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Tetra Tech’s commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. We are currently seeking a full-time Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist for our Bloomington, MN operations to support a variety of projects in a dynamic consulting environment.

Your Role:

This position functions in a GIS Specialist capacity with appropriate supervision, performing moderate GIS and data management tasks including geospatial and environmental data/database management, map/figure creation, data analysis and reporting, web-based mapping application development, mobile data collection setup and management, and workflow automation. The selected candidate will work in a team setting to support project managers/stakeholders with figure generation, database development and management, and web-based mapping application development on renewable energy projects for various clients. This position also includes interface with GIS discipline leads/specialists, project managers, field personnel, and other internal and external clients.

Job responsibilities include:

• Possible occasional field work on projects/sites including assisting project managers and field staff with data collection activities.
• Assist project team with the preparation of map products, metadata, datasets, and electronic data collection tools for specific elements of Tetra Tech projects.
• Develop or modify deliverables based on redlines/rough sketches, marked-up copies and/or detailed verbal instructions.
• Compile, evaluate, modify, and analyze data to support preparation of web-based mapping applications, figures, tables, graphs, databases, and reports.
• Research various websites and data stores for data applicable to each project.
• Establish and maintain required files to document data references, metadata, analytical methods, calculations, and rationale used in reaching conclusions.
• Perform additional tasks specific to an area of expertise or technology.
• Ensure that the deliverables and tasks worked on are complete and follow Tetra Tech’s Quality Control program requirements.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have 3-5 years of demonstrated work experience performing Geographic Information System (GIS) data management, and development tasks. Required skills in the ideal candidate include but are not limited to:

• In-depth knowledge and experience with Esri desktop, ArcGIS Online, and mobile suite of applications a must. This includes:
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • ArcMap / ArcCatalog
  • ArcGIS Online
  • Mobile suite: Survey123, Field Maps, Collector
• Experience developing web-based mapping applications (with emphasis on Esri Web AppBuilder and/or Experience Builder), Survey123 forms, and maps for use with mobile products.
• Experience managing geospatial information in Esri file geodatabases.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment and demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

In addition:

• You must be able drive on a regular basis. Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver’s license and good driving record is required.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Information Systems, Environmental Science, or closely related field.
• GIS Certificate and geographic information systems professional (GISP) certification preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Able to move and carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less. 

Work Environment:

• Primary work environment will consist mostly of in-office work.

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security. Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech’s employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.