• Perform standard and complex computer application functions using GIS software to create and maintain, and create work products.
• Create and provide maps, data and other information in response to public and private requests.
• Provide solutions to complex mapping/database issues through use of GIS scripting and programming.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control of boundary lines and tax parcel database.
• Work with Survey Division teams to generate an automated working environment using existing or new software systems.
• Research addresses to populate into centerline and geocoded points.
• Compute or import current or historic plats, Registered Land Surveys, MnDot or County Highway plats or right-of-way maps, CIC plats, railroad boundaries, water boundaries , and various types of meets and bounds descriptions using ArcGis software, into an SQL SDE database.
• Research and analyze current and future ESRI GIS software releases to determine performance and compatibility issues and solutions.
• Research land title information using County resources for legal descriptions of properties which mainly consists of warranty deeds, roadway easements or openings, road vacations, Certificates of Title, or boundary related documents.
• Document processes and create metadata.

• Experience with SQL SDE environment for vector and raster data.
• Knowledge of ESRI software programs and the ability to utilize these programs in performing routine and complex functions of mapping and GIS.
• Previous experience with ESRI software functionality, including process modeling (model builder) and python scripting.
• Knowledge of the public land survey system; and of public records research relating to property.
• Knowledge of ESRI ArcPy(V10), and ArcObjects.
• Experience in the use of VB.Net and VBA with application to ArcGIS and ArcGis ETL processes.
• Knowledge of math functions including algebra, geometry and trigonometry; and the ability to apply math functions to survey and mapping solutions.
• Ability to read and interpret legal descriptions and document processes and procedures.

This is a position with Conservation Corps MN, working with the division of Parks & Trails at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Central Office in Saint Paul.

AmeriCorps Position (ages 18-25): Information System Specialist
Location: St. Paul, MN
Schedule: Full-time, March 5th or as soon as available – December 30th 2012, Mon. – Fri., 8:00am – 4:30pm
Pay Rate: Stipend $1990 per month; AmeriCorps Education Award $5,550 upon successful completion of term
 
Position Summary:
The Information System Specialist is an AmeriCorps member position stationed at the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) within the Division of Parks and Trails. This position will support the Parks and Trails IS staff in providing information system support to accomplish the division’s goals and initiatives.
 
Assist in the Enterprise Information System Development by:
I. Quality check and updating of divisional data
II. Documentation development
III. Data maintenance
IV. Building of metadata
V. Development of reports
VI. Data conversions
VII. Digitizing spatial data
VIII. Data sets analysis
 
Minimum Qualifications:
 

• AmeriCorps Conservation Corps members must be 18-25 years old as defined under the American Conservation and Youth Service Corps Act.
• Desire and ability to work hard in an indoor/outdoor setting for a minimum of 40 hrs/week.
• Display a positive attitude, interest in community service and desire to make a difference.
• Able to input/update/modify/analyze basic data, must be detail and quality oriented, and understand spatial data formats. Working experience with general database practices, database structure, and spatial database format (Geodatabases).

 
Preferred Qualifications:
 

• College coursework and professional experience using relational databases and ArcGIS 9X and above.

 
Benefits:
AmeriCorps stipend of $1990 per month, paid time off, paid training opportunities, health insurance, student loan forbearance during the service term and a post-service AmeriCorps Education Award of $5,550 that may be used for college expenses of to repay qualified student loans.

This program is available to all, without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, sex, political affiliation, or religion. The Conservation Corps engages AmeriCorps members, ages 18-25, as defined under the American Conservation and Youth Service Corps Act, a subtitle of the National and Community Service Act of 1990. Reasonable accommodations provided upon request.
 
Timeline:
Application deadline 2/10/2012 at 4:30 p.m. Central Time. Absolutely no applications will be accepted past this point.
 
Questions? Contact James Adkinson, Program Coordinator, at 651-209-9900 x17 or at james.adkinson@conservationcorps.org
 

Link to job posting: http://conservationcorps.catsone.com/careers/index.php?m=portal&a=details&jobOrderID=744787

GIS TECHNICIAN

Freeborn County Government Center, located in Albert Lea, MN, is seeking to fill a new position for a  GIS Technician to research and identify potential system enhancements for implementation into the County’s  Geographic Information Systems.

This position reports to the Information Systems Director and assists and supports a collaborative effort with other County Departments and outside agencies in development, implementation and maintenance of  GIS operations.   

Qualifications:  requires an Associate Degree in GIS, Land Surveying, Geography, Computer Science or related subject and one year experience in the operation of GIS systems.  Also acceptable is the equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. 

This is a benefitted full time position with minimum pay beginning at $18.98/hourly.

Applications and full Job Description may be obtained on the Freeborn County Web Site http://www.co.freeborn.mn.us. 

Submit Freeborn County Application for Employment and your resume:

1) By e-mail to jobapps@co.freeborn.mn.us by 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2012.

Or

2) To Freeborn County Administrator's Office, 411 S. Broadway, PO Box 1147, Albert Lea, MN 56007 no later than 5:00 p.m. Friday, February 10, 2012.

FREEBORN COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

• 3+ years demonstrable experience with Javascript and jQuery
• 3 years with any server-side scripting language – PHP, Python, Ruby-On-Rails, etc.
• Proficiency with CSS, HTML, AJAX and XML
• Databases and CRUD (PostgreSQL, Microsoft SQL, MySQL, etc.)
• Experience with Javascript mapping APIs – OpenLayers, GoogleMaps, etc.
• Code versioning systems such as Subversion or Git

• PHP and Model-View-Controller frameworks
• Developing/consuming REST web services
• Native mobile or mobile web development
• Working with MapServer or GeoServer
• Understanding of GIS concepts/terminology
• Agile development methodology
• Cloud API – Amazon, Azure, etc.
• Social Networking APIs
• Java development

There is not a tentative start date at this point.

Please submit cover letter and rseume to rtheisen@geo-comm.com.  V

Visit our website at www.geo-comm.com.

NOTE: The primary focus of this position is on organizational and policy issues related to sharing GIS data and applications rather than technical.

The Metropolitan Council operates the regional transit system; collects and treats the region's wastewater; serves communities through affordable housing programs; establishes policies for the region's growth; and addresses the region's needs for transportation, aviation, water resources, and parks and open space.

The MetroGIS Coordinator coordinates and manages a wide range of functions and activities for MetroGIS. MetroGIS is a Council sponsored initiative/organization whose goal is to institutionalize sharing of accurate and reliable geospatial data and information so that MetroGIS’s government and non-government stakeholder community can share in the efficiencies of users being able to effortlessly obtain spatial data and applications needed from others, in the form needed, and when it is needed. This positionwill be responsible forfacilitating and managing the process to define a shared vision, strategic objectives, guiding principles, core competencies, key strategies, and organizational performance measures.
 

Education and Experience:
--Bachelor's degree in urban planning, public administration, geography, GIS or other related discipline.
--A minimum of five (5) years of experience including staffing public decision-making bodies; applying GIS to support government operations; and managing projects.

To Apply:
Applicants must submit the Metropolitan Council’s online employment application. For more job information and application instructions, please refer to www.metrocouncil.org.