GAI Consultants is seeking a GIS Specialist 1 to work in any of our office locations. Bring your talent to a range of stimulating projects alongside supportive and accomplished teammates advance your career fulfill your professional aspirations and express your entrepreneurial spirit as an essential contributor to an established and growing company.
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Job Duties:
- A successful candidate will provide GIS support to a variety of energy sectors through the development of maps databases and spatial analyses.
- The GIS Specialist will be expected to work in the Esri software platform (ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online) and be knowledgeable in the core environmental services that GAI offers its clients such as wetland and stream delineation state and federal permitting and sensitive species surveys.
- Produce high quality cartographic products in support of energy infrastructure projects.
- Assists with publishing and managing Enterprise GIS content such as feature services and web maps and configuring web apps.
Experience Required:
- Intermediatelevel technical skills working with the Esri products suite including ArcGIS Desktop/Pro with 3D Analyst & Spatial Analyst Extensions ArcGIS Online ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal) and other GIS software such as Google Earth Pro.
- Intermediatelevel experience developing mapping exhibits and knowledge of basic cartographic principles.
- Experience publishing and managing feature services and using ArcGIS Online/Enterprise to develop and share web maps for use in Field Maps Experience Builder etc.
- Understands basic Enterprise (SDE) Geodatabase functionality and data administration workflows.
Preferred Experience:
- 5 years minimum of professional GIS experience
- Experience in developing publishing and managing forms and surveys using Survey123 for ArcGIS a plus.
General Characteristics
- Continues to develop critical thinking skills and ability to work on multiple projects or tasks; assists Task Managers with technical aspects of projects; ability to perform quality reviews ofintermediate technical work; guides entrylevel and senior level technical staff; willingness to travel to expand experience base.
- If assigned as direct supervisor skilled at mentoring; Decision making and conflict resolution; Delegate tasks effectively; Demonstrate responsibility and leadership skills; role model for others to follow
Minimum Years of Experience
Education
- Bachelors Degree from accredited college or university program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Information Science/Technology Geography or Cartography Environmental Science with a certificate (preferred) or strong aptitude in GIS and other relatedinformation sciences
Technical Responsibilities
- Data collection field anddata analysis experience; Project geodatabase design; webbased mapping application/service development; advanced data analysis (customizes GIS tools); performs quality reviews of GIS technical work; handson training with senior staff; serves astechnical advisor on special projects.
- If assigned as direct supervisor manage and lead employees; Mentor and motivate; Communicate (including listening); Be available to employees; regular performance feedback; Enforce GAI policy and disseminate internal announcements; Foster teamwork and provide regular overall feedback to staff members
Project and Task Management
- Works as a part of a team and coordinates work with others.
- Assists in determining schedule and budget requirements
Management Responsibility
- Assigning and overseeing tasks under the direct supervision of theTask Manager; keeping close communication with Task Managers; assisting Project Managers or Task Managers with proposal preparation scopes of work and project component cost estimates; supervises junior staff.
- Guidance and oversight from Task Managers and Project Managers.
- If assigned as a direct supervisor receives guidance and oversight from Business Managers and/or experts in specific environmental areas
Communication Skills
- Possesses effective oral and written communication skills; interacts with other staff; interacts with clients with close oversight; interacts closely with Project Managers and various Department Managerial Staff; performs well with client communications.
- If assigned as direct supervisor communication (focusing on listening) skills; interacts with employees and various managerial staff regarding employee performance hiring coordination with HR on performance issues of staff merit increases etc.; Keep employees informed of company news and policy changes
Why GAI
At GAI exceptional people have an exceptional place to workgrowleadand achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of acollaborativeteam thats committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.
Benefits To Working at GAI Include:
- Competitive salary GAI is committed to paying marketbased salaries
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical vision dentalcompanypaidLong Term Disability andShortTermDisability(benefits start within 30 days of hire)
- NewpaidMaternity/Paternity/Adoption program
- Generous Paid Time Offand7 paid holidays
- 401k company match
- Tuition Reimbursement
Required Experience:
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