Location: Tempe, Arizona
Title: GIS Technician (Internship)
Schedule (FT/PT): Temporary Part Time
Travel Required: No
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

Incorporated in 2011, North Wind Resource Consulting’s core capabilities include environmental documentation and permitting; natural and cultural resource surveys; wildlife and botanical expertise; National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) technical services; historic and prehistoric surveys; environmental consultation such as Section 106 for cultural resources, Section 404 for wetlands, and Section 7 for endangered species); and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and mapping capabilities. North Wind Resource Consulting maintains offices across the country.

POSITION PURPOSE:
The purpose of this position is to provide learning opportunities to the temporary employee and provide them skills that will make them marketable. North Wind will provide a work environment that includes basic and intermediate GIS skill challenges working with real projects and data.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Editing and attributing GIS data
• Setting up projects for GPS field collection
• Processing photos for project manager reviews
• Understanding North Wind project workflow for AGOL and Enterprise Portal
• Working with North Wind GIS work request ticketing system

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understanding and learning data driven pages in GIS
• Creating buffers of point and linear cultural features
• GPS equipment troubleshooting

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

Must have a BA or BS in a field that utilizes GIS which may include Environmental, Cultural, Natural Resources, or Geological programs and working towards a master’s degree in an accredited program. Must have taken at least an introduction to GIS course.

Skills and Abilities:

The candidate must have the basic knowledge of GIS in ESRI ArcGIS Pro and AGOL. Skills need to include basic spatial and attribute editing, creation of metadata, understanding of projections, GPS fundamentals and basic oral and written skills. The candidate must also be detail oriented, organized, and methodical while working through projects.

Special Requirements:

Drug screening will need to be completed prior to employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Preferred qualifications include advanced GIS courses, archaeology courses, advanced GPS courses or skills, experience in Enterprise GIS Portal, GIS programming or drone technologies.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

General office work physical duties and will include picking up GPS unit kits (10 lbs).

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Work will be mostly indoors in an office environment. There may be some occasional outdoor (parking lot) requirements to test GPS equipment.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance.