From paul.ferro at dogami.state.or.us Wed Mar 7 08:40:28 2012 From: paul.ferro at dogami.state.or.us (Paul Ferro) Date: Wed, 7 Mar 2012 08:40:28 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] Klamath County area lidar data released Message-ID: <0481A056C1A53A49B96EB1B744989298D9A38E@mail.dogami.state.or.us> The Oregon Department of Geology and Mineral Industries (DOGAMI) has released lidar data for the Klamath County, Oregon area. The data extent is approximately 3,560 square miles and covers all or parts of one-hundred twenty-nine (129) 7.5-minute U.S. Geological Survey quadrangles. Crater Lake and the town of Klamath Falls are among the areas covered. Lidar (light detection and ranging) technology allows for amazingly detailed and accurate mapping of the earth's surface. News release: http://www.oregongeology.org/pubs/nr/press-release-2012-03-06.pdf View and order data using the DOGAMI Lidar Data Viewer: http://www.oregongeology.org/sub/lidardataviewer/index.htm Preview quadrangles and data extent on this index map: http://www.oregongeology.org/pubs/ldq/Lidar_Series_Index_Map_Klamath.pdf Data readme file: http://www.oregongeology.org/pubs/ldq/LDQ_Series_readme_Klamath.txt You can also order this and other DOGAMI publications directly from the Nature of the Northwest Information Center: Nature of the Northwest 800 N.E. Oregon Street, Suite 965 Portland, Oregon 97232 (971) 673-2331 Hours: Mon-Fri 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM Closed for Federal Holidays, State furlough days and vacation days Email: info at naturenw.org Web site: www.naturenw.org -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tychog at co.wasco.or.us Thu Mar 8 11:02:49 2012 From: tychog at co.wasco.or.us (Tycho Granville) Date: Thu, 8 Mar 2012 11:02:49 -0800 Subject: [gis_info] DOR and Cartography costs - quick sum Message-ID: Hi All ? I got responses back from several companies that do the same mapping updates as DOR. Some of them already do the mapping for Oregon counties. I didn?t get prices for those. I didn?t ask about updating the tax cards, as I had mistakenly thought the Assessors all did that in-house. I spoke with Lane County who both maintains their own data, and does the mapping for several other counties to DOR/ORMAP standards. They say the rate of $60-$65/hour is in line with the industry. Thanks, Tycho Tycho Granville GIS Coordinator Wasco County 541.506.2658 tychog at co.wasco.or.us Original: > Hi all - > > As many of you know, DOR is bumping up the map maintenance cost from > $33/hour to $60/hour. I've been asked to find out if there is another > (lower?) standard fee out there. > So my question is really aimed at those Counties who are *not* on > DOR maintenance. Do you have a cost for creating and maintaining your own > taxlot maps? Do you charge yourself an hourly rate, bill it in to FTE time, > or what? Does anyone outsource the work? > > We (Wasco) don't have the internal skill set, and probably not the volume > to hire a cartographer, so we're probably stuck with DOR. But it's > information we'd like to have. > > Thanks, and I will SUM, -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From aclark at com-geo.org Sun Mar 11 19:12:54 2012 From: aclark at com-geo.org (Andrew Clark) Date: 11 Mar 2012 22:12:54 -0400 Subject: [gis_info] OGC Keynote, Short Paper Submission Extended to Mar. 18 Message-ID: <20120312021337.421DE199838C@swiki.osl.state.or.us> An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Feel free to join us ;) Links: WAURISA 2012 http://www.waurisa.org/conferences/2012_Conference_Index.html gvSIG CE: http://gvsigce.sourceforge.net/joomla/ Sextante: http://www.sextantegis.com/ presentation including 'Sextante for ArcGIS' at King County GIS Center, January 2012 : http://www.terragis.net/2012/02/01/spatialkit-and-sextante-for-arcgis-deskto p/ Cheers Karsten Karsten Vennemann Terra GIS Ltd 2119 Boyer Ave E Seattle, WA 98112 USA tel ++ 206 905 1711 fax ++ 925 905 1711 -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From aclark at com-geo.org Mon Mar 12 08:25:02 2012 From: aclark at com-geo.org (Andrew Clark) Date: Mon, 12 Mar 2012 11:25:02 -0400 Subject: [gis_info] COM.Geo 2012: OGC Keynote, Short Paper Submission Deadline Extended to Mar. 18 Message-ID: <00d201cd0064$4b9359d0$e2ba0d70$@com-geo.org> If you are having any trouble with viewing this email, please go to http://www.com-geo.org/news/news_2012_0311.htm OGC Keynote: Connecting Islands in the Internet of Things With the increasing pace of change in computing technology, islands of relative stability become important to reaping the benefits of geospatial information. Geospatial standards are bases for persistent developments in the complex adaptive ecosystem of geospatial computing technology. Standards are the backbone of the Geoweb and will be also for the Internet of Things (IoT). At COM.Geo 2011, the workshop, "Expanding Geoweb to An Internet of Things", explored ways in which the success of the Geoweb were a basis for the emerging Internet of Things. COM.Geo 2012 aims to continue this discussion of sensor and mobile computing for geospatial research and application. IoT can be seen as a fuller expression of a vision of The Computer for the 21st Century (M. Weiser, 1991, Sci. Amer.). That vision of "Ubiquitous Computing" anticipated computers disappearing into the fabric of everyday life. What perhaps could not have been anticipated was how computing would be changed by the WWW making information ubiquitously accessible via the internet. Now, everyday objects with embedded computers are becoming ubiquitously accessible and interactive via the internet and mobile communications to the benefit of researchers, decision-makers, developers, and application users. Sensor webs and RFID are major elements of IoT. Beginning in 2000, the Open Geospatial Consortium (OGC) anticipated the proliferation of network-accessible sensors and defined a set of Sensor Web Enablement (SWE) standards. SWE allows sensors to be used in user applications not anticipated with the initial deployment of the sensors. The AutoID lab is a pioneer identifying how RFID systems and SWE can work together to for understanding real world objects both from physical measurements and identity. Geospatial location is fundamental to IoT with the spaces in which IoT operates going beyond the geographic positioning technologies currently on mobile devices. Fusion of information from new sensors on-board mobile devices will enable positioning indoors and other locations where GPS is not present. "Indoor maps" with the complexity of 3 dimensions and complex route topology are needed for IoT be placed and used in a rich spatial computing context. End user applications will reap the benefits of ubiquitous information from IoT. Augmented Reality applications will allow users to view a rich set of information about the space around them both historical information and real-time information. The many domains of Business Intelligence will be informed by this stream of information enabling better decisions. OGC brings several innovative, yet stable standards to the computing and geospatial world of IoT. The second generation of SWE standards is currently being finalized. CityGML and IndoorGML meet the need for indoor maps. And the Augmented Reality Markup Language is poised to bring IoT information into a context aware visualization on mobile devices. OGC will continue to work with other standards developing organizations that address IoT, e.g., ITU, JTC1, IETF, OMA. >> Full Paper Submission Closed on Mar. 12 Short Paper Submission Extended to Mar. 18 Upcoming Submission Deadlines Short Papers Submission Deadline Extended to Mar. 18 Courses Proposal Submission Deadline Apr. 9, 2012 Tech Talks / Posters Abstract Submission Deadline Apr. 9, 2012 Panels / Panels+ Abstract Submission Deadline Apr. 9, 2012 Demo Talks / Posters Abstract Submission Deadline Apr. 23, 2012 Demo Videos Submission Deadline May 4, 2012 About COM.Geo Computing for Geospatial Research Institute (COM.Geo) is one of the leading-edge geospatial computing research organizations in the world. COM.Geo is playing a guiding role to advancing the technologies in computing for geospatial research and application fields. COM.Geo R&D focuses on the latest computing technologies for multidisciplinary research and development that enables the exploration in geospatial areas. COM.Geo training center offers the most up-to-date training for working professionals to boost their technical knowledge and skills of computing for geospatial technology. COM.Geo conference is an exclusive international event that connects researchers, developers, scientists, and application users from academia, government, and industry in both computing and geospatial fields. -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From Melissa.CRANE at co.lane.or.us Tue Mar 13 08:01:43 2012 From: Melissa.CRANE at co.lane.or.us (CRANE Melissa J) Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2012 08:01:43 -0700 Subject: [gis_info] DOR and Cartography costs - quick sum In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <293CF198E0078B4DBBF1C7FEF8320B9D7F72CC62@LCEXG03.lc100.net> Everyone: Tycho's note, below, included: -------------- "I spoke with Lane County who both maintains their own data, and does the mapping for several other counties to DOR/ORMAP standards. They say the rate of $60-$65/hour is in line with the industry." ------------------------- To clarify, Lane County does not do mapping for other counties at this time. We do, however, provide support for assessment and taxation software for other counties and this may be where any confusion came from. Looking quickly at the costs of our own staff for mapping, $60-$65/Hr. is somewhere close to our costs, including all overhead, and this may well be why DOR is coming out with similar numbers. But, please understand that I don't know what DOR is including in their cost calculations. Also, I don't know what the industry standard cost might be. Our GIS program does have qualified, experienced staff for mapping as well as for GIS development and I'm looking forward to more and more integration between GIS, Assessment and Taxation, and other programs such as Deeds & Records and Land Management planning & permits. Please let me know if I can answer any questions. Best Wishes. Scott Byler, Applications Division Manager, Lane County Information Services. 541-682-3682 Melissa Crane, GISP GIS Services Supervisor Lane County, Oregon (541) 682-6950 From: gis_info-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us [mailto:gis_info-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us] On Behalf Of Tycho Granville Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2012 11:03 AM To: gis_info at listsmart.osl.state.or.us Subject: [gis_info] DOR and Cartography costs - quick sum Hi All - I got responses back from several companies that do the same mapping updates as DOR. Some of them already do the mapping for Oregon counties. I didn't get prices for those. I didn't ask about updating the tax cards, as I had mistakenly thought the Assessors all did that in-house. I spoke with Lane County who both maintains their own data, and does the mapping for several other counties to DOR/ORMAP standards. They say the rate of $60-$65/hour is in line with the industry. Thanks, Tycho Tycho Granville GIS Coordinator Wasco County 541.506.2658 tychog at co.wasco.or.us Original: > Hi all - > > As many of you know, DOR is bumping up the map maintenance cost from > $33/hour to $60/hour. I've been asked to find out if there is another > (lower?) standard fee out there. > So my question is really aimed at those Counties who are *not* on > DOR maintenance. Do you have a cost for creating and maintaining your own > taxlot maps? Do you charge yourself an hourly rate, bill it in to FTE time, > or what? Does anyone outsource the work? > > We (Wasco) don't have the internal skill set, and probably not the volume > to hire a cartographer, so we're probably stuck with DOR. But it's > information we'd like to have. > > Thanks, and I will SUM, -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From cy.smith at state.or.us Tue Mar 20 12:07:41 2012 From: cy.smith at state.or.us (SMITH Cy * EISPD GEO) Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2012 12:07:41 -0700 Subject: [gis_info] FW: Career Opportunity: Business Systems Analyst ~ City of Portland, Oregon Message-ID: <4BD752C728FD8C43A7940818DD4A1E9B08EEE12F@exchnode02.ad.state.or.us> Below is information for a current open competitive recruitment for a Business Systems Analyst. If you wish to no longer receive job announcements from the Bureau of Development Services, please reply with "Unsubscribe" in the subject line. Thank you, Adrienne Edwards, Management Analyst City of Portland, Oregon ~ Bureau of Development Services (503) 823-4163 The City of Portland is a great place to work! Open recruitment: Business Systems Analyst Please apply using the City of Portland's Online Career Center, located at: www.PortlandOnline.com/Jobs CLOSING DATE: No later than 4:30 p.m. on April 2, 2012 SALARY: $4,788.00 - $6,382.00 monthly, plus benefits OPTIONAL INFORMATION SESSIONS: To assist you in understanding the Business Systems Analyst position, the Bureau of Development Services will host two optional informational sessions that will provide additional details about the positions and the City's recruitment and selection process. You are invited to attend either of these optional sessions. Attendance is not required to apply for this position. Information Session #1 will be held on March 27th from 6:30 - 7:30 pm at 1900 SW 4th Avenue, Portland, OR 97201, on the 2nd floor in Room 2500A. Information Session #2 will be held on March 30th from 12:00 - 1:00 pm at 1900 SW 4th Avenue, Portland, OR 97201, on the 2nd floor in Room 2500A. THE POSITION: The Business Systems Analyst for the Bureau of Development Services is responsible for partnering with BDS internal customers, external customers and software vendors to clarify business and operational requirements for information technology and systems, including upgrading the citywide permit and case management system to a statewide ePermit system. Duties include coordinating the implementation of software, translating business requirements into system designs and specifications, coordinating the transformation of the specifications into software solutions and testing solutions against user requirements. Additional duties include designing and delivering technology training, and analyzing specific corrections when technology or software problems are encountered or changes are required. Duties may include focusing on information technology needs and issues including planning, selection, procurement, overseeing deployment and troubleshooting desktop computing and office automation technologies. The Business Systems Analyst is expected to carry out their project responsibilities with initiative, independence and creativity while exercising sound professional judgment and problem-solving skills. Experience with workflow management systems and permitting / case management systems in particular would be desirable. TO QUALIFY: * Ability to perform customer interviews, and business process analyses and reach sound, logical conclusions regarding customer needs and business requirements * Ability to understand and apply the analysis of functional requirements to the development of systems proposals, application requirements, programming specifications and other recommendations for efficient, cost effective solutions * * Knowledge of basic database theory, design rules and development practices, including data modeling, data flow and entity relationship analysis * * Experience and knowledge of basic project management methods, tools and techniques * * Ability to plan and conduct effective customer training programs * * Ability to communicate effectively to diverse audiences of technical and non-technical personnel orally and in writing Please apply using the City of Portland's Online Career Center, located at: www.PortlandOnline.com/Jobs. CLOSING DATE: No later than 4:30 p.m. on April 2, 2012 Minorities, women, and qualified individuals with disabilities are urged to apply. If you wish to identify yourself as an individual with a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 and will be requesting accommodation, the requests must be made to the Analyst(s) named below or to the Human Resources Bureau Receptionist No Later Than the Closing Date of This Announcement. An Equal Opportunity Employer -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... 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Provide analysis and feasibility studies, establish project goals, negotiate timelines/schedules, and develop project plans. As a working supervisor assists with production work when needed. Works with Director of GIS, Mapping and Data Management on initiatives to migrate the current mapping and connectivity environment to a full GIS environment. Responsibilities of this position include the following: * Provide staff supervision and related administrative duties * Assist in prioritization of daily production work and support services ensuring productivity and quality goals are set, measured, met and maintained. * Lead company efforts to develop and improve mapping, find and implement efficiencies and provide recommendations on the use of technologies. Work across PacifiCorp groups to ensure proper management and delivery of geospatial data and develop working relationships and agreements. * Provide plans, processes, targets and implementation and feedback mechanisms or tools for establishing best practices. * Manage projects, customer client expectations and related interaction between customers and the project team(s). * Interpret and map engineering drawings and field mark-ups per detailed drawings from estimators, engineers while maintaining department standards/guidelines. * Assist with analysis, recommendations and/or implementation of technical procedure and process enhancements. * Develop and monitor industry and internal benchmarks to measure continuous improvements in financial and system performance. * Facilitate team efforts, provide guidance and direction to team members, and communicate project objectives, parameters, status, and outcomes. Requirements of this position include the following: * Bachelor's Degree in engineering, computer science, geographic information systems (GIS) or the equivalent combination of education and experience. * Supervisory, leadership and teamwork skills including the ability to implement action plans for achieving objectives and to oversee daily operations. * A minimum of six years working in a high volume mapping/GIS production environment. * Significant experience with AutoCAD, electrical utility operations, electrical systems connectivity, and related mapping and spatial data management. * Strong interpersonal and communication skills to facilitate team efforts, provide guidance and direction to team members, communicate expectations, project objectives, parameters, status, and outcomes. * Significant experience with ArcGIS 9x/10x and related data formats. * Assessment skills including problem diagnosis and identification of proper methods and techniques to resolve and prevent future problems. * Analytical and evaluation skills to define critical tasks, establish sequence of events, identify individuals/teams, timelines, and outcomes, and product project plans. * Project management skills to develop and monitor work and budgets, determine specifications, schedules, timelines, and define deliverables. Preference may be given to candidates who meet the above requirements and have the following: * Direct people management experience. * Experience working in an electrical utility production mapping department where GIS was recently implemented. * Knowledge of the FastGate mapping system. * Experience working with ArcFM. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening. Please apply : www.pacificorp.com Ed Arabas, GISP Senior Operations & Policy Analyst State of Oregon Dept of Administrative Services (503) 378-6111 Data Classification: Level 1 - Published -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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Please pass this along to anyone you know that is qualified and might be interested. http://www.oregon.gov/DAS/EISPD/GEO/jobs/geo_jobs.shtml cy Cy Smith, Oregon State GIO DAS/EISPD Geospatial Enterprise Office Secretary, Coalition of Geospatial Organizations (COGO) Past President, Urban & Regional Info Sys Assoc (URISA) Past President, Natl States Geographic Info Council (NSGIC) 503-378-6066 http://gis.oregon.gov -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: