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SWCA Environmental Consultants · 2 days ago

Assistant Project Geospatial Scientist

Las Vegas, NV

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$27.56/hr - $35.36/hr

3+ years exp

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm providing a full spectrum of environmental services. They are seeking an Assistant Project GIS Specialist to support Natural and Cultural Resources projects, where the role involves managing GIS projects, analyzing complex datasets, and creating high-quality maps to aid project teams and clients.

Environmental ConsultingNatural Resources

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead GIS Projects: Manage small to moderately sized GIS projects from start to finish, coordinating with subject matter experts and team leads to deliver accurate, timely results

Analyze and Manage Data: Organize, maintain, and analyze large, complex datasets; perform geoprocessing, spatial analysis, modeling, and database design to meet technical and regulatory needs

Create High-Quality Maps: Develop cartographic-quality maps and report figures—from field-ready guides to complex analytical products—following SWCA or client standards

Provide Technical Leadership: Serve as a go-to resource for GIS solutions, troubleshoot complex problems, perform QA/QC, and build tools or scripts to streamline workflows

Integrate Field and Web GIS: Build and maintain web maps and apps via ArcGIS Online; support field operations using ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, and other mobile platforms

Collaborate and Mentor: Work closely with project teams, communicate priorities, and occasionally mentor junior staff to support project success and team growth

Qualification

ArcGIS ProSpatial analysisCartographic designGeoprocessingDatabase managementGIS project managementPythonSQLMentoringCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Biology, Archaeology, or a related field with an emphasis in GIS (or GIS certificate)

At least three (3) years of post-education GIS experience in a professional setting

Demonstrated experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, geoprocessing, spatial analysis, and cartographic design

Preferred

Previous experience as a GIS professional in the environmental or cultural resource management industry highly preferred

Archaeology or cultural resources experience with the ability to meet SOI Professional Standards for Archaeology and/or meet the Nevada SHPO requirements to access NVCRIS data

Experience managing large, complex databases, including designing schemas and domains

Supporting field operations using ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, or similar tools

GIS project management experience and the ability to work independently on complex tasks

QA/QC experience and familiarity with workflow automation using Python, SQL, or similar tools

Experience in environmental consulting projects involving regulatory compliance or federal land management agencies such as the BLM, USGS, USFWS, USACE, etc

Active involvement in technical or professional GIS organizations

Benefits

SWCA’s annual bonus program

Medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans

SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust

Professional conference attendance

Internal and external professional development and training programs

Education reimbursement

Science and Leadership Program

Bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria

Company

SWCA Environmental Consultants

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SWCA is an environmental consulting firm.

Founded in 1981

Phoenix, Arizona, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.swca.com/

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