Floodplain Mapping Specialist (FMS): The FMS works as part of a team to conduct work activities to complete FEMA Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) projects and aid the public in obtaining and understanding available flood hazard information. Work activities include clerical tasks, GIS tasks, communication with communities and the public, writing of plans and reports, public speaking, attendance at meetings and planning sessions with contractors, communities, and other government agencies. The FMS is supervised by the Floodplain Mapping Coordinator (FMC) and the DWR Structures Program Manager.

Mapping Outreach:

Serves as technical expert and consultants for the State and are primary contacts for floodplain related activities.
Provides Base Flood Elevation (BFE) Determinations and existing engineering and GIS products upon request.
Applies understanding of GIS, hydrology and federal, state, and local requirements regarding floodplain management and floodplain maps
Travel to public meetings, meetings with other government agencies and conferences is required.
CTP Program Management:

Assesses where new or improved floodplain maps are needed for the State of Kansas and keeps Coordinated Needs Management Strategy (CNMS) database updated.
Assists with activities related to floodplain mapping activities, including contract negotiations, writing Scope of Work (SOW) and task orders, grant management, progress monitoring, grant report writing, and project compliance.
Mapping Technical Services:

Develops and maintains ArcGIS Server and ArcGIS Online services and web maps for projects in various stages of the Risk MAP process.
Develops and maintains GIS Tools to identify the geographical representation of Flood Insurance Rate Map Letters of Map Change and other floodplain mapping activities.
Review of draft flood hazard information to ensure adherence to KDA preferences and FEMA Guideline and Standards. Maintenance of state and federal databases and online record keeping systems is required. Employee will also help prepare plans, reports, presentations, story maps and outreach documents.
Training:

Assists in planning, organizing, and conducting training sessions individuals interested in floodplain management
Participates in workshops as instructor or facilitator.
Perform other tasks as assigned.

Job Title	Floodplain Mapping Specialist
Location	Topeka, KS
Salary Range	55,000
Worksite Type	100% in office
Website	https://jobs.sok.ks.gov/psc/sokhrprdcg/APPLICANT/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=215403&PostingSeq=1&

Project Manager/GIS Programmer

The City of Derby strives to be an employer of choice and our desire is to attract and retain honest, hardworking and motivated employees who are committed to providing the highest quality of service to the citizens of Derby.  We offer competitive wages, competitive benefits, including affordable health insurance with no deductible and no coinsurance and retirement benefits.  We also offer Paid Vacation on day of hire and Alternative Work Schedules to help employees achieve work-life balance. Contact us today to see how we can help you achieve your career goals. Starting salary: $74,152. Details related to the position are below:
 
Shift: 1st Shift, 5 day work week
Compensation: Starting Salary: $74,152. DOQ

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Benefits:
Medical (includes Vision)- City pays up to 87% of monthly premium (depends on wellness level and plan selected); no deductible, no coinsurance, just low-cost copays!
Dental Insurance- City pays 85% of monthly premium.
Wellness Incentives – Includes cost savings on health insurance and ability to convert a portion of sick leave to Wellness leave (used like vacation)
Paid Vacation (40 hours available on first day, remaining 40 accrued)
Sick leave
12 Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
KPERS Retirement – City contributes approximately 8.43%, employee contributes 6%
KPERS Life Insurance- Equivalent to 1 ½ times annual salary
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Short-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition Reimbursement = Up to $2,000 per year
Corporate Health Club Discounts

A Typical Work Day May Include:
Manage, coordinate, review, and participate in the activities related to the City’s geographic information systems (GIS) program.
Prepare maps and displays for various projects and presentations.
Perform GPS data collection to gather location and physical data of City infrastructure.
Develop and perform quality control/assurance procedures on GIS data.
Provide leadership and supervision to staff and delegate projects and tasks.
Organize and perform topographic surveys using standard and GPS surveying equipment. 

What You Will Need:
Associate’s Degree in GIS, Computer Science, or related area, or two years of equivalent experience.
Highly proficient in use of GIS-related software, products, and services, to include experience with ESRI software; specifically, ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise.
Valid Kansas driver’s license and a good driving record.

What Will Put You Ahead:
Bachelor degree in Geographic Information Services.
Four years progressive experience.
Supervisory experience.
Four years work experience implementing GIS solutions with a focus on city-related infrastructure.
Specific knowledge and understanding of city-related infrastructure and operations.

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Enertech is hiring for a GIS Technician position! Enertech is located in Wichita, KS and provides comprehensive solutions for pipeline operators using cutting edge GIS and data blending software and techniques. GIS Technicians assist GIS Analysts with producing accurate GIS analyses for a variety of products, as well as performing small GIS analyses independently. Our GIS team is a collaborative and dynamic team, where every team member can thrive and contribute to Enertech's mission!

Candidate qualifications are: Bachelor's degrees in GIS, Geography, or a related field; proficiency in GIS software, general computer skills, networking, and geographic knowledge; at least 1 year of GIS experience is preferred; and familiarity with Microsoft Office, ESRI products, and other relevant software.
Benefits include: Paid Time Off; Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Flexible Spending Account; Life Insurance/ADD; Long-Term and Short-Term Disability Insurance; Hospital & Cancer Indemnity Plan.
To apply, please send your resume to Robby Howe at robbyh@enertech.com

Open Position's Job Title	GIS Technician
Open Position's Location (City and State)	Wichita, KS
Open Position's Salary Range	$45,000-$55,000
Open Position's Worksite Type	100% in office
Website Address for Applicants Seeking More Information	https://enertech.com/gis-careers/ [enertech.com]

Job Title
CAD Survey Technician

Organization
BHC

Location

Wichita, KS

Worksite Type
100% in Office

Are you passionate about delivering accurate and timely survey projects? At BHC, we're seeking a skilled CAD Survey Technician to join our dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with a talented group of professionals on a variety of surveying projects, from topographic surveys to boundary surveys and construction staking. If you excel in a detail-oriented, process-driven environment and are proficient in AutoCAD, we want to hear from you!

Who We Are

Our everyday work impacts how people do everyday living, through improved connectivity, transportation, safety, and community development. As a service business, we are all about our people. Our shared values and objectives focus on integrity and professionalism. We embrace teamwork, process management, and collaboration and are growth oriented because we believe growth creates opportunities. As each person continues to learn and grow professionally, we advance as an organization.

What We Do
Our Surveying team brings extensive knowledge and experience to each project. Our team of dedicated professionals utilize the latest technologies to ensure accurate data collection and project success.
How You Can Grow With Us
Opportunities for growth are endless based on your desire to learn. We are excited to share details of your career path options with you during your employment. Positions such as Sr. Survey Technician, CAD Engineering Tech and Project Surveyor may be in your future.

Position Summary
The CAD Survey Technician works with various members of the surveying project team to deliver on time and accurate survey projects. They should be proficient working within an AutoCAD environment to develop plan sets, detail drawings, calculations and redline comments. This position requires a detailed, process-oriented person. The work is done mostly in the office with occasional travel out into the field.

Please see the link to the job listing for more information, we look forward to hearing from you!

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Job Title
Adjunct Faculty, Cartography and Geovisualization

Location
Lawrence, Kansas

Website
https://geog.ku.edu/ [geog.ku.edu]

The University of Kansas Department of Geography and Atmospheric Science is seeking applicants for an adjunct faculty position to teach GEOG 311: Introductory Cartography and Geovisualization and potentially other cartography offerings in the future.

Required Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Geography or related field;
Experience and expertise in creating professional visualizations and maps using geospatial capabilities in GIS, data analysis software, and graphics applications;
Experience applying cartographic design practices to a variety of datasets;
Experience employing sound cartographic design, typography and symbolization;

Desired qualifications:
Experience working with industry or government partners, clients, and professional associations.
Experience developing interactive maps for online and mobile applications
Experience in Designing map and visualization projects for both print and digital platforms
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The GEOG 311 course is scheduled for MWR 1:00-1:50PM in Wescoe 1015. And there’s a GTA for the lab portion:
GEOG 311 Introductory Cartography and Geovisualization. It’s a 4-hour course that includes a lab and currently is full (20 students):

This course is an introduction to cartography and focuses on computer-based map making skills. It begins with the history of cartography, cognitive maps, and the use of maps in the past and modern times. Topics covered in this course emphasize spatial data handling, principles of cartography and symbolization, map elements and design, and mapping techniques such as choropleth, proportional symbol and dot maps. Students will learn to adopt appropriate spatial data and mapping techniques to create accurate and creative digital maps reflecting given phenomena.

Satisfies: Lab and Field Experiences (LFE)