Senior GIS Analyst

GPA Consulting•El Segundo, CA

2d•$48 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

GPA Consulting, a multidisciplinary firm that specializes in environmental planning, biology studies, and historic preservation, is looking for a qualified Senior GIS Analyst to join our diverse team of highly skilled professionals. If you are passionate about communicating the natural environment through GIS mapping, and you share our determination to provide our clients with high-quality work, then we want to hear from you.

Requirements

At least 8 years of geospatial analysis and GIS mapping
Eight years of experience directing or conducting GIS analysis, at least one year of which must have been preparing maps and graphics in support of environmental impacts analysis in California
Equivalent to graduation from college in the Social Sciences, Natural Sciences, Geography, Planning, or a closely related field
Effective communication skills
Knowledge of applicable state and federal regulations
Understand general principles and techniques and statistical analysis
Possess communication skills for purposes of data gathering and effective coordination with internal and external clients in relation to data needs
Understand best practices and data standards for spatial data as established by relevant State and Federal Agencies
Have knowledge of various methods for describing the location and distribution of land, sea, and air masses including their physical locations, relationships, and characteristics
Solve problems using the GIS suite of tools
Convey GIS/Spatial information to non-GIS technical staff through effective written, oral, and cartographic communication tools
Work effectively with others as an interdisciplinary team member
Solicit necessary expertise to complete environmental studies or meet project goals as they pertain to GIS
Have a reliable mode of transportation, and valid California Driver’s License and Automobile Insurance and be a driver in good standing with the California Department of Motor Vehicles
Be organized and efficient with time management
Be flexible, willing to switch tasks often and maintain a high level of availability
Be trustworthy and follow directions
Be available during GPA’s regular working hours
Exercise good judgement when making decisions
Exhibit strong business ethics
Positively reflect the GPA Brand

Nice To Haves

A Master’s Degree in GIS may be substituted for two years of the general experience
A GIS certificate may substitute for six months of experience
ESRI Software Proficiency: Proficiency with ESRI software, particularly the ArcGIS suite, including ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, and ArcGIS Pro
GIS-CAD data interoperability and integration skills
Field Data Collection Support: Mobile data collection, processing, and integration (Field Maps, Survey123, Trimble GPS applications)

Responsibilities

Working as an interdisciplinary team member
Creating maps and graphics using GIS software and related equipment
Ensuring quality and consistency of maps, graphics, data and other products generated in GIS
Meeting with users to define data needs, project requirements, required outputs, or to develop applications
Conducting research to locate and obtain existing databases
Gathering, analyzing, and integrating spatial data from staff and determining how best the information can be displayed using GIS
Compiling geographic data from a variety of sources including censuses, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps
Analyzing spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports
Designing and maintaining a data library for company-wide GIS resources
Entering or creating new map data through manual digitization or other means as project needs require
Analyzing geographic relationships among varying types of data
Preparing metadata and other documentation
Operating and maintaining GIS system hardware, software, plotters, and printers
Presenting information to users and answering questions
Retrieving stored maps
Coordinating resources for timely project delivery
Participating in regular team meetings to track the progress of work products and deliverables
Keeping current with the latest technology and recent developments in the GIS industry
Managing GIS software, data, and licenses for multiple users
Providing technical support for GIS Analysts and other GIS users
Keeping up with the latest technology and recent developments in the industry