Stantec
Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst
Stantec, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst - ( 2400040K )
Description
The Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst or Senior GIS Analyst (depending on experience) is responsible for providing GIS services to external and/or internal clients in a shared services environment. Work will focus on supporting Environmental Services projects. The GIS Analyst determines client needs and proposes optimal GIS and geospatial technologies and solutions to meet business needs.
Your Opportunity
This is an exciting full-time position working within our Environmental Services business operating unit. Position can be remote, within close proximity to one of the following locations; Reno, NV; Portland, OR; Bellevue, WA; Boise, ID; Denver, CO; Sacramento, CA; Walnut Creek, CA; San Francisco, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Pasadena, CA; Thousand Oaks, CA or Anchorage AK. The position will be joining an existing dynamic 5-person GIS group to support exciting projects across the western United States. The desired candidate should be well rounded across the entire GIS platform.
Your Key Responsibilities
Applying GIS theories, principles, and software to efficiently meet project demands.Serves as the GIS lead on both small and large-scale projects.Proficient scoping appropriate GIS technology and level of effort for project tasks.Completes both basic (e.g., georeferencing) and complex (e.g., suitability modeling) desktop GIS tasks and analyses.Configures and develops mobile data collection applications.Configures and develops web-based applications.Creating maps/figures and performs a wide range of geospatial analyses in support of diverse projects.Designs and manages project-specific spatial databases in accordance with defined data management standards.Leverages ArcGIS Platform to create comprehensive project GIS solutions.Collaborates with geospatial (GIS, CAD, survey, remote sensing, etc.) staff members across the company.Provides quality control / quality assurance of outgoing GIS deliverables.Mentoring of junior members of the GIS team in technical skills and project management.Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Well established understanding of GIS theory and principles.Significant experience working with and applying the Esri ArcGIS Platform (Desktop, ArcGIS Online, Enterprise), including in a virtualized environment (e.g. Citrix), to a wide variety of project types.Proficient with Esri ArcGIS Desktop software (i.e., ArcPro, ArcMap, ArcCatalog)Proficient with ArcGIS Online and/or Portal to publish project sensitive data within custom web maps and applications for data consumption by project teams, the client and/or public.Competent with ArcGIS Online associated applications (e.g., Dashboards, Web App Builder, StoryMaps, Hub Sites)Experience configuring Esri mobile data collection applications (e.g., ArcGIS Collector, ArcGIS Survey123, QuickCapture, Field Maps) to meet a wide variety of project field data collection needs.Strong foundation in data acquisition, data management, data analysis, data models and data editing.Deep understanding of coordinate systems, projections, and transformations.Advanced cartographic skills for both desktop and web-based maps.Familiarity with GIS / CAD data interoperabilityFamiliarity with 3-D visualization techniques within ArcGIS ProUnderstanding of remote sensing general principles and applications (e.g., LiDAR) and experience using derived data products (e.g., las dataset, DEM, DSM)Basic experience with python scripting to automate tasks and/or strong interest in developing python scripting skillsetGood driving record and valid driver's license required.Prior to employment with Stantec a successful passing of a physical and drug/alcohol screen may be required.Key Characteristics
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Ability to meet project deadlines and understand how assigned tasks relate to project goals.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.Ability to perform work accurately in a detail-oriented environment.Ability to research and problem-solve technical issues.Ability to understand the big picture of a project and how that relates to the GIS tasks at hand.Desire to push the boundaries of GIS on projects, when appropriate.Enjoys challenging GIS tasks.Exceptional visual, written, and verbal communication skills.Interest and ability to educate and promote GIS and geospatial technologiesInterest and ability to develop overarching GIS solutions that can be consistently applied to various projects that are innovative.Interest in keeping up to date on emerging geospatial technologies.Self-motivated to learn new GIS skills and continuously improve on existing skillsets.Education and Experience
Bachelors or an advanced degree in GIS, environmental science, geology, geomatics engineering, geotechnical engineering, or related field with demonstrated GIS training or coursework.A minimum of 5 - 7 years of professional applied experience providing GIS services.Prior experience within a consulting environment is preferred but is not required.Advanced Web App Development experience would be valuable but is not required.Intermediate to Advanced Python scripting skills would be valuable but is not required.Advanced data management experience (Server, SDE, SQL) would be beneficial but not required.Specific experience providing innovative GIS services and solutions within the Environmental Services business sectors will be considered a strength but is not required.Licensing/Certifications
GISP is an asset but not requiredThis description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized
Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):
Salary Range(s):
$35 - $50 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO and HI and MD$37 - $54 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in WA and DCSF Area $40/CA Other $35 PH - SF Area $57/CA Other Areas $50 PH Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.
Benefits Summary:
Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location
: United States-Nevada-Reno
Other Locations
: United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-California-Pasadena, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-Thousand Oaks, United States-Arizona-Chandler
Organization
: BC-2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain
Employee Status
: Regular
Job Level
: Individual Contributor
Travel
: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Schedule
: Full-time
Job Posting
: Nov 1, 2024, 10:58:00 AM
Req ID:
2400040K
#additional
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans
Description
The Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst or Senior GIS Analyst (depending on experience) is responsible for providing GIS services to external and/or internal clients in a shared services environment. Work will focus on supporting Environmental Services projects. The GIS Analyst determines client needs and proposes optimal GIS and geospatial technologies and solutions to meet business needs.
Your Opportunity
This is an exciting full-time position working within our Environmental Services business operating unit. Position can be remote, within close proximity to one of the following locations; Reno, NV; Portland, OR; Bellevue, WA; Boise, ID; Denver, CO; Sacramento, CA; Walnut Creek, CA; San Francisco, CA; Salt Lake City, UT; Pasadena, CA; Thousand Oaks, CA or Anchorage AK. The position will be joining an existing dynamic 5-person GIS group to support exciting projects across the western United States. The desired candidate should be well rounded across the entire GIS platform.
Your Key Responsibilities
Applying GIS theories, principles, and software to efficiently meet project demands.Serves as the GIS lead on both small and large-scale projects.Proficient scoping appropriate GIS technology and level of effort for project tasks.Completes both basic (e.g., georeferencing) and complex (e.g., suitability modeling) desktop GIS tasks and analyses.Configures and develops mobile data collection applications.Configures and develops web-based applications.Creating maps/figures and performs a wide range of geospatial analyses in support of diverse projects.Designs and manages project-specific spatial databases in accordance with defined data management standards.Leverages ArcGIS Platform to create comprehensive project GIS solutions.Collaborates with geospatial (GIS, CAD, survey, remote sensing, etc.) staff members across the company.Provides quality control / quality assurance of outgoing GIS deliverables.Mentoring of junior members of the GIS team in technical skills and project management.Qualifications
Your Capabilities and Credentials
Well established understanding of GIS theory and principles.Significant experience working with and applying the Esri ArcGIS Platform (Desktop, ArcGIS Online, Enterprise), including in a virtualized environment (e.g. Citrix), to a wide variety of project types.Proficient with Esri ArcGIS Desktop software (i.e., ArcPro, ArcMap, ArcCatalog)Proficient with ArcGIS Online and/or Portal to publish project sensitive data within custom web maps and applications for data consumption by project teams, the client and/or public.Competent with ArcGIS Online associated applications (e.g., Dashboards, Web App Builder, StoryMaps, Hub Sites)Experience configuring Esri mobile data collection applications (e.g., ArcGIS Collector, ArcGIS Survey123, QuickCapture, Field Maps) to meet a wide variety of project field data collection needs.Strong foundation in data acquisition, data management, data analysis, data models and data editing.Deep understanding of coordinate systems, projections, and transformations.Advanced cartographic skills for both desktop and web-based maps.Familiarity with GIS / CAD data interoperabilityFamiliarity with 3-D visualization techniques within ArcGIS ProUnderstanding of remote sensing general principles and applications (e.g., LiDAR) and experience using derived data products (e.g., las dataset, DEM, DSM)Basic experience with python scripting to automate tasks and/or strong interest in developing python scripting skillsetGood driving record and valid driver's license required.Prior to employment with Stantec a successful passing of a physical and drug/alcohol screen may be required.Key Characteristics
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.Ability to meet project deadlines and understand how assigned tasks relate to project goals.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.Ability to perform work accurately in a detail-oriented environment.Ability to research and problem-solve technical issues.Ability to understand the big picture of a project and how that relates to the GIS tasks at hand.Desire to push the boundaries of GIS on projects, when appropriate.Enjoys challenging GIS tasks.Exceptional visual, written, and verbal communication skills.Interest and ability to educate and promote GIS and geospatial technologiesInterest and ability to develop overarching GIS solutions that can be consistently applied to various projects that are innovative.Interest in keeping up to date on emerging geospatial technologies.Self-motivated to learn new GIS skills and continuously improve on existing skillsets.Education and Experience
Bachelors or an advanced degree in GIS, environmental science, geology, geomatics engineering, geotechnical engineering, or related field with demonstrated GIS training or coursework.A minimum of 5 - 7 years of professional applied experience providing GIS services.Prior experience within a consulting environment is preferred but is not required.Advanced Web App Development experience would be valuable but is not required.Intermediate to Advanced Python scripting skills would be valuable but is not required.Advanced data management experience (Server, SDE, SQL) would be beneficial but not required.Specific experience providing innovative GIS services and solutions within the Environmental Services business sectors will be considered a strength but is not required.Licensing/Certifications
GISP is an asset but not requiredThis description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.
Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other's talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best. #FeelingEnergized
Pay transparency laws require employers to provide the following information for positions that may be in the following jurisdiction(s):
Salary Range(s):
$35 - $50 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO and HI and MD$37 - $54 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in WA and DCSF Area $40/CA Other $35 PH - SF Area $57/CA Other Areas $50 PH Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)
The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.
Benefits Summary:
Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).
Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.
The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.
Primary Location
: United States-Nevada-Reno
Other Locations
: United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-Alaska-Anchorage, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Idaho-Boise, United States-California-Pasadena, United States-New Mexico-Albuquerque, United States-Oregon-Portland, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-Thousand Oaks, United States-Arizona-Chandler
Organization
: BC-2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain
Employee Status
: Regular
Job Level
: Individual Contributor
Travel
: Yes, 20 % of the Time
Schedule
: Full-time
Job Posting
: Nov 1, 2024, 10:58:00 AM
Req ID:
2400040K
#additional
Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans