What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Career GIS Specialist position at WSP USA?
Our Business
We are a global leader in environmental consulting - made stronger with the recent acquisition of Wood’s Environment & Infrastructure business and Golder - with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
This Opportunity
WSP is currently initiating a search for an Early Career GIS Specialist for our Kennesaw, GA office. Be involved in projects with our Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges.
Your Impact
- Map production to support a vast array of project types including:
-Wetlands
-Threatened and Endangered Species
-Brownfield redevelopment
-Soil and groundwater monitoring and remediation
-Municipal and Federal Government
-Hydrology
-Geospatial Analysis
-Data creation, collection, and conversion - Performs standard or routine calculations and map production
- Under supervision, evaluate or analyze data following standard methods or specific instructions
- Recognizes and identifies discrepancies or errors
- Understanding and elevating quality of work products
- Creating and maintaining organized data management structures
- Prepare portions of technical reports
- Understands and applies safety requirements
- Ensure that the Firm’s administrative and financial policies and procedures are followed
- Other duties as assigned
Who You Are
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in GIS or Geography, Environmental Science, or related field with GIS certificate.
- 0 to 1 years of relevant post education experience.
- Experience in the ESRI Suite of software.
- A strong understanding of coordinate systems and projections.
- A strong understanding of Information Technology concepts.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to establish effective internal and external working relationships.
- Ability to communicate clearly regarding work assignments.
- Must pass drug test, background check and must have a satisfactory driving record in accordance with the Company's driving (MVR) policy.
Physical Job Requirements:
- Ability to stoop, kneel, climb and lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work long hours at the computer.
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