GIS Analyst w/Geosyntec Consultants (pdx)

https://careers-geosyntec.icims.com/jobs/1877/gis-analyst/job

Overview
​Aspect Consulting, a Geosyntec Company, an earth science and engineering consulting firm, is seeking a GIS Analyst to join our growing Data + Mapping Practice in our Portland, OR office. Aspect works on a wide range of environmental and water resources projects for public- and private-sector clients, positively impacting communities right here in the Pacific Northwest. As a GIS Professional, you will work to develop GIS solutions, data, and maps to support these projects. Our GIS team works closely with Aspect’s staff scientists and engineers on highly collaborative and dynamic project teams—and, in some cases, work directly with clients on GIS-centric projects.

Being part of our Data + Mapping Practice means developing expert-level skills in exploring, managing, refining, analyzing, and visualizing environmental data. At Aspect, you’ll have the opportunity to expand and grow your GIS and communication skills, distilling technical information to a broad range of audiences, while working alongside our team of talented professionals.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and creative problem solver, well-versed in an array of GIS techniques and technologies. You know how to collect, manage, organize, and query geospatial data however you receive it—and are comfortable without a roadmap to every technical challenge. You enjoy working on multiple projects, are skilled at managing deadlines and priorities, and are adept at switching gears when needed. You embrace being a key member of a high-energy team, collaborating and communicating with technical and non-technical audiences alike.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform geospatial data management and spatial analysis, supporting our work in environmental, water resources, infrastructure, and stormwater projects.
• Develop custom solutions for prioritization and decision-making workflows.
• Craft or edit high-quality, communicative print and web-based maps and graphics that tell cohesive stories and clearly illustrate project information and solutions to clients, project teams, and regulators.
• Develop, support, and maintain mobile field data collection resources and processes, primarily using Esri Field Maps.
• Automate workflows and analyses via scripts (e.g., Python, Arcade, ArcGIS Modelbuilder, R, etc.)
• Assist with data acquisition, editing, cleaning, feature digitization, analysis/data documentation, and import/export/ETL processes for Aspect clients and project teams.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting for map- and data-related issues.
• Work with relational/table-based data in the development of data-driven map products, particularly figures depicting subsurface/environmental site conditions.
• Use any additional technical skills (open-source GIS, scripting/coding, data science/statistics, database management, IT, graphic design, writing) to solve problems, improve workflows, and advise internal and external clients.
• Interact with internal and external clients to support database management and data visualization for water resources, environmental engineering, and GIS on-call support projects.

Education and Licensure

• Bachelor’s Degree in geography/GIS or science degree with geography/GIS certificate). (required)

Skills, Experience and Qualifications

• At least 2 years of professional experience in GIS, preferably in a professional services/consulting setting. (required)
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap. (required)
• Experience with ArcGIS Online/Portal. (required)
• Demonstrable data management skills. (required)
• Experience and skill producing professional map products. (required)
• Candidates selected to interview will be asked to submit a portfolio or examples of select work.

Culture/EEO Statement

Workplace Setting:
Aspect’s interactive team of 130+ professionals work across seven offices in Washington and Oregon. Our casual, collaborative, and professional environment gives you the flexibility to work remotely as your role allows. Roles do require being in the office and at client sites when needed to complete their work successfully. Staff should be able to get to their assigned office within a reasonable commute time.
 
Why Aspect?
Active, Engaged, Growing. Aspect Consulting is the home of regionally focused earth+water specialists in geotechnical engineering, hydrogeology, geology, environmental remediation, and stormwater. A diverse blend of public and private projects ranging in technical complexity provides you with a balance between applied problem-solving, technical analysis, and design. For ambitious entry-level and seasoned practice builders alike, Aspect offers a supportive, collaborative workplace designed to help you thrive and grow professionally.
 
Compensation and Benefits:
Aspect is proud to offer a generous compensation and benefits package and incentive compensation system to reward the collective team and recognize individual contributors.
 
We offer fully paid employee Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance. Medical, Dental, and Vision for dependents are 50% paid. Based on plan requirements, employees can participate in a Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, Dependent Care Account, and Commuter Parking Reimbursement. Eligible employees can contribute to our 401k plan. All benefits are based on eligibility and benefit plan design.
 
Aspect employees enjoy 9 to 10 paid holidays per year, a minimum of 10 vacation days per year (based on years of industry experience), and sick time accrued on hours worked (approximately eight days a year). Additional benefits include a cell phone stipend ($90/month), home office equipment reimbursement (up to $300/year), public transportation commute reimbursement (75%), and mileage reimbursement for business travel.
 
Aspect also offers several discretionary bonus opportunities based on individual performance and firm success available to all eligible employees.

Aspect Consulting is an equal-opportunity employer. Our Racial, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (REDI) team works actively to identify and work towards collective Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity goals.