Assistant GIS Specialist 1

GAI Consultants Inc.
paid time off, paid holidays, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Pennsylvania, Homestead
385 East Waterfront Drive (Show on map)
Apr 18, 2025
Description GAI Consultants is seeking an Assistant GIS Specialist 1 to work in any of our office locations. Bring your talent to a range of stimulating projects alongside supportive and accomplished teammates, advance your career, fulfill your professional aspirations, and express your entrepreneurial spirit as an essential contributor to an established and growing company. Sound like a fit? We'd love the opportunity to get to know you! Job Duties: A successful candidate will provide GIS support to a variety of energy sectors through the development of maps, databases, and spatial analyses. The GIS Specialist will be expected to work in the Esri software platform (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online) and be knowledgeable in the core environmental services that GAI offers its clients, such as wetland and stream delineation, state and federal permitting, and sensitive species surveys. Produce high quality cartographic products in support of energy infrastructure projects. Assists with publishing and managing Enterprise GIS content, such as feature services and web maps, and configuring web apps. Experience Required: Basic-level technical skills working with the Esri products suite, including ArcGIS Desktop/Pro with 3D Analyst & Spatial Analyst Extensions, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal), and other GIS software such as Google Earth Pro. Intermediate-level experience developing mapping exhibits and knowledge of basic cartographic principles. Experience publishing and managing feature services and using ArcGIS Online/Enterprise to develop and share web maps for use in Field Maps, Experience Builder, etc. Understands basic Enterprise (SDE) Geodatabase functionality and data administration workflows. Experience Preferred: 0-2 years minimum of professional GIS experience Experience in developing, publishing, and managing forms and surveys using Survey123 for ArcGIS a plus. General Characteristics Shows progress in acquiring basic skills; follows procedures; willingness to travel toexpand experience base Minimum Years of Experience 0 to 2 Years of Experience Education Bachelor's Degree from accredited college or university program in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Information Science/Technology, Geography or Cartography, Environmental Science with a certificate (preferred) or strong aptitude in GIS, and other relatedinformation sciences Technical Responsibilities Data collection including field anddata analysis; data processing (GPS); data development (digitizing); map development (hard copy and digital); printing and plotting maps; basic data analysis (runs GIS tools) Project and Task Management Responsible for personal task management and adherence todeadlines and scope Management Responsibility Close supervision on all work assignments No managerial responsibilities at this level Communication Skills Possesses basic oral and written communication skills; interacts with other staff Why GAI? At GAI, exceptional people have an exceptional place to work, grow, lead, and achieve. Explore an array of opportunities in locations across the U.S. and join accomplished colleagues in tackling challenging projects for a range of markets. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and feel good about being part of a collaborative team that's committed to supporting the communities we serve. Join GAI and distinguish yourself in a company poised for unlimited growth. Benefits To Working at GAI Include: Competitive salary -GAI is committed to paying market-based salaries Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, company paid Long Term Disability, and Short-Term Disability (benefits start within 30 days of hire) New paid Maternity/Paternity/Adoption program Generous Paid Time Off and 7 paid holidays 401k company match Tuition Reimbursement Qualifications Education Bachelors of Geography (required) Experience 0 - 2 years: Professional GIS experience (required) 0 - 2 years: Basic-level technical skills working with the Esri products suite, including ArcGIS Desktop/Pro with 3D Analyst & Spatial Analyst Extensions, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal), and other GIS software such as Google Earth Pro. (required) Licenses & Certifications Driver's License (required) Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)