GAI Consultants is seeking an Assistant GIS Specialist 2 to work in any of our office locations. Bring your talent to a range of stimulating projects alongside supportive and accomplished teammates, advance your career, fulfill your professional aspirations, and express your entrepreneurial spirit as an essential contributor to an established and growing company.

Sound like a fit? We’d love the opportunity to get to know you!

Job Duties:

• A successful candidate will provide GIS support to a variety of energy sectors through the development of maps, databases, and spatial analyses.
• The GIS Specialist will be expected to work in the Esri software platform (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online) and be knowledgeable in the core environmental services that GAI offers its clients, such as wetland and stream delineation, state and federal permitting, and sensitive species surveys.
• Produce high quality cartographic products in support of energy infrastructure projects.
• Assists with publishing and managing Enterprise GIS content, such as feature services and web maps, and configuring web apps.

Required Experience:

• Intermediate-level technical skills working with the Esri products suite, including ArcGIS Desktop/Pro with 3D Analyst & Spatial Analyst Extensions, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal), and other GIS software such as Google Earth Pro.
• Intermediate-level experience developing mapping exhibits and knowledge of basic cartographic principles.
• Experience publishing and managing feature services and using ArcGIS Online/Enterprise to develop and share web maps for use in Field Maps, Experience Builder, etc.
• Understands basic Enterprise (SDE) Geodatabase functionality and data administration workflows.

Preferred Experience:

• 2-4 years minimum of professional GIS experience
• Experience in developing, publishing, and managing forms and surveys using Survey123 for ArcGIS a plus.

General Characteristics

• Continues to show possesses basic skills; follows procedures; begins to develop critical thinking skills; ability to perform quality reviews of basic technical work; guides entry level technical staff; willingness to travel to expand experience base

Minimum Years of Experience

• 2 to 4 Years of Experience

Education

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Information Science/Technology, Geography or Cartography, Environmental Science with a certificate (preferred) or strong aptitude in GIS, and other related information sciences

Technical Responsibilities

• Data collection including field and data analysis; Project geodatabase design; data processing (GPS); map development (hard copy and digital); printing and plotting maps; uses web-based mapping applications/services; intermediate data analysis (links GIS tools); performs quality reviews of GIS technical work (data and maps); hands-on training with senior staff

Project and Task Management

• Responsible for personal task management and adherence to deadlines and scope

Management Responsibility

• Working well in a team environment with other environmental/engineering professionals; coordinating work with entry level and other staff under the supervision of Task Managers and senior staff.
• Close supervision for difficult projects; general review on all aspects of project work

Communication Skills

• Possesses basic oral and written communication skills; interacts with other staff; begins to interact with clients, Project Managers, and various Department Managerial Staff

Why GAI? 

At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that’s committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth.   

Benefits To Working at GAI Include: 

• Competitive salary - GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire) 
• New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program  
• Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays 
• 401k company match
• Tuition Reimbursement