GIS Analyst

Overview

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

Geosyntec has an exciting opportunity for a GIS Analyst in San Diego, California. This position allows you to apply your academic knowledge and professional experience to handle data management and GIS-related assignments. You’ll be involved in a range of projects, including 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.
• Delivering maps and data to project teams, clients, and stakeholders using web-based mapping tools such as Experience Builder, Dashboards, and Story Maps.
• Maintaining GIS standards for projects and following and enhancing standard GIS workflows for mapping tasks.
• Utilizing principles of enterprise GIS data management and a centralized approach to managing delivery of geospatial products to clients.
• Designing and deploying field data collection and mapping applications using ArcGIS Portal, Field Maps, and Survey 123.
• Use and understanding of global navigation satellite systems (GNSS) equipment for data collection.
• Understanding of analytical database management principles and the Earthsoft EQuIS data management platform is desirable, but not required.
• Researching project data needs and an ability to acquire the most accurate data from internal and external sources.
• Interacting with internal and external clients to support data visualization for environmental remediation, facility mapping, and raster analysis projects.

Education and Licensure

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

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 2 years (5 years preferred) of technical training and experience in GIS, or equivalent combination of education and experience. (required)
• At least 1 year of experience in Environmental Consulting as a GIS analyst (preferred)
• Exceptional attention to detail in work products, written communication, spelling, and grammar. (required)
• Proficiency in the Esri ArcGIS software stack (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Server), 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)
• Experience with the front-end processes of collecting field data with various GNSS/GPS units and the process of downloading and compiling the data. (preferred)
• Understanding and use of Graphic Design software (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.). (preferred)
• Direct experience managing environmental, geologic, and geotechnical data collection. (preferred)
• Knowledge of laboratory analytical data verification and validation processes. (preferred)
• Valid U.S. driver’s license and satisfactory driving record for business travel. (required)

Preferred candidates will also possess the following professional attributes:

• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment to perform problem-solving and develop innovative solutions to meet project needs.
• Strong time-management skills to meet project deadlines
• Ability to prioritize work and respond to overlapping project needs.
• Patience and planning skills to cultivate an efficient GIS data management and visualization practice and maintain and enhance GIS standards.
• Ability to talk to and engage clients in business development and willingness to learn new business development skills.

This opportunity will be posted for at least five days. Below are the potential compensation ranges that we in good faith believe are applicable for this role at the time of this posting and are only applicable for jobs to be performed in the specified location below. The typical base salary range for this position is just one component of Geosyntec’s total compensation package for employees. Actual compensation will be determined based on education, experience, skill set and location.

• Minimum Salary: $70,595 / Maximum Salary: $110,125 (San Diego)

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including, paid holidays, vacation, sick, and personal paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, 401(k), and other benefits to eligible employees.