GIS Analyst jobs in Sparks, NV

GIS Analyst - ( 240000IY )

Description

Grounded in safety, quality, and ethics, our experts lead their fields and guide our work with rigor, a creative spirit, and vision for growth. We draw from more than 20 technical specialties around the globe and are committed to fostering an inclusive community of diverse talents, backgrounds, and expertise. We are a place to apply your passion and collaborate with top environmental talents on work that’s critical to our clients and the communities they support. Join a team that has the environment down to a science.

Your Opportunity

The Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst is responsible for providing GIS services to external and/or internal clients in a shared services environment. Work will focus on supporting Environmental Services projects. The GIS Analyst works closely with interdisciplinary project teams to provide high-quality deliverables. The selected candidate will preferably be based out of our Reno NV, Salt Lake City UT, Denver CO, Phoenix AZ, Bellevue WA, Lynnwood WA, or Seattle WA offices, however, a flexible working arrangement (i.e., remote work or combination of office and remote work) may be available with the understanding that working hours will be between 8 am and 5 pm PST.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design and management of GIS databases along with the compiling of geographic information to support specific GIS project tasks.
• Developing high-quality cartographic work products both in the desktop and web environments.
• Conduct simple to complex spatial analyses using both vector and raster data types to provide insights into environmental, planning, and engineering project tasks.
• Design and configuration of mobile data collection workflows using Esri-specific mobile applications.
• Adhering to established cartographic standards and Quality Assurance / Quality Control processes.
• Collaborating with existing GIS, CAD, and non-geospatial staff members across the company.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Significant experience working with the Esri ArcGIS Platform (i.e., Arcmap, ArcPro, ArcGIS Online).
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Online and/or Portal to publish project sensitive data within custom web maps and applications for consumption by project teams, the client and/or public.
• Experience configuring Esri mobile data collection applications (e.g., ArcGIS Collector/Field Maps, ArcGIS Survey123, QuickCapture) to meet a wide variety of project field data collection needs.
• Proficient in both vector and raster data management and analysis techniques.
• Solid foundation in coordinate system projections and transformations.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.
• Ability to perform work accurately in a detail-oriented environment.
• Ability to meet project deadlines and understand how assigned tasks relate to overall project goals.
• Ability to maintain and establish effective working relationships.
• Interest and ability to internally educate and market GIS and geospatial technologies.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s or an advanced degree in GIS, geology, geomatics, geotechnical engineering, environmental science, or related field with demonstrated GIS training or coursework.
• One to three years demonstrated professional work experience performing GIS tasks. An equivalent combination of recent education and job experience may be sufficient to successfully perform the essential job duties.
• Demonstrated skills in python scripting will be considered valuable.
• Prior experience within a consulting environment will be considered valuable.
• Specific experience providing GIS services within the Environmental Services, Power & Dams, Mining, and Oil and Gas industry sectors will be considered a strength but is not required.
• Knowledge of the NEPA process is a plus.

This description is not a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee and other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or may be changed at any time with or without notice.

Stantec is a place where the best and brightest come to build on each other’s talents, do exciting work, and make an impact on the world around us. Join us and redefine your personal best.

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Salary Range(s):

• $26.44 Per Hour - $37.02 Per Hour Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CO and HI
• $28.37 Per Hour - $33.65 Per Hour Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in WA

The final agreed upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. At Stantec certain roles are bonus eligible.

Benefits Summary: Regular full-time and part-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision plans, a wellness program, health saving accounts, flexible spending accounts, 401(k) plan, employee stock purchase program, life and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) insurance, short-term/long-term disability plans, emergency travel benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional membership fee coverage and paid family leave. Regular full-time and part-time employees will receive ten paid holidays in each calendar year. In addition, employees will be eligible to accrue vacation between 10 and 20 days per year and eligible for paid sick leave (and if more generous, in accordance with state and local law).

Temporary/casual employees have access to 401(k) plans, employee stock purchase program, and paid leave, in accordance with state and local law.

The benefits information listed above may not apply to union positions because benefits for such positions are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Primary Location : United States-Nevada-Reno

Other Locations : United States-Utah-Salt Lake City, United States-Nevada-Las Vegas, United States-Washington-Lynnwood, United States-Washington-Bellevue, United States-Colorado-Denver, United States-Washington-Seattle, United States-Nevada-Elko, United States-Arizona-Chandler

Work Locations :

Reno NV

Organization : BC-2037 EnvSvcs-US Mountain

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Entry Level

Travel : Yes, 10 % of the Time

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Feb 13, 2024, 4:23:01 PM

Req ID: 240000IY

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans