Gis Specialist Jobs

Western EcoSystems Technology, Inc. (WEST) is looking for a full-time GIS Specialist. Location of the position is flexible depending on the qualified applicant; however, preference may be given to an applicant based out of one of WEST’s existing North America offices.

WEST has a permanent core of professionals with broad experience in basic and applied ecological studies and the sophisticated analysis of natural resource data. Since its founding in 1990, the WEST team has shaped the foundation of what we do, and what we believe in through our core values and key principles. Our work matters to our clients, communities, and the environment. Join WEST and discover a company of passionate, committed, and highly motivated individuals.

The minimum base salary is $50,000, and the maximum base salary is $65,000, plus an annual bonus. Salary may vary based on education, knowledge and experience.

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The ideal candidate will have experience in GIS as it applies to the environment and natural resources. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining spatial data, producing professional maps, and performing spatial analyses for a wide range of environmentally focused projects.

While job duties may change over time based on individual skills and expertise, the initial primary job duties for this position typically include:

• 30% cartography/data presentation for field surveys, memos, and reports,
• 30% data analysis and creation, including spatial modeling, digitizing, and data mining,
• 5% technical support for other GIS users within the organization,
• 5% quality review of other GIS users’ report maps and data deliverables.
• 30% data management, including data formatting, conversion, and directory maintenance,

This is a general description of the functions for this position and is not inclusive of the duties which may be associated with this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Experience with QGIS and Google Earth.
• Ability to work independently and as a part of team.
• Bachelor’s degree in Geography or GIS, or a related field, such as Geomatics, Remote Sensing, Information Technology, Biology, or Environmental Sciences AND 1 or more years of professional GIS experience. OR Master’s degree in Geography or GIS, or a related field, such as Geomatics, Remote Sensing, Information Technology, Biology, or Environmental Science.
• Great attention to detail.
• Strong understanding of spatial file formats.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work with team members in remote offices.
• Strong understanding of cartographic principles.
• Proficient with Esri ArcGIS Pro and Desktop Suite.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Experience with ArcGIS ModelBuilder and some Python scripting.
• Knowledge of spatial modeling and complex analyses.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience providing real-time support and data solutions to field technicians using a variety of spatial data collection technologies.
• Experience with GPS technologies and software such as ArcGIS Field Maps, Trimble, Garmin, Trimble, and Pathfinder Office.
• Experience working with environmental data at various scales for constraints mapping.
• Knowledge of SQL and database administration.
• Proficient with one or more programming languages (Python, JavaScript, R, etc.).
• Experience working with remotely sensed data (imagery, LiDAR, etc.).
• Experience procuring and working with publicly available administrative and environmental data from Canada sources.
• Experience with web-based applications such as ArcGIS Online, Geoserver, and GeoNode.

Additional Desirable Experience & Skills:

• Project management.
• Writing proposals/grants.
• Written fluency in Spanish language.

After an offer of employment is made, the candidate must successfully pass a pre- employment background check, drug screening, and a DMV records check that meets WEST’s minimum criteria to operate a motor vehicle on behalf of the company. A valid driver’s license will be required.

WEST provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, genetics, and any protected veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Further, WEST takes affirmative action to ensure that all individuals are treated fairly, and without discrimination, for recruitment, selection, advancement and every other term and privilege associated with employment.