GIS Specialist Job Listing at Tetra Tech in Bloomington, MN (Job ID 44530)

Description

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.

Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science®.

Tetra Tech's commitment to hiring the best talent in the industry and helping them thrive professionally is stronger than ever. We are currently seeking a full-time Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist for our Bloomington, MN operations to support a variety of projects in a dynamic consulting environment.

Your Role:

This position functions in a GIS Specialist capacity with appropriate supervision, performing moderate GIS and data management tasks including geospatial and environmental data/database management, map/figure creation, data analysis and reporting, web-based mapping application development, mobile data collection setup and management, and workflow automation. The selected candidate will work in a team setting to support project managers/stakeholders with figure generation, database development and management, and web-based mapping application development on renewable energy projects for various clients. This position also includes interface with GIS discipline leads/specialists, project managers, field personnel, and other internal and external clients.

Job responsibilities include:

• Possible occasional field work on projects/sites including assisting project managers and field staff with data collection activities.
• Assist project team with the preparation of map products, metadata, datasets, and electronic data collection tools for specific elements of Tetra Tech projects.
• Develop or modify deliverables based on redlines/rough sketches, marked-up copies and/or detailed verbal instructions.
• Compile, evaluate, modify, and analyze data to support preparation of web-based mapping applications, figures, tables, graphs, databases, and reports.
• Research various websites and data stores for data applicable to each project.
• Establish and maintain required files to document data references, metadata, analytical methods, calculations, and rationale used in reaching conclusions.
• Perform additional tasks specific to an area of expertise or technology.
• Ensure that the deliverables and tasks worked on are complete and follow Tetra Tech's Quality Control program requirements.

Qualifications:

Candidates should have 3-5 years of demonstrated work experience performing Geographic Information System (GIS) data management, and development tasks. Required skills in the ideal candidate include but are not limited to:

• In-depth knowledge and experience with Esri desktop, ArcGIS Online, and mobile suite of applications a must. This includes:
  • ArcGIS Pro
  • ArcMap / ArcCatalog
  • ArcGIS Online
  • Mobile suite: Survey123, Field Maps, Collector
• Experience developing web-based mapping applications (with emphasis on Esri Web AppBuilder and/or Experience Builder), Survey123 forms, and maps for use with mobile products.
• Experience managing geospatial information in Esri file geodatabases.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced consulting environment and demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.

In addition:

• You must be able drive on a regular basis.  Passing a motor vehicle record background check and maintaining a valid driver's license and good driving record is required.

Education and Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Information Systems, Environmental Science, or closely related field.
• GIS Certificate and geographic information systems professional (GISP) certification preferred.

Physical Demands:

• Able to move and carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less. 

Work Environment:

• Primary work environment will consist mostly of in-office work.
  
  

Tetra Tech offers comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security.  Available benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, term life, disability, accidental death & dismemberment coverage, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Health Spending Account (HSA), time off with pay, 401k retirement plan, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including any public health orders and regulations that are mandated by local, state, provincial, federal, and international authorities as well as client and project requirements.  

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 550 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—27,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

Twitter: @TetraTechJobs

Facebook: @TetraTechCareers

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.

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