Mappers needed in disaster relief efforts

OSM Tasking Manager is a mapping tool designed and built for the Humanitarian OSM Team collaborative mapping. The purpose of the tool is to divide up a mapping job into smaller tasks that can be completed rapidly. It shows which areas need to be mapped and which areas need the mapping validated. Go the their … Read more

Position in National Park Service PWR Office – GIS

Position Description
The NPS is looking for someone to fill this position for @ 1 year.  Works with and assists cultural resources program staff with creating and editing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data for historic structures located in various National Park sites within the western United States.

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Recent disaster relief data

The World-Wide Human Geography Data Working Group (WWHGD WG) team has compiled an initial list of sources that contain data, information and products in support of Hurricane Irma and the Mexico Earthquake response and recovery.  

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Putting Human Geography on the Map Workshop

“Putting Human Geography on the Map” Workshop
September 28, 2017
U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia

The World-Wide Human Geography Data (WWHGD) Working Group is co-sponsored by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency and the U.S. Department of State. This free event will be held at the US Geological Survey (USGS) auditorium in Reston, Virginia.

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STEW-MAP part-time position

The NYC Urban Field Station has been working on STEW-MAP, a map and searchable database of stewardship groups designed to help understand and strengthen civic capacity to take care of the New York region’s neighborhoods. They are currently hiring for a part-time position working on the STEW-MAP project – 10 to 15 hrs/week this fall, starting immediately. Please contact stewmap.ufs@gmail.com with any questions.

GIS job with California Department of Food & Agriculture

California Department of Food & Agriculture (CDFA) is currently seeking  RA II – General candidates. This position is not just data management or research it is also GIS. CDFA host the latest GIS Server technology. This is a fast paced position working with invasive species. If you are looking to improve and grow your GIS knowledge or want to use all of your GIS skills this is the job for you. Link to Announcement:

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Women in GIS story map

A unique crowdsourced map of women GIS practitioners. Go to https://www.gislounge.com/crowdsourced-map-women-gis/ for the original story.