USGS-Summer Jobs

USGS is offering summer jobs for students.

Technical Requests (not requirements):

• ArcGIS 10 Desktop, Server
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Image Services
• Familiaritywith OGC WMS, CSW, WCS, etc.
• Familiarity Flex API, Model Builder, ArcGIS Add-In Development
• Coding Flex, Python, ActionScript, C#

Project Activities:

All National Geologic Map Database citations for geologic maps and related reports on Alaska will be evaluated for inclusion in this project. There are more than 4,000 such reports in the NGMDB, and each report may have many plates. All previously scanned material will be quality checked, and rescanned as needed. Multiple formats of each scan will be created (e.g., high- and medium-res. PDF, TIFF, JPEG), for users to download. Geologic map sheets will be georeferenced and processed into NGMDB’s map viewing and delivery system that is currently under development. This system uses ESRI’s ImageServer application, to provide both WMS and Web browser access to the maps.

Deliverables:

A seamless statewide coverage of current geologic maps (3,000+) in the NGMDB archive that is accessible to the public via a web-mapping interface. Data will also be made available to client side GIS software users via OGC compliant web services.

Contact Chris Garrity at the USGS for more details. Chris can be reached by email :- cgarrity@usgs.gov or phone :- 703-648-6426

Hyperspectral Remote Sensing Engineer/Scientist & Internships @ MTEQ, VA

MTEQ’s Technical Services Division is seeking self motivated engineers or scientists who are interested in hands on work to support laboratory and field testing of spectral sensor systems. Individuals with backgrounds in reflective VNIR/SWIR and/or emissive LWIR hyperspectral remote sensing technology are highly desired.

Ideal candidates will have experience in a combination of one or more of the following technical areas:

Data Collection and Planning:

• experiment planning and set up
• sensor operation
• data quality assessment
• target/background characterization and ground-truthing

Sensors/Sensor-Systems:

• design
• integration
• test
• characterization
• lab and/or field environment

Hyperspectral/Multivariate Data Processing, Analysis and Exploitation

• science/phenomenology
• atmospherics
• relevant mathematical methods/algorithms used in the processing and exploitation of HSI data
• working knowledge of image/data processing software and languages, such as ENVI/IDL, Matlab, C/C++

Other Requirements:

• Bachelor or Master of Science degree in Engineering, Imaging Science, Physics or related field
• Ability for critical thinking and problem solving 
• Good interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD clearance

Job Location:
Openings will be located either on our customer site in Ft. Belvoir, VA or in our Stafford, VA office.

INTERNSHIPS:
MTEQ offers several internship opportunities for college students. These opportunities may be available in our Ft. Belvoir or Stafford, VA locations. Our internships are technical in nature and are best suited to students in their junior or senior years, or in graduate-level or doctorate programs.

How to Apply:
Visit our Careers page on the Web at http://www.mteq.com/ or email Resume to careers@mteq.com.

USGS -Summer Internship position

USGS Eastern Geographic Science Center in Reston has a summer internship position available. To apply, send an e-mail expression of interest with an attached resume/CV to Dr. Diana Hogan (dhogan@usgs.gov).


Proposed intern duties:
This student will join an ongoing project investigating the environmental effects of traditional versus novel suburban stormwater management strategies and will initiate work on extending the scope of the project by beginning an economic analysis of the novel stormwater management. The student will be mentored by cooperation of two USGS science centers Eastern Geographic Science Center to provide project and environmental analysis mentoring, and Western Geographic Science Center to provide the mentoring for the economic analyses. The student will work with established partners at Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and the Montgomery County Planning Department to obtain and organize data and begin a cost benefit analysis of the implementation of the novel stormwater management being used in the county (and being monitored by Eastern Geographic Science Center). The student may also have the opportunity to assist with field and lab analyses to experience both the environmental monitoring aspect as well as the economic aspects of the project.

Work will take place at the USGS National Center in Reston, VA and pay will be based on educational level and experience. The start date is expected to be in mid May 2012 and last through the summer (exact dates are flexible based on the student's academic obligations).

USGS -Intership position

Internship position at USGS - Reston

Responsibility:

The programmer-intern will assist the team with developing new functionalities in applications designed for flood hazard mitigation, land conservation prioritization in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and water resource management in South Florida.

Work Experience or Specific Qualifications Required

• Experience with a Java script user interface library is required (e.g, YUI, ExtJS, jQuery).
• Familiarity with server-side processing would be helpful (Python is preferred)
• Familiarity with a Java script mapping library (e.g. OpenLayers, Google Maps).

Terms

Student will work at the USGS National Center in Reston, VA. Student will be paid by requisition contract at an hourly rate as listed in the OPM pricing table for student services. Full or Part-time during summers and school breaks; part-time during school year as negotiated. Start: preferably January/February 2012 or as negotiated.

Apply
Applicants should contact Dr. Paul Hearn by e-mail and include a resume and a brief summary of relevant experience.

Paul P. Hearn, Jr. Ph.D.
Chief, Research Section
Eastern Geographic Science Center
U.S. Geological Survey, Eastern Region
MS 521 National Center
Reston, VA 20192
phearn@usgs.gov

Satellite Programmers - Astrium GEO NA

Astrium GEO NA is currently recruiting two Satellite Programmers.  These positions report to the Vice President of Operations.  Please email resume to jobs@astrium-geo.com.

Job description

Provide complete Programming Services to SICORP’s clients and to internal clients. Provide backup to other Client Solutions reps and Satellite Programmers.


Qualifications

Employee must be proficient in the entire Microsoft Office Suite. After a complete training program given by Astrium GEO, employee must be proficient in the entire SAS suite, Multi-satellite tool and Access Unit. Knowledge in climatology is desired.

Must be extremely organized and excellent at time management. Candidate must have excellent communications and contact relation skills.

Special Position Requirements

This position does require some domestic and international travel to France. This position also requires employee to be part of Astrium GEO’s 7-day service which requires availability on rotating weekends and some overtime. Other overtime may be requested on a case by case basis.

Responsibilities

Provide Complete Programming Support

1. Be familiar with and adhere to all programming procedures.
2. Act as the programming software expert within Astrium GEO NA. Be prepared to train new employees on programming software.
3. Coordinate with IT dept. and other GEO entities on programming software functionality. 
4. Maintain tracking mechanisms to keep everyone informed on status of all programming requests.
5. Receive and program all programming requests for designated territories. Use multi-satellite capacity if it is relevant. Receive and coordinate international requests which need to go to Astrium GEO in Toulouse. Track all PARs to make sure they are receiving attempts. Validate images, provide shape files, etc.
6. Coordinate programming and PALT slots for designated ground stations.
7. Manage relationship with Astrium GEO Toulouse as concerns international programming and overall programming capabilities and limitations. Make sure to include supervisor in overall strategy and major decisions. Actively solicit information from relevant sources on new functionalities and knowledge.
8. Travel to Toulouse once a year to receive yearly programming training.
9. Promote a positive relationship with clients and with SISA.

Provide Backup

1. Coordinate vacation schedules with other CS reps and Programmers.
2. Receive requests from other customers and AMs when CS reps and Programmers are out.
3. Communicate workload level with other Programmers & CS reps. Offer and ask for help when needed.

Student positions at USGS

USGS Eastern Geographic Science Center has immediate student internships available. There are two different needs as follows.

1. Some knowledge of land use/cover mapping and ERDAS IMAGINE.
2. A programmer to assist with developing new functionalities in applications designed for flood hazard mitigation, land conservation prioritization in the Chesapeake Bay watershed, and water resource management in South Florida.

Experience with a Javascript user interface library is required (e.g, YUI, ExtJS, jQuery). Familiarity with server-side processing would be helpful (Python is preferred), as well as familiarity with a Javascript mapping library (e.g. OpenLayers, Google Maps).

These positions do require student status and very likely US citizenship. If interested, please send an e-mail expression of interest and a resume/CV to Greg Desmond, Associate Chief, EGSC.

GIS Assistant - Temporary Hire @ Prince William County Service Authority

Applicants without GIS experience will not be considered for hire.

Accountabilities

• Perform data research, discovery, and collection from historical engineering plans and documents
• Prepare data catalogues of necessary documents and data, document information sources, and prepare metadata documentation
• Use GIS software to query utility assets and perform attribute population, add new utility assets and document metadata
• Work independently to verify accuracy of conflicting information by reviewing historical engineering plans and documents
• Locate water and sewer assets in the field using GPS technology to verify asset information

 Knowledge/Skills

• Must have experience using ESRI products, specifically ArcGIS Desktop and ArcCatalog version 8.0 or higher
• Experience interpreting and analyzing water and/or sanitary sewer utility information
• Basic knowledge of water and sewer system operations
• Must be detailed oriented and capable of reading and understanding complex engineering plans, maps and records
• Strong analytical skills and ability to systematically mine data from hard copy engineering plans and documents
• Experience using GPS technology
• Experience producing high quality digital and hardcopy maps and project graphics
• Willingness to assist with multiple projects
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Field work may be required

 *This is a temporary position eligible to work up to 37.5 hours per week for up to 12 months*

 

For complete job description and application instructions, please visit Prince William County Service Authority and click on the Service Authority Career Opportunities link.