Senior GIS Specialist / Project Manager

Kleinfelder Inc•Concord, CA

1d•$77,501 - $121,591•Hybrid

About The Position

Kleinfelder's Environmental team is looking for a Senior GIS Analyst / Project Manager to join their Information & Spatial Solutions Team (IS2) in the Northern California & Pacific area. IS2 specializes in delivering comprehensive geospatial (GIS) and technology consulting services across various disciplines and industries. The successful candidate will become an integral part of our team, working alongside dedicated Data Analysts and Application Development experts. Together, we’ll provide advanced, data-driven GIS and technology solutions that are crucial in supporting informed decision-making for our diverse clientele. This position can sit anywhere in the US however preference will be given to those with experience working on California projects. Alignment to any of our Northern California offices is ideal, with the opportunity to work hybrid or remote. The Senior GIS Analyst / Project Manager is expected to apply their technical expertise in GIS solutioning to multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously. This position will work with project stakeholders to help define business requirements; translate requirements into actionable work efforts that deliver quality results; lead data development and cartographic design initiatives; compose detailed technical documentation and conduct training; apply a detail-oriented approach to quality assurance and control of all work products; derive project schedules, anticipate work efforts and costs, and convey technical or labor resource needs to deliver projects on time and within budget. It is important for this role to build a comprehensive understanding of various business processes across a broad range of disciplines. These disciplines include environmental, construction, transportation, stormwater management, and utility infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Data or Computer Science, Environmental Science, a related field including courses in GIS or equivalent professional experience.
6 – 10 years of experience fulfilling the job expectations outlined above, in a business environment.
Preference given to candidates with previous consulting experience.
Advanced computer and database programming experience including SQL, Python/ArcPy, JavaScript/Arcade.
Knowledge or experience working with alternative/open-source geospatial toolsets (QGIS, PostGIS, etc.).
Advanced technical and descriptive writing skills.
Expresses ideas and information in a clear and concise manner.
Delivers information in a manner that is interesting and compelling to the listener.
Communicates GIS strategies and workflows effectively to relevant stakeholders / other disciplines.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, analytical, and time-management skills.
Self-motivated to research and troubleshoot workflows in GIS.
Is comfortable working independently or with a team to execute deliverables.
Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize according to need.
Ability to grasp new technical concepts quickly.
Breaks down problems into manageable components.
Acknowledges limitations and knows when to identify the need for additional resources to solve problems.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred, but not required with relevant experience.
Experience supporting natural resource planning, cultural resource management, environmental assessment and remediation efforts.
Experience with small- and large-scale data development initiatives.
Experience with field tool development and data management.
Experience with database design, development, and maintenance.
Experience with high-quality cartographic (static and interactive map) production.
Experience with spatial data analyses, modeling, and reporting.
Experience with QA/QC.
Experience with deliverable support services.

Responsibilities

Apply technical expertise in GIS solutioning to multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously.
Work with project stakeholders to define business requirements.
Translate requirements into actionable work efforts that deliver quality results.
Lead data development and cartographic design initiatives.
Compose detailed technical documentation and conduct training.
Apply a detail-oriented approach to quality assurance and control of all work products.
Derive project schedules, anticipate work efforts and costs, and convey technical or labor resource needs to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Build a comprehensive understanding of various business processes across a broad range of disciplines including environmental, construction, transportation, stormwater management, and utility infrastructure.
Oversee the design, development, and delivery of geospatial solutions including data and map development; field reconnaissance; analytical models and reporting; interactive web-based geospatial applications.
Maintain an advanced knowledge of geospatial/cartographic principles, practices, and experience executing and leading GIS assignments.
Possess expert level command over Esri ArcGIS Pro product suite including desktop, geoprocessing, mobile and web-based application components.
Analyze existing business processes, systems, and data to solve problems and identify opportunities for efficiency, quality, and capability improvements.
Work independently, or within a team environment, to complete project assignments on time and in alignment with defined specifications.
Manage feature/data/product requests, enhancements, and bug fixes in alignment with client priorities, and coordinate activity with project teams from preliminary design through testing and delivery.
Support design and development of spatial and non-spatial enterprise databases.
Identify data or map quality issues and prescribe remediation strategies, including programmatic automations.
Compose project methodologies, scope documents, application requirements, design specifications, and quality/test plans.
Develop and deliver training, and/or resources, to a variety of stakeholders with diverse skill levels.
Maintain leading-edge knowledge of relevant technologies and offer use cases for exploration.
Write or support competitive contract proposals.
Perform oral presentations in a professional setting on industry topics.
Perform tasks according to detailed protocols.
Undertake the responsibility of a data steward to identify any issues that could impact quality.
Review own work product to confirm compliance with requirements and expectations.
Research and troubleshoot workflows in GIS.
Maintain awareness of client needs, concerns, and place highest priority on client satisfaction.
Respond promptly to client questions and requests.
Multi-task and prioritize according to need.
Grasp new technical concepts quickly.
Break down problems into manageable components.
Acknowledge limitations and know when to identify the need for additional resources to solve problems.