Wood is currently recruiting for an entry level GIS Analyst to join our Water Resources and Technology Services team. The position supports analysis and mapping on a variety of projects for public and private sector clients, particularly for water resources and environmental sectors.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform GIS database development, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and mapping as a member of various water resources (including floodplain mapping) and environmental services project teams
- Produce detailed, high-quality cartographic products (digital and hardcopy) and accompanying reports in accordance with technical guidelines and client needs
- Communicate with project team members and other stakeholders to define data needs, project requirements, and desired outputs
- Compile, manipulate, and refine geographic data from a variety of sources including public domain, field collection, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps
- Perform regular quality control checks of GIS Data and non-spatial databases with minimal supervision to ensure data integrity
- Manage individual project tasks related to GIS, database design and management, and data visualization
- Customize GIS workflow and software programs for data collection, engineering, and environmental applications
Required
- 0-3 years of GIS experience
- BA/BS in GIS, Geography or related field
- Proficiency using ESRI ArcGIS software
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office
- Experience in producing high-quality digital and hardcopy maps and project graphics
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Resourceful and self-motivated
Preferred
- Experience with FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program
- Experience with municipal stormwater management
- Customization of GIS software using Python
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