From massiek at mindspring.com Mon Jan 3 16:34:50 2011 From: massiek at mindspring.com (Keith Massie) Date: Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:34:50 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] Intro to ArcGIS I Course in Ashland, OR Message-ID: Introduction to ArcGIS I, Version 9.x Columbia Cartographic is offering the two-day Introduction to ArcGIS I course at Southern Oregon University (SOU) in Ashland, February 4 & 5, 2011. The course follows the ESRI developed syllabus. This two-day session costs $800 per student. The ESRI cost for this same two-day class is $980. To reserve a space, print out the attached registration form, or obtain a copy of the registration form at www.mapman.org. Classes are taught by Keith Massie, an ESRI Authorized ArcGIS Instructor, using ESRI developed materials. For more information, call (541) 552-1779, or send e-mail to keith at mapman.org. Classes are taught at the Geography Lab in Taylor Hall, Room 102, at SOU in Ashland, Oregon. Keith Massie -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: Introduction to ArcGIS I - Feb 2011 Mailer.doc Type: application/msword Size: 72704 bytes Desc: not available URL: From john.bragg at state.or.us Tue Jan 4 08:46:10 2011 From: john.bragg at state.or.us (BRAGG John) Date: Tue, 4 Jan 2011 08:46:10 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] FW: job - deadline January 7 In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: John john.bragg at state.or.us (541) 888.5558 ext 29 -----Original Message----- From: GRAYBILL Mike Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 8:25 AM To: allss at dsl.state.or.us Subject: FW: job - deadline January 7 Hi Folks Know any GIS types looking for work in the Seattle Area? Michael Graybill Manager South Slough National Estuarine Research Reserve PO Box 5417 Charleston, OR 97420 USA Office 541-888-5558 x 24 FAX 541-888-5559 Mobile 541-294-0983 mike.graybill at state.or.us www.southsloughestuary.org http://www.friendsofsouthsloughreserve.org/ The mission of South Slough is to improve the understanding and management of estuaries and coastal watersheds. -----Original Message----- From: pacific-estuarine-research-society at googlegroups.com [mailto:pacific-estuarine-research-society at googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of PERS Sent: Monday, January 03, 2011 8:07 PM To: Pacific Estuarine Research Society Subject: job - deadline January 7 I'm posting this alone since it has such a short expiration date. Expect lots of news on the PERS2011 meeting by Thursday, we are almost there. Jeannie Gilbert PERS Sec/Treas ______________________________________________________________ Howdy folks, Happy Holidays from sunny Seattle. We are looking for a 1 year (with possible extension), full-time marine GIS analyst, as broadly described here: https://careers.nature.org/psp/P89HTNC_APP/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS _CE.GBL?Page=HRS_CE_JOB_DTL&Action=A&JobOpeningId=12721&SiteId=1&Posting Seq=1 If you have any folks in mind that might be good candidates, I'd greatly appreciate it if you could pass this link along to them. The job closes this Friday, Jan 7th so it's a bit of a tight turn around (my apologies, I should have sent this to you pre-holiday festivities ...). Thanks so much in advance for your help and please let me know if you have any questions or would like additional information. Best, Ben Ben Gilmer Conservation Geographer Global Marine Initiative The Nature Conservancy 1917 1st Ave Seattle, Washington 98101 Fax: (206) 343-5608 Phone: (206) 343-4345 x360 Cell: (304) 290-2644 bgilmer at tnc.org -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Pacific Estuarine Research Society" group. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to pacific-estuarine-research-society+unsubscribe at googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/pacific-estuarine-research-society?hl=en From milton.e.hill at state.or.us Wed Jan 5 08:55:28 2011 From: milton.e.hill at state.or.us (HILL Milton E * EISPD GEO) Date: Wed, 5 Jan 2011 08:55:28 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] Revisions to the Oregon Fish Habitat Distribution Data Standard - reminder In-Reply-To: <4BD752C728FD8C43A7940818DD4A1E9B06D6F119@exchnode02.ad.state.or.us> References: <4BD752C728FD8C43A7940818DD4A1E9B06D6F119@exchnode02.ad.state.or.us> Message-ID: <4BD752C728FD8C43A7940818DD4A1E9B06D6F2D5@exchnode02.ad.state.or.us> Good morning everyone. Just a quick note here to remind you that the Oregon Fish Habitat Distribution Data Standard is under revision. Comments are welcomed through January 24th. ------------------ Milt ________________________________ Subject: Revisions to the Oregon Fish Habitat Distribution Data Standard The Oregon Fish Habitat Distribution Data Standard is undergoing major revisions and the Workgroup invites your review. This Standard is following the major amendment process and is now at step 3. The comment period will be open for 45 business days and closes January 24, 2011. Jon will discuss these revisions at tomorrow's Standards Forum. Please address comments to Jon Bowers (Jon.k.bowers at state.or.us). The revised Standard: http://gis.oregon.gov/DAS/EISPD/GEO/standards/docs/OregonFishHabitatDist ributionDataStandardv2-draft20101108TrackChanges.pdf The Standards Amendment Procedure document: http://gis.oregon.gov/DAS/EISPD/GEO/docs/standards/ProceduresforAmending Standards_20081007.pdf The GEO Standards page: http://gis.oregon.gov/DAS/EISPD/GEO/standards/standards.shtml Milt Hill, GISP Framework Coordinator DAS/Geospatial Enterprise Office 955 Center St. NE, Rm 470 Salem, OR 97301 503-378-3157 milton.e.hill at state.or.us http://gis.oregon.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cy.smith at state.or.us Fri Jan 7 16:29:06 2011 From: cy.smith at state.or.us (SMITH Cy * EISPD GEO) Date: Fri, 7 Jan 2011 16:29:06 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] FW: Intermountain GIS Users' Conference Message-ID: <4BD752C728FD8C43A7940818DD4A1E9B06DF04ED@exchnode02.ad.state.or.us> Hi folks, please take note of the upcoming conference below. Please forward to other listservers as appropriate. Thanks! cy Cy Smith, Statewide GIS Coordinator DAS/EISPD Geospatial Enterprise Office President, Urban/Regional Info Sys Assoc. (URISA) Delegate, Coalition of Geospatial Organizations (COGO) Past President, Natl. States Geographic Info. Council (NSGIC) 503-378-6066 http://gis.oregon.gov From: Kindra Serr [mailto:serrkind at isu.edu] Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 1:44 PM To: cy.smith at state.or.us Subject: Intermountain GIS Users' Conference Hello Cy, The 2011 Intermountain GIS Users' Conference is being held on March 21-25 at Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho. I would like to invite you and the GIS Users of Oregon to attend. We are trying to plan a conference that will be applicable to users from a variety of backgrounds, jurisdictions, and states. Would you be able to post this conference on your calendar of events? I would greatly appreciate it. If you would like more information, please visit our conference website at http://www.intermountaingis.org/conferences.html. Thank for your time, Kindra Serr Conference Chair -- === Kindra Serr Systems Administrator GIS TReC Idaho State University 208.282.6078 Intermountain GIS Users' Conference is March 21-25, 2011! Check out http://www.intermountaingis.org/conferences.html for details and registration! -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Craig_Dalby at nps.gov Tue Jan 11 10:23:00 2011 From: Craig_Dalby at nps.gov (Craig_Dalby at nps.gov) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 10:23:00 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] JOB OPENING: GIS and Data Coordinator, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, CA Message-ID: ----- Forwarded by Craig Dalby/Seattle/NPS on 2011/01/11 10:01 AM ----- Hello! Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks is looking for a GIS and Data Management Coordinator (GS-12). This is a permanent position with the National Park Service! We are looking for someone who has solid GIS and data management skills, but also has the management excellence and big thinking ability to lead a successful program. The position is advertised as both open to all US citizens and nationals as well as merit promotion for existing federal employees. It's based in Three Rivers, CA, which is a lovely small town in the foothills of the Southern Sierra Nevada Mountains. The city of Visalia is 30 minutes away. Please forward this message widely. The closing date is January 24. For full announcements and instructions on how to apply, go to: http://jobsearch.usajobs.gov/search.aspx?q=SEKI+423711&where=&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&x=38&y=14 Job Title: GIS Specialist (Interdisciplinary) Department: Department Of The Interior Agency: National Park Service Job Announcement Number: SEKI 423711 Job Summary: This position serves as the Geographic Information System (GIS) and Data Management Coordinator/Section Chief in the Science and Data Integration Branch of the Division of Resource Management and Science at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI). This is an interdisciplinary position that may be filled by candidates who meet the requirements for Biologist GS-401, Geographer GS-150, or Physical Scientist GS 1301 . The interdisciplinary nature of this position requires expertise in three areas: a) integrated knowledge of physical, biological, and social sciences (e.g., ecology, geography), b) programmatic leadership and coordination, and c) technical skills in spatial and non-spatial data management and analysis. The incumbent works collaboratively within the parks, as well as with other federal agencies, state agencies, and non-governmental partners. SEKI is part of the Southern Sierra Nevada Ecoregion. The Ecoregion provides many highly valued ecosystem services, such as recreation, biodiversity, and water for agricultural, energy production, and domestic water needs. The Ecoregion is relatively intact, and its headwaters and middle watersheds are almost entirely administered for public benefits. However, landscape changes, including the effects of global climate change, shifting fire regimes, patterns of human land use, increasing air pollution, and other ecosystem agents of change have already affected the integrity of this ecoregion?s natural, cultural, and socio-economic resources. All of these agents of change interact with one another, and affect ecosystems in complex ways that require effective and efficient data practices to enhance understanding and management of public lands. SEKI is collaborating with other federal and state agencies and nongovernmental organizations to implement a landscape-scale science strategy called the ?Strategic Framework for Science in Support of Management in the Southern Sierra Nevada Ecoregion?. This position is part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team that implements this Strategic Framework by expanding upon and improving SEKI?s scientific, analytical, data management, and information-sharing capacity. Salary Range: $68,809.00 - $89,450.00 /year Series & Grade: GS-0401-12 Open Period: Tuesday, January 11, 2011 to Monday, January 24, 2011 Position Information: Full Time Career/Career Conditional Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - Sequoia and Kings Canyon N P, CA Major Duties: The incumbent is responsible for the technical and administrative development, improvement, management, and implementation of the GIS and data management systems within the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks (SEKI). The position is located in the Division of Resource Management and Science, but works cross-functionally to support other program areas, such as fire management and law enforcement. As a program coordinator, the incumbent performs tasks such as planning, designing, and implementing new or improved procedures for meeting the Parks? GIS and data management needs, and training of the Parks? staff in GIS and other data management technologies. The incumbent serves as a technical and administrative supervisor for lower graded GIS and data management staff. The incumbent is responsible for implementing specific technical projects as well as managing the GIS and data management program as a whole. Project management includes creating thematic work plans and scopes of work, soliciting internal funding and external grants to support implementation of planned work, and overseeing conceptualization through completion of projects performed, including the administration of contracts and agreements and management of budgets. The incumbent works with the science coordinator to establish a regional science information clearinghouse and website that supports the goals of the ?Strategic Framework for Science in Support of Management in the Southern Sierra Nevada Ecoregion?. The incumbent coordinates, facilitates, and supports the application of spatial and non-spatial data to develop products, such as resource condition and vulnerability assessments, that support the Parks? management decision-making. ************************************** Koren R. Nydick, PhD Science Coordinator/Ecologist Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks Phone: 559-565-4292 FAX: 559-565-4207 From karsten at terragis.net Tue Jan 11 16:20:06 2011 From: karsten at terragis.net (karsten vennemann) Date: Tue, 11 Jan 2011 16:20:06 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] New Class - Practical Introduction to gvSIG Open Source Desktop GIS Message-ID: Terra GIS is offering a 1 day introductory class (hands on workshop) in Seattle on Tuesday March 29th, 2011 at the King County GIS Center?s Seattle Computer Training Facility. The emphasis of the class will be on general GIS functionalities and geoprocessing. gvSIG is a powerful desktop GIS system that is known for having a user-friendly interface, being able to access the most common formats, both vector and raster ones. It features a wide range of tools for working with geographic information (query tools, layout creation, geoprocessing, networks, model builder, etc.) and provides excellent cartography and spatial analysis tools, and a wide range of spatial database connectivity. More information at http://www.terragis.net/gis-classes/gvsig-introduction/ Karsten Vennemann Principal Terra GIS LTD 2119 Boyer Ave E Seattle, WA 98112 USA www.terragis.net Phone 206 905 1711 Fax 925 905 1711 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From sschneid at usgs.gov Wed Jan 12 12:25:55 2011 From: sschneid at usgs.gov (Sheri Schneider) Date: Wed, 12 Jan 2011 12:25:55 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] The National Map Users Conference and USGS Geographic Information Science (GIS) Workshop; Abstracts Due January 31, 2011 Message-ID: Please submit your abstract through the online form NO LATER THAN January 31, 2011. Authors will be notified of acceptance by February 28, 2011. The online form is at http://nationalmap.gov/uc/abstract_form.html The National Map Users Conference and USGS Geographic Information Science (GIS) Workshop Who: Scientists, professionals, and other users of GIS and The National Map What: The inaugural Users Conference for The National Map, held in tandem with the USGS GIS Workshop When: May 10-13, 2011 Where: The GIS Workshop will be held at the USGS National Training Center, located on the Denver Federal Center, Lakewood, Colorado, May 10-11. The National Map Users Conference will be held directly after the GIS Workshop at a convention center in the Lakewood, Colorado, area, May 12-13. Why should I attend? The goal of the interactive workshop and conference is to serve and enhance communications among the communities of users of The National Map, Federal GIS specialists and scientists, and data providers. Topics will include existing applications and visions for future scientific and modeling applications using The National Map, opportunities for partnerships, and advances in geospatial technologies. The event will focus on user and partner interaction using various formats: interactive panels, lightening sessions, poster presentations, workshops, as well as presentations and demonstrations. This gathering is designed to provide a relaxed, collaborative, and informative venue to explore the direction of The National Map, mapping trends, and GIS applications. More information at http://nationalmap.gov/uc/ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Sheri Schneider, USGS OR Geospatial Liaison 503-310-1531, fax: 503-251-3470 sschneider at usgs.gov USGS, 2130 SW 5th Ave., Portland, OR, 97201 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Hglock at esri.com Fri Jan 14 09:36:04 2011 From: Hglock at esri.com (Heather Glock) Date: Fri, 14 Jan 2011 09:36:04 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] Call for Workshop Presenters Message-ID: <13A233D6B78F6D4481631BAA6988DFF77AF162@olymx.oly.esri.com> 2011 Washington GIS Conference Mapping Washington's Future! May 9th-11th, 2011 The planning committee for the 2011 Washington GIS Conference is busy developing another standout annual conference. At this time we are seeking workshop presenters and invite you to submit a proposal to conduct a workshop for WAURISA members and the Washington GIS community at large in 2011. For details go to http://www.waurisa.org/conferences/2011/Call_for_Workshop_Presenters_201 1.pdf Call for papers and vendor information will be broadcast shortly. We'd love to hear your ideas! If you have conference suggestions please contact the planning committee at 2011WAGISConference at waurisa.org. Heather Glock, Regional Government Sales | Washington & Oregon Esri | 606 Columbia St NW | Suite 300 | Olympia, WA 98501| www.esri.com Office: 360-754-4727 x8948 | Cell: 360-633-5289 | Email: hglock at esri.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From aclark at com-geo.org Sat Jan 15 08:57:54 2011 From: aclark at com-geo.org (Andrew Clark) Date: 15 Jan 2011 11:57:54 -0500 Subject: [gis_info] GeoWeb on Mobile Internet (OGC Keynote at COM.Geo 2011) Message-ID: <20110115165812.79CF91998379@swiki.osl.state.or.us> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From milton.e.hill at state.or.us Thu Jan 20 14:07:03 2011 From: milton.e.hill at state.or.us (HILL Milton E * EISPD GEO) Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2011 14:07:03 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] 2011 Elevation FIT: Update and Preliminary FY11 Action Items Message-ID: <4BD752C728FD8C43A7940818DD4A1E9B06D6F396@exchnode02.ad.state.or.us> Elevation FIT, Hope everyone enjoyed the holidays and got off to a good start with the New Year. Some time has passed since our last meeting, and I need to provide a quick update. Since our last meeting the following has occurred (in a nutshell): ? Governance - We need to be making progress. Key objectives include producing 1) an Elevation Stewardship Plan and 2) an Elevation FIT Charter. Next steps include: 1) meeting with representatives from PAC, FIT and GPL to address development of these OGIC products, 2) distributing our draft stewardship plan for FIT review and comment, and then 3) moving forward with completion and adoption. First the Stewardship plan and then the Charter. ? Pursuing Data Development - After a fairly exhaustive evaluation of IFSAR and lack of consensus to pursue, work began evaluating alternate options for acquiring elevation data for the 'hinterlands' and developing a matrix for review by the group, i.e., a tool to asses options and reach consensus. Options currently include 1) IFSAR, 2) lower density Lidar, 3) deriving DEMs from existing NAIP, and 4) including DEMs in upcoming flights. Selective criteria under consideration for the matrix currently include 1) cost, 2) quality, 3) value supporting common needs, and 4) reusability, i.e., public elevation information with no restrictions on use or distribution preferred. Regarding options 3 and 4: Emmor Nile (ODF) has been involved, and Doug Smith (DSA) has been researching options with Mike Tully from ASI (NAIP contractors). ? Including Bathymetry - After the presentation, discussion and consensus to incorporate bathymetry at our last meeting, Emmor Nile (ODF), Jon Dasler (DEA), Jacob Macdonald (USACE) and I continued discussion regarding the accommodation of these data. The basic idea is to update the current elevation standard, 2005 Oregon Elevation Data Standard Version 1.1, to include and reference bathymetry: o Building on domains and feature types to accommodate Bathymetry vector data, e.g., 1) spot depth/elevation points, 2) contour lines (depth contours or isobaths), cross-sections and breaklines such as thalweg, channel, shelf, top of bank; and 3) polygons to delineate water's edge and mapping extents. o Addressing datum and accuracy standards such as 1) reference to the standards and methods used for data collection and an associated mapping accuracy indicator, e.g., NMAS for 10ft contours; and 2) anchor points with horizontal and vertical datum descriptions to provide a spatial reference and an indicator to determine if data have been projected. o Updating the raster elevation standard at the same time to address bathymetry in that format as well. Next steps include: 1) refining the 2005 Oregon Elevation Data Standard Version 1.1, 2) circulating it for review and comment, 3) accommodating comments, 4) FIT adoption, and then 5) OGIC adoption. ? Pursuing Data Sharing - Evaluating methods to provide on-line web services to best available elevation data o Initiating a pilot to evaluate web based services with NASA, following up their offer to host Lidar data for the state and pursuing methods to provide OSS access via WorldWind (preliminary stages); investigating other solutions as well, such as LP360 Server, ArcGIS Server, and existing solutions available across the state. o Identifying policy issues needing attention, e.g., clarifying national security interests, clarifying 'public information', etc. and in general refining policy to encourage the sharing of publicly-funded elevation data cross the state. Next steps for pilots include 1) clarifying state needs for web-based services, 2) clarifying specifics of pilot, 3) evaluating solutions, and 4) developing recommendations for funding. Next steps for the policy issues include 1) identifying issues that restrict access and prevent data sharing (core issues), 2) evaluating technical methods to address core issues and 3) proposing policy language to address core issues and promote data sharing. I'm currently operating under the following priorities, in this order, 1) governance as requested by OGIC, 2) data development plan for the hinterlands as needed by those without OLC products or resources to acquire OLC products, 3) follow-up from actions at FIT meetings (bathymetry), and 4) general needs expressed by FIT meeting attendees and others throughout the state to promote data sharing; i.e., many people are still struggling to find best available elevation data and get access. . . . . I know that other priorities exist. This is not intended to be full account of what needs to occur, just an update. Significant work lies ahead. Success requires a balance between finding creative solutions to support short-term needs and reserving time to craft a solid governance model to support long-term needs. Once through our City budget process (preparing FY10 estimated actual and FY11 budget, accommodating further budget reductions and dealing with some staff transfers), I'll follow up with a more in-depth update and schedule for the 2011. In the interim, please feel free to comment, question and clarify your needs regarding elevation data. Thank you for your time, Brandt Melick ? TSD Manager Technical Services Division Public Works Department City of Springfield 225 Fifth Street Springfield, OR 97477 Phone: 541.726.4645 Fax: 541.736.1021 Email: bmelick at springfield-or.gov Please note that my email has changed to bmelick at springfield-or.gov. 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The link for public comment will be available on our website at that time. Sheila Sheila Wilson, Ph.D., GISP Executive Director GIS Certification Institute www.gisci.org swilson at gisci.org 918-246-0328 If everything could be different, what might have to remain unchanged? - F. W. Faller The information contained in this communication may be confidential, is intended only for the use of the recipient(s) named above, and may be legally privileged. If the reader of this message is not the intended recipient, you are hereby notified that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication, or any of its contents, is strictly prohibited. If you have received this communication in error, please return it to the sender immediately and delete the original message and any copy of it from your computer system. If you have any questions concerning this message, please contact the sender. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cy.smith at state.or.us Fri Jan 28 13:48:29 2011 From: cy.smith at state.or.us (SMITH Cy * EISPD GEO) Date: Fri, 28 Jan 2011 13:48:29 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] FW: GISCI Newsletter Message-ID: <4BD752C728FD8C43A7940818DD4A1E9B06DF06AF@exchnode02.ad.state.or.us> Hi folks, please see the press release in the GISCI newsletter below related to a proposed GISCI examination requirement. cy Cy Smith, Statewide GIS Coordinator DAS/EISPD Geospatial Enterprise Office President, Urban/Regional Info Sys Assoc. (URISA) Delegate, Coalition of Geospatial Organizations (COGO) Past President, Natl. States Geographic Info. Council (NSGIC) 503-378-6066 http://gis.oregon.gov From: GIS Certification Institute [mailto:sheila at gisci.ccsend.com] On Behalf Of GIS Certification Institute Sent: Friday, January 28, 2011 1:46 PM To: cy.smith at state.or.us Subject: GISCI Newsletter GISCI banner GIS Certification Institute Newsletter January 28, 2011 In This Issue Upcoming Events Social GISPs GISCI Leaders Upcoming Events February 2-4: UCGIS Winter Meeting; Washington, DC February 16-18: NC GIS Conference; Raleigh, NC February 27-March 2: NSGIC Midyear Meeting; Annapolis, MD March 2: GIS Day at the Capitol: Oklahoma City, OK March 21-25: 2011 Intermountain GIS Conference; Pocatello, ID April 4-8: 21st Annual SCAUG Conference; San Antonio, TX April 10-13: 2011 Geospatial Solutions Conference by GITA; Grapevine (Dallas), TX April 12-16: AAG 2011 Annual Meeting; Seattle, WA June 13-17: URISA Leadership Academy; St. Louis, MO June 22-23: UCGIS Summer Assembly; Boulder, CO July 11-15: ESRI International User Conference; San Diego, CA September 26-29: NSGIC Annual Conference; Boise, ID October 23-25: 2010 New York State GIS Conference; Saratoga, Springs, NY October 24-27: GITA's GIS for Oil & Gas Conference; Houston, TX November 1-4: URISA's 49th Annual Conference for GIS Professionals; Indianapolis, IN Do you have an event you want listed? Please contact us. Quick Links GIS Certification Institute Member Organizations Association of American Geographers (AAG) Geospatial Information & Technology Association (GITA) The National States Geographic Information Council (NSGIC) The University Consortium of Geographic Information Systems (UCGIS) The Urban and Regional Information Systems Association (URISA) Social GISPs You will find GISP groups on Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter. Join Our Mailing List GISCI Invites Comment on Proposed Examination Requirement Press Release January 28, 2011: The GIS Certification Institute (GISCI) today made public a proposal to update requirements for GIS Professional (GISP) certification. Key among the proposed updates is the addition of a required examination. The Working Group that prepared the proposal recommends that the exam be based on the U.S. Department of Labor's new Geospatial Technology Competency Model and related resources. The "GISP Certification Update" proposal is available for public review at http://www.gisci.org , along with instructions on how individuals can share their views about proposed changes. As part of its deliberations the GISCI Board of Directors will consider comments received between February 1 and February 28, 2011. A Board decision about proposed changes is expected in April, 2011. GISCI has certified nearly 5,000 GISPs since its founding in 2004. The purpose of GISP certification is to advance the GIS profession by promoting competent and ethical practice. The goal of the GISP Certification Update Initiative is to strengthen GISP certification by increasing its value to individual GISPs, to the profession, and to society. For more information about GISCI and GISP certification, visit http://www.gisci.org . GISCI Leaders Sheila Wilson, GISP, Executive Director Each member organization appoints two members to the Board of Directors. The members are: * David DiBiase, GISP, Penn State University, representing AAG, (GISCI President) * Ed Arabas, GISP, State of Oregon, representing NSGIC (GISCI Vice President) * Michael Vanhook, State of Alabama Geospatial Office, representing NSGIC (GISCI Secretary) * Kim McDonough, GISP, Tennessee Department of Transportation, representing URISA (GISCI Treasurer) * Robert Austin, GISP, City of Tampa, representing GITA * David Hansen, GISP, USBR, representing URISA * Jeremy Mennis, Temple University, representing UCGIS * Steven Prager, University of Wyoming, representing UCGIS * Doug Richardson, GISP, Association of American Geographers, representing AAG * Becky Shumate, GISP, PennWell, representing GITA About GISCI GISCI is a tax-exempt not-for-profit organization that provides the GIS community with a complete certification program. GISCI offers participants from the first early years on the job until retirement a positive method of developing value for professionals and employers in the GIS profession. GIS Certification Institute 701 Lee St, Ste 680 Des Plaines, Illinois 60016 847-824-7768 Forward email This email was sent to cy.smith at state.or.us by swilson at gisci.org | Update Profile/Email Address | Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe (tm) | Privacy Policy . GIS Certification Institute | 701 Lee St, Ste 680 | Des Plaines | IL | 60016 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From milton.e.hill at state.or.us Mon Jan 31 14:47:15 2011 From: milton.e.hill at state.or.us (HILL Milton E * EISPD GEO) Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 14:47:15 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] NGA GIS Course Message-ID: <4BD752C728FD8C43A7940818DD4A1E9B06D6F3F4@exchnode02.ad.state.or.us> Subject: NGA GIS Course Hello, For anyone who may be interested, the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) will be offering a GIS course in Bothell, WA. It will be offered the week of February 14th, and held next door to the FEMA - Region X Regional Federal Response Center. I have included the address and a brief class description below. Although it is an intro GIS course, it is required before you can take any of the other NGA GIS courses. Currently I have about 13 open slots, which are available on a first-come first-serve basis. If you are interested in attending, please let me know ASAP; however, you will be required to cover your own travel expenses. Address: Hooper Center 130 228th Street SW Bothell, WA 98021 Course Description: GIS2101: Fundamentals of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Course Purpose: This course is designed for the beginner GIS user. It will provide a working foundation in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), with an emphasis on the use of ArcGIS 9.3 to exploit NGA digital data to solve geospatial intelligence problems. Course consists of approximately 40% lecture and 60% practical exercises. Objectives: Upon completing this instruction, participants will be able to: 1. Identify and explain GIS theory, concepts, and principles. 2. Perform basic data editing and analysis tasks using ArcGIS(c) . 3. List digital data format types and explain the basic characteristics of each. 4. Given a data set, produce a geospatial intelligence product using ArcGIS(c) annotation and map layout tools. James Dewar GIS Specialist - Region X 130 228th Street SW Bothell, WA 98021 Desk: (425) 487-2236 Cell: (425) 354-8923 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From DFleishman at ci.stayton.or.us Mon Jan 31 16:24:18 2011 From: DFleishman at ci.stayton.or.us (Dan Fleishman) Date: Mon, 31 Jan 2011 16:24:18 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] Irrigation and Water Control Districts Message-ID: <01ADB7EE22787D419C4CE7F9F0BEEA1F5C957D@police5.ci.stayton.or.us> I am trying to put together some data on the relationship between water control and irrigation district boundaries and cities and their urban growth boundaries. I have been looking for a source of statewide data on these districts and not been successful. My county has layer available, but I hoping to not have to piece 30+ sources together. Is anyone aware of a single source of this information for the state of Oregon? Thanks. 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