This is a repost of a Directions Magazine article that provides detailed answers to questions asked during a webinar held by Penn State University and Directions Media entitled "The New Geospatial Jobs and How to Be Ready for Them".
Part 1 Webinar was about the Geospatial Technology Competency Model (blogged here in a previous post), education and certification, has been archived and can be downloaded.
Part 2 will be held Wednesday, October 27 and will address jobs and job titles
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
GIS Analyst Job Ranks Well in National Survey
CNN Money.com has published a Top Ten list of jobs in nine different categories. In the "Low Stress" category, a GIS Analyst job has ranked fifth in the "least stressful" category, with an overall ranking of 97 out of 100 of the "Best Jobs in America 2010". Read about the GIS Analyst ranking here.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Virginia Base Map iPhone app
VGIN has released its first application for the iPhone, called "VA Map", now available through the Apple App Store. The app highlights two VGIN services, the VBMP orthophotography and the Virginia Base Map. If you have an iPhone, go to the App Store and search for "VGIN" or "VITA" and download this free app and give it a test drive!
Friday, September 17, 2010
New Geospatial Revolution Project Video is released
"The Geospatial Revolution Project is an integrated public service media and outreach initiative about the world of digital mapping and how it is changing the way we think, behave, and interact."
This GIS educational video may be of benefit to you with your decision makers.
Click Here to see the video
Friday, September 10, 2010
GIS a Winner at COVITS
A number of GIS applications were recognized with Governor's Technology Awards at the 2010 Commonwealth of Virginia's Innovatve Technology Symposium (COVITS) on September 7th.
Chesterfield County was a winner in the Online, Not in Line category for its CitizenGIS web application.
Earning honorable mention in 3 of the remaining 5 categories were:
Chesterfield County was a winner in the Online, Not in Line category for its CitizenGIS web application.
Earning honorable mention in 3 of the remaining 5 categories were:
- Cross Boundary Collaboration: The City of Richmond and Counties of Henrico and Chesterfield for the Richmond Region Traffic Information and Mapping project.
- Innovation in Local Government: Fairfax County for Virtual Fairfax-3D and Washington County for Citizens Emergency Alert System
- Innovations in K-12 Education: James Madison University and Virginia high schools for the Geospatial Semester
Congratulations to our GIS colleagues for this well-deserved recognition.
Friday, August 27, 2010
FOR PUBLIC COMMENT: Proposed Urban Area Criteria for the 2010 Census
Courtesy of Randy Fusaro, Chief of the National/State Geographic Partnership Branch, US Census Bureau.
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The Census Bureau announces publication of the "Proposed Urban Area Criteria for the 2010 Census" in the Federal Register of 8.24.2010, available on the Federal Register's website. The Census Bureau is seeking public comment on these proposed criteria. Comments, suggestions, or recommendations regarding the criteria should be submitted in writing, no later than 11.22.2010, to Timothy Trainor, Chief, Geography Division, U.S. Census Bureau, Washington, DC 20233-7400.
The Census Bureau's urban-rural classification is fundamentally a delineation of geographical areas, identifying individual urbanzed areas of 50,000 or more people and urban clusters of at least 2,500 and less than 50,000 people; "rural" encompasses all population and territory not included in urban areas. The Census Bureau's urban areas represent densely developed territory, and encompass residential, commercial, and other non-residential urban land uses. Additional information about the Census Bureau's urban-rural classification is available on the Census Bureau's website.
The proposed urban area criteria for the 2010 Census as well as summaries of the proposed changes, are available on the Census Bureau's website.
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The Census Bureau announces publication of the "Proposed Urban Area Criteria for the 2010 Census" in the Federal Register of 8.24.2010, available on the Federal Register's website. The Census Bureau is seeking public comment on these proposed criteria. Comments, suggestions, or recommendations regarding the criteria should be submitted in writing, no later than 11.22.2010, to Timothy Trainor, Chief, Geography Division, U.S. Census Bureau, Washington, DC 20233-7400.
The Census Bureau's urban-rural classification is fundamentally a delineation of geographical areas, identifying individual urbanzed areas of 50,000 or more people and urban clusters of at least 2,500 and less than 50,000 people; "rural" encompasses all population and territory not included in urban areas. The Census Bureau's urban areas represent densely developed territory, and encompass residential, commercial, and other non-residential urban land uses. Additional information about the Census Bureau's urban-rural classification is available on the Census Bureau's website.
The proposed urban area criteria for the 2010 Census as well as summaries of the proposed changes, are available on the Census Bureau's website.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
GIS Strategic Planning Opportunities
Following the Strategic Initiatives of the GIS Strategic Plan 2010-2015 and the guidance of the VGIN Advisory Board, VGIN is establishing two Strategic Planning workgroups.
Geospatial Clearinghouse
From the Strategic Plan: “Oversee the development of a Commonwealth-wide geospatial clearinghouse that connects all levels of government and other VGIN Stakeholders”.
Summary: The Virginia Geospatial Clearinghouse (VGC) will be a geospatial information gateway that provides access, either directly or through links, to geospatial data holdings in Virginia. Stakeholders include all levels of government, academia, non-profits and the private sector.
Date for Kick-off Meeting: August 18, 2-4 PM
Location: Chester (VITA Offices) Webinar will be provided
Meeting agenda and details will follow.
GIS Education
From the Strategic Plan: “Facilitate Geospatial Educational Opportunities”
Summary: The geospatial community in Virginia has identified a need for heightened coordination efforts in communicating the value and need for GIS, coordination of GIS as an educational curriculum, and the coordination of specialized GIS training for practitioners.
Date for Kick-off Meeting: September 21, 2-4 PM
Location: Chester (VITA Offices) Webinar will be provided
Meeting agenda and details will follow.
We are seeking motivated representatives from all Virginia GIS stakeholder groups who will proactively participate. If you are interested in participating, please send an email to vbmp@vita.virginia.gov indicating which workgroup you want to participate in.
Geospatial Clearinghouse
From the Strategic Plan: “Oversee the development of a Commonwealth-wide geospatial clearinghouse that connects all levels of government and other VGIN Stakeholders”.
Summary: The Virginia Geospatial Clearinghouse (VGC) will be a geospatial information gateway that provides access, either directly or through links, to geospatial data holdings in Virginia. Stakeholders include all levels of government, academia, non-profits and the private sector.
Date for Kick-off Meeting: August 18, 2-4 PM
Location: Chester (VITA Offices) Webinar will be provided
Meeting agenda and details will follow.
GIS Education
From the Strategic Plan: “Facilitate Geospatial Educational Opportunities”
Summary: The geospatial community in Virginia has identified a need for heightened coordination efforts in communicating the value and need for GIS, coordination of GIS as an educational curriculum, and the coordination of specialized GIS training for practitioners.
Date for Kick-off Meeting: September 21, 2-4 PM
Location: Chester (VITA Offices) Webinar will be provided
Meeting agenda and details will follow.
We are seeking motivated representatives from all Virginia GIS stakeholder groups who will proactively participate. If you are interested in participating, please send an email to vbmp@vita.virginia.gov indicating which workgroup you want to participate in.
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