Early-Career GIS Professional

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

Geosyntec is seeking an Early-Career GIS Professional in our Portland, OR office. The position will develop GIS solutions, data, and maps to support a wide range of environmental remediation, water resources, stormwater utility, geologic, and geotechnical projects. Our GIS professionals work closely with scientists and engineers on highly collaborative and dynamic project teams-and, in some cases, work directly with clients on GIS-centric projects. Being part of our Data + Mapping group means developing expert-level skills in exploring, managing, refining, analyzing, and visualizing environmental data. Our ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and creative problem solver, comfortable without a roadmap to every technical challenge. You enjoy working on multiple projects, are skilled at managing deadlines and priorities, and are adept at switching gears when needed. This position provides opportunity to expand and grow your GIS and communication skills, distilling technical information to a broad range of audiences, while working alongside our team of talented professionals.

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, and 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/.

Perform geospatial data management and visualizations in support of project work primarily in environmental remediation, but also supporting geotechnical infrastructure, stormwater, and water resources projects
• Craft high-quality print and web-based maps and graphics that tell cohesive stories and clearly illustrate project information and solutions to clients, project teams, and regulators
• Maintaining GIS standards for projects and following and enhancing standard GIS workflows for mapping tasks
• Work with relational/table-based data in the development of data-driven map products, particularly figures depicting subsurface/environmental site conditions
• Collaboration with internal and external clients for collection, compilation, quality control, and reporting on large and diverse datasets
• Develop comprehensive workflows and metadata to automate compilation of data from multiple sources and serve data to maps, reports, and other tools
• Develop, support, and maintain mobile field data collection resources and processes, primarily using Esri Field Maps and Trimble GPS units
• Georeferencing of source materials and feature digitization
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for map- and data-related issues
• Use any additional technical skills (open-source GIS, scripting/coding, data science/statistics, database management, IT, graphic design, writing) to solve problems, improve workflows, and advise internal and external clients
• No field work is anticipated for this position

• Bachelor's degree in geography, GIS, science degree or related field. (required)
• GIS certificate. (preferred)
• Advanced degree in the same. (preferred)

• At least 2 years of professional experience in a professional services/consulting setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience. (preferred)
• Experience and skill producing professional map products (candidates selected to interview will be asked to submit a portfolio or examples of select work) Experience using ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap.
• Experience with ArcGIS Online/Portal, including web application development and Field Maps.
• Demonstrable data management skills.
• Experience with relational databases, table joins, and quality control
• Ability to develop queries and automate routine processes (e.g., VBA, SQL, Python, or Arcade)
• Direct experience managing environmental, geologic, and geotechnical data collection (preferred)
• Clear and concise verbal and written communication skills. (valuable)
• Prior experience in environmental consulting. (preferred)
• Knowledge of laboratory analytical data verification and validation processes. (preferred)
• Health & Safety training, medical monitoring, and client-driven drug and background testing (required if engaging in field work)
• Valid U.S. driver's license and a satisfactory driving record for business travel (required)

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