Sunday, March 21, 2010

Environmental Database Analyst

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Environmental Database Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Integrated is seeking junior to mid-level environmental professionals. Specializing in large, complex high-profile environmental projects, over the last decade, we have built a solid reputation for innovation, responsiveness, technical excellence, and cost effectiveness. We pioneered the use of health risk assessments for determining remediation goals. We developed a state-of-the art suite of data management tools and software to support this process. Consequently, we have been very effective in helping our clients achieve site closure. Our client list includes multinational Fortune 100 corporations in a variety of industries, including Petroleum, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Chemical, Mining, Electronics, and Real Estate, and the public sector (Department of Energy, Department of Defense).

We offer both a stimulating working environment focused on solving cutting edge global challenges and the collegial atmosphere of a small company. You will work on multi-discipline project teams on a variety of challenging projects. Our projects are typically large, complex, and high profile. We require professionals with more than just top-notch qualifications and experience. We are looking for individuals who thrive on solving novel, complex problems; enjoy professional respect; seek financial reward; and expect to succeed.

We are seeking Junior to Mid-Level environmental professionals with strong chemistry, geology and database skills (MS Access/SQL Server) to support the administration of our cutting-edge web-based environmental data and property management applications.

All of our positions require sharp analytical, computer, organizational, presentation, and writing skills. Prospective employees must be dedicated to efficiency, innovation, integrity and teamwork. Candidates must also have a strong chemistry or earth science-based educational background and experience with relational database administration, design, and configuration. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills in many directions including database development and data warehouse design. Experience working in an Environmental Laboratory is preferred.

ESSENTIAL SKILL SET:

  • Environmental data (chemical, geologic & hydrogeologic) QA/QC and administration
  • MS Access and/or SQL database QA/QC, querying, reporting and administration
  • QA/QC of electronic data deliverables (EDDs) from environmental laboratories and parsing into database tables

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Earth Science, Chemistry, Geology or equivalent
  • Knowledge of environmental cleanup processes and laboratory analytical processes
  • Ability to work legally in the USA (No H1B or sponsorships)

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • 2+ years work experience in the environmental consulting field. Environmental laboratory experience preferred
  • 2+ years of database experience with Microsoft Access or SQL Server, including creating complex queries and reports
  • Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) such as ArcGIS, ArcView 3.x a plus

WORK ASSIGNMENT LOCATIONS:

We are seeking candidates for work assignments in Richland, Washington (Code: 40RW) and Lake Forest, California (Code: 900LFC). When responding, please designate the Code of the work assignment location for which you are applying.

This position is full time based on project duration, and will be reevaluated at the conclusion of the project. Salary commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package is offered.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
**** US Citizenship or a Greencard is Required ****

HOW TO APPLY:
Please email a copy of your resume in .txt or .doc format to us at careers@iesinet.com

GIS Analyst

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GIS Analyst

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Integrated is in search of a mid-level staff GIS analyst with strong GIS/CAD and relational database skills (MS Access/SQL Server) to provide GIS/CAD support and assist in the development and implementation of cutting-edge web-based GIS, data management, and data visualization applications.

Specializing in large, complex high-profile environmental projects, over the last decade, we have built a solid reputation for innovation, responsiveness, technical excellence, and cost effectiveness. We pioneered the use of health risk assessments for determining remediation goals. We developed a state-of-the art suite of data management tools and software to support this process. Consequently, we have been very effective in helping our clients achieve site closure. Our client list includes multinational Fortune 100 corporations in a variety of industries, including Petroleum, Aerospace, Manufacturing, Chemical, Mining, Electronics, and Real Estate, and the public sector (Department of Energy, Department of Defense).

We offer both a stimulating working environment focused on solving cutting edge global challenges and the collegial atmosphere of a small company. You will work on multi-discipline project teams on a variety of challenging projects. Our projects are typically large, complex, and high profile. We require professionals with more than just top-notch qualifications and experience. We are looking for individuals who thrive on solving novel, complex problems; enjoy professional respect; seek financial reward; and expect to succeed.

All of our positions require sharp analytical, computer, organizational, presentation, and writing skills. Prospective employees must be dedicated to efficiency, innovation, integrity and teamwork. Candidates must also have experience in working successfully with a team of GIS, computer programming and project management professionals.

ESSENTIAL SKILL SET:

  • Development and maintenance of topologies; data creation/editing/conversion
  • Map production including thematic mapping; CAD figure creation and editing
  • Spatial Analysis/mapping/modeling/reporting
  • Image rectification/geo-referencing and image manipulation
  • Design, develop, debug, deploy and troubleshoot web-based applications using ArcIMS
  • Research, evaluate and recommend software and hardware solutions

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Earth Science, Geography or equivalent
  • Knowledge of environmental arena is a plus
  • Ability to work legally in the USA (No H1B or sponsorships)

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

  • More than 5 years of GIS experience with GIS project work using ESRI’s ArcGIS 9.x in a professional work environment for analysis, mapping and data creation/editing/conversion
  • Experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS Map/ArcInfo, AutoCAD, and ArcIMS9.x
  • Experience with Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, ArcView 3.x
  • Knowledge of HTML, Javascript and other web based development languages
  • Project experience with GPS and GPS accuracy standards
  • Experience with CAD Overlay or Raster Design is a plus. Knowledge of Microsoft Access/MS SQL Server, including development of complex queries, reports and forms is a plus

WORK ASSIGNMENT LOCATIONS:

We are seeking candidates for work assignment in Lake Forest, California.

This position is full time based on project duration, and will be reevaluated at the conclusion of the project. Salary commensurate with experience and a competitive benefits package is offered.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
**** US Citizenship or a Greencard is Required ****

HOW TO APPLY:
Please email a copy of your resume in .txt or .doc format to us at careers@iesinet.com


Wildlife Biologist (with GIS)

Scientific - Permanent
Description: Relevant Work Experience: 5 to 10+ years experience in environmental consulting. Experience in California with NEPA and/or CEQA projects. Experience with renewable energy projects is highly desirable.

Job Description: Company currently has a job opening for Wildlife Biologist in Santa Ana, California. Candidates will support renewable energy projects including solar and wind. Potential for field work which may take place in remote locations under harsh environmental conditions wherein candidate may walk long distances and carry loads up to 20 lbs. The successful candidates will provide support in the following areas but not limited to: wildlife surveys and habitat evaluation, biological resources-specific impact analysis and land use-related mitigation and monitoring plans, land and resource management planning, regulatory compliance/permitting processes and documentation, client-agency liaison for regulatory compliance/permitting, proposal development, project/task management, and client relationships management. Possession of individual permit(s) to capture/handle various protected species a plus.
Requirements: Requirements:
• Bachelors degree (Masters preferred) in applicable field (biological science, wildlife ecology/management, environmental biology, natural resources, or a closely related discipline) is highly desired: at least 5 to 10+ years professional work experience related to wildlife species and habitats and ecological assessment methodologies; regional work experience with wildlife species and habitats in California ecosystems (e.g.; desert, coastal, etc.) essential; prior experience in environmental consulting and energy infrastructure projects or land resource use planning highly desired.

• Technical proficiency and demonstrated experiences in the following areas are essential: 1) wildlife identification and survey (esp. desert tortoise, bats, and other taxa) methodologies; 2) vegetation communities (upland, riparian, and wetlands) and habitat classification and inventory; 3) wildlife species-habitat ecology and related research and monitoring; 4) biological resources-related information synthesis and interpretations, and technical reports, and 5) GIS/GPS familiarity including data dictionaries.

• Working knowledge in the following specialized areas is highly desirable: 1) land use-related environmental impact analysis and agency consultation for regulatory compliance/permitting (esp. NEPA, ESA, MBTA, CWA, and State equivalents), and 2) biological resources-related mitigation design and monitoring and evaluation plans. • Strong problem-solving skills, demonstrated excellent technical writing/editing ability, good interpersonal communication and oral presentation skills, and exceptional attention to details, planning, and organizing, and quality.
Location Santa Ana , CA
Minimum Experience (yrs): 5
Required Education: Bachelor
Benefits:

GIS Technical Aanalyst: Southern California Edison Irwindale, CA

Job Ref#: NB60436457EA

Basic Qualifications:

Must possess six or more years of experience with architecting, designing, implementing, and supporting GIS based solutions with heavy emphasis on using ESRI software tools. Must have experience with GIS data management with focus on ESRI and, as applicable, GE Smallworld data formats.

Core Competencies:

- Bachelor Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related technical field, or the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

- Typically possesses six or more years of experience in IT development settings performing analysis and providing recommendations.

- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of GIS systems.

- Demonstrated experience implementing GIS solutions.

- Demonstrated knowledge of Software Development Life Cycle methods and tools.

- Demonstrated experience with Service Oriented Architecture.

- Demonstrated experience with application, GIS related data, and process integration.

- Demonstrated experience developing requirements, architecture, and design artifacts.

- Demonstrated experience consulting with internal and external business partners in order to identify needs, develop action plans, and provide solutions.

- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional technical teams to solve business issues and problems.

- Demonstrated experience transforming business and informational flows into architectural layers and components.

- Demonstrated ability to accurately analyze information and make decisions while focusing on results.

- Demonstrated ability to communicate highly technical information, both orally and in writing, to non-technical audiences.

- Proficiency with ESRI tools.

- Must demonstrate excellent business mastery, including the ability to integrate work across relevant areas, develop the business and services to enhance customer satisfaction and productivity, manage risks and safety appropriately, manage information, and provide exceptional service to internal and external customers.

- Must demonstrate excellent management mastery, including effective resource and project planning, decision making, results delivery, team building, and staying current with relevant technology and innovation.

- Must demonstrate strong personal mastery, including ethics, influence and negotiation, leadership, interpersonal skills, communication, the ability to effectively manage stress and engage in continuous learning.

Preferences:

PMP (Project Management Certificate). Knowledge of SCE project delivery practices and environments. Demonstrated general knowledge of the business drivers operating on the enterprise, as well as its products, services, finances, and strategies. Masters Degree in IT or Engineering related field.

Typical Responsibilities:

The successful candidate will be the lead for the ESRI based Geographical Information System ( GIS ) team supporting all the ESRI users through out SCE. He/She will be responsible for analyzing all work assigned to the group and ensuring the requested work is delivered on time. Typical responsibilities include: working closely with the individuals responsible for Solutions Delivery and Maintenance (SDM) Operations Support and Corporate Center#s(OSCC) Operations Management Process Integration (OMPI) process to ensure the work follows established OMPI standards; providing systems engineering, architecture and design leadership to the GIS team; developing requirements, architecture, and design artifacts for technology solutions; leading project integration activities including interface testing, data migration, software, upgrades, performance analysis, and problem troubleshooting; evaluating complex technical issues and recommending actions for their resolution; developing and promoting the usage of enterprise level development process, standards, tools, best practices, reference architectures, design patterns, and data management standards; providing subject matter expertise to project teams in product standards development activities for GIS technologies; supporting governance activities to ensure development of and compliance with enterprise standards; collaborating and participating in the GIS Community of Practice; actively participating and helping organize the on going GIS user group

meetings; interfacing with our GIS software vendors, as necessary, to ensure optimal operation of applications (i.e. licenses, version upgrades, etc.); keeping up with industry trends and identifying learning opportunities; using Service Oriented Architecture principles for data management; providing guidance, training and direction regarding GIS technologies, products, tools, standards, and practices to other team members; consulting with SDM OSCC maintenance managers for guidance; and performing other duties and responsibilities as required.

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Edison International and Southern California Edison reserve the right to close or cancel a posting at any time.

Edison International is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


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GeoSpatial Tech

Provides geographic information systems (GIS) and image processing support to a variety of civil government tasks. Responsibilities focused on collection, editing, storage of GIS spatial and statistical data. Weekly reporting and status update to both management and the Task Order Manager is also required. Other duties as assigned that relate to GIS.

A combination of both experience and education in Geography, Physical Science, Cartography/GIS(2 year GIS certificate program acceptable) or 1 year of specific GIS experience. ESRI Arc/GIS (ArcInfo, ArcView, ArcEditor, ArcPlot, AML) experience is required. The individual needs to have an understanding of spatial analysis and data management. Accompanying computer skills commensurate with previous GIS work(understanding of networks and data storage)

Saturday, March 20, 2010

GIS Analyst

Organization: IMAGECAT
Title: GIS/TECHNICAL ANALYST
Location: Long Beach, CA
Application Deadline:
Posted: 2010-03-08

Position Description:

POSITION TITLE: GIS/TECHNICAL ANALYST
POSITION TYPE: FULL-TIME
LOCATION: LONG BEACH, CALIFORNIA
START DATE: IMMEDIATE


ImageCat is looking for an entry-level candidate to provide GIS and technical support for its natural hazard disclosure division, PDQ Disclosure. Successful applicant will report to the PDQ Disclosure Sales Manager and will be responsible for timely and accurate processing of disclosure reports, research for pertinent information when required, and monitoring for changes to existing natural hazard layers. The position will be based at ImageCat’s US office in Long Beach, California.

We are seeking motivated and enthusiastic applicants with GIS coursework and computer knowledge. Daily duties will include and are not limited to, natural hazard disclosure report processing, data digitization, spatial data management and GIS analysis. Applicants must be enthusiastic and have excellent communication skills, as they will be an integral part of a small and dynamic team.

The successful candidate must have experience in the following areas:
- 1+ year(s) experience in using commercial GIS software packages
- Proficient with the Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Strong IT technical skills including file management
- Knowledge of computer networks
- Basic database skills

The following attributes are desirable, but non-essential:
- Basic scripting and web-programming

The expected start date of the post is immediate and pay is competitive.

For further information please email Ms. Melisa Huyck at mmh@imagecatinc.com and if applying for the position, please enclose a current CV and cover letter.

FACILITY TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR | Burbank

The City of Burbank, a thriving community in southern California*s world-class media center, is seeking a qualified professional to coordinate and supervise the development and/or operations of specialized mission critical facility management and technology systems required to provide electric or water service. Responsibilities include coordinating projects; assisting in managing one or more unique and essential electric or water technology systems such as CAD, GIS, SCADA, FM or other essential utility automation function; facilitating work flow and needs assessment discussions with users; and identifying key business processes and user requirements.

GIS Technician - (Los Angeles, California)

City: Los Angeles
State: California
Country: USA
Company Name: Aerotek
Employer Job code: 2041429
Job Category: Other
Job Description
Our client, a utility company located in downtown Los Angeles is seeking for a GIS Technician to work a one year project.

On a day to day basis, this GIS Technician will be responsible for:

- Reading and interpreting legacy maps and engineering drawings of Company facilities.
- Draw or re-align pipelines appropriately in ArcMap software based on historical information.
- Understand and manipulate digital land base data in ArcMap environment (i.e. GPS points, aerial photography, parcel lines, street centerlines, etc.).
- Enter and manage data through database front-end and through raw tables.
- Create custom and standard map products for internal and external use as requested.
- Use ArcMap tools, wizards, and extensions to accomplish project objectives.
- Various other GIS or data management tasks as needed.

To be qualified for this opportunity, candidates must have:

- An understanding of GIS concepts and principles.
- Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously while meeting client and project objectives.
- Clearly and concisely communicate technical information and concepts with co-workers and management.
- Ability to follow established procedure, but recognize when data does not make sense.
- Extreme attention to detail.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Access.
- Bachelors Degree in Geography, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field preferred.
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years of work experience with ArcMap software.
- Previous utility or data management experience a plus.

No relocation offered.

Start date: May 2010

1 year contract with no possibility of going permanent.

Please apply if you have at least one year of work experience in GIS with experience with ArcMap.

For immediate consideration please contact Lissy Quentin directly at (626) 537-2008.

Required Skills:GIS Concepts, Excel, Access, ArcMAPJoin Aerotek Energy ServicesSM one of the largest providers of specialized personnel and management services to the commercial nuclear industry, the Department of Energy, the utilities industry, and engineering and consulting firms throughout North America. Assignments vary from several weeks to several years with many offering permanent opportunities. Aerotek offers comprehensive benefits to include medical, dental, optical, and optional 401k. Don't put your career in the hands of just anyone, put it in the hands of a specialist. Join the Aerotek Energy Services team! Allegis Group and its subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and will consider all applications without regard to race, marital status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

GIS Technician | Glendale Area

A local utility company, is looking for a Geographical Information Systems professional for a long-term Temp / Contract position. Major responsibilities include: managing GIS layers, developing new databases, completing GIS assessments and generating maps. The candidate we select will know editing tools within ArcMap, converting between AutoCad files to shape files, integrating GIS into other applications, how to program tablets and laptop units, and GPS. This position will provide techncial assistance to the office staff; GIS experience within the water industry highly desired.
Hourly salary is $20.00 per hour. Please call Pam: (818) 926-4200
RequirementsOne to two years related GIS work experience, certificate in GIS preferred. Experience within the water industry a plus.

Mid Level Biologist (GIS favorable!)

Not directly GIS but how many positions are today. Here a position is posted by a job search company for an entry level biologist in Irvine with GIS a plus.

Our client is a leading environmental consulting firm located in Irvine, CA. Their employees enjoy competitive salaries, medical, dental, and disability coverage, retirement benefits, and a generous vacation and holiday schedule.They are a seeking a Mid - Senior level Biologist for their Irvine office. They are seeking a highly motivated individual with prior Consulting Experience to join their team.Responsibilities include: project management, proposal preparation, preparation of complex reports (such as ecological analyses, biological assessments, biological sections of CEQA/NEPA documents, and biological evaluations,), conducting field surveys for common and rare plant and wildlife species, preparing vegetation maps, and impact analyses.Other duties may include: wetland delineation and permit processing, resource agency consultation, sensitive species surveys, formal Section 7 consultations, and restoration plan preparation.They are also seeking an individual with a bachelor's degree in Biology or related field (Masters preferred); knowledge of southern California vegetation communities and special status species; experience in environmental consulting, ability to work independently; and strong writing skills.Preferred qualifications: advanced degree in Biology or closely related field; 5+ years consulting experience working with southern California flora/fauna; construction and mitigation monitoring experience; wetland delineation and permitting experience; and permits and/or sufficient experience to conduct surveys for special status species.Additional experience with: GIS, database management, Excel, MS Word, and other software is a plus.