Early Bird Registration for the 2010 Texas GIS Forum Ends Friday, October 1st!

Register today and save! The TNRIS GIS Forum represents the most significant gathering of geospatial professionals in the state and is the largest event of its kind in Texas. This year’s agenda will feature many dynamic and knowledgeable speakers, whose unique industry perspective will help you gain insight and give you the necessary tools to navigate today’s ever-changing face of GIS technology.

2010 GITA GIS for Oil & Gas Conference

Whether you're new to geospatial technologies or a knowledgeable veteran, mark your calendar for the 2010 GIS for Oil & Gas Conference, October 25-28, 2010, at the Marriott Westchase Hotel in Houston, Texas. Discover how GIS can help you address regulatory compliance issues, proactively manage organizational assets, and enhance your bottom line. Sign up for e-mail updates.

GIS Analyst/Developer Position with HGAC

GIS Analyst/Developer position is available within Community & Environmental Planning Department of Houston-Galveston Area Council's Socio-Economic Modeling program. Apply Today!

GIS Analyst Position #: CE07012
Department: Community and Environmental
Reports to: Program Manager

Summary of Position: Performs complex geographic information system work. Work involves input and manipulation of geographic information to create, maintain, display, update and produce accurate maps and other representation of data. Work also involves developing web-based GIS applications. May train others. Works under general supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Examples of Work:
1. Undertakes development work on new and existing GIS web-based mapping applications using ArcGIS Server 9.3.1/10 and Adobe Flex API environments
2. Development of spatial data to support socio-economic modeling and other department projects
3. Organizes and maintains spatial data collection in ArcSDE database
4. Develops geo-processing models and tools for web-based mapping applications
5. Develops and processes spatial and attribute data
6. Create cartographic products
7. Maintains detailed documentation on work products

Minimum Requirements:
1. A Master’s degree in Geography, Planning, or related field is required. Bachelor’s degree with a substantial work experience in public or private sector may be considered in lieu of Master’s degree.
2. Experience with programming is a requirement for this position.
3. Experience with creating and publishing map services on ArcGIS Server 9.3.1 or later
4. Experience with one or more of the following: Flex, ActionScript, MXML/XML, Silverlight, VB.NET, C#.NET, JavaScript
5. Experience with developing ArcGIS Server web-based GIS applications using the Flex API and Flex Builder or a similar development environment
6. Experience with ArcGIS Model Builder and/or Python-based geo-processing services a plus but not required
7. Experience with creating and managing data in ArcSDE environment
8. Excellent knowledge of GIS theory, applications development life-cycle, and ArcGIS software 9. Knowledge of relational database principles, experience with DBMS software and SQL statements
10. Ability to manage multiple concurrent short- and long-term projects successfully and to meet assignment deadlines
11. Ability to manage large amounts of data and documentation efficiently
12. Ability to work well in teams

Salary Level: Level 6, Professional II $41,606 – $68,618

Free Webinar: "The New Geospatial Jobs and How to be Ready for Them"

The U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration (DOLETA) currently identifies 10 distinct geospatial occupations, six of which are new as of December 2009. The projected growth in these occupations, 2008-18, ranges from 7% to over 20%, and the DOL classifies them as "green occupations" having a "bright outlook."

Recent collaboration between DOLETA and National Geospatial Technology Center has produced the Geospatial Technology Competency Model designed to support career guidance, curriculum development, and outreach in communicating the geospatial field to the public.
Join experts from industry, the Department of Labor, and higher education to learn about the impact of formally defining these geospatial occupations and how the competency model will support the expected high level of growth for jobs in the geospatial enterprise.

Speakers will include David DiBiase from Penn State University, Rich Serby of GeoSearch, and Wes Stroh, Penn State's series moderator.

Who Should Attend?
· Midcareer and experienced GIS professionals
· Students and graduates entering the geospatial industry
· Professionals curious about the direction of GIS/geospatial as an "industry," and how that relates to the job market

Ed. Note: This is the first in a series of six webinars sponsored by Penn State University that are part of the Inside Geospatial Education and Research series.

OK SCAUG Conference

The 13th Annual OKSCAUG Conference is just a few weeks away.

There is still time to register for this exciting event that will be held in Oklahoma City on September 21. Don’t miss this great conference for the low price of $80.

This year’s conference will include:

15 User Presentations
12 Poster Presentations
5 Technical Sessions
20 Vendors from across the US
Great Networking Opportunities with over 250 people already registered

Visit our website www.scaug.org to get all the latest information and to register for the event. We hope to see you on September 21 in Oklahoma City.