Wilson Construction Company · 10 hours ago
GIS Analyst/Environmental Scientist
Wilson Construction Company specializes in the design and construction of vital electric utility infrastructure. They are seeking a GIS Analyst/Environmental Scientist responsible for the design, development, implementation, and maintenance of GIS data, as well as supporting environmental permitting and compliance management.
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Responsibilities
Create maps and graphs, using GIS software and related equipment for distribution
Develop GIS projects consisting of vector, raster, and tabular data
Update and query database, applying additional knowledge of spatial feature representations
Design and deploy web applications for online mapping, field data collection, and interactive data access for stakeholders
Follow standard operating procedures and design criteria established by the Department
Meet with internal and external clients to define data needs, project requirements, or required outputs
Support staff and clients by ensuring access and connectivity, providing technical training, and testing/troubleshooting applications and hardware
Conduct Research to locate and obtain existing databases
Gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS
Compile geographic data from a variety of sources including field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps
Analyze spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports
Enter new map data through use of a digitizer or by direct input of coordinate information using the principles of cartography including coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales
Analyze geographic relationships among varying types of data
Prepare metadata and other documentation
Operate and maintain GIS system hardware and software
Other duties may be assigned and may include periodic field work
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or a related field preferred
Requires an understanding of GIS, CADD, and database software
Practical experience with ArcGIS is required
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with various levels of staff and personality types
Proficiency in MS Office
Strong attention to detail and organization
Must be able to work outside and travel, as necessary
Must have a valid state driver's license
Preferred
Experience conducting fieldwork using the GPS, coding, and knowledge of utilizing GIS in the electrical utility construction industry is a plus
Benefits
Employer paid medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Personal time off
Holiday pay