GIS Specialist

Geosyntec Consultants - Lakewood, CO

Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - Lakewood, CO

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The GIS Specialist position at Geosyntec involves utilizing academic knowledge and practical experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support various environmental projects. The role focuses on creating and managing GIS data and maps, ensuring adherence to GIS standards, and collaborating with clients to enhance data visualization for environmental assessments and remediation efforts.

Responsibilities

• Creating, organizing, manipulating, and generating GIS maps and data for reporting and analysis using Esri ArcGIS software.
• Maintaining GIS standards for projects and enhancing standard GIS workflows for mapping tasks.
• Understanding enterprise GIS data management principles and managing the delivery of geospatial products to clients.
• Supporting field work by publishing web services and creating web maps for data capture.
• Understanding GPS equipment usage in a mobile GIS environment.
• Assessing project data needs and recommending cost-effective solutions.
• Leading GIS project work for mid to large-sized projects, delegating tasks, and training staff as necessary.
• Interacting with clients to support data visualization for environmental remediation and facility mapping projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in geography, science, geology, or a related degree (required).
• At least 5 years of experience using GIS in a professional setting or equivalent combination of education and experience (required).
• Exceptional attention to detail in work products and written communication (required).
• Proficiency in the Esri ArcGIS software stack, including geodatabase structures and geoprocessing concepts (required).
• Proficiency in cartographic concepts and techniques for data visualization (required).
• Understanding of coordinate systems and map projections (required).
• Proficiency in web-based mapping applications (e.g., ArcGIS Online, Portal) (required).

Nice-to-haves

• Advanced degree in geography, science, geology, or related field (preferred).
• Prior experience in environmental consulting (preferred).
• Experience with tablet-based field data collection using GPS units (preferred).
• Ability to automate processes using scripting languages (e.g., Python, SQL) (preferred).
• Direct experience managing environmental and geotechnical data collection (preferred).
• Knowledge of laboratory analytical data related to environmental sampling (preferred).
• Strong time-management skills to meet project deadlines (preferred).
• Ability to engage clients in business development (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits
• Well-being programs to support employees and their families