On-Call Cultural GIS Specialist I
About the position The Cultural GIS Specialist I will support a variety of cartographic needs for projects including (but not limited to) utility, transportation, telecommunications, and energy infrastructure projects. They will generate and incorporate geospatial information into cartographic components prepared for cultural environmental review reports.
Responsibilities
- Uses geospatial software to create a variety of templated static reference maps for a range of local, state, and federal level environmental reports
- Processes, interprets, and maintains geospatial vector data from an assortment of file formats
- Applies a variety of geoprocessing and data query techniques to execute deliverables
- Updates and maintains ArcGIS online maps
- Processes pre- and post-field data
- Produces consistent and accurate high-volume products to meet fast-paced deadlines
- Complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations
- Maintains knowledge of, and adheres to, company established GIS protocols and data structures
- Maintains regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
- Actively upholds the culture of company core values and employee ownership
Requirements
- BA/BS Degree or Technical Certificate in GIS and 2+ years of GIS work experience
- Experience with Esri Enterprise and software suites
- Understanding of standard cartographic and database management principles
- Knowledge in an array of geoprocessing tools and techniques
- Capable of effectively managing files for complex projects with and without enterprise-level tools
- Ability to perform work duties remotely and efficiently
- Capable of independently troubleshooting problems and researching solutions with moderate supervision from senior staff
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical
- Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors
Nice-to-haves
- Familiarity with environmental consulting, compliance review, and/or equivalent fields such as land planning, biology, hydrology, etc.
- Familiarity with utility operations, maintenance, and/or construction datasets
- Experience with NEPA, FERC, NHPA, ESA, and/or other state or federal environmental programs
- Experience with working GIS data with Google Earth Pro
- Fundamental understanding of programming languages such as Arcade, ArcPy, or equivalent
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating system
- Demonstrates excellence in listening, questioning, and patience
- Effective communication skills (e.g. writing, email, telephone, etc.)
- Highly organized, motivated, dependable, and trustworthy
Benefits
- Opportunity to transition full-time