Aventia ยท 5 months ago
GIS Lead
Hammond, LA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expAventia is seeking a GIS Lead to assist a multidisciplinary team of GIS professionals and environmental scientists. The GIS Lead will be responsible for processing and managing spatial and tabular data, creating maps, exhibits, and figures to support technical reports, and leading GIS projects in environmental consulting.
Environmental Services
Responsibilities
Create spatial data from multiple non-spatial sources and formats using digitization and georeferencing techniques demonstrating a firm understanding of geographic coordinate systems, datums, and projections
Integrate new data into existing geodatabases and convert attributes between multiple domain schemas
Utilize GIS applications to examine the locations, attributes, and relationships of features in spatial data through overlay and other analytical techniques
Configure and troubleshoot various GPS devices and mobile data collection applications
Utilize GIS applications to perform advanced spatial analysis or data conversion or manipulation. Use applications and scripts to create automated geoprocessing workflows
Work with GIS-related software and programs to create and maintain a database and/or maps that can be combined to create geographically correlated data
Develop Web Maps/Apps/Dashboards for use on ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and Portal in conjunction with Collector and Survey123
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, or related discipline
7+ years of GIS experience with at least 2-3 years in a leadership or management role
Advanced proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and geodatabase management
Experience with spatial modeling, environmental analysis, and data visualization
Ability to write compelling technical proposals and deliver client presentations
Understanding of contracting, scoping, and budgeting for GIS work
Strong grasp of market trends and client needs in the environmental sector (e.g., ESG, compliance mapping, permitting workflows)
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills - able to convey complex spatial ideas to non-GIS professionals
Experience managing or mentoring teams, leading cross-functional collaboration
Comfortable working with executive stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and technical staff
Familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting (e.g., NEPA, CEQA, FERC, EPA, USACE)
Experience supporting environmental projects: site assessments, biological resources, environmental impact studies, etc
Proven success in developing and managing GIS projects in environmental consulting or related fields is a plus
Create spatial data from multiple non-spatial sources and formats using digitization and georeferencing techniques demonstrating a firm understanding of geographic coordinate systems, datums, and projections
Integrate new data into existing geodatabases and convert attributes between multiple domain schemas
Utilize GIS applications to examine the locations, attributes, and relationships of features in spatial data through overlay and other analytical techniques
Configure and troubleshoot various GPS devices and mobile data collection applications
Utilize GIS applications to perform advanced spatial analysis or data conversion or manipulation. Use applications and scripts to create automated geoprocessing workflows
Work with GIS-related software and programs to create and maintain a database and/or maps that can be combined to create geographically correlated data
Develop Web Maps/Apps/Dashboards for use on ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and Portal in conjunction with Collector and Survey123
Preferred
Experience with remote sensing, LiDAR, and UAV-derived data is a plus
Benefits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Company
Aventia
Aventia, formerly Environmental Systems Group, provides comprehensive environmental consulting and field services, along with technology-driven solutions for clients spanning industries and sectors.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase