GIS Specialist w/ SWCA (pdx)

https://internal-swca.icims.com/jobs/10889/gis-specialist/job 

About the opportunity
​SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Wetland Mapping - GIS/Remote Sensing Specialist for our Portland, Oregon office.  This position will support our existing wetland mapping team. In addition, this position may include collaboration and support for natural resources program.

What you will accomplish

• Use remote sensing, GIS and photo interpretation techniques to identify and classify wetlands and other habitats within the US.
• Work independently on repetitive tasks for extend periods, followed by periods of intensive group interactions during data integration and review using novel and unique GIS approaches.
• Use numerous GIS and imagery datasets to inform photo interpretation and mapping processes, with a focus on identifying errors of omission, commission and classification.
• Plan, organize, and execute field verification of wetland and other habitat mapping efforts.
• Uses GPS, GIS, databases, and remote sensing software for mapping and analysis activities.
• Ability to create intricate workflows and models to more efficiently map natural resources.

Experience and qualifications for success
​Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or a related field.
• Experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS software suite.
• Knowledge of ecology, wetlands, and hydrology pertaining to wetland mapping and/or natural resources.
• Knowledge of GPS, GIS, cartography, spatial analysis methods and other current technologies.
• Ability to think critically and effectively communicate cartographically, orally, and in writing.
• Ability to work efficiently and collaborate with clients and existing mapping team.
• Ability to pass background checks (SWCA) for placement.
• Able to travel for field work in one-week intervals across the nation, for up to 6 weeks per year.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with National Wetland Inventory (NWI) mapping and NWI data creation standards.
• Knowledge of the USFWS’s wetlands classification system (Cowardin et al. 1979) and familiarity with other classification systems (NVCS, NLCD, etc.) and their field application.
• Knowledge of the principles of fish and wildlife biology, botany, hydrology, and soils for preparation of user
• notes/base map reports, for completion of field surveys, and for technical assistance.
• Plant identification experience, especially wetland species

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.
 
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