Job Summary
AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC has an immediate opening for a GIS Technician / Analyst in our Tualatin, Keizer, or Vancouver offices. You will work alongside a team of experienced surveyors, engineers, natural resource specialists, and other professionals to provide GIS analysis, geospatial data processing, and map / exhibit generation. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love the challenges that come with this type of consulting work, then this is an outstanding opportunity to work side-by-side with a well-respected and talented team of professionals in a dynamic organization.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in geography, planning, environmental science, computer science, engineering, surveying or related field is required, with a focus on GIS preferred.
• A minimum of 1 to 10 years of relevant experience.
• Proficiency with data management and organization and willingness to learn.
• Experience using ESRI’s ArcGIS software suite, specifically ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple conflicting deadlines and prioritize workload.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong report writing and data analysis skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while collaborating with other multidisciplinary team members, clients, and public agencies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Working knowledge of Autodesk AutoCAD / Civil 3D.

Job Functions & Responsibilities: This full-time position will provide support for site development, public works, and natural resources projects by developing and maintaining public agency databases and other GIS-based work products. Responsibilities will include:

• Analyzing and managing data.
• Preparing hard copy and electronic figures and field maps in ArcGIS.
• Performing geospatial data management, analysis, and documentation.
• Identifying published sources and downloading spatial data in support of projects.
• Creating and publishing web maps and solutions to ArcGIS Online.
• Deploying ESRI Fieldmaps and working with field crews to capture a variety of field data.
• Performing geodatabase design, maintenance, and documentation.
• Working with public agencies to create/update GIS databases.
• Assisting with data gathering and compilation, GIS, GPS setup, mapping, and data analysis.
• Developing clearly written and detailed scopes of work for proposals.
• Coordinating with clients on project data and scheduling.
• Effectively and efficiently coordinating with in-house engineering and surveying co-workers.
• Developing and maintaining effective positive working relationships with co-workers, clients, agency staff, and other project team members.
• Taking personal responsibility for completing quality work and meeting project budgets and timelines.

Company Overview
AKS Engineering & Forestry is a locally owned multidiscipline engineering consulting firm focused on developing infrastructure for private and public clients throughout the Pacific Northwest. Remaining true to our values and diligently maintaining our focus on quality enables our staff to thrive and grow. With six offices and over 28 years in business, AKS is a well-respected and trusted resource to a broad portfolio of clients, providing a unique and diverse combination of services.
- Civil Engineering                              - Land, Aerial, and Hydrographic Surveying
- Land Use Planning                           - Landscape Architecture
- Forestry/Forest Engineering            - Arboriculture
- Natural Resources                            - Water Resources
- Construction Support Services         - GIS
 
Culture
AKS is recognized annually as one of the Top Workplaces in Oregon and Southwest Washington. With a reputation built on personal responsibility, straight answers, practical solutions, and client and employee service, AKS has become a highly sought-after place to work. We care deeply about building long-term relationships at all levels of our organization and look for opportunities to share meals together every week, go on team-building adventures, make team site visits, and host events that bring our people and clients together.
 
We are organized around multidisciplinary teams that follow projects from conception through construction. We function as one team, one company, one community, and empower our employees to deliver their best work to evolve, grow, and succeed.
 
Benefits
AKS proudly offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, immediately vested 401(k) matching, and additional benefits and special perks. Including:

• Opportunities for personal and professional development, mentorship, advancement, and training.
• Collaborative team environment, fun atmosphere, and all staff and team events.
• Security working for an established, reputable, stable, and successful company.
• Weekly lunches with dining area set up to encourage staff to spend unstructured time together.
• Flexible work schedule, vacations, and time off.

Visit our website for more information on the work we do, and all that AKS offers.

AKS Engineering and Forestry does not work with third-party recruiters or agencies. Candidates should be warned that third-party recruiters may misrepresent themselves as working on behalf of AKS. Candidates should only communicate directly with AKS employees.
 
Third-party recruiters and agencies should not contact AKS Engineering and Forestry employees directly. Any resumes sent from third-party recruiters or agencies to an AKS employee or submitted through the AKS website are considered unsolicited and the property of AKS. AKS will not pay a placement fee unless the recruiter or agency has a signed contract with AKS before submitting a candidate for consideration.