Newsgroups: comp.infosystems.gis
Date:         Fri, 21 Aug 1992 17:08:44 PDT
              <GIS-L@UBVM.BITNET>
From:         Seth Clark - GISD <seth@THOMAS.COM>
Subject:      open position
X-To:         GIS-L@UBVM.cc.buffalo.edu

   >>>>>>>>>>>>>>> OPEN  POSITION <<<<<<<<<<<<<<<<


Senior Geographic Programmer Analyst

Thomas Bros.  Maps is a leader in the map making business and enjoys an
excellent reputation as a principal publisher of street guides and wall maps on
the West Coast.  Our commitment to computerized map making and digital
map products has created an excellent opportunity for an individual to work on
computer cartographic systems.  You'll be an integral member of our R&D staff
performing mapping applications, development and support working in our
state-of-the-art SUN Microsystems-ESRI ARC/INFO environment.


POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:	 	Senior Geographic Programmer Analyst
DEPARTMENT:	Geographic Information Systems Development (GISD)
REPORTS TO:	Geographic Information Systems Development Manager

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POSITION SUMMARY:

Creates, documents and maintains application software for all activities
 pertaining
to the Thomas Bros. Maps Digital Mapping System. Communicates with other
 personnel
regarding geographic applications, analysis and application software related
 support.

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POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.	Designs methodologies and procedures for TBM's Digital Mapping System.

2.	Develop proprietary computer software for computer cartographic/GIS
 applications.

3.	Maintain and modify other Division applications software as needed.

4.	Maintain applications software documentations.

5.	Develop a thorough working knowledge of TBM's Digital Mapping System.

6.	Develop a thorough knowledge of the primary mapping software (ARC/INFO).

7.	Responsible for the informal training of other department personnel.

8.	Developed standards for the coding and the archiving of applications
 software.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Musts -

1.	BS/BA in Cartography, Geography, Computer Science or related discipline.
2.	Thorough working knowledge of the Fortran or C programming language.
3.	Minimum of two years experience in computer cartography/GIS developoment.
4.	Working knowledge of the structure and cartographic applications of standard
        digital data sets including Census Bureau GBF/DIME, U.S.G.S. Digital
 Line
        Graph (DLG) and others.
5.	Working knowledge of geo-referenced coordinate systems.
6.	Effective written and verbal communications skills.


Desirable -

The successful candidate will have experience with the following:  FORTRAN or C
 and
Minicomputer/workstation computing environments.  Experience in G.I.S.,
 ARC/INFO,
relational databases, UNIX, SUN OS, and Postscript is highly desirable.


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Seth Clark, Manager Geographic Information Systems Development
Thomas Bros.  Maps, 17731 Cowan, Irvine, CA 92714.

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  Seth W. Clark          UUCP:   {uunet|zardoz|sun!sunkist}!ohio!seth
  Thomas Bros. Maps               seth@thomas.com
  17731 Cowan            PHONE:  (714) 863-1984
  Irvine, Ca 92714       FAX:    (714) 757-1564
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