Project-Level GIS Analyst

Do you thrive in the pursuit of excellence in GIS design, spatial analytics, cartography, and data management? SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking a Project-Level GIS Analyst for our Broomfield, CO or Ft. Collins, CO offices. The position will primarily support the geospatial needs of one of our key wind power and electric transmission clients, but will also support our broader natural and cultural resources programs. This a full-time, hourly, regular position, with full SWCA benefits. Hybrid work environments are encouraged for our Front Range staff. For highly qualified candidates, remote (= distributed) work locations may be considered in the Rocky Mountain or Central time zones.

This opening can hire at two different levels:

• Assistant Project Geospatial Scientist: Typically with at least three (3) years of relevant industry experience and expertise
• Associate Project Geospatial Scientist: Typically with at least five (5) years of relevant industry experience and expertise.

Application deadline: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

Our Vision (the North Star): Help drive SWCA to be the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership.

Core Values: We are #OneSWCA and collaborate across all our offices, programs, and disciplines. We are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle and we #GiveBack. We are 100% employee-owned, and we build our success together. It is imperative for the successful candidate to fit SWCA's unique culture. Do you appreciate sustainability and environmental awareness? Is giving back to your community a priority? SWCA is a team of scientists, planners, technical experts, and corporate services professionals that are committed to our culture.

Purpose: Our company purpose is to preserve natural and cultural resources for tomorrow while enabling projects that benefit people today. You are invited to be a part of our success story.

• Support the GIS team for a major renewable energy and electric transmission client, and coordinate directly with project managers to ensure that deliverables are provided on time and on budget
• Ensure that geospatial data is collected and maintained with integrity and completeness
• Follow data management Best Practices and provide technical support for a variety of mobile data collection systems including ESRI's Field Maps and Survey123 applications
• Maintain quality of work consistent with SWCA's standards and practices
• Use Esri ArcGIS Pro for data management, production/editing, spatial analytics; and for efficient production of high-quality field maps and report figures
• Use workflows integrating traditional desktop GIS and ESRI's Web GIS platforms, including ArcGIS Online, and Portal.
• Contribute to a collaborative work environment including project managers and other GIS specialists

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Cartography, Archaeology, Biology, Environmental Science or related field with an emphasis in GIS;
• Minimum of three (3) years of geospatial work experience beyond university attendance
• Demonstrated knowledge of cartography and computer mapping, including design principles and understanding map creation procedures in ArcGIS
• Proficiency working with complex data sets and an ability to apply creative solutions to spatial problems
• Demonstrated ability for data transfer, data analysis, data mining, and data inventory using a variety of software applications (e.g., Excel, Access, Esri ArcGIS)
• General understanding of basic statistics, and geometric math computations (e.g., summary, distributions, frequency, min/max, range, angles, distance, slope, degrees, area)
• Demonstrated experience with GPS technology, field data collection techniques, data integration to GIS
• Demonstrated ability to perform spatial analyses while maintaining data integrity

Preferred

• Master's degree in Geography, Cartography, Archaeology, Biology, Environmental Science or related field with an emphasis in GIS OR a minimum of five (5) years of professional (geospatial) work beyond university attendance
• Demonstrated experience with automation of common processes using tools such as ArcGIS model builder, python scripting, java script, or other programming/scripting languages
• Ability to produce presentations, and/or written protocol of methods for reports or within metadata to replicate GIS-related analyses or modeling techniques applied on projects
• Prior work experience with the energy/utilities sector (helpful)
• Ability to take direction, listen keenly to instructions, and work well with a team

SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record's Top 200 Environmental Firms.

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SWCA is committed to salary equity and salary transparency for all its employees. In alignment with this commitment, SWCA posts good faith pay ranges in all its advertised job postings to promote pay equity and transparency.

An employee in this Denver, CO -based position can expect an hourly rate of: Assistant Project Geospatial Scientist -- $28.94/hour to $37.13/hour; Associate Project Geospatial Scientist -- $32.49/hour to $41.77/hour. Actual pay within this range may depend on experience, qualifications, geographic location, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Regular-status employees are also eligible for performance bonuses. Candidates are also encouraged to consider SWCA's Total Rewards package, which includes a competitive Benefits package, forward-thinking workplace flexibility, outstanding corporate culture, award-winning career development, and more.

SWCA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply. At SWCA Environmental Consultants, we celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive work environment. We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, including those with diverse experiences and veterans, to apply. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce enhances creativity, innovation, and overall organizational success.

SWCA continues to invest deeply in career development programs, delivering our award-winning Career Landscape support resources to accelerate the growth of our staff. We recognize the valuable skills and experiences our internal team members bring to SWCA's continued success. Qualified internal candidates are encouraged to apply and will be seriously considered for this position. We believe in promoting from within, where possible, providing our existing employees with compelling opportunities to advance their careers.

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