GIS Analyst_

Walnut Creek

GIS Analyst - ( 240002JP )

**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 is 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 Systems (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 determines client needs and proposes optimal GIS and geospatial technologies and solutions to meet business needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a full-time position working within our Environmental Services business operating unit. Position can be remote, within proximity to one of the following locations: Irvine, CA; Pasadena, CA; Portland, OR; Redding, CA: Sacramento, CA; San Diego, CA; Thousand Oaks, CA; Bakersfield, CA; Fresno, CA. The positions will be joining an existing dynamic 5-person GIS group to support exciting projects across the western United States. The desired candidate should be well rounded across the entire GIS platform.

**Your Key Responsibilities**

+ Serve as the GIS lead on both small and large-scale projects.

+ Scope appropriate GIS technology and level of effort for project tasks.

+ Apply GIS theories, principles, and software to efficiently meet project demands throughout the project life cycle.

+ Acquire, process, and develop data for a variety of project needs.

+ Complete both basic (e.g., georeferencing) and complex (e.g., suitability modeling, weights of evidence) desktop GIS tasks and analyses in support of diverse projects.

+ Configure and develop mobile data collection and web-based applications

+ Create cartographic output, both dynamic and static, with a keen eye for aesthetics.

+ Design and manage project-specific spatial databases in accordance with defined data management standards.

+ Balance a high level of creativity with adherence to established Stantec GIS standards and best practices.

+ Leverages ArcGIS Platform to create comprehensive project GIS solutions.

+ Collaborates with geospatial (GIS, CAD, survey, remote sensing, etc.) staff members across the company.

+ Be persistent and diligent about quality, both in one’s own work and the work of others.

+ Approach each task, regardless of size and scope, as an opportunity to rethink the traditional ways data is collected, managed, visualized, and delivered.

+ Maintain a high regard for personal safety and the safety of others.

+ Actively engage in the greater GIS community, both locally and beyond, staying aware of the state of practice, new tools and technology, and opportunities for growth.

**Qualifications**

**Your Capabilities and Credentials**

+ Well established understanding of GIS theory and principles.

+ Significant experience working with and applying the Esri ArcGIS suite of tools: ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online (including Dashboards, Experience Builder, StoryMaps, HubSites), ArcGIS Enterprise, and mobile data collection applications (Survey123, Field Maps, QuickCapture)

+ Strong foundation in data acquisition, data management, data analysis, data models and data editing.

+ Deep understanding of coordinate systems, projections, and transformations.

+ Advanced cartographic skills for both desktop and web-based maps.

+ Familiarity with GIS / CAD data interoperability

+ Familiarity with 3-D visualization techniques within ArcGIS Pro

+ Understanding of remote sensing general principles and applications (e.g., LiDAR) and experience using derived data products (e.g., las dataset, DEM, DSM)

+ Experience with Python and Arcade to automate tasks and/or strong interest in developing python scripting skillset

+ Familiarity with risk costs, suitability assessments, hazard modeling,

+ Prefer familiarity with hydrology and hydraulic modeling data input and output

+ Prefer familiarity with meteorological, climate change, and geomorphological data

+ Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record.

Key Characteristics

+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

+ Ability to meet project deadlines and understand how assigned tasks relate to project goals.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

+ Ability to prioritize, organize, and perform multiple work assignments simultaneously.

+ Ability to perform work accurately in a detail-oriented environment.

+ Ability to research and problem-solve technical issues.

+ Desire to push the boundaries of GIS on projects, when appropriate.

+ Enjoys challenging GIS tasks.

+ Exceptional visual, written, and verbal communication skills.

+ Interest and ability to educate and promote GIS and geospatial technologies

+ Interest and ability to develop overarching innovative GIS solutions that can be consistently applied to various projects.

+ Self-motivated to learn new GIS skills and continuously improve on existing skillsets.

**Education and Experience**

+ Bachelors or an advanced degree in GIS, environmental science, geology, geomatics engineering, geotechnical engineering, or related field with demonstrated GIS training or coursework.

+ BS/BAA minimum of 5 - 7 years of professional applied experience providing GIS services.

+ Prior experience within a consulting environment is preferred but is not required.

+ Advanced Web App Development experience would be valuable but is not required.

+ Intermediate to Advanced Python scripting skills would be valuable but is not required.

+ Advanced data management experience (Server, SDE, SQL) would be beneficial but not required.

+ Specific experience providing innovative GIS services and solutions within the Environmental Services, Water Resources, or Transportation business sectors will be considered a strength but is not required.

+ Licensing/Certifications

+ GISP is an asset but is not required.

Typical office environment working with computers and working at a stationary desk for long periods of time. Ability to lift and move items and equipment up to 50 lbs.

_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._

_Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records._

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. #FeelingEnergized

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**Salary Range(s):**

* SF Area $85,900/CA Other Areas $75,000 - SF Area $124,600/CA Other Areas $116,700 Min/Max Pay Range for postings located in CA (SF Area includes SF, SJS & WLC)

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-California-Thousand Oaks

**Other Locations** : United States-California-Bakersfield, United States-California-Fresno, United States-California-Santa Maria, United States-California-Redding, United States-California-Irvine, United States-California-Walnut Creek, United States-California-San Bernardino, United States-California-Monrovia, United States-California-Sacramento, United States-California-Paramount, United States-California-Santa Barbara, United States-California-San Francisco, United States-California-Ventura, United States-California-Pasadena, United States-California-San Diego, United States-Oregon-Portland

**Organization** : BC-1858 EnvSvcs-US West S California

**Employee Status** : Regular

**Job Level** : Individual Contributor

**Travel** : Yes, 10 % of the Time

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Job Posting** : Jun 21, 2024, 10:35:28 AM

**Req ID:** 240002JP

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