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GIS Specialist

TRC

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Location: Madison, WI
Type: Full Time
Posted: 05/18/2018
Deadline to Apply: Open - no deadline given by employer
More Information: TRC Careers Page

Job Summary:

We are seeking a GIS Specialist to work in our ECR Practice. Project work will primarily be environmental in nature, including site remediation, permitting, construction and responses to agency requests. Typical work will primarily involve map and figure production to present complex analytical data, data processing and data entry, geographic data creation, data editing, data management, data analysis, research, and reporting. ArcGIS for Desktop 10.5+, graphic design tools, and other necessary software applications will be used to assist other GIS staff with large project work and will be used to independently serve other projects.

The GIS Specialist will work with engineers, hydrogeologists, project managers, and other technical staff in the Madison office and other TRC offices nationwide. The ability to maintain a high level of skills in: organization, communication, cartographic design, and efficient map production, while meeting tight deadlines on multiple concurrent projects will be essential.

Qualifications:

Required

Qualified candidates will have an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Environmental Studies, Engineering or a related field, a post-graduate GIS Certificate, and will have 2 – 3 years of demonstrated professional experience in using GIS products, preferably in the environmental or consulting field.

Candidates should possess: proficiency using ESRI’s ArcGIS Desktop and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access) products; knowledge of relational database principles and design; knowledge of coordinates systems and map projections. Candidates should also possess excellent cartographic presentation, communication, and organization skills and be able to maintain focus and a positive attitude when under pressure. Candidates will be expected to work independently, with minimal oversight, and complete their work in an efficient and accurate manner.

Preferred

  • Design experience using AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or Microstation, and working between platforms
  • Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Experience with relational data management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server or PostgreSQL, MySQL, etc.
  • Programming experience applicable to desktop GIS, webmapping, or other commonly used software (Python, VBA, etc.)
  • Familiarity with ArcSDE technology, implementation and development of map services for webmaps and mobile applications
  • Experience working with remote or cloud-based desktop workflows
  • Other web-development skills
  • Experience with manipulating data for use on GPS units (Trimble, Garmin, etc)

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