GIS Analyst w/ Herrera (pdx)

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​Position DescriptionAre you a talented, enthusiastic GIS Analyst with 2-4 years’ experience applying innovative, cutting-edge GIS solutions to address complex spatial problems?  Join the Herrera team and make a difference!  The GIS Analyst reports to the GIS Manager and provides mapping and spatial analysis support on a diverse range of interesting engineering and environmental challenges for cities, counties, agencies, and private clients throughout the Pacific and Inland Northwest and internationally. The ideal candidate will be a strong analytical thinker with an eye for effective graphics, analytical skills, and task automation, and an excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications:

• BA or BS in Geography, Cartography, Planning, Natural Resources, Geology, Engineering, or other GIS-related field with a GIS concentration
• 2-4 years of direct professional experience
• Ability to apply a high level of creativity and innovation to GIS analyses in support of environmental projects in our water resources, ecological restoration, and sustainability practice areas
• Strong knowledge of map production and spatial analysis using ArcGIS 10x desktop software, ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
• Strong knowledge of ArcGIS extensions, including Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst, including a working knowledge of map algebra
• Familiarity with compiling local and regional environmental data from a variety of sources, including field data and online data
• Experience with mobile applications/environments (iOS, Android, Windows Tablets) for field data collection, including Esri Collector, Survey123, ArcPad and Trimble GPS units
• Proficiency with Model Builder and scripting languages such as Python (ArcPy) or R to automate repetitive desktop GIS tasks is a plus
• Experience with graphic design software like Adobe Illustrator is a plus
• Excellent communication skills and ability to effectively explain GIS technology needs and opportunities to clients and coworkers
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment with rapidly changing objectives, budget constraints, and priorities
• Ability to take direction easily and follow direction accurately
• Ability to work both quickly and accurately
• Ability to work alone for extended periods of time while remaining motivated, efficient, and innovative
• Passion and understanding of how to effectively apply technology for solving problems and accomplishing goals

​Application Deadline: April 23, 2021

At Herrera, our goal is to work with our clients to create economic vitality and community in a sustaining environment. We strive to provide a greater depth of understanding and value for our clients with every project, to make a real difference in the world, and to have fun along the way. We seek responsible growth to provide our Herrera family with new opportunities for learning and to share what we learn with new clients in new contexts.  Join our innovative and collaborative team to help make a difference. Onward. Together.

To learn more, please visit our website at: www.herrerainc.com
 
To be successful, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Herrera provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. Herrera does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, or veteran status in accordance with applicable state and federal laws.

We encourage women, minorities, veterans, disabled veterans, and the disabled to apply for this position.