has two core responsibilities: developing and maintaining Northern Power's global market intelligence databases and using them to identify market opportunities for our community wind business. The Market Intelligence Developer/Analyst will work with colleagues in Market Development, Segment Managers, Marketing Communications and IT to develop and use GIS and other databases to achieve overall sales revenue and market development objectives.
For more information about Norther Power Systems: www.northernpower.com
Job Requirements
Essential duties and responsibilities
- Create, update and correct robust, scalable GIS database and other market intelligence databases for our global community wind business using wind, incentive and utility rate data
- Use GIS and other resources to proactively target optimal wind project sites and score sites in response to prospective customer inquiries
- Develop target lists based on wind, utility and incentives within strategic market segments and aid in sizing of opportunity in new market segments. Specify and acquire lead lists, score leads and load lead lists in Salesforce.com
- Sales region optimization - support global sales organization to ensure that as region alignments due to growth and changes in incentives and utility rates occur all regions provide sufficient opportunities for growth.
- Make well-supported recommendations about data sources for GIS databases
- Support lead assignment through service territory maps and integration with Salesforce.com
- Work with market analyst and product marketing to build and maintain the pro-forma for current products and ensure that it works with the GIS
- Work with Applications Engineering to refine the pre-feasibility report and automate the process for creating it.
- Support projects dealing with analysis of geographic and economic data in support of product development and new business opportunities
- Integrate GIS with other business processes and systems including Salesforce.com, pro-forma models and pre-feasibility report generator
- Produce maps for various internal customers
- Implement and support web-deployment of GIS applications
- Develop training materials, creating interactive training methods, conducting training. Training may be web-based or in person.
- General IT troubleshooting to support GIS operations.
- Attribute spatial and tabular data, import and manipulate raster and vector data, GIS map creation to meet required standards
- Internal customer support for sales and marketing
- Analyze and improve business processes
- Excellent communication skills
Education Requirements: BA/BS from an accredited college or university with a degree in GIS, Geography, Software or related field. Other education, commensurate experience and demonstrated ability of individual may be substituted). Minimum 5 years experience
To Apply: email resume and cover letter to Kathy Elkins at kelkins@northernpower.com. Direct questions to Kathy at 802-461-2955.
1. (posted 1/4/10) Unpaid Internship - Intervale Center, Burlington
Mapping Project Intern: Agricultural Development Services (ADS) encompasses several different programs that support farm viability and the development of community food systems in Vermont. An intern is needed to assist with an agricultural lands mapping project for Chittenden County. Intern must have strong communication skills and a willingness to work independently on a complex project. A familiarity with and access to GIS or other mapping software a plus. Graduate students are encouraged to apply. This internship posting, as well as internship guidelines and application procedure can be found at www.intervale.org/get_involved/volunteers.shtml#Internships.
Department: Agricultural Development Services (ADS); Unpaid
The Intervale Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization in Burlington, VT, whose mission is to develop farm- and land-based enterprises that generate economic and social opportunity while protecting natural resources. More information on the Intervale Center can be found at www.intervale.org.
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