Geospatial Technical Specialist

BKF•Riverside, CA

19h•$83,200 - $166,400•Hybrid

About The Position

BKF is hiring a senior geospatial analyst to join our ArcGIS team. The ideal candidate would be an experienced geospatial analyst and would be able to support figure production, firm-wide analytics, and routine geospatial modeling and analyses for biological and cultural resource assessments. This position is remote (with the ability to be in a BKF office when necessary). BKF is seeking a self-driven, results-oriented and experienced geospatial analyst to support our growing environmental consulting practice throughout California.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in geospatial sciences, geography, biology, or a related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in environmental consulting or equivalent.
Minimum 5 years of experience in performing GIS analysis and/or modelling.
Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, Pro, and Desktop Software
A high energy, passionate, results-oriented team player and resourceful leader.
Ability to effectively manage teams and communicate with clients.
Valid California Class C driver's license and an acceptable driver’s record are required

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Produce publication-quality maps from field efforts and due-diligence efforts in a timely manner.
Perform project set-ups for fieldwork in ESRI FieldMaps.
Efficiently generate spatial calculations and package geospatial data for deliverable submissions to clients.
Organize incoming geospatial and mapping work requests and track production.
Maintain, update, create, and acquire internal and external GIS data; create and maintain data warehousing and data mining systems; configure and maintain database library; ensure data integrity during integration with other IT systems and databases when importing, exporting, versioning, and maintaining the GIS library structure and geo-database conversions; make recommendations for data standardization and normalization.
Ensures adherence to quality standards based on industry standards and evaluation of available technology and resources.
Explains technical information to system users including assisting them in accessing and interpreting GIS information; and providing training to users and advises on best practices.
Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in technology related to GIS; researches, evaluates, tests, and recommends vendor solutions and technologies; implements improvements upon approval.
Drive thought leadership and BKF name recognition by presenting at conferences, publishing white papers, and participating in professional organizations.