GIS Specialist – Concord, CA

Organization: Cardno ENTRIX

Job Title: GIS Specialist

Location: Concord, CA

Hours and Compensation: Full time, Commensurate

Position Dates: Start ASAP

Application Deadline: Send in ASAP

Posted On: July 27th, 2012

Organization Overview

Cardno ENTRIX is an environmental and natural resource management consultancy providing a broad suite of services in Water Resources Management, Natural Resources Management, Permitting & Compliance, and Liability Management. Clients turn to Cardno ENTRIX for help navigating complex environmental, natural resource, and business challenges because of our creative problem-solving and the successful track record of our multidisciplinary team.

Description

Cardno ENTRIX is seeking a well-qualified geospatial professional to work in our Concord office with a multidisciplinary team of accomplished biologists, ecologists, toxicologists, environmental scientists, engineers, economists and planners on a variety of natural resource projects throughout the United States.

Responsibilities

o Spatial data processing
o Map making
o Manual cartography and other GIS production tasks
o Metadata generation

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

o BS degree or higher in geography; or related physical or social science
o Knowledge of principles, practices and applications of geography, cartography and GIS systems, GPS principles and CAD
o Two to three years of relevant experience working with ESRI’s ArcGIS
o Knowledge or experience with standard GPS data collection/processing/management
o Basic knowledge and experience with CAD software (preferably AutoCAD) and data interoperability between CAD and GIS
o Basic understanding of, and a willingness to learn, environmental science and natural resource management
o Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel & Access
o Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship

Desired Qualifications:

o Strong organizational skills – needs to possess the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines; simultaneously work on and manage multiple tasks/projects, while working in a fast-paced environment
o Excellent oral and written communication skills
o Strong business/client orientation
o Detail oriented; resourceful
o Flexible, team-oriented approach, with the willingness and desire to work as a part of a multidisciplinary team and with diverse team members
o Positive and energetic attitude
o Self motivated; strong initiative

How to Apply