GIS Technician w/ Tetra Tech Inc (Portland, OR)

Description 
GIS Technician – Portland, OR - 19400000238
 
Tetra Tech Inc. is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams.
 
Tetra Tech, Inc. is seeking a qualified entry-level GIS Technician to support work at its Portland, OR location for GIS analysis, geospatial data processing, and figure/map generation for a variety of biological and natural resources programs.

The successful candidate will function in a support role under a Lead GIS Manager, and will be responsible for supporting a variety of our natural resources projects. A multidisciplinary science-based background is desired. The majority of work will be office-based.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide a strong and dependable GIS support role for natural resource data analysis and management
• Prepare hard copy and electronic figures and field maps in ArcGIS
• Perform geospatial data management, analysis and documentation
• Identify published sources and downloading spatial data in support of natural resources projects
• Compile metadata documentation to FGDC and related standards
• Perform geodatabase design, maintenance and documentation
• Collect, download, correct, and export GPS data from various formats (Trimble, Garmin, Collector)

 
Qualifications 
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION:

• College degree desired (Geography preferred), and 1-2 years related experience
• Proficiency with data management, organization, and a willingness to learn
• Pertinent experience working with ESRI’s ArcGIS v10.xx software
• GPS field data collection and analysis experience using Trimble with Terrasync, and ArcPad
• Experience with ArcGIS Online and Collector desired
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite
• SQL database experience desired (Microsoft SQL Server)
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet fast-paced demands
• High motivation and an ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Possess good oral and written communication skills
• Must be multi-task oriented and possess excellent problem solving skills
• Strong report writing and data analysis skills desired
• Employee is expected to maintain a professional manner in all aspects of their work

 
If you are interested in joining our dynamic team, for immediate consideration please submit your resume to Tetra Tech, Inc., at www.tetratech.com.  Please mention the position you are applying for in your cover letter and include salary requirements. A Pre-employment drug screen is required.
 
Tetra Tech, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value workplace diversity. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.
If you are disabled and need assistance with your job application process, please fax the position you are applying for to: (973) 630-8111.

​Tetra Tech is an EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability employer.  Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.