Wetland Mapping/GIS Specialist w/ SWCA (pdx)

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​About the opportunity
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Wetland Mapping - GIS/Remote Sensing Specialist for our Portland, Oregon office. 

We are expanding our wetland mapping team and seeking on-call hourly specialists to support projects in the Pacific NW. Work hours may vary and depending on project needs and your skills. As our wetland mapping team continues to grow, additional opportunities for advancement and/or transition to a regular, full-time position could become available. In addition, this position may include collaboration and support for natural resources program.

This position is temporary, hourly. Pay is dependent on experience.
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:

• Experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS software suite.
• Knowledge of GPS, GIS, cartography, spatial analysis methods and other current technologies.
• Ability to think critically and effectively communicate.
• Ability to work efficiently and collaborate with existing mapping team.
• Knowledge of ecology, wetlands, and hydrology pertaining to wetland mapping and/or natural resources.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science or a related field.
• 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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EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.