Environmental Scientist - GIS

McLaughlin Research Corporation • Newport, RI

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About The Position

McLaughlin Research Corporation (MRC) is hiring an entry-level GIS Analyst I to support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC), Division Newport Environmental Branch. The position involves GIS, mapping, data management, and spatial-analysis work. A part-time or full-time position may be considered for an experienced applicant.

The GIS Analyst will manage and quality-check geospatial data and produce maps and visualizations for environmental planning, NEPA documents, briefings, and public-review materials. The role also supports spatial analyses, technical documentation, environmental planning documents, collaboration with government staff and contractors, and administrative tasks. Topic emphasis for environmental-planning work will prioritize the individual’s areas of expertise.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must have or be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance for access to classified material. MRC will orchestrate and fund the clearance process once a successful candidate is identified.
• Currently enrolled in or have completed at least a bachelor’s degree in geography, GIS, environmental science, planning, natural resources, engineering, or a related field that included some GIS training; equivalent training gained through employment is also acceptable.
• Basic knowledge of GIS principles, cartography, spatial data types, coordinate systems, projections, and map production.
• Experience using ESRI ArcGIS software, specifically ArcGIS Pro, through coursework or professional experience.
• Ability to create clear, accurate, and professional map products for technical and non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, maintain, and quality-check GIS datasets, feature classes, geodatabases, web maps, and associated metadata.
• Produce maps, figures, exhibits, and other geospatial visualizations for NEPA documents, environmental planning studies, briefings, and public-review materials.
• Support spatial analyses related to proposed action areas and environmental resources.
• Conduct quality assurance and quality control of GIS data and map products.
• Maintain organized GIS project files, data inventories, map templates, and metadata in accordance with office procedures and records-management requirements.
• Support preparation of technical memoranda, data summaries, map notes, and methodology descriptions for environmental planning documents.
• Support environmental planning beyond the GIS laboratory, including drafting and reviewing portions of environmental planning documents such as environmental assessments and Endangered Species Act consultations.
• Collaborate with government staff and contractors to provide expertise on GIS-related questions or needs.
• Perform administrative duties, including tracking tasks and taking occasional training as required for Navy contractors.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level