Geographic Information Systems Specialist (GISS)

Job Summary:

Chloeta is a global provider of emergency management and environmental consulting services. Responsible for running ongoing operations of the Geographic Information System (GIS) program to a high standard of quality, customer satisfaction and productivity. These responsibilities include, but are not limited to, creating specialized data sets, reports, maps, graphics and other requested materials by analyzing data using GIS.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Job Classification: Permanent Full Time

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Works with a variety of spatial data types (raster and vector) from multiple sources and in a variety of formats, such as services, GDBs, and shapefiles.
• Creates maps and digital products, meeting department timelines and priorities.
• Designs, develops, and prepares graphic representations of GIS data using GIS hardware or software applications.
• Analyzes GIS data to identify spatial relationships and display results of analyses using maps, graphs, or tabular data.
• Uses advanced spatial analysis, data manipulation, or cartography software to perform geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis.
• Maintains and, as needed, modifies existing GIS databases.
• Enters data into GIS database using various techniques including coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manually digitizing maps, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, or conversion of other sources of digital data.
• Reviews the currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, and completeness of documentation of existing or incoming data.
• Designs, or coordinates the development of, integrated GIS spatial and non-spatial databases.
• Chooses cartographic elements necessary for effective presentation of information.
• Provides users or clients with technical support and training related to the maintenance, development, or operation of GIS databases, equipment, or applications.
• Interprets aerial photos or orthophotos.
• This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the individual. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Required Skills and Abilities:

• Basic ESRI ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro software skills
• Basic knowledge of geographically referenced data required (projections, datum, map scales, etc.)
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, with basic level of experience with Access
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication
• Ability to work independently and be self-directed as well as be an effective team player
• Quickly and effectively shifts gears to meet changing business requirements
• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and complete multiple assignments successfully
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and perform tasks with a high degree of efficiency, accuracy, and quality
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism with clients and internal team members

Education and Experience:

• Required: Bachelor degree in GIS or related field and 2 years of GIS experience
• Desired: Master degree in GIS or related field and 5 years of GIS experience

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Salary: $50,000-$60,000 per year

Benefits:

• Eligible employees receive the following benefits:
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Access to Teladoc
• Paid Annual Leave/PTO
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pre-employment Requirements:

This position may be contingent upon passing a security clearance, background check, drug screen, Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review, or credit check after acceptance of an offer and prior to beginning work, due to the nature of the services Chloeta provides.

Drug and Alcohol Testing:

To enforce Chloeta’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy, an employee or candidate could be subject to undergoing a drug screen and/or alcohol testing during or at the beginning of employment.

Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA):

Under the FCRA, Chloeta may request a credit check during the onboarding process. A written authorization form will be required before obtaining credit records.

Emergency Response:

Every Chloeta employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official Duty Station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official Position Description (PD). Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.

EEO Statement:

Chloeta provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

About Chloeta:

Chloeta is a privately held, certified Native American owned enterprise providing a diverse range of engineering, scientific and technical solutions to support military, energy, homeland security, emergency preparedness and critical infrastructure requirements.