The University of Kentucky is located in the Lexington, just next to downtown.

The Physical Plant Division at the University of Kentucky is seeking an outstanding, professional individual to provide technical leadership, expertise, and support to the Geographical Information System (GIS) Services area. The GIS Analyst will create and maintain database design of University geodatabases which includes developing and converting geospatial datasets that adhere to industry standards, manage versioned enterprise geodatabase workflows, analyze databases for logical consistency, develop and maintain utility and transportation networks, and maintain database topologies to ensure database integrity. This position will also be responsible for managing GIS departmental standards and procedures, including developing logical queries for spatial analysis and map production, developing custom routines to automate geodatabase maintenance and improve software efficiency, working with CAD personnel to develop inter-departmental data creation standards, performing, ensuring, and developing quality assurance procedures, designing and managing map templates, and creating and maintaining metadata.

For more information or to apply for this position, please visit: http://ukjobs.uky.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=217785

2010 Indiana GIS Conference

February 23-24, 2010

Bloomington Monroe County Convention Center

302 South College Ave

Bloomington, IN 47403

You can become a member and register for our 2010 Indiana GIS Conference at the same at

http://www.igic.org/conference

Join us for the 2010 Indiana GIS Conference in scenic downtown Bloomington!

Hands-on workshops, over 40 presentations, and plenty of networking opportunities will make this one of the most exciting events of the year.

This is your chance to receive:

Essential training to enhance your skills
Solutions for challenging issues
Ideas and techniques you can use
Mix and match your schedule to meet your needs – we have packed a lot of information into the 2 days. It’s your conference and we don’t want you to miss a thing.

Network with your peers – There will be time to meet and share insights with your peers. Over 20 Exhibit booths will be available for you to visit. If you want to reserve a booth space, please register early as vendor space for our conference is limited.

Registration is NOW Open!

Early Bird Prices (Good through January 22nd)

$195.00 IGIC Members

$285.00 Non-Members

$100.00 Students (Full Time Students)

Visit http://www.igic.org/conference for all the latest information.

Arrangements for discounted hotel room rates have been made at the following locations:

Courtyard by Marriott

The Courtyard by Marriott is located next to the Bloomington Convention Center. Accommodations there are available at a special conference rate while supplies last. Breakfast and parking included with the rate.

Bloomington Courtyard by Marriott
310 S. College Avenue
Bloomington, Indiana 47403

Hilton Garden Inn

Hilton Garden Inn is three blocks north of the convention center. Be sure to use the reservation code “IGIC” when reserving a room by phone or online to get the special conference rate while supplies last.

Hilton Garden Inn
245 N. College Ave
Bloomington, IN 47404

Have A Great Day!

Janet Tomlin

Indiana Geographic Information Council, Inc.

140 N. Senate Ave.

Indianapolis, IN 46204

jtomlin@igic.org

317-489-0091

The Next Meeting of the Kentucky Association of Mapping Professionals will be held:

December 8, 2009 from 10am – 2pm Central

at the

Pennyrile Area Development District

300 Hammond Dr, Hopkinsville, KY 42240

PLEASE RSVP (fill out and submit the form below)

if you have any questions, then please email: president at kampro.org

You can get your class ready to celebrate Geography Awareness Week November 16-20. Go to the website: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/geography-action/ to download the following information.

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