Senior Staff GIS Analyst

Overview

Are you looking for a place to grow your career, where you can contribute to a dynamic, innovative firm, tackle challenging project work, and collaborate with industry-recognized professionals? Geosyntec is the place for you! As a Senior Staff GIS Analyst in Phoenix or Tucson, Arizona, you will apply your academic knowledge and solid understanding and experience with standard practices and techniques used when working with data and GIS projects to support and manage projects that include environmental assessments, groundwater and soil remediation, water resources, 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

• Utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and the Esri ArcGIS software stack to produce, display, and analyze spatial data;
• Creating, organizing, manipulating, and generating GIS maps and data for reporting, analysis, presentations, and data visualization purposes;
• 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;
• Researching project data needs and an ability to acquire the most accurate data from internal and external sources;
• Leading the execution of GIS project work for small to mid-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 data visualization for environmental remediation, facility mapping, and raster analysis projects

Collaboration and mentoring are cornerstones of Geosyntec's culture. You should expect to work closely with experienced professionals who will guide and integrate you into Geosyntec's culture. Your success is our success. We encourage our professionals to continually develop their interests and skills. Advancement is based on an individual's own performance and initiative.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor's degree in geography, computer science, science, or geology. (required)
• Masters degree in geography, environmental science, computer science, engineering, or geology. (preferred)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 2 years of technical training and experience in GIS, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• 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 techniques and best practices. (required)
• Experience with tablet-based field data collection using various GPS units and the process of downloading and compiling the data. (preferred)
• Proficiency in web-based mapping applications (e.g. ArcGIS Online, Portal, Geocortex, Field Maps, Survey 123). (required)
• Ability to automate or implement custom processes using scripting languages (e.g. Python, Arcade, R, SQL). (preferred)
• Understanding and use of Graphic Design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.). (preferred)
• Direct experience managing environmental, geologic, and geotechnical data collection, especially in support of CERCLA and RCRA project work. (preferred)
• Knowledge of laboratory analytical data verification and validation processes. (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)
• 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 clients in business development and willingness to learn new business development skills. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver's license and satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)