Gis I Technician

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports To: Assistant Project Manager
Job Type: Full-Time, Regular
Compensation: $23 - $29 per hour, based on relevant experience
Benefits: Full-time benefits eligible
Work can be completed remotely anywhere within the US, but all work completed will operate around Pacific Standard time given the project needs.
COMPANY SUMMARY:
Established in 1999, Transcon Environmental, Inc., offers environmental consulting services throughout the United States with our Corporate Office based in Mesa, AZ and offices in Ferndale, and Santa Rosa, California; Cedar City and Draper, Utah; and Rawlins, Wyoming.
We are a steadily growing company with telecommuting opportunities employing over 200 employees throughout the United States. Our highly successful team of environmental planners, biologists and archaeologists provides environmental planning, permitting, and compliance as well as infrastructure siting, Class I and Class III studies, Historic Property Treatment Plans, and environmental construction management and monitoring. We offer our employees development opportunities, competitive wages, and benefits.
JOB SUMMARY: The GIS Specialist will support the cartographic needs of a variety of large and small projects including utility, transportation, telecommunications, and energy infrastructure projects. They will develop and integrate geospatial data into templated maps for biological and cultural review reports.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:

• Use geospatial software to create templated static maps for technical reports.
• Process, interpret, and maintain geospatial vector data in an assortment file formats.
• Utilize a variety of geoprocessing tools and data query techniques.
• Update and maintain ArcGIS online maps.
• Adhere to established GIS procedures and company data structures.
• Produce consistent and accurate products to meet fast-paced deadlines on high volume projects.
• Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright's and Transcon Environmental' s culture of safety and employee ownership.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

• Position may require some outside travel.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• BA/BS or Technical Degree in GIS (or relevant field) and/or 2+ years of GIS work experience.
• Experience with geospatial software such as Arc Map, Arc Pro, QGIS, etc.
• Understands standard cartographic and database management principles.
• Comprehension of ESRI ArcGIS online platform and publication.
• Experience with pre- and post-processing of cultural and/or biological field data.
• Capable of effectively managing files for complex projects without enterprise-level tools.
• Previous experience in NEPA, FERC, NHPA, ESA, and/or other environmental programs.
• Familiarity with utility operations, maintenance, and/or construction datasets.
• Able to independently troubleshoot problems and research solutions.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience in reading cultural and biological technical reports.
• Exposure to Google Earth Pro, Arc Collector, Arc Field Maps, Survey 123, etc.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating system.
• Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently.
• Demonstrates excellence in listening, questioning, and patience.
• Effective communication skills (e.g. writing, email, telephone, etc.)
• Highly organized, motivated, dependable, and trustworthy.

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