Google Earth job

I saw this posted and thought a few of our Geomatics grads might want to check it out...

Google Earth, Outreach KML Evangelist - Mountain View

This position is based in Mountain View, CA.

The area: Engineering

Simply put, Google engineers make computers do amazing things. Populated by extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented people, our Engineering team gets excited by developing new applications that really make a difference and are used by millions of people. We're driven by Google's mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. If you seek to tackle such challenges as building a highly scalable computing infrastructure, novel storage systems, innovative user experiences or the next big application that will change the world, then this might be a perfect fit for you.

The role: Google Earth, Outreach KML Evangelist - Mountain View

Are you a KML guru and GIS specialist? Do you create amazing ways to experience content in Google Earth and to share it with others? Do you want to change the world by helping public benefit groups tell their story in Google Earth and Maps? As a Google Earth Outreach Evangelist, you will help non-profit and educational organizations by providing technical advice and project guidance.

Requirements:

• Degree in Geo Science, Computer Science or Environmental field required, MS or PhD preferred
• Strong HTML/CSS/Javascript experience required.
• Demonstrated experience developing complex, dynamically-generated KML required. Experience with Google Maps mashups/API desired.
• Strong knowledge of geo/GIS standards, file formats, tools (e.g., OGC, ESRI, ERDAS Imagine). Strong working knowledge and fluency with vector, image and/or terrain data.
• Experience working with large spatial datasets and developing innovative methods for visualizing complex geospatial data.
• Experience with Web-based GIS mapping a plus, web design experience and/or SketchUp model creation a plus.
• Strong project management skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.