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Transportation Planning Services Intern
Join our team! We are hiring a Transportation Planning Services Intern.What we're looking for:Currently pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in Planning, Geography, Geographic Information Science (GIS), Public Administration, or related field.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Familiarity with transportation planning, regional and city planning, and active transportation Collect, update, and analyze environmental, transportation, and demographic data, utilizing GIS software Strong critical thinking and trouble-shooting ability along with excellent verbal and written communication skills Good interpersonal and customer service skills, and capable of establishing collaboration with a wide range of people Ability to prioritize, manage, and complete multiple work assignments independently with limited supervision in a dynamic environment Ability to accept new techniques and procedures quickly and integrate with daily job Proficient in Microsoft Office suite Experience with GIS software products (Esri’s ArcGIS) is preferred, but not requiredFor more information and to apply: https://www.acogok.org/acog-jobs/
7/13/2026
4:39PM
GIS Analyst
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver (CCD) means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Click here to find out about all the amazing benefits and reasons to work for CCD!   What We Offer  The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is $60,064-99,105/year. New hires are typically brought into the organization with a starting pay between $60,064-72,000/year, based on education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:Competitive Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance (effective within 1 month of start date)Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%)457 (b) Retirement Plan (no early withdrawal fee!)PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 14 paid holidaysMerit IncreasesSTD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life InsuranceCARE Bank, Family Leave BenefitsEmployee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer ProgramTuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness ProgramLearning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development ResourcesEcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides); Free Airport Parking Location & Schedule  The City and County of Denver supports a hybrid workplace model. Employees work where needed, at a job site several days a week and off-site as needed. In this position you can expect to work 3 days per week on site at Denver International Airport, 8500 Pena Blvd. Denver, CO 80249. Employees must work within the state of Colorado on their off-site days. Who We Are & What You’ll Do Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $47.2 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.   The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst supports geospatial technologies at Denver International Airport (DEN) by maintaining authoritative spatial data; supporting enterprise GIS applications; and assisting with the administration and optimization of DEN’s geospatial platform. This isn't your traditional GIS role! You'll support a complex airport environment where your work directly influences infrastructure, operations, planning, and emergency response. You'll see the impact of your work in the field while helping modernize DEN's geospatial systems through automation and enterprise GIS initiatives. This position contributes to the continued development of ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Indoors, and supports airport divisions by maintaining spatial databases; publishing and troubleshooting GIS services; developing web-based GIS solutions; and helping integrate geospatial data with critical airport systems. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, collaborative, technically curious, and comfortable working in an enterprise GIS environment. This person should be able to maintain high-quality spatial datasets; support Portal and Server-based GIS applications; contribute to indoor mapping and airport infrastructure workflows; and communicate technical GIS concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical users. Key responsibilities will include:Develop and maintain authoritative geospatial datasets to ensure accuracy, reliability, and alignment with operational needs.Conduct spatial analysis to support airport operations, planning, design, construction, facilities, environmental management, safety, emergency response, and strategic decision-making.Design, configure, and maintain web maps, dashboards, reports, and interactive GIS applications through ArcGIS Enterprise Portal, ArcGIS Online, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Maps, Survey123, SiteScan, and other related Esri tools.Publish, configure, and maintain GIS services, including hosted and referenced feature layers, map image layers, web maps, and other ArcGIS Server-based services.Support ArcGIS Enterprise Portal content management, including item documentation, sharing permissions, groups, metadata, naming standards, and retirement of outdated content.Support ArcGIS Server service configuration, including capabilities, sharing settings, editor tracking, sync, pop-ups, symbology, labeling, scale visibility, and data refresh workflows.Coordinate updates to the Airport Layout Plan and related airport datasets, collaborating with internal stakeholders to support accuracy, consistency, and FAA compliance.Assist with updates to ArcGIS Indoors derived from CAD, BIM, as-built drawings, stakeholder input, and space management information.Support CAD-to-GIS and BIM-to-GIS workflows for facility information, airport infrastructure, and indoor spaces.Create and maintain Arcade expressions to support labeling, symbology, pop-ups, and user experience environments.Assist in administering GIS platforms, including user management, troubleshooting, and system updates.Ensure compliance with FAA, GIS, and IT standards, data governance policies, cybersecurity requirements, accessibility standards, and best practices.Assist in integrating GIS technology with enterprise applications to improve workflow automation, data accessibility, reporting, and decision-making processes.Provide technical guidance, GIS training, documentation, and end-user support to staff and stakeholders.Stay current with emerging GIS technologies, Esri platform capabilities, and geospatial trends to enhance system capabilities. What You’ll Bring We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level. We are seeking a geospatial professional who is eager to learn and contribute to the dynamic environment of a large and complex airport environment; and who understands the importance that maintaining existing infrastructure is crucial for the development goals of our airport. Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:​Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, such as Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server, enterprise service publishing, and content management, is highly preferred.Ability to communicate technical GIS concepts clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.Experience evaluating existing policies, procedures, and objectives, and recommending changes for improvement.Experience with the Esri software suite.Experience maintaining GIS data in structure databases, enterprise geodatabases, relational databases, or multi-user editing environments.Familiarity with automation tools such as FME, Python, Arcade, SQL, ModelBuilder, or other scripting and data processing is preferred but not required.Familiarity with Autodesk products (Civil 3D, AutoCAD) is preferred but not required.Knowledge of FAA regulations and airport operations is desired but not required.IT background is helpful but not required. Candidates with experience in information technology, database administration, systems support, automation, or enterprise application administration are encouraged to apply if you also have experience working with GIS platforms.Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. Required Minimum Qualifications Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Urban Planning, Engineering, GIS, Geology, Computer Science, Information Technology, Cartography, Landscape Architecture, Remote Sensing or a related field.Experience requirement: Two (2) years of hands-on experience at the type and level of a GIS Technician.Education & Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.A completed certification of any of the following: GES (Geography and Environmental Science) or GIS&T (Geographical Information Science and Technology) or GIS (Geographic Information Systems) will be an acceptable substitution.Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements. Application Deadline Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than Sunday, July 19th, 2026, at 11:59pm to ensure consideration. FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required. Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts. 
7/7/2026
4:18PM
Geologist Trainee
Responsibilities:– AIHL has an opening for a candidate specializing in analysis via microscopy and spectroscopy for our Anaheim, CA office.– Experienced analysts are strongly encouraged to apply.– The candidate will assist scientists in the Lab by assisting with gross, determining appropriate processing of various types of specimens, verbal and electronic communication with customers, and perform any other non-technical duties when asked by the technical staff and or supervisor.– Maintains laboratory supplies and performs routine housekeeping duties.– Perform other work duties as assigned.– Follows all departmental procedures and practices related to laboratory safety, data documentation, and good laboratory hygiene practices.Requirements:– Degree in Science or equivalent work experience in a laboratory setting preferred.–Experience with Polarized Light Microscope a plus– Must have at least High School Diploma or equivalent.– Must be able to work with various chemicals, microbes, building material, and sample specimens.– Must be able to differentiate colors accurately by sight.– Must have reliable transportation to and from work.– Must have a flexible schedule as the position will include evenings, weekend and holidays, based on customer need– Must have a driver's license– Candidate must be able to distinguish colors in order to perform analysis– Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
6/26/2026
4:35AM
Microscopy Analyst
Responsibilities:– AIHL has an opening for a candidate specializing in analysis via microscopy and spectroscopy for our Anaheim, CA office.– Experienced analysts are strongly encouraged to apply.– The candidate will assist scientists in the Lab by assisting with gross, determining appropriate processing of various types of specimens, verbal and electronic communication with customers, and perform any other non-technical duties when asked by the technical staff and or supervisor.– Maintains laboratory supplies and performs routine housekeeping duties.– Perform other work duties as assigned.– Follows all departmental procedures and practices related to laboratory safety, data documentation, and good laboratory hygiene practices.Requirements:– Degree in Science or equivalent work experience in a laboratory setting preferred.–Experience with Polarized Light Microscope a plus– Must have at least High School Diploma or equivalent.– Must be able to work with various chemicals, microbes, building material, and sample specimens.– Must be able to differentiate colors accurately by sight.– Must have reliable transportation to and from work.– Must have a flexible schedule as the position will include evenings, weekend and holidays, based on customer need– Must have a driver's license– Candidate must be able to distinguish colors in order to perform analysis– Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
6/26/2026
4:23AM
Historic Trail Preservation Fellow
Position Summary:The Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS) is a nonprofit that connects member not-for-profit trail organizations and Federal agency partners to further the protection, completion, and stewardship of the 32 National Scenic and Historic Trails within the National Trails System. The purpose of PNTS is to promote and support the efforts of National Scenic and Historic Trail organizations, to secure public and private resources and to serve as a collective voice for policy and action that supports National Scenic and Historic Trails. We envision a thriving National Trails System that connects people and landscapes, commemorates diverse stories, and assures extraordinary experiences for all, now and in the future. As part of fulfilling this mission and purpose, PNTS is hiring a Historic Trail Preservation Fellow to support capacity building and implementation of strategic priorities with the Santa Fe Trail Association (SFTA). SFTA is the primary nonprofit organization for the Santa Fe National Historic Trail. SFTA’s mission is to protect and preserve the Santa Fe Trail and to promote awareness of the historical legacy associated with it. In recent years, a multitude of development projects, such as data centers and telecommunication towers, have been proposed that impact and threaten the purpose, experience and enjoyment of the Santa Fe National Historic Trail (SFNHT).  The Historic Trail Preservation Fellow will work closely with SFTA leadership and volunteers to research and monitor these potential threats to the trail including collecting information about each proposed or ongoing development project, communicating with the developers and SFTA chapter members, obtaining digital geographic files and plotting them on a National Historic Trail project mapping application. The Fellow will also conduct outreach, communicate and coordinate with community officials and governing entities, Historic Preservation Officers, landowners and SFTA volunteers. This work will be essential to understanding the full impacts of each development project and provide necessary data to cultural resources contractors who will be able to more accurately plot the location of development projects in proximity to the trail and understand the impacts to high potential segments and associated sites along the trail. The Fellow’s work will provide the needed capacity to increase the assessment of possible impacts to the SFNHT and the ability to avoid adverse effects proactively during the planning and consultation process.  This Fellowship position is for individuals that want to make an impact in historic preservation and trail protection as well as build skills in research, data analysis, communication with diverse stakeholders and partners, community education and engagement, and nonprofit management. There may also be opportunities for the Fellow to develop skills in social media, development, and fundraising.   Duties and Responsibilities:Research the status of known projects and the potential for new developments in proximity to the trail in each state. Coordinate with the National Park Service National Historic Trail Office to learn about their mapping application and understand where high potential sites and segments along the SFNHT are located. Communicate with developers and SFTA chapter members to understand impacts and propose mitigation strategies.Obtain digital geographic files and plot data within the SFTA project mapping application.Work with SFTA Preservation Committee members to collect information about the individual projects that they have been tracking.Develop a metadata spreadsheet and fill in data about existing development projects.Identify and initiate communication with points of contact for individual development projects. Coordinate with the State Historic Preservation Offices in each state to compare SFTA information with state cultural resources compliance information. Assist in developing standardized approaches to viewshed analysis to update trail-wide policies. Work with SFTA to expand community outreach and education by assisting with community gatherings and educational workshops. As time permits, enhance social media presence and content, assist in development of educational curricula, and assist with fundraising and development. Attend PNTS virtual training and networking events.  Qualifications and Preferred Skills:Undergraduate degree in geography, historic preservation, GIS or a closely related field.Knowledge and experience with geography, GIS, mapping, and data collection and analysis.A valid driver’s license and ability to drive to points along the SFNHTEnthusiasm and strong interest in preserving and protecting history and trails.Experience with research, education, and public engagement.Confidence conducting outreach and communicating with partners, stakeholders, and the general public.Proficiency in Microsoft Suite (in particular Word and Excel)Strong verbal and written communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills and possess the ability to work with partners of diverse backgrounds and viewpoints.Strong organizational skills.Demonstrated ability to self-motivate and complete tasks with minimal supervision.Ability to travel to SFTA events.Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and ability to meet deadlines.  Desirable Skills:Familiarity with cultural resources and cultural resources management principles.Knowledge of or understanding of a variety of energy projects/threats. Knowledge of the National Trails System and National Trails System Act, or the ability to research and learn about these topics. Experience working with diverse partners and stakeholders.Experience working with non-profit organizations.Experience with photography. Understanding of how to use Google Earth.Understanding of social media platforms.Basic understanding of A.I. which may be used to enhance this project. Supervision and Work Environment:The Historic Trail Preservation Fellow will work under the direct supervision of the Executive Director at the Santa Fe Trail Association. The Fellow will receive assistance and support from SFTA’s President and the Preservation Committee co-chairs. Meetings with project supervisor, Lexi Ray, SFTA’s Executive Director, and other SFTA volunteers will be scheduled both virtually and in-person. A majority of the work will need to be done remotely from a home office and self-directed following a “scope and sequence” as developed by the SFTA. 40 hours a week is the minimum expectation with days/hours flexible and ability to be adjusted relevant to work and meetings scheduled.  There will be extensive travel, primarily by a privately owned vehicle along the Santa Fe National Historic Trail and within the five-trail states of MO, KS, OK, NM, and CO. The Fellow’s work will be overseen and supported by the Partnership for the National Trail System’s Program Manager.  Additional Position DetailsOrientation and introduction to duties with the SFTA will begin on October 1 at an agreed upon location. During this meeting, a process for progress reports will be developed. Within the first 4-6 weeks of the position, the Fellow will meet with the National Park Service’s National Trails Office in Santa Fe, NM to get background on the viewshed analysis, mapping, and high potential sites and segments. Along with this meeting in Santa Fe, there will be time to visit actual trail sites. The Fellow will also meet with trail chapter presidents to learn about the zoning/planning departments that they work with, as well as the known projects in their area. The Executive Director will accompany the Fellow in meetings with chapter leaders.  Compensation and Benefits:Salary: $40,000 for 1 year FellowshipEducational opportunities including training in advocacy and policy, effective communications, and trail protectionOpportunities to connect with a broad network of public lands and historic preservation professionalsOpportunity to travel to SFTA and PNTS events $3,600 healthcare and home office stipend11 paid holidays per year and paid sick leave EOE Statement: The Partnership for the National Trails System provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or other protected status. 
6/25/2026
3:59PM
Department of Geography
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Grand Forks, ND 58202-9020
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