JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 0308-4

GIS Developer/Analyst

FLSA: Exempt

Pay: Commensurate with experience

General Position Summary:

The GIS Developer/Analyst develops and maintains GIS applications, and provides GIS technical and analytical support for our natural resource clients.

Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:

• Custom GIS programming and developing applications for ArcPad, primarily utilizing Visual Basic Script.
• Demonstrates proficiency in GIS and GPS software/hardware products (ArcGIS 9.1 or above, Trimble, GeoXT, Pathfinder) in order to train others in techniques.
• Intermediate spatial modeling and visualization.
• Database and geodatabase design and development.
• Provides quality control review of project deliverables within budget and on time.

Secondary Functions:

• Program/maintain GIS interface in MB&G software using VB, .Net and C++.
• Participates in business development activities, including proposal and marketing efforts. Actively promotes MB&G as a premier provider of natural resource consulting services.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• This position is not supervisory.

Interpersonal Contacts:

• Contacts are within the company, business contacts and with our clients.

Job Skills:

• Ability to program in VBA, VB, .Net and/or C++.
• Custom application development for ArcPad on Trimble GeoXT and other handheld devices.
• Proficiency with the ESRI suite of GIS software, specifically ArcGIS/ArcINFO.
• Proficiency with Python Scripting and ModelBuilder in ArcGIS.
• Proficiency with GPS data collections and post-processing.
• Proficiency with Access.
• Solid understanding and practice of spatial concepts and mapping techniques.
• Understanding and practice of good spatial data and file management.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent time management skills.
• Team player with the ability to operate independently under minimal supervision.
• Responsive and client service oriented.
• Ability to adapt to frequent changes/interruptions.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Enthusiastic, energetic, team-oriented individual.

Education and/or Experience:

• B.A./B.S. in Geography, Forestry, Geology, Planning, or a related field.
• 3 years of experience with ArcGIS/ArcInfo GIS software and geoprocessing tools or 2 years experience with a Masters Degree in related field.
• Demonstrated experience in developing handheld applications for ArcPad.
• Preference will be given to candidates with additional experience in the following areas: LiDAR data applications, CAD to GIS conversion process, developing ArcObjects based applications, and/or ArcGIS Server and SDE experience.

Job Conditions:

Work is performed in our Portland, Oregon, headquarters office. Extensive computer use, physical ability to operate a telephone, computer and sit for extended periods of time, occasionally may lift/carry up to 50 pounds.

Application:

To apply for this position, please download the Employment Application and Applicant Register Forms (below), fill them out, and save them to your own personal computer.

Employment Application Form

Applicant Register Form

Send these completed forms, along with a cover letter and resume, via email to jobs@masonbruce.com.


Note: Reference GIS Developer/Analyst in your email subject line.

Position will remain open until 4/21/08.

Equal Opportunity Employer