GIS Specialist

SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Staff Level GIS Specialist (HR Title = Assistant Staff Geospatial Scientist OR Staff Geospatial Scientist) for our New Mexico/Four Corners region, with offices in Albuquerque, Carlsbad, and Durango. SWCA's GIS Department consists of 70+ GIS Professional with diverse backgrounds in GIS design, cartography, data management, and more. This position will support both our Natural and Cultural Resource programs with an emphasis on the Cultural Resource program. This position will support in the Rocky Mountain Plains region and will collaborate with and support other SWCA offices across the country.

This is a regular (with benefits), full time, hourly position. The role is associated with theNew Mexico/Four Corners offices, with a strong preference for candidates to be based locally in those areas. Remote opportunities will be considered for the right candidate.

Under this job requisition, we may hire the following job position:

• Assistant Staff Geospatial Scientist - Typically with up to one (1) year of relevant experience and expertise.
• Staff Geospatial Scientist - Typically with up to two (2) years of relevant experience and expertise.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

• Support GIS workload to ensure that productivity goals are met and that projects are delivered on time and on budget
• Contribute to a collaborative work environment including project managers and other GIS specialists
• Maintain quality of work consistent with SWCA's standards and practices
• Use Esri ArcGIS Pro for data management, production/editing, spatial analytics; and for efficient production of high-quality field maps and report figures
• Follow data management Best Practices and provide technical support for a variety of mobile data collection systems including tablets, GPS receivers, ESRI's FieldMaps and and Survey123 applications.
• Use workflows integrating traditional desktop GIS and ESRI's Web GIS platforms, including ArcGIS Online, and Portal

Required:

• Minimum of a GIS certificate
• A minimum of one year of professional GIS work beyond university attendance - people with nearly a year of experience are still welcome to apply
• Demonstrated knowledge of cartography and computer mapping, including design principles and understanding map creation procedures in ArcGIS
• Strong understanding of topological relationships, proficiency working with complex data sets, and ability to apply creative solutions to spatial problems
• Demonstrated ability for data transfer, data analysis, data mining, and data inventory using a variety of software applications (e.g., Excel, Access, Esri ArcGIS)
• General understanding of basic statistics, and geometric math computations (e.g., summary, distributions, frequency, min/max, range, angles, distance, slope, degrees, area)
• Demonstrated experience with GPS technology, field data collection techniques, data integration to a GIS, and troubleshooting equipment and digital files
• Demonstrated ability to perform spatial analyses while maintaining data integrity

Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Cartography, Archaeology, Biology, Environmental Science or related field with an emphasis in GIS
• Experience with cultural resource projects
• A minimum of two (2) years of professional GIS work beyond university attendance
• Environmental services consulting experience
• Demonstrated experience with automation of common processes using tools such as ArcGIS model builder, python scripting, java script, or other programming/scripting languages
• Ability to produce presentations, and/or written protocol of methods for reports or within metadata to replicate GIS-related analyses or modeling techniques applied on projects
• Prior knowledge and experience with multiuser geodatabases, database schemas, domains, ArcServer/web applications, network analysis, and/or application development
• Knowledge of Python, .NET, Java, PHP, and/or HTML
• Prior work in natural or cultural resources management, remote sensing, and/or water resources, and prior experience working with federal land agencies such as the US Forest Service, National Park Service, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, US Geological Survey, or other Federal agency

Why Work at SWCA:

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack.

We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. 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. We offer a supportive, team-oriented work environment and competitive wages and benefits, including an 100% employee stock ownership plan (retirement).

At SWCA, we support our team members in developing their careers to make them leaders in their industry. Our Career Landscape initiative is a process and guide designed to help chart rewarding career paths for employees at SWCA. We encourage professional conference attendance, internal and external professional development and training programs, education reimbursement, a Science and Leadership Program, and bonuses for publications meeting certain criteria. All regular status employees are eligible to participate in SWCA medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, wellness, life and disability plans, and are eligible to participate in the SWCA 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan and Trust.

If you need assistance accessing SWCA's website, completing the online application, or require accommodations at any point during the hiring process due to a disability, please contact us at accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. We're committed to providing an inclusive and supportive experience for all candidates. This contact information is specifically for accommodation requests; other inquiries will not receive a response.

EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

A Staff Level GIS Specialist this New Mexico/Four Corners based position can expect a compensation rate of:

• Assistant Staff Geospatial Scientist- $22.36/hr. - $28.60/hr
• Staff Geospatial Scientist - $24.44/hr.- $31.72/hr.

Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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