GIS Technician (Part-time/Temporary) w/ Maul, Foster, Alongi (PDX)

Maul Foster & Alongi - Portland, OR 97209 
Part-time, Temporary
https://maulfoster.applicantpool.com/jobs/138458.html 

FLO Analytics (FLO) is a growing professional services and technology company specializing in data analytics, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and data management services. FLO provides these services to government entities, school districts, utilities, non-profit groups, and various businesses and industries throughout the Pacific Northwest and beyond. FLO also supports its parent company, Maul Foster & Alongi, Inc. (MFA), a locally owned Pacific Northwest consulting firm specializing in the areas of environmental science, engineering, planning, and GIS. Since 1996, MFA has grown to nearly 100 employees, with offices in Portland, Oregon; Vancouver, Seattle, and Bellingham, Washington; and Coeur d'Alene and Kellogg, Idaho. To support these efforts, we are seeking a temporary, part-time GIS Technician to help drive a variety of core business functions across a wide variety of industries and project types. 

The position is being offered for our Portland, Oregon office. This position's primary role will be to support both MFA and FLO's growth in GIS project work. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing a broad range of GIS technical support on projects. Primary duties typically include the following tasks: data compilation, standardization, and management; geographic data mapping; spatial analysis; web mapping application development and maintenance; cartographic product creation; and project reporting assistance. 

Minimum Requirements 

• BA/BS degree from a U.S. accredited college or university in geography, environmental studies/science, planning, or a related field with an emphasis in GIS
• 12 credit hours in GIS-specific courses
• Up to 2 years of work experience as a GIS Technician
• Competence with Esri's ArcGIS Desktop suite (ArcMap, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox)
• Proven ability to perform GIS data conversion/editing, spatial analysis/reporting tasks, database management, and GIS map production
• Proven organizational and problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Able to formulate and communicate ideas, both verbally and in writing
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision and in a collaborative group environment
• Willingness to work overtime and travel as needed
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access

Desired Skills and Abilities 

• Experience working with ArcGIS Desktop extensions (e.g., spatial analyst, network analyst)
• Familiarity working within the geodatabase environment, including creating, editing, and management
• Experience in advanced geospatial analysis and modeling principles using a variety of ArcGIS environments (e.g., ModelBuilder, Python scripting)
• Experience with Esri's Web APIs, Server products, and/or ArcGIS Online
• Experience in non-Esri web mapping environments
• Completion of a statistics and/or spatial statistics college course