GIS Analyst - ( 240001R6 )

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’re 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

Join our team in our Richmond, VA office as we create new ways to tap into water’s vast potential. Stantec has an immediate need for a GIS Analyst in our Environmental Services group. Stantec is a leader in the consulting industry with a deep bench of both local and national expertise. Our strong GIS development team continues to grow, so it is an exciting time to join us as we continue our success and create more opportunities for our staff’s growth and development. If you have the GIS expertise that we embrace and want to contribute to the industry in an impactful way, join our team!

Your Key Responsibilities

• Perform data mining and data analysis to guide and support decision-making.

• Perform complex GIS analyses with a variety of data formats including feature services, ArcSDE, shapefiles, Geodatabase, and imagery.

• Assist in development of custom widgets and online applications within the Esri platform.

• Expert utilization of the entire suite of ESRI GIS software including extensions (Network Analyst, Spatial Analyst, etc.) to perform high-level analysis to support various mapping projects and web-based applications

• Assist in the development of memoranda and/or presentations for training and to communication of project information.

• Conduct peer and quality reviews on all applicable projects.

• Other duties or responsibilities as assigned by management.

Qualifications

Your Capabilities and Credentials

• Skill in geospatial data management and spatial analyses.

• Skill in Python, JavaScript and other GIS programming languages

• Skill in Microsoft Office software (Excel, Access).

• Skill in technical writing and verbal communication.

• Ability to present to small groups on wide range of projects.

• Ability to work in a highly automated design office environment.

• Ability to communicate in a professional and positive manner, both in writing and in person, with clients, employees and visitors.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

• Must have a good driving record and valid driver’s license. Prior to employment with Stantec, the candidate will be required to successfully pass drug/alcohol screening.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (minimum) in GIS, Environmental Science or other closely related degree required. Minimum of 3 years prior experience in a similar role required, 5 years is preferred. Or,

• Masters Degree and 1 year of prior experience in a similar role required.

• Prior experience in GIS and spatial analyses required.

• ArcGIS Online, including Survey 123 and other App development experience preferred.

• GISP certification preferred.

• Experience supporting MS4 clients preferred.

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.

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-Virginia-Richmond

Organization : BC-2034 EnvSvcs-US East Mid Atlantic

Employee Status : Regular

Job Level : Individual Contributor

Travel : No

Schedule : Full-time

Job Posting : Apr 19, 2024, 7:36:44 AM

Req ID: 240001R6

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