GIS Specialist w/ Kittelson & Associates (pdx)

https://www.kittelson.com/careers/gis-specialist/

Summary
The ideal candidate has strong organizational, communication, and time management capabilities; works effectively with technical and administrative staff; continually seeks to improve processes; is detail-oriented; and thrives in a non-structured environment.
In this role, you will support a variety of project teams across the firm with data management, analytical tasks and mapping for projects. Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• Coordinate GIS efforts/tasks with project managers and analysts.
• Acquire data from public sources and agency data portals.
• Develop/perform data processing workflows and analysis for projects.
• Proper spatial, metadata and file management for projects using geodatabases and standard file structure.
• Create and direct cartographic products for visual communication.
• Apply and maintain GIS standards for projects.
• Ensure that schedules are met for project/proposal/marketing deliverables.
• Share project successes and short falls with the GIS group to improve firmwide practices.
• Share innovative tools, project stories, and GIS accomplishments through companywide presentations.

​Note – applicants are required to be physically located in the United States and we are not interested in hiring third party consultants or independent freelancers.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications

• Strong GIS capabilities using Esri ArcGIS Pro or ArcMap, ArcGIS online, Spatial Analyst, Network Analyst, 3D Analyst
• Strong cartographic design skills and visual communication (please provide portfolio).
• Works well in a high-pressure environment; manages workload and meets deadlines.
• Persistent and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and assertive
• Capable of handling multiple projects concurrently
• Experience publishing web maps and applications to ArcGIS Online
• Strong understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite and proficient in Word

Preferred Additional Qualifications

• Python language experience and use of the arcpy module.
• Minimum of 6 years of similar and relevant working experience
• Experience working in the transportation profession
• College degree preferred, in a field commensurate with the position (e.g., GIS or geography)

Preferred Soft Skills

• Entrepreneurial and consulting spirit to serve internal and external clients
• Passion for the GIS transportation industry and consulting
• Natural teaching and mentoring ability
• A strong desire to learn
• Outward focus, with high level of customer service

Compensation and Benefits
This position offers a competitive salary and benefits that include comprehensive employer-paid health insurance, a generous and flexible PTO program (in addition to parental leave), an outstanding retirement program, and a culture that seeks and values diversity and inclusion.

Base salary plus retirement range for this position (place in range determined by candidate’s experience): $80,000 – $105,000

We also recognize the performance of all staff through a performance bonus program based upon each individual’s contributions to key areas that lead to the achievement of our collective goals.