GIS Specialist w/ Kittelson & Associates (pdx)

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

Kittelson is seeking a full-time GIS specialist to join a team of dynamic transportation and GIS professionals in an effort to support project activities firmwide.  This is an opportunity to join a team of thought leaders and entrepreneurs at a growing, values-driven transportation planning/engineering consulting firm.

Who We Are: Kittelson & Associates provides transportation engineering, planning, and research services to government agencies, municipalities, and private organizations. We develop thoughtful and creative transportation solutions that apply directly to real-world problems, with the goal of improving the performance of all transportation systems and equitably serving all members of a community. We operate as “one firm, many locations” guided by the principles of serving others first and continually raising the bar in the profession. Listen to how our colleagues describe Kittelson values and culture here.

Position 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. The individual who we add to the team will be geographically located near one of our offices and work in the local office several days each week.

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 BenefitsThis 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.

Apply
If you have a passion for making a difference in transportation and want to work with a team that puts you in the driver’s seat of your career, we want to hear from you! Take the first step by using the “apply now” button to express interest. During the application process, please be prepared to upload a work sample and resume (the application will not be considered complete without these items included).