Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist

About the role

Tetra Tech's Duluth, GA office is seeking a Geographic Information System (GIS) Specialist to support a variety of projects in a dynamic consulting environment. This position functions primarily as a GIS Specialist for the Duluth or Chantilly office, will work with other GIS Specialists, data managers, and project managers across the company, providing support on various contracts and projects.

Responsibilities

• Assist project team with the preparation of map products, metadata, datasets, and electronic data collection tools for specific elements of Tetra Tech projects.
• Develop and/or modify deliverables based on red lines/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.
• Provide on-site and/or off-site GIS support for environmental sampling and emergency response activities.
• Attend internal and external client meetings.
• 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 that they work on are complete and follow Tetra Tech’s Quality Control program requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Information Systems, Environmental Science, or closely related field.
• 5+ years demonstrated work experience performing GIS tasks.
• Knowledge, skills, experience:
• Fundamental knowledge and experience with Esri desktop, ArcGIS Online, and mobile suite of applications (ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap/ArcCatalog, ArcGIS Online)
• Experience developing web-based mapping applications (using Esri Web AppBuilder and/or Experience Builder), Survey123 forms, QuickCapture, Field Maps, and maps for use with mobile products.
• Experience managing geospatial information in Esri file geodatabases.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office.

Must be capable of passing a U.S. Government background check for work on federal contracts.

Must be a citizen of the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience managing geospatial information in Spatial Database Engine (SDE) highly desirable.
• Experience managing information/data in relational database systems such as Microsoft Access or SQL Server.
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS Server, Python, Adobe Creative Suite, CAD (AutoDesk and/or Bentley), or other mapping or graphic design software.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to move supplies and boxes, typically under 25 pounds.
• Candidate must be able to work at a computer in an office environment for office-based tasks.

Work Environment/Environmental Factors

Primary work environment is in the office, with remote hybrid work flexibility depending on project requirements.

Additional Information

• Occasional weekend and evening work may be required.
• Life at Tetra Tech includes comprehensive and market-competitive benefits, merit-based financial rewards, flexibility and company-wide commitment to work/life balance, collaborative team atmosphere that values the contributions of all employees, learning and development opportunities for ongoing professional growth, and comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design a plan based on individual needs and assists in planning for long-term financial security.
• Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans.