Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Well established understanding of GIS theory and principles (e.g., vector, raster, coordinate systems, projections, transformations, cartography)
• Advanced knowledge and experience working with the Esri ArcGIS Platform (Desktop, ArcGIS Online, Enterprise), preferably in a virtualized environment
• Proficient with ESRI ArcGIS Pro
• Strong foundation in data acquisition, exploration, management, editing, analysis, and visualization
• Strong understanding of coordinate systems, projections, and transformations
• Advanced cartographic skills for both desktop and web-based maps
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Online associated applications (e.g., Dashboards, Web App Builder, StoryMaps, Experience Builder, Hub Sites)
• 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
• Experience configuring ESRI mobile data collection applications (e.g., Field Maps, Survey123) to meet a wide variety of project field data collection needs
• Understanding of remote sensing general principles and applications (e.g., LiDAR) and experience using derived data products (e.g., las dataset, DEM, DSM)
• Familiarity with GIS / CAD data interoperability
• Familiarity with Trimble Pathfinder Office and Trimble TerraSync data interoperability
• Familiarity with 3-D visualization techniques within ArcGIS Pro
• Basic experience with python scripting to automate tasks and/or strong interest in developing python scripting skillset

Key Characteristics

• Vast knowledge of cartography and at least some understanding of graphic design
• Thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
• Meets project deadlines and understands how assigned tasks relate to project goals
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships
• Prioritizes, organizes, and performs multiple work assignments simultaneously
• Performs work accurately in a detail-oriented environment
• Understands the big picture of a project and how that relates to the GIS tasks at hand
• Enjoys challenging GIS tasks
• Exceptional visual, written, and verbal communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail
• Significant technical knowledge and awareness to recognize when technical problems are developing, and takes corrective actions to solve them using sound professional judgment, creativity and innovation
• Interested in keeping up to date on emerging geospatial technologies
• Self-motivated to learn new GIS skills and continuously improve on existing skillsets
• Able to occasionally travel overnight to support field data collection. 
• Holds valid state drivers license

Education and Experience

• Bachelors or an advanced degree in GIS, geology, geomatics engineering, geotechnical engineering, life science, environmental science, or related field with demonstrated GIS training or coursework
• Minimum of 3 years of professional applied experience providing GIS services
• Prior experience within an environmental consulting environment valuable but not required
• Article VII and Section 94-c experience preferred but not required
• Advanced Web App Development experience preferred but not required
• Advanced enterprise database management experience (Server, SDE, SQL) would be beneficial but not required

Licensing/Certifications:

·         GISP is an asset but not required.

 This 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.

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