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sample jobs in geography -

economic geography

The job samples listed here are meant to give you ideas for the kind of work you may want to prepare for if you are focusing on economic processes within geography.

Remember that work within the UW Economic Geography Option can include:

• business and marketing geography
• regional development and location studies
• global trade and transportation
• economics of resource use and land use
• real estate valuation and location analysis
• political economy of the developing world
• urban economic studies

The following openings are not current, but they are "real" job advertisements, as they appeared in newspapers and other job listings (with only the contact information removed).

Consider what skills and abilities are being asked for in these jobs and consider what you'll need to do (ideally, while you are still in school) to prepare yourself for other jobs like these.

Entry-level positions, which may ask for various combinations of experience, perhaps acquired during an internship or other period of work.

MARKETING RESEARCH ANALYST - International Telcom Ltd is a discount telecommunications company specializing in global voice, fax, & data-transmission services. The company offers extraordinary savings to its customers through high-volume discounts, least-cost routing technologies, and established fiber-optic network & digital switching facilities around the world. Check out our web site at http://www.ITLtd.net. ITL offers a comprehensive employer paid medical/dental/vision plan, LTD, Group life, 401(k), up to $75/month in free long distance & a rewarding environment.
Looking for bright, energetic analytical candidate to do competitive marketing rate research. Must be proficient w/Excel & Word; prefer degree.  Good analytical and communication skills, prior competitive analysis in research setting pref.  Fax resume; Email  or mail.  Seattle, WA.

REAL ESTATE APPRAISER  - Appraisal & accounting firm offers opportunity to commercial & residential appraisers. Please be analytical & computer proficient w/report writing skills. Aptitude for economics & real estate markets necessary. Entry level research positions also available.  Boldrey Valuation Advisors, Bellevue, WA.

SITE SELECTION ANALYST - Thompson Associates, in Dublin California and Ann Arbor, seeks a site selection analyst--all the usual general skillset requirements (writing, spreadsheets, databases, etc), plus good foundation in statistics and retail locaton theory. GIS experience is also called "a plus". They are one of the nation's oldest and largest retail location firms and mention a Geography degree specifically as a qualification.  Submit resume ; Thompson Associates; Dublin, CA 

MAPPER - CB Commercial Real estate is creating a permanent, full-time job for a 'mapper"--someone with combined interests and skills in GIS, marketing, commercial development and information technology. Would generate both thematic maps and general locational maps for use in sales brochures, information packages, etc. Must have good design skills and knowledge of data sources--would use MapInfo and MapAtlas. Training available. Salary negotiable, doe.
Send resumes and cover letters to: CB Commercial, Seattle.

MARKETING ANALYST - Will develop and manage primary/secondary market research, market analysis & competitive analysis projects. Will support the Marketing Planning Manager in all research, development & maintenance of mktg. database.  Qualified candidate will have a BA/BS in Business, Marketing or Marketing Research and in-depth knowledge of primary/secondary marketing research methods. Must be PC proficient (internet, MS Office).Telecom industry is desired.  Send resume w/salary reqs: Overland Park, KS , or fax: E-mail:  Visit our website at www.illuminetSS7.com.

FORESTRY RESOURCE INVENTORY ANALYST - Simpson Timber Co is seeking a resource inventory analyst w/ timber inventory & GIS exp. Knowledge of timber cruising inventory techniques & design, GIS system & data base mngmnt reqd. Familiarity w/ relational data bases & programmimg languages desired.  Mail resume: Simpson Timber Co, Shelton, WA. EOE

MARKETING RESEARCH ANALYST - Looking for bright, energetic analytical candidate to do competitive marketing rate research.  Must be proficient w/Excel & Word; prefer degree. Good analytical and communication skills.  Prior competitive analysis in research setting. Pref . International Telcom Ltd is a discount telecommunications company specializing in global voice, fax, & data-transmission services. The company offers extraordinary savings to its customers through high-volume discounts, least-cost routing technologies, and established fiber-optic network & digital switching facilities around the world. Check out our web site at http://www.ITLtd.net. ITL offers a comprehensive employer paid medical/dental/vision plan, LTD, Group life, Aetna 401(k), up to $75/month in free long distance & a rewarding environment.  Fax resume; Email  or mail, Seattle, WA.

GEOGRAPHIC SKILLS AND CENSUS 2000 - Two hundred sixty-six million and counting. No one knows, at this time, what the official Census 2000 population count will be, but that is the task given to the Census Bureau to complete over the next 4 years. Sure, the Census Bureau employs many statisticians and analysts, but as maps are made from the ever dynamic TIGER¨ data base and as a Master Address File linked to this data base is constructed, staff possessing geographic and other related skills will have a major impact on the success of Census 2000. We are looking for staff to work on geographic programs in our headquarters office near Washington, DC and in our 12 regional offices throughout the U.S.  This staff will include cartographers or geographers or those with geographic training and a related degree. Depending on an individual's skills, those selected could work in very specialized areas such as using GIS or other commercially available software while others might assist with the overall management of the geographic support program which not only includes the Census 2000 effort, but all other censuses and surveys conducted by the Bureau as well.
We are especially interested in those individuals with strong communication skills, geographic training and/or experience who also have some experience and/or training in automated geographic operations such as the use of commercial GIS software or have general computer skills involving data base or spread sheet usage or programming. If you possess these skills and wish to be considered for a position working If you possess these skills and wish to be considered for a position working on the largest single effort undertaken by the Federal Government during peacetime, please send your resume or SF-171 and transcripts to:  Chief, Geography Division; Geographic Skills/Census 2000; U.S. Census Bureau; Washington, D.C. 20233-7400 or Chief, Field Division; Geographic Skills/Census 2000; Geographic Support Branch; U.S. Census Bureau; Washington, D.C. 20233-5700 or contact us via e-mail at: FLD.GSB@ccMail.Census.GOV

Mid-Level positions. These jobs are just beyond entry level jobs, with most asking for 3-5 years experience, and/or a graduate degree.

PROPERTY AGENT - This position is in the Finance & Administration Department and serves as the senior technical or team leader role in areas of property management, acquisition, permits, leasing, appraisal and scheduling. Primary responsibilities include the development and implementation of individual projects within a line department and handling politically, financially and/or environmentally sensitive assignments. A combination of education and related experience may substitute for education requirements. A Bachelor's degree in a professional and/or technical discipline is required, and 5+ years related experience and demonstrated project management and/or management experience equivalent to scope of assigned projects. Experience must demonstrate the ability to manage multiple projects, analyze complex policy issues and work with property owners, public, private agency officials and community representative. Limited Practice Officer certification, Real Estate Agent or Brokers license or Washington State General Real Estate Appraisal certification preferred. Salary is dependent on qualifications and an excellent benefits package is offered. Apply with Sound Transit, an equal opportunity employer committed to employing and maintaining a diverse work force.

DEMAND MANAGER - Interpoint, a Crane Company, is the premier provider of high reliability DC/DC power conversion products for commercial, aerospace and military customers around the world. We also provide products for the medical industry that are used in defibrillators, pacemakers and surgical saws. Interpoint currently offers the following opportunity at our Redmond, WA campus:
Manager responsible for recognizing all demands for products and services to support the marketplace. You will analyze demand at the aggregate to detail product levels identifying inaccurate forecasts and recommending action for correction. Work with Sales/Marketing and Product Line Manager(s) to better understand competitive lead times for forecasted items. Act as internal educator and consultant on demand management issues, providing education and training throughout the company to improve company-wide understanding of demand management. Requires knowledge of forecast methods and processes used in make-to-stock manufacturing environments. A Bachelors degree and experience in forecasting and/or demand mgmt. positions. APICS certification preferred. Interpoint values individual contributions in our team oriented culture that encourages Team Member development and growth. We build an environment of cooperation, fairness and integrity. We emphasize and celebrate the diversity of our multi-cultural Team.  For additional opportunities, please visit our website at:  www.interpoint.com or you may call our jobline (425) 895-5005. Send your resume with salary history.  CRANE INTERPOINT, Redmond, WA.

MARKETING RESEARCH - Bardsley & Neidhart Inc. is booming and we need a talented Account Exec. to grow with us. We're a full service marketing research firm in Portland, Oregon with a variety of interesting clients and projects. This key position calls for a sharp, creative mind and a ``go get 'em'' attitude. You'll work with clients to plan & design new studies, & to present results. You'll spearhead new-business efforts. We'll support you with project managers, field staff, data pros, & analysts who'll implement your projects while you're working with clients. At least five years of research supplier-side experience is required. Must be well versed in quantitative and qualitative methods.  Let us know what you've done and what you're good at. Send a letter, resume and salary history:  B&N Research, Portland, OR.  Or, fax or e-mail.

RIGHT-OF-WAY/ REAL PROPERTY SPECIALIST - Top 100 engineering firm offers growth opportunity. Appraisal/Negotiations/Relocation skills needed for public infrastructure projects. Minimum 6 years experience required. Prior public agency project acquisition experience a plus, knowledg of the Uniform Act a must. Excellent compensation and benefit package offered. Send cover letter and resume.  David Evans and Associates, Inc., Bellevue, WA

OCEAN FREIGHT - DANZAS CORP, a world-wide transportation company is seeking an Ocean Pricing Manager. Candidates will develop marketing and pricing strategies in concert with trade and tariff intelligence in order to secure new business for DANZAS Corporation's ocean target accounts. Candidates must have 3+ years of transportation and experience with an ocean carrier. Working knowledge of PC bases ocean tariff retrieval programs and familiar with ocean carrier conference and tariff agreements. Excellent written and verbal communication and good PC skills required. If interested in a dynamic and growing international company and like to work in a fast-paced, high volume, high production environment: DANZAS Corp, Bellevue, WA.

COMMERCIAL REAL ESTATE RESEARCH DIRECTOR - Grubb & Ellis Company, one of the nation's largest publicly traded commercial real estate firms has an immediate opening: Experienced individual to manage and direct commercial real estate market research operations including data collection, database mgt, market analysis reports, and interaction with sales and mgt.  Position requires bachelor's degree with minimum 3 year directly related analysis experience; staff supervision, extensive computer/database skills, presentation and writing skills necessary.  Fax or send resume stating how you meet the requirements:  Seattle, WA.

TRADE SPECIALIST - Bellevue firm needs a trade specialist to gather information on US made, medical related in particular, products, technologies and equipment suitable to PRC market; prepare technical sales proposals and instructions for marketing in PRC; formulate negotiation strategies and negotiate with PRC companies and government officials; manage international air and ocean transportation; and advise US businesses on trade and investment in PRC. $31,500/ yr, with possible bonus, 40 hrs/wk. Requires BA in business; 2 yrs experience in job offered or as contract consultant, including 6 months work experience (which may be gained concurrently) in: Chinese trade in medical devices and international freight transportation; fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) and English. Must have proof of legal authority to work permanently in the United States. Resume and/or cover letter must reflect all requirements or it will be rejected. Resume:  Employment Security Department, , Olympia, WA

Senior positions - and most require management experience, along with professional qualifications.

PLANNER (A.I.C.P.) W/G.I.S. EXPERIENCE - Certified Planner (A.I.C.P.) or Certified Economics Developer (C.E.D.) with G.I.S. experience sought by consulting firm in Mississippi.  Requires four-year degree in a technical area (urban planning and/or economic development) and 12 (plus) years experience.  Must have experience in project management and personnel management, and success in sales and profit generation in a consulting firm environment.  You will manage an entire service area for this very successful firm and report directly to the President/CEO and Chief Operating Officer.  This group provides the following services to a municipal client base: Industrial and Commercial Development, Strategic Planning, Intermodal Planning, Market Research, Financing & Funding Evaluation, Geographic Information Systems. Great opportunity for an energetic and motivated individual!  Salary range is open, depending on experience.
Zweig White & Associates, Inc. is a full-service management consulting and publishing firm to the architecture, engineering, and environmental consulting industry. Our executive search business is limited to retained, exclusive assignments.  WE ARE NOT AN EMPLOYMENT AGENCY.  We handle recruitment for all of our client s professional and technical openings by annual agreement.  More information, or fax resume, or  E-mail   Zweig White & Associates, Inc., Natick, MA  Visit our web site at www.zwa.com.

DATA DEVELOPMENT MANAGER - Forecasting & Growth Strategy - The Puget Sound Regional Council is seeking an individual for the position of Data Development Manager. This supervisory position will be responsible for developing and maintaining current year regional economic and demographic data bases, as well as interfacing these data with the agency's GIS.
The position requires developing regional data bases, maps, and reports on patterns and trends in transportation, housing, the economy, land use, and demographics in the region.  The position requires experience in data collection, analysis, dissemination, and data base development, strong technical skills with a knowledge of relational data bases and GIS (ARC/INFO preferred), basic understanding of planning issues, including those related to transportation and growth management, the ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, supervisory experience, and the ability to function effectively as a team leader and/or member.
A bachelor's degree in geography, information technology, planning, or related discipline is required. A Masters degree is preferred. Experience should consist of at least six years in the areas of GIS implementation and  management, technology management, urban planning, transportation planning, or related field.  At least two years of supervisory experience is also required.  Salary range is $50,000-$67,000.   Submit resume and cover letter postmarked by 3/3/97 to:  Puget Sound Regional Council; 1011 Western Ave, Suite 500; Seattle, WA 98104-1035; FAXes .  An application packet can be obtained by writing to the Regional Council at the aforementioned address, or by calling (206) 464-7090.  The Puget Sound Regional Council is an equal opportunity employer.

OCEAN FREIGHT - DANZAS CORP, a world-wide transportation company is seeking an Ocean Pricing Manager. Candidates will develop marketing and pricing strategies in concert with trade and tariff intelligence in order to secure new business for DANZAS Corporation's ocean target accounts. Candidates must have 3+ years of transportation and experience with an ocean carrier. Working knowledge of PC bases ocean tariff retrieval programs and familiar with ocean carrier conference and tariff agreements. Excellent written and verbal communication and good PC skills required.  If interested in a dynamic and growing international company and like to work in a fast-paced, high volume, high production environment, send resume: Human Resources, DANZAS Corp, Bellevue.

ASSISTANT PLANNER/TRANSPORTATION - This position involves developing and analyzing transportation databased, performing development impact and traffic operation analyses and working with other transportation planning staff in developing short- and long-range multimodal transportation plans. Important to this position are research and quantitative skills, computer programming skills, working knowledge of traffic engineering and travel demand forecasting software such as HCT, Traf-Netsim and TModel, and the ability to present findings and conclusions clearly in public meetings.  The Assistant Planner/Transportation position requires a Bachelors degree in Science (Civil Engineering) or a related field and one year of relevant exper (or equivalent). Starting Salary Range: $2,697 (Step 1) to $3,139 (Step 5). Starting Salary DOQ.
APPLICATION INFORMATION: Thurston Regional Planning Council (Olympia, WA ).

TRADE SPECIALIST - Bellevue firm needs a trade specialist to gather information on US made, medical related in particular, products, technologies and equipment suitable to PRC market; prepare technical sales proposals and instructions for marketing in PRC; formulate negotiation strategies and negotiate with PRC companies and government officials; manage international air and ocean transportation; and advise US businesses on trade and investment in PRC. $31,500/ yr, with possible bonus, 40 hrs/wk. Requires BA in business; 2 yrs experience in job offered or as contract consultant, including 6 months work experience (which may be gained concurrently) in: Chinese trade in medical devices and international freight transportation; fluency in Chinese (Mandarin) and English. Must have proof of legal authority to work permanently in the United States. Resume and/or cover letter must reflect all requirements or it will be rejected. Send resume, Employment Security Department, E&T Division, Olympia.
 

NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC COORDINATOR, City of Kent, Public Works Dept, FT w/ benefits. Will be required to work irregular hours. Salary: $2,932-$3,558/mo. Call jobline 253-859-3375.

PLANNER III, SENIOR TRANSPORTATION PLANNER, HIRING RANGE $2855 TO $3142 per month
There is one opening with the Yakima Valley Conference of Governments. Oversees and coordinates transportation planning/programming activities which may include development of an updated Yakima Metropolitan Area Comprehensive Transportation Plan and regional transportation plan for the Yakima Valley and its jurisdiction. Applications must be received in the Yakima County Human Resources Department.

PLANNER (Transportation) - $3329-$4050 PER MONTH PLUS BENEFITS
We are seeking a qualified, experienced professional having a solid background in transportation planning. This position calls for an individual with strong analytical, oral and written communication skills who can assist the division in the analysis of transportation issues. A Bachelor's degree in urban planning, civil engineering, geography, sociology, political science, economics, environmental sciences, or public administration; AND, one (1) year experience in a transportation related position. Candidates should have education and experience using travel forecasting models, maps, and aerial photos, traffic and demographic data and land use planning concepts. If you meet the above qualifications and are interested in a technically dynamic environment with a wide variety of applications, along with great benefits, then Snohomish County has much to offer you. No resumes accepted.  To request an application by mail:  Planner (Transportation) Human Resources, Everett.

TRANSPORTATION/EXPORT OCEAN - We do it right! Issaquah Co. requires experienced transportation professionals.  Responsibilities include bookings, documentation, oversight, etc. Successful applicants will be hard working, positive, dedicated, detailed, flexible, self-motivated, organized, and team players. Cmptr skills are critical. If you are ready to play a visible and rewarding role in our continued success, send resume & salary history, c/o: Export, Issq,. Stnd Envelopes only. Staple All Pages.

ASSISTANT TRANSPORTATION PLANNER - The Puget Sound Regional Council is seeking an enthusiastic creative thinking individual for the position of Assistant Transportation Planner to assist in the development and implementation of the region's Congestion Management System and Transportation Improvement Program.  This entry-level, professional planning position requires working in a team environment to perform regional technical studies, relational database development/refinement, prepare maps, conduct research and prepare reports.  This position requires: Experience with methods of data collection, analysis and development using existing transportation and other sources of data, and the ability to effectively communicate analysis of such in clear, concise written and oral formats.  Effective technical and analytical skills with knowledge of commonly used word processing, relational database, spreadsheets, and GIS Mapping software.  The successful applicant will have a demonstrated capability for assisting in preparing and maintaining databases and for assisting in research associated with various asoects of urban transorortation planning.  Requirements include a Bachelors degree in planning or related field (Masters degree preferred)  and one year or  more experience in urban planning, transportation or related field or any combination of education and experience that would give the applicant the desired skills.  Salary range $2,826-$3,788 max starting salary $3,118.  Submit a resume, Puget Sound Regional Council, Seattle, or call the PSRC.

PLANNER II-TRANSPORTATION - $22,912-34,075, dependent upon qualifications.  The Tri-County Regional Planning Commission is seeking to fill a Planner II position.  This position will involve support for the MPO function and be responsible for updating the long range transportation network model and other related transportation projects.  The ideal candidate should also have experience with TRANPLAN software and ARC/INFO Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in a UNIX environment.  Strong verbal and written communication and computer skills are desirable. Bachelor's degree in planning or related field with two years minimum professional planning experience.  Send detailed resume: Tri-County Regional Planning Commission, East Peoria, IL.  EOE/AA.

TRANSPORTATION ANALYST (GIS) - Salary dependent on qualifications, Normal Hiring Range:  $3,894-$4,274 per month; maximum:  $4,654 per  month.  The Orange County Transportation Authority has a need for a Transportation analyst to create and implement a transportation database system for Orange County, identifying user needs and developing module applications using Arc/Info and Arc View programs.  Bachelor's degree (Master's preferred) in Geography, Civil/Transportation, Engineering, Planning, Urban Studies, Environmental Studies or related area.  3+ years of recent, verifiable experience in GIS applications knowledge of UNIX operating system, research techniques, data analysis and statistical methods and excellent communication skills essential.  Under-standing of transportation planning, travel demand and modeling procedures preferred.  Please send resume with salary history:  OCTA, Human Resource Dept. (URISA), Orange CA.  Fax. AA/EOE/M/F/D/V.

TRANSPORTATION MODELING - KJS Associates is a well established (14 years +) transportation planning and engineering firm located in Bellevue, Washington with easy bus access seeking to fill a part-time position immediately.  Desired hours per week are 20-25 with evening and weekend hours negotiable.  Salary range is $8-$12 per hour depending on experience and education.  Qualified applicants must be self-motivated and possess good communication skills along with basic spreadsheet and word-processing abilities.  MS Office, ArcView, and relational database software experience are also desired.  Experience with ArcINFO, TransCad, or  EMME/2 combined with transportation specific course work are a definite plus (and may extend salary range).  Immediate responsibilities will include traffic network development in a GIS/Travel Demand Forecasting software package for Anchorage Alaska.  Please send resumes, letters of interest, or any questions, or phone.

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