GIS Analyst II
About The Position
Dudek is a 100% employee-owned firm founded in 1980, dedicated to serving clients nationwide and delivering projects that improve and protect the built and natural environments. Our work focuses on key societal issues such as renewable energy transition, infrastructure hardening, environmental protection, and community resilience. We are recognized for our award-winning culture and have received multiple national Top Workplace Awards. This position is for a Geospatial Analyst II who will assist in the collection, management, analysis, and visualization of geospatial data to support environmental, planning, and engineering projects. The role involves supporting field data collection, geospatial analysis, cartography, and technical report preparation under senior staff guidance. A strong foundation in GIS, remote sensing, spatial data interpretation, and analytical problem-solving skills is expected. The company is open to candidates who can work on a hybrid basis, with preferred locations in Auburn, CA/Oakland, CA (NorCal) or Santa Barbara, CA, Pasadena, CA, or Encinitas, CA (SoCal).
Requirements
- 3+ years’ experience working with GIS, remote sensing, or geospatial analysis through internships, academic projects, or professional work.
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Geospatial Science, GIS, Engineering, or a related field.
- Proficiency in ESRI’s ArcGIS platform, including ArcGIS Pro and related extensions, ArcGIS Online, and Enterprise GIS.
- Experience in acquiring and processing geospatial databases.
- Familiarity with data collection tools, including GPS, and remote sensing applications.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- U.S. work authorization.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree is a plus.
- Experience working with Lidar and image processing is a plus.
- Experience with Python, SQL, or R for geospatial automation and analysis is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Compiles, processes, and manages GIS datasets, ensuring data integrity and organization.
- Uses publicly available data sources and discipline-based data models to support geospatial analyses.
- Maintains and updates geospatial databases using ESRI’s ArcGIS platform, including ArcGIS Online and Enterprise GIS.
- Conducts geospatial analyses to support a variety of practices including biology, cultural, compliance and urban forestry.
- Develops and produces high-quality maps, figures, and spatial visualizations for reports and presentations.
- Works with lidar, imagery, and other remote sensing datasets to extract relevant geospatial information.
- Assists in field data collection using mobile GIS applications.
- Ensures accurate georeferencing and integration of collected data into GIS workflows.
- Supports environmental and engineering field teams with real-time mapping solutions.
- Works closely with project managers and analysts to interpret GIS needs and provide geospatial solutions.
- Leads small GIS projects and provides support for larger interdisciplinary projects.
- Communicates GIS concepts effectively to non-GIS team members to support decision-making.
- Ensures all GIS workflows comply with industry standards, project requirements, and regulatory guidelines.
- Follows best practices in GIS data management, cartography, and geospatial analysis.
- Manages time effectively to balance multiple projects and understand budget constraints.
Benefits
- Employee-owned firm
- Award-winning culture
- Pre-employment drug test
- Background check
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
