--- Begin Forwarded Message --- Date: Thu, 06 Jan 2000 14:40:03 -0600 From: Digital1 <[log in to unmask]> Subject: Cartographer Position Sender: Digital1 <[log in to unmask]> Our company is experiencing an exponential growth in demand for our cartographic services which has created an immediate need for a high quality individual to join our cartography staff. Before we begin a general search for this individual, we thought it would be of great value to seek potential candidates from the higher education institutions possessing a strong geography department or housing a cartographic laboratory. NovoPrint USA, Inc. was incorporated and registered in Wisconsin on October 1, 1994 to produce and distribute high quality maps and community publications for Chambers of Commerce, Convention and Visitors Bureaus, individual businesses and retail business. The company, headquartered in Milwaukee, currently transacts business in the Midwest, South and Southeast with plans for expansion to other areas of the United States. The individual we seek would need to meet the requirements on the enclosed job description as well as exhibit a high degree integrity. This person would report directly to our Manager of Production & Cartography. We would greatly appreciate any assistance you would be able to provide in helping us achieve this placement. If you have any questions or comments regarding this matter, please feel free to contact Glen Pawelski mailto:[log in to unmask], Manager of Production & Cartography, or myself at (414) 276-6622 at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, John Limbach mailto:[log in to unmask] General Manager ----- POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: Cartographer Basic Function: To perform all tasks and duties necessary to produce high quality digital maps for use in the products and services of NovoPrint. Responsibilities and Essential Tasks: 1. Source, requisition and acquire materials for subject map areas. 2. Produce digital maps for subject areas to company standards and specific requests of the client. 3. Work closely with Manager of Production & Cartography to produce client proofs. 4. Produce project layouts and estimates when needed. 5. Assist in non-cartographic production and design when needed. 6. Perform other related duties as assigned. Skills: Oral/written communication Map research Map analysis/editing Problem solving Time Management Mathematical Aptitude Education/ Training: BA/BS Geography or Cartography Experience: 2+ years: MacOS Adobe Illustrator Adobe Photoshop QuarkXpress (or InDesign) Prior Macintosh-based cartography production essential GIS and other cartography related disciplines beneficial Familiarity with: Cartographic design and layout 4-color printing Source data acquisition Scanning Utility software (font management, virus protection, etc. ) Internet/Web Position Reports To: Manager of Cartographic Services -- Glen Pawelski Manager of Cartography & Production NovoPrint USA, Inc. 800.996.MAPS | 414.276.6654 Fax mailto:[log in to unmask] http://www.novoprint.com --- End Forwarded Message ---