GIS Specialist

Overview

Do you want to build an impactful career to change the world for the better?

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a Professional GIS Analyst in our New England branch, which includes offices in Acton, MA and Bedford, NH. The position will apply academic knowledge and solid understanding and experience with standard practices and techniques used when working with environmental data and GIS projects to support projects that include environmental assessments, groundwater remediation, water and natural resources management, geotechnical construction, and more.

Geosyntec is an innovative, international engineering and consulting firm serving private and public-sector clients to address new ventures and complex problems involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. Our engineers, scientists, technical and project employees serve our clients from offices across the world. Ranked by ENR as one of the top environmental engineering design firms, Geosyntec is internationally known for its technical leadership, broad experience, and exceptional client service.

We invest in our people. Each employee is unique, and your career at Geosyntec will be too. We offer competitive pay and benefits, and well-being programs to support you and your family.

To Learn More Visit: http://www.geosyntec.com/careers/.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Creating, organizing, manipulating, and generating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) maps and data for reporting, analysis, presentations, and data visualization purposes using the Esri ArcGIS software stack.
• Maintaining GIS standards for projects and following and enhancing standard GIS workflows for mapping tasks.
• Understanding of the principles of enterprise GIS data management and a centralized approach to managing the delivery of geospatial products to clients.
• Supporting field work using GIS software to publish web services and create web maps for reference and data capture in the field.
• Understanding of GPS equipment and how it is used in a mobile GIS environment.
• Assessing project data needs and recommending appropriate and cost-effective solutions.
• Leading the execution of GIS project work for mid to large-sized projects, maintaining existing standards and workflows, delegating tasks, and training staff, as necessary to meet budget and schedule requirements, and
• Interacting with internal and external clients to support and promote data visualization for environmental remediation, facility mapping, and raster analysis projects.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in geography, science, geology or related degree. (required)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience using GIS in a professional setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• Prior experience in environmental consulting. (preferred)
• Exceptional attention to detail in work products, written communication, spelling, and grammar. (required)
• Proficiency in the Esri ArcGIS software stack (ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro), including geodatabase structures and geoprocessing concepts. (required)
• Proficiency in cartographic concepts and techniques of making maps and visualizing data. (required)
• Understanding of coordinate systems and map projections. (required)
• Proficiency in web-based mapping applications (e.g. ArcGIS Online, Portal, Geocortex, Field Maps, Survey 123). (required)
• Experience with tablet-based field data collection using various GPS units and the process of downloading and compiling the data. (preferred)
• Ability to automate or implement custom processes using scripting languages (e.g. Python, Arcade, R, SQL). (preferred)
• Direct experience managing environmental, geologic, and geotechnical data collection, especially in support of environmental remediation project work. (preferred)
• Knowledge of laboratory analytical data related to environmental sampling and chemical analysis. (preferred)
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to perform problem-solving and develop innovative solutions to meet project needs. (preferred)
• Strong time-management skills to meet project deadlines. (preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize work and respond to overlapping project needs. (preferred)
• Patience and planning skills to cultivate an efficient GIS data management and visualization practice and maintain and enhance GIS standards. (preferred)
• Ability to talk to and engage internal and external clients in business development and willingness to learn new business development skills. (preferred)

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