What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Specialist position at ELOS, an Aventia Company?
ELOS Environmental, an Aventia Company (ELOS), maintains a competitive edge within the realm of environmental consulting by offering a diverse range of environmental services designed to satisfy our clients’ needs. We are proud of our record assisting clients with regulatory compliance issues. Members of our professional staff have extensive direct expertise with both the Federal and Louisiana wetland regulatory programs.
Position Description:
ELOS is seeking a GIS Specialist/Analyst to assist a multidisciplinary team of accomplished GIS professionals and environmental scientists including biologists, ecologists, archaeologists, and project managers on a variety of projects. The GIS Specialist/Analyst, under supervision from the GIS Manager, is responsible for processing and managing spatial and tabular data in a variety of formats (.gdb, .shp, .kmz, .dwg (AutoCAD), Trimble, field notes, etc.). The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with staff to create maps, exhibits, and figures to support technical reports.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities (may include, but are not limited to):
- Create spatial data from multiple non-spatial sources and formats using digitization and georeferencing techniques demonstrating a firm understanding of geographic coordinate systems, datums, and projections.
- Integrate new data into existing geodatabases, and convert attributes between multiple domain schemas.
- Utilize GIS applications to examine the locations, attributes, and relationships of features in spatial data through overlay and other analytical techniques.
- Configure and troubleshoot various GPS devices and mobile data collection applications.
- Utilize GIS applications to perform advanced spatial analysis or data conversion or manipulation. Use applications and scripts to create automated geoprocessing workflows.
- Work with GIS-related software and programs to create and maintain a database and/or maps that can be combined to create geographically correlated data.
- Develop Web Maps/Apps/Dashboards for use on ArcGIS Online (AGOL) and Portal in conjunction with Collector and Survey123.
Education:
- Preferred Associate or Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Geography, Computer Science, or a related field preferably requiring equivalent coursework in geographic information systems.
Experience/Desired Skills:
- Strong computer skills
- The ability to quickly learn computer programs and follow workflow processes
- Knowledge of the fundamental principles, practices, and techniques of GIS
- Any experience with ESRI Product/Application Suite: ArcGIS Desktop and Extensions, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, Collector for ArcGIS, Survey 123
- Experience in conducting geospatial analyses/geoprocessing, Task Automation, presenting results, and graphically reporting analytical data
- Strong written and oral communication skills for all levels of technical understanding
- Experience in the environmental consulting industry is a plus
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Bachelor's (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Hammond, LA 70403: Relocate before starting work (Required)
