Assistant GIS Specialist 1

GAI Consultants is seeking an Assistant GIS Specialist 1 to work in any of our office locations. Bring your talent to a range of stimulating projects alongside supportive and accomplished teammates, advance your career, fulfill your professional aspirations, and express your entrepreneurial spirit as an essential contributor to an established and growing company.

Sound like a fit? We’d love the opportunity to get to know you!

Job Duties:

A successful candidate will provide GIS support to a variety of energy sectors through the development of maps, databases, and spatial analyses.

The GIS Specialist will be expected to work in the Esri software platform (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online) and be knowledgeable in the core environmental services that GAI offers its clients, such as wetland and stream delineation, state and federal permitting, and sensitive species surveys.

Produce high quality cartographic products in support of energy infrastructure projects.

Assists with publishing and managing Enterprise GIS content, such as feature services and web maps, and configuring web apps.

Experience Required:

Basic-level technical skills working with the Esri products suite, including ArcGIS Desktop/Pro with 3D Analyst & Spatial Analyst Extensions, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal), and other GIS software such as Google Earth Pro.

Intermediate-level experience developing mapping exhibits and knowledge of basic cartographic principles.

Experience publishing and managing feature services and using ArcGIS Online/Enterprise to develop and share web maps for use in Field Maps, Experience Builder, etc.

Understands basic Enterprise (SDE) Geodatabase functionality and data administration workflows.

Experience Preferred:

0-2 years minimum of professional GIS experience

Experience in developing, publishing, and managing forms and surveys using Survey123 for ArcGIS a plus.

General Characteristics

Shows progress in acquiring basic skills; follows procedures; willingness to travel toâ expand experience base

Minimum Years of Experience

0 to 2 Years of Experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Information Science/Technology, Geography or Cartography, Environmental Science with a certificate (preferred) or strong aptitude in GIS, and other relatedâ information sciences

Technical Responsibilities

Data collection including field andâ data analysis; data processing (GPS); data development (digitizing); map development (hard copy and digital); printing and plotting maps; basic data analysis (runs GIS tools)

Project and Task Management

Responsible for personal task management and adherence toâ deadlines and scope

Management Responsibility

Close supervision on all work assignments

No managerial responsibilities at this level

Communication Skills

Possesses basic oral and written communication skills; interacts with other staff

Why GAI?

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive salary -â GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire)

New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program

Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidaysâ

401k company match

Tuition Reimbursement