GIS Analyst

Ocean Science

South Kingstown, RI or Remote

Full-Time

RPS North America provides engineering, environmental, and scientific advice across the US and Canada. We offer a comprehensive range of consulting services and technology solutions to support our clients in all sectors of the economy. We serve as the North American platform of RPS Group, one of the world's preeminent consultancies.

Description:

RPS is seeking a GIS Analyst to join their team in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, or remotely. We are seeking a positive, self-starting individual with excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills that will demonstrate an ability to work on highly dynamic and interactive projects both independently and as part of a team. This individual should have a strong technical background in GIS, data management, and a general understanding of, and interest in, environmental modeling.

The successful candidate will work with a growing project team and offer GIS support for a variety of projects related to inland, coastal, and offshore ocean science, modeling, and data management.

What’s Entailed in the Role:

• GIS data creation– digitization, conversion of non-spatial data, editing, and standardization/compilation

• GIS data management – organize and structure spatial data files on servers and in various database types, and maintain data versioning as needed

• Create and maintain ESRI map/feature services in support of ocean use planning and other initiatives

• QA/QC both geospatial and tabular data

• Integrate geospatial environmental data and numerical models by researching, gathering, and preparing input data for use in modeling software

• Convert and integrate gridded and vector data from various sources as model inputs

• Use/enhance/develop tools to analyze, interpret, and present model results

• Prepare report quality figures/maps of model inputs and results

• Perform modeling studies using proprietary model software

• Prepare technical reports

What’s Needed to Succeed:

• Graduate degree in a field such as GIS, engineering, oceanography, biology, or other environmental science with at least 1 year of relevant professional GIS experience (consulting experience preferred), or

• Undergraduate degree and at least 3 years of relevant professional GIS experience (consulting experience preferred)

• Proficient with ESRI ArcGIS suite, including ArcGIS Desktop (10.x), Pro, and extensions such as Spatial Analyst

• Demonstrated experience with web mapping concepts, software and services, including ArcGIS Online/Portal, ArcGIS Server, and the creation and maintenance of map/feature services

• Familiar with standard GIS formats: ESRI shapefiles, geodatabases, various raster formats

• Experience in the creation of GIS data, data management, and QA/QC

• Cartographic experience including the design of maps for reports, the web, posters, etc.

• Basic GIS Programming/Scripting experience in Python - ability to read and make modifications to existing scripts

• Strong problem solving, organizational, and time management skills

• Ability to function as a contributing team member and independently when needed

• High attention to detail required

• Effective technical writing skills and clear verbal communication skills

• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or demonstrated understanding of environmental modeling and the application of quantitative analyses to solve environmental problems associated with contaminants in terrestrial, aquatic, and/or atmospheric ecosystems

• Experience in ocean use planning and associated data used

• Programming/Scripting proficiency in Python, SQL, Fortran, C# .Net, and/or Java script

What RPS Offers in Return:

RPS is an industry leader and we pride ourselves on our ability to attract and retain exceptional talent by treating our employees well. In addition to competitive compensation packages, we offer:

• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance coverage for employees and families, with no waiting period and generous contributions to monthly premiums.
• 401(k) Plan, with a dollar-for-dollar Company match of employee contributions, up to 5% of eligible compensation
• Share Purchase Plan, which enables employees to purchase shares via payroll deductions at 85% of market value, with the Company matching employees’ shares 1:1
• Flexible Spending Accounts for health care and dependent care costs.
• Performance-based bonus program.
• Generous vacation and sick leave policies in addition to company-wide paid holidays.

Working at RPS:

RPS is a dedicated team of talented scientific and technical individuals working together to provide our clients with cutting edge solutions to meet their evolving needs. As a recognized industry leader our clients seek our guidance and we provide a service that ensures their success. We do this in an exciting and collaborative environment that combines our scientific knowledge and technical expertise to provide unique solutions. Our global footprint enables us to work with a variety of government and private client through diverse projects.

RPS North America provides equal employment opportunity to all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. RPS complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws and requirements governing nondiscrimination in every location in which we operate.

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