Attention Geography Majors ...

As and when I get information about potential employment (part-time and full-time) I will post them here.  Make sure you make it a habit to regularly check this page.  If you have suggestions or questions, please email me

Also, check with the university's resources at the Career Services

(Updated on March 14, 2003)

Oregon Geographic Data Clearinghouse deadline is April 4, 2003

Marion County Public Works deadline is March 28, 2003

US EPA (Corvallis) deadline is March 28, 2003

Conservation Biology Internships in Corvallis deadline is NOW (March 21, 2003)

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Agency:  Employment Department                 Section/Division: Research Section

 Contact:  Vicki Tucker              Telephone:  (503) 947-1292                      e-mail:  Vicki.L.Tucker@state.or.us
                                                   Address:  875 Union Street NE, Salem, OR 97311

 Application Procedure: Submit PD 100 (State Application Form) (which can be downloaded from State Jobs Page at http://www@oregonjobs.org) to address above or fax to (503) 947-1318.  Attention: Vicki Tucker

Application Deadline: April 4, 2003

Position

Title:  Information Specialist 1 – Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Description of Assignment:

Will assist in Administrative Boundary Framework development in cooperation with the Oregon Geographic Data Clearinghouse and the Administrative Framework Integration Team (A-FIT).

Will assist in compiling geographic boundary data by performing some or all of the following tasks:

• Re-projecting data themes

• Merging and mosaicing data coverages

• Editing geographic linework

• Updating and revising data attribute files

• Digitizing linework

• Registering data with the Geodetic Control Data Base (GCDB)

• Document data products using the Federal Geograhic Data Committee (FGDC) metadata standards

• Prepare user’s guide to data sources, documenting process used to produce the data products.

Special Skills/Qualifications Needed:

• Knowledge of mapping/cartography/GIS

• Prefer experience using ArcView/ESRI products

• Prefer experience using digitizer

• Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills.

• Must be able to work in open office environment.

• Must be currently attending college.

Type of Position:   Paid: yes            Rate of Pay:  $11.93/hr

Hours Per Week: 10-30 hours per week

Position Available:

Spring 2002_____  Summer 2002_____   Fall 2002____  Winter 2003__X__

Spring 2003__X___

Start Date (Estimated): April 1, 2003                End Date (Estimated): June 30, 2003

Maximum of 1040 hours

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Marion County public works is seeking college students who want to work as temporary hires this summer.
The program will place 25 students in a number of public works jobs, including road maintenance flagging, ferry toll taker/bridge crew, clerical, engineering and surveying, computer support and parks.  Pay ranges from $8.35 to $9.20 per hour.
Although the idea is to provide students with money for college, the money earned doesn’t have to be spent on books or tuition.  It’s a summer job, but only students enrolled in a college or university program are eligible.
The program is meant to encourage continuing education.
Applicants must be at least 18 and enrolled in a college or university program.  The deadline for applications is March 28.  Applications are available at the public works building, 5155 Silverton Road NE or online at http://publicworks.co.marion.or.us/administration/employment/sumstudentindex.htm

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Summer Field Assistant
Western Ecology Division
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Corvallis, OR

Position Description:  Work with a multi-disciplinary team of scientists studying juvenile coho distribution, growth, and survival in the West
Fork Smith River watershed in coastal Oregon.  Research activities focus on the interactive effects of habitat structure, temperature, nutrients, and
flow.  Field activities this summer will include snorkeling, PIT tagging, benthic invertebrate sampling, habitat surveys, and temperature
monitoring.  Fisheries background and prior field experience desirable but not required.

Contact:  Joe Ebersole (ebersole.joe@epa.gov; 754-4775) for additional information.

Application Deadline:  28 March 2003.  To apply, go to http://www.usajobs.opm.gov and search for job number RTP-OT-2003-0036.

Only students and previous federal employees are eligible.  Salary will be commensurate with education level and prior experience.  Job will most likely be filled at a GS-5 to GS-9 level.

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