Spatial Jobs Online News Bulletin Issue 55

Spatial Jobs Online News Bulletin

February 2014 Issue 55

I’m sure many of us have returned to a carpark convinced we know where we left the car only to find it isn’t there.  Of course, it’s been stolen!  We wouldn’t be so stupid as to forget where we put it.  Well forget all you like, as Apple Inc have filed a GPS patent to locate parked vehicles.  OK, it isn’t quite there yet but the sooner it is the sooner we stop having those embarrassing moments and we will never have to wear the shoe leather looking for the car again.

Optimizing water consumption is always a hot topic in Australia, particularly this time of year so it is interesting to read what an American landscaping company is doing in this area.

Do you have any interesting, informative or even funny articles you want to share?  Feel free to send it to info@spatialjobs.com.au

 

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Articles
	Apple files for a GPS Patent to Locate Parked Vehicles
	Phoenix landscaping company conducts plant density study to optimize water consumption, tries mobile mapping to collect ‘Big Data’ quickly
	Trimble Adds Unmanned Aircraft System to Ag Portfolio for Aerial Mapping
	Taking the Earth’s Temperatures by Satellite
	Learn How CityEngine is Transforming the Future of Planning and Urban
Candidate Profile
	Susannah Guenther Final Year Student
Quote of the week	Tweet of the week
Horse sense is the thing a horse has which keeps it from betting on people. W C Fields	@BabySideburns I’m not giving the kids a timeout. I’m giving myself one. The thought of sitting in a corner and being ignored sounds just heavenly.
Events
	Feb 18 Seminar: The 1814 Flinders Map Bicentenary
	Feb 26    GeoNext - NSW
	Feb  27   QLD GISP-AP Certification - QLD, SICC
	May 29 - 30 Web and Wireless GIS 2014 Korea
Jobs
Surveyor - Mackay	Mackay, QLD
Manager, Land Information	Canberra, ACT
Information System Project Officer	Perth, WA
GIS Consultant	PSMA Australia, Canberra
Statistics
Employers	1085
Jobs	95
Job Seekers	6939
Resumes	7271
Subscribers	6872

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Candidate Profile: Susannah Guenther

My name is Susannah Guenther and I am 21 years old. I live in Adelaide and am currently studying at the University of South Australia. I am doing a Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology and minors in Geoscience and Australian History.

I decided for a future career to pursue Geoscience as it interests me more. The courses I have done in the minor are maps and coordinate systems, environmental remote sensing, landscape fundamentals and soils in the Australian Landscape so far. I still have three subjects to complete the minor this year, my final year, which include geospatial information science and environmental geology. At university I have achieved credits and distinctions in this minor and hope this is of some advantage when being considered for future positions.

In maps and coordinate systems I learnt some skills in making maps using ArcGIS and have some idea of the various coordinate systems in use. Image analysis of terrain, statistics for images, confusion matrices, cluster analysis of remotely sensed imagery and reflectance spectra were some of the skills taught in remote sensing. I also learnt about the various imagery used in remote sensing such as Landsat and Modis imagery. The course also taught various image analysis processes using ERDAS IMAGINE. I also have some skills in soil classification and understanding soil profiles and textures. I can also read a Value Chroma Chart and have some idea of the processes involved in filling out a soil profile record sheet as well as writing field reports. Similar skills were taught in landscape fundamentals. I will be learning new skills in the courses I will be doing and cementing what I have already learnt as the year finishes so my skills will not be limited to what I have listed here.

I have also some skill in biology, basic statistics such as test statistics, communication for information systems and technology and of course some idea of weather and clouds and how that affects soil. Biology skills include working independently on projects, project reports, writing academic essays and presenting on various topics. Communication skills include writing the minutes for meetings, presenting topics to people and writing reports on specific subjects. I have also some skills in microbiology. I have also some understanding of Australian Aboriginal history, the issues they face today and how they protect and interact with the land.

I am looking for a role perhaps in remote sensing and photogrammetry however, roles in soil analysis and classification would also be welcome. Roles that include biology and its processes would also be okay.

At the moment I am hoping to find work in Adelaide as I would like to finish my degree at the University of South Australia rather than transferring to a different university to finish my degree. This is my last year so any positions outside of Adelaide/South Australia after that are welcome.

Contact details:

Mob: 0456104434

Email: catfan2k(at)gmail.com

Spatial Jobs Online News Bulletin Issue 54

Spatial Jobs Online News Bulletin

January 2014 Issue 54

Welcome to 2014.  According to Chinese astrology, the Year of the Horse” – to all of the “neighsayers” there are 1,364,520,37++  Chinese who believe in it and have done so for thousands of years.

Included in the prediction for a horse year - It is an excellent year for travel, and the more far away and off the beaten path the better. Energy is high and production is rewarded. Decisive action, not procrastination, brings victory. But you have to act fast in a Horse year.  So it is a good time to get out the maps and/or the GPS and head off into the wide blue yonder.  Or, change your career, so keep an eagle eye on Spatial Jobs Online.

We are always on the lookout for interesting articles and if you have something you want to share, feel free to send it to info@spatialjobs.com.au

We’ve got the spotlight on TAFE NSW Riverina Institute, specialists in distance education and GIS courses.

The Institute’s comprehensive courses, specialising in spatial information services using (GIS), are tailored to anyone who is interested in the spatial information sector. The delivery modes specialise in distance-education and on-line, and blended options our available to ensure our students/clients needs are met.  Courses include the use of either ESRI (ArcGIS) software or MapInfo. Student licences are available for both platforms if you do not already have access to software.

Click here to view upcoming GIS courses with TAFE NSW

Articles
	BoM releases web API for GeoFabric
	The Fantastical Life of a GIS Analyst
	3 Ways to Replace Pen and Paper with Mobile GIS
	How Can Geography Literacy Be So Bad in the Age of Google Earth?
	3D GIS for Underground Pipelines
Candidate Profile
	Clayborne Dango Recent RMIT Graduate
Quote of the week	Tweet of the week
My definition of an intellectual is someone who can listen to the William Tell Overture without thinking of the Lone Ranger. Billy Connolly	Snorklhuahua @weinerdog4life One time I threw a boomerang and lost it, now I live in constant fear.
Events
	QLD Graduate Surveyors Weekend Seminar - QLD, LSC
	Remote Sensing and Earth Observation Fields Seminar - NSW, RSPC
	SA Cartography and Map Design Workshop - SA, SICC
	GIS-Pro Annual Conference
Jobs
Manager, Land Information Systems	Canberra, ACT
Senior Engineering Surveyor	Banana Shire Council, QLD
GIS Analyst SDE	Brisbane CBD
Senior Project Manager - Mapping	Brisbane
Construction/Registered/Graduate/Surveyor	B&P Surveys, NSW
Statistics
Employers	918
Jobs	102
Job Seekers	5887
Resumes	6165
Subscribers	6225

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Candidate profile - Clayborne Dango

Clayborne Dango

T: (03) 9467 4699
M: (03) 0435 423 550
E: claydango(at)gmail.com

PERSONAL SUMMARY

Recent graduate looking for work in the fields of GIS and surveying that utilizes and expands my technical skills of GIS and its’ related forms of technology. Along with a proven academic record, I am highly focused and have a comprehensive knowledge of multiple GIS suites such as ESRI ArcGIS, as well as various surveying techniques. I look to forward to bringing enthusiasm, responsibility, dedication, and an excellent work ethic to an organization.

I am eagerly looking to work for an organization offering continued growth and development opportunities, which will facilitate the application of various skills I have acquired throughout the course of my studies through interesting and creative projects.

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

RMIT University                                2009 - 2012
Bachelor of Applied Science  (Geomatics)

Parade College                                     2003 - 2008
Victorian Certificate of Education

SUMMARY OF SKILLS DEMONSTRATED

·         Experienced with various GIS software, including, the ESRI suite, ARCview GIS, LISCAD, MapInfo as well as data manipulation of spreadsheets.

·        Studied the various fields of GIS including photogrammetry, remote sensing, aerial mapping, Spatial Information Science (SIS) and satellite image processing.

·         Using tools to merge assorted GIS datasets and create new information or investigate patterns.

·         Meeting clients face to face and demonstrating to them how GIS will fit within their organization to deliver business benefits.

·         Working effectively within a team.

·         Developing and maintaining the structures necessary for GIS data storage.

·         Explaining intricate technical data to colleagues and clients unfamiliar with GIS

·         Delivery of GIS databases and applications.

·         Experienced in land surveying and cadastral law through performing a wide range of various surveys. These included topographic, boundary and subdivision surveys.

Candidate profile - Aaron Beatson

Who I am:

My name is Aaron Beatson. During my early to mid-twenties, I worked with two seismic exploration firms: Terrex seismic and Velseis. I began as field hand, distributing and retrieving seismic recording equipment in some of the more remote and beautiful parts of Australia, and later worked as a lead vibroseis operator, scout and surveyor. As a scout, I was responsible for planning the routes for a $2.6 million dollar fleet of AHV-IV 60,000lb peak force vibroseis vehicles, taking into consideration areas of cultural and environmental significance while trying to mitigating risk and maximize production. Finally, as a surveyor, I deployed Trimble GNSS base stations and receivers to acquire positional data for later use in generating DEM’s, and set out shots and offsets for the vibroseis trucks that I would later operate. It was during this time that I developed an appreciation for all things spatial, GPS and G.I.S related.

Working remotely and to a 6:2 FIFO roster left a lot of time for ancillary projects. Living far from civilization for six weeks at a time didn’t leave many opportunities for after work activities, not to mention what to do during the two weeks waiting for the next hitch to start. With this surplus time, I turned my attention to learning Chinese Mandarin. At first I learned on my own with Mp3’s and textbooks. Starting in 2004 I made a few trips to China and undertook intensive language instruction at some universities in Hubei province.

During the lead up to the GFC and for a year afterwards, seismic work was scarce, and so I spent a greater and greater proportion of time in China studying, returning when seismic work was available.

In 2010, I had the fantastic opportunity to travel to Shanghai to work at the Australian Pavilion of the World Expo, and finally put the language I had been studying intermittently over the preceding four years to some practical use.

When the Expo wrapped up, I turned my attention back to G.I.S because I began to see how its application could provide benefits to most all sectors of industry (not least of which at an International event like a world Expo). To this end I enrolled in a Bachelor of Spatial Science Technology with the University of Southern Queensland, which by virtue of the option of an external mode of study, I am able to complete while continuing to live in China.

While I finish my degree, I perform proofreading and editing of technical documents for firms situated in the nearby industrial park.  I correct the grammar and meaning given an English translation and the original Chinese source.

Skills, expertise and qualities

I am proficient in Excel, ArcGIS 10.1 suite, python for ArcGIS scripting, Evernote, Trimble sketchup, layout, Word and Powerpoint.

I am quickly developing a proficiency in Oracle 11g Database, VBA for Excel, and CivilCad.

I am an excellent public speaker, and have an intimate understanding of the Chinese culture and ways of doing business by virtue of having resided here cumulatively for over six years.

Role looking for:

I am interested in collaborating with spatial science or engineering firms that would like to establish a presence in China and am seeking those firms that are willing to engage me in a 'virtual' or 'external' internship while I complete my Bachelor’s degree and other ancillary studies.

With 1800+ days of in China experience and possessing language proficiency, I am in a position to do the leg work in building the required business relationships that are requisite for success in China.

My interest in performing an unpaid internship is threefold.

·         To put to use and thus reinforce the new skills I am developing in my university studies;

·         To accumulate the varied experience necessary to count towards accreditation with the Surveying and Spatial Science Institute (SSSI) as a ‘Geographic Information Systems Professional’;

·         To gain the prerequisite experience required for future employment as a GIS technician/ Systems Analyst/Programmer

I can be contacted through the following media

Webpage: www.beatspatial.info

Email: aaron(at)beatspatial.info

Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/beatspatial

Twitter: https://twitter.com/AaronBeatson

skype: aaron.beatson