GIS Specialist

Department: Butte or Anaconda, MT

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8-5 unless needed

Job Status: Full Time

Amount of Travel: 20-30%

Position Summary

The GIS Specialist is responsible for acquiring data sets from various sources to create and maintain geodatabases specific to client requirements. The Specialist will design strategies for enterprise database systems and set standards for operations, programming, and security. They will design and construct large relational databases. The products that will be utilized to do this will be a collection of ESRI products (ArcGIS ArcPro, ArcMap and all AGOL (ArcGIS OnLine) applications), Golden Software, Lizard Tech, Blue Marble Geographics, Pix4d and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) software, or other client-specified software to create and update GIS Geo-datasets. This person will be responsible for ensuring that the most current data is readily available to staff and clients on demand. They will assist engineers and scientists to effectively utilize this data to rapidly produce high quality map products, visual representations, data summaries, and/or data repositories.

The Specialist works with independent survey teams, engineers, and scientists to import data into GIS, AutoCAD, or other software formats. Quality Assurance Duties includes the ability to review existing or incoming data for consistency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, and/or completeness of metadata documentation and managing data storage.

Other duties will include the coordination of changes to computer databases, test and implement the database by applying knowledge of database management systems. This individual will be asked to research and develop geospatial technologies, which will include producing databases, perform application programming, or coordinate projects. Must have a valid driver license.

Essential Function

Essential Functions

• Design or prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data, using GIS hardware (computer or Data collector / GPS) or software applications utilizing ArcPro, ArcMap, AGOL Applications, Golden Software (Strater), Lizard Tech (GeoExpress), Blue Marble Geographics (GlobalMapper), Pix4d Mapper, Google Earth.
• Familiarity with GPS theory, mobile data collection, field mapping, and mobile devices as they relate to GIS, such as Survey123, Field Maps and Trimble GPS.
• Experience with ArcGIS geodatabase technology in a multi-user environment.
• Work with engineers, scientists, and independent survey teams to gather and assemble geo-spatial data into GIS database.
• Work with engineers and scientists to extract data rapidly and effectively from the database that is related spatially, temporally, or otherwise, as specified by client.
• Participates in the design, development, maintenance, and quality control of relational databases and standards to ensure consistency across databases.
• Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
• Enter data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, or conversion of other sources of digital data.
• Develop and maintain AGOL apps to assist in data collection and distribution using Survey123, Field Maps, Dashboards, Storyboards.
• Administrate AGOL resources/licenses within the Company.
• Keep up to date on new and developing GIS software that could be used within the company to better assist the collection, management and reporting of field data and analysis for the staff.
• Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of metadata documentation.
• Assists in the analysis and validation of basic database structures and processes to ensure definition according to business objectives.
• Prepare maps, charts and other graphical representations of data.
• Prepare written summaries of data analysis performed.
• Continue maintenance, expansion, and improvement of existing databases.

Skills & Abilities

Education: Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school or equivalent relevant experience) Required, Field of Study: Cartography, Geography, Geographic Information Systems, Mathematics, or directly related field Experience: 3-10 years of relevant work experience required.

Computer Skills: Must be proficient in using ESRI products, Global Positioning Systems software. Working knowledge of other geospatial programs such as Strater, Pix4d, Global Mapper, GeoExpress and a basic knowledge of programing languages is a plus., Must also be familiar with using Access and Excel, as well as other MS Office Programs.

Must be proficient utilizing ArcPro, ArcMap, Strater, GeoExpress, GlobalMapper, Goolge Earth (software) to develop maps/figures based on GIS data sources, i.e., shapefiles, raster data, CAD data, spreadsheets or access databases (Data sources).

Other Requirements: This position requires an extensive knowledge of the principals and concepts of geography, cartography, computer mapping, database development, and techniques used in spatial analysis that involve geodatabase files and proximity analysis. Familiarity with various map projections and coordinate systems that relate to spatial analysis and the ability to translate historic geographic data into ArcGIS geodata format is required. Skilled application with ArcGIS Pro 3.1, ArcGIS ArcMap 10.8, and AGOL and database platforms is required, must be proficient with Microsoft Access and Excel and the programming language Visual Basic. The ability to communicate effectively and work as part of a team when solving complex, technical problems is vital.

Work Environment: Position requires the ability to sit for a long period of time while using a computer. The work will be conducted within an office environment but there may be a slight possibility of going out into the field.

Pioneer is a Montana based employee-owned company that offers a competitive salary, benefits, and incentive package. Pioneer Technical Services provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and is an E-VERIFY company.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.

Upon acceptance of an offer, a complete background and drug screening will be conducted.