Tetra Tech - Kansas City, MO
posted 16 days ago
About the position
At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. We are currently seeking a full-time Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist for our Kansas City, MO operations to support a variety of projects in a dynamic consulting environment. This position functions primarily as a GIS Specialist for the Kansas City office, but will work with other GIS Specialists, data managers, and project managers across the company, providing support on various contracts and projects.
Responsibilities
- Lead project teams with the preparation of GIS databases, map products, metadata, datasets, and electronic data collection tools for specific elements of Tetra Tech projects.
- Lead internal and external client meetings, develops and documents project requirements, and leads team to project execution.
- Manage a cloud-based hosting environment including setup and management of Esri SDE databases in SQL Server, publishes and manages REST and Feature Services in Esri ArcGIS Server, and manages files in cloud and web-based content management systems.
- Develops and manage content in Esri ArcGIS Online (AGO) such as dashboards, web-based mapping applications, Hub sites, Experience Builder sites, and content used in Esri mobile applications.
- Compile, evaluate, modify, and analyze data to support preparation of dashboards, web-based mapping applications, figures, tables, graphs, databases, and reports.
- Develop data processing and management automations.
- Provide on-site and/or off-site GIS support for environmental sampling and emergency response activities.
- Research various websites and data stores for data applicable to each project.
- Establish and maintain required files to document data references, metadata, analytical methods, calculations, and rationale used in reaching conclusions.
- Develop or modify deliverables based on redlines/rough sketches, marked-up copies and/or detailed verbal instructions.
- Perform additional tasks specific to an area of expertise or technology.
- Ensure that the deliverables and tasks that they work on are complete and follow Tetra Tech's Quality Control program requirements.
- Provide mentoring, coaching and direction setting to team members.
- Responsible for training internal associates, sub-contractors, and clients on geospatial technologies, data management techniques, and mobile data collection systems.
Requirements
- 8 or more years of demonstrated work experience performing GIS, data management, and development tasks.
- In-depth knowledge and experience with Esri desktop, ArcGIS Online, and mobile suite of applications.
- Experience developing web-based mapping applications (with emphasis on Esri Experience Builder), Survey123 forms, and maps for use with mobile products.
- Experience managing geospatial information in Esri file geodatabases and Spatial Database Engine (SDE).
- Experience managing information/data in relational database systems such as Microsoft Access and/or SQL Server.
- Experience with Esri ArcGIS Server and Python.
- Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment and demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Nice-to-haves
- Adobe Creative Suite, CAD (AutoDesk and/or Bentley), or other mapping or graphic design software.
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Term life insurance
- Disability coverage
- Accidental death & dismemberment coverage
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Time off with pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
