Senior GIS Specialist - Environmental Services (Kansas City)

Description

The Senior Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist will lead the development of GIS based programming and data in support of our Environmental Services (ENS) Global Practice. Within ENS, this position would support our natural, cultural, remediation, environmental compliance, stakeholder management, siting and NEPA resources programs. This position will also work collaboratively with, and provide technical expertise and guidance for, other Burns & McDonnell GIS groups and innovation teams within and outside of the United States.

This position will be responsible for the oversight and management of all aspects of GIS and geospatial technologies including GIS project or data management, GIS technology integration, mentoring and managing staff, coordinating with other GIS leads across the company, and leading business development efforts.  The Senior GIS Specialist will lead functional teams to deliver GIS data and GIS services to our internal and external clients, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, customer commitment, sense of urgency, and continuous improvement.

Be a part of the Burns & Mac brand of employee ownership that has produced an award-winning culture and consistent year-over-year growth where no one is left out; every single employee at Burns & McDonnell is an owner on their first day. Burns & McDonnell is a 100% employee-owned firm ranked numerous times on FORTUNE's List of 100 Best Companies to Work For and voted as a Best Place to Work in cities across the United States.

Provide leadership and supervision for GIS group staff including staffing, professional growth mentorship, technical skills development, goals/objectives guidance, and issue resolution.

Act as an ambassador and bridge builder between the GIS program and various resource program leads within ENS and across the company.

• Assist in managing the workload and priorities of the GIS team to ensure that productivity goals are met and that projects are delivered on time and within budget across all offices within ENS.  Ensure timely status updates and technical details are communicated to project teams and project managers.

• Engage regularly with and maintain a collaborative partnership between office managers, project managers, technical service area leads and GIS staff to provide responsive support for our project, field, and marketing efforts.

• Interface with new and existing clients to develop GIS services and grow business to support and prime contract roles on various projects and initiatives.

• Lead regular GIS group meetings to communicate and discuss corporate messages, training, and GIS program information.

• Responsible for QA/QC within the GIS group.  Verify methods and outputs created by GIS group members. Maintain accurate documentation.

• Provide forward-thinking guidance and direction for the development and implementation of new GIS technologies, software, and innovative methods.

• Work with department managers, project managers, innovation and GIS staff to identify opportunities for advancement on current and future projects and processes.

• Serve as GIS lead responsible for documenting standard GIS protocols and procedures governing GIS data development, database management, analysis, mapping, reporting, and in accordance with Burns & McDonnell’s high QA/QC standards.

• Support and develop data governance standards and schemas related to spatial data and effectively communicate and oversee compliance of policies and procedures to all levels of GIS users across the organization.

• Support internal and external marketing efforts by developing technical scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules.

• Participate in presentations, client interviews, and other business development activities.

• Use the Esri ArcGIS platform and applications for developing and managing GIS data, geoprocessing, analysis, cartographic design, and map production.

• Adhere to a clean, organized, and well-designed file structure for both spatial and non-spatial data.

• Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Cartography, Archaeology, Anthropology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field with an emphasis in GIS (or GIS certificate).  Equivalent experience and coursework is also acceptable.

• Master’s degree in a related field, such as Environmental Science, Geology, Biology, or Anthropology preferred.

• A minimum of (14) fourteen years of professional GIS work beyond university attendance.

• Experience supervising, mentoring, or providing leadership for other GIS professionals.

• Proficient knowledge and ability to utilize ArcGIS Pro 2.x or higher.

• Proficient knowledge working with Lidar point cloud data

• Proficient knowledge and ability to utilize CAD software (AutoCAD, Bentley, PLS-CADD, or similar).

• Experience using sub-meter and sub-centimeter GPS receivers and integrating into GIS Applications.

• Aptitude for innovative thinking and problem solving

• Demonstrated knowledge of cartography and computer mapping including design principles and understanding map and mapping automation procedures in ArcGIS.

• Demonstrated ability to perform spatial analyses within ArcGIS while maintaining data integrity.

• Prior work experience in the environmental consulting industry or a background in natural or cultural resources management, and/or environmental resources, is strongly preferred.

• Experience marketing GIS services to internal and external clients.

• Experience working on multiple complex projects with multiple stakeholders on short timelines.

• Prior knowledge and experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online web and mobile, ArcGIS Web AppBuilder, ArcGIS Experience Builder, Model Builder, database management, and other GIS platforms.

• Prior knowledge and experience with FME and Safe Software products preferred.

• Prior knowledge and experience with Arcade, Python, VBA, Javascript, and .net programming languages preferred.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively with company leaders, project managers, and other non-GIS professionals.

• Ability to produce presentations, and/or written protocol of methods for reports or within metadata to replicate GIS-related analyses or modeling techniques applied on projects.

EEO/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Job Geographic Information Systems

Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 20 % of the Time

Req ID: 233630 Job Hire Type Experienced

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