Colorado Staffing
GIS Analyst (FEMA Risk MAP & Hazard Mitigation)
Colorado Staffing, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst
WSP has a career opportunity for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst to join our team in our Denver, CO office. Ideal candidates will have a BS degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or equivalent and a minimum of 1-3 years' experience. Programming and relational database experience is also a plus. We are looking for someone who is genuinely excited and enthusiastic about learning and pushing technical limits/finding innovative solutions for our engineering (technology) related projects and clients. We'd love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality. Your Impact: Will create high quality maps, GIS analysis, and data for reports to support a variety of Engineering and Homeland Security and Emergency Management projects including: FEMA floodplain mapping, dam breach analysis, levee certifications, municipal Stormwater, remote sensing, hazard mitigation plans, and others using ESRI suite of products. Will perform both geographic and non-geographic data manipulation, management and analysis, cartography, and develop/use automated GIS processes using a variety of software environments. Will work on multiple projects simultaneously, with a commitment to keeping projects on time and within budget. Will work in a production-oriented environment as part of a team. Will revise existing GIS layers and create new layers following established standards and procedures. Will correct geospatial location of features based on aerial photography or topography. Will maintain metadata and best practices to support systems and data. Who You Are: Requirements: BS degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or related. Minimum 1-3 years' experience, or any equivalent education and experience. ESRI's ArcGIS Pro - Proficiency in Microsoft Office software. Database development and management familiarity. Must possess good organizational, and oral and written communication skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Attention to details and excellent analytical / problem-solving skills. Presentation skills, including the ability to clearly communicate GIS technologies. Must pass background check. Preferred Qualifications: Basic familiarity with Python programming language. Experience with development of applications for data collection using laptops, smartphones and tablets. Working knowledge of FEMA Risk MAP program. Experience of processing LiDAR. About WSP: WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
WSP has a career opportunity for a Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst to join our team in our Denver, CO office. Ideal candidates will have a BS degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or equivalent and a minimum of 1-3 years' experience. Programming and relational database experience is also a plus. We are looking for someone who is genuinely excited and enthusiastic about learning and pushing technical limits/finding innovative solutions for our engineering (technology) related projects and clients. We'd love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working, dedicated and collaborative professionals. Our ideal candidate is seeking challenging work and is committed to quality. Your Impact: Will create high quality maps, GIS analysis, and data for reports to support a variety of Engineering and Homeland Security and Emergency Management projects including: FEMA floodplain mapping, dam breach analysis, levee certifications, municipal Stormwater, remote sensing, hazard mitigation plans, and others using ESRI suite of products. Will perform both geographic and non-geographic data manipulation, management and analysis, cartography, and develop/use automated GIS processes using a variety of software environments. Will work on multiple projects simultaneously, with a commitment to keeping projects on time and within budget. Will work in a production-oriented environment as part of a team. Will revise existing GIS layers and create new layers following established standards and procedures. Will correct geospatial location of features based on aerial photography or topography. Will maintain metadata and best practices to support systems and data. Who You Are: Requirements: BS degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or related. Minimum 1-3 years' experience, or any equivalent education and experience. ESRI's ArcGIS Pro - Proficiency in Microsoft Office software. Database development and management familiarity. Must possess good organizational, and oral and written communication skills. Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Attention to details and excellent analytical / problem-solving skills. Presentation skills, including the ability to clearly communicate GIS technologies. Must pass background check. Preferred Qualifications: Basic familiarity with Python programming language. Experience with development of applications for data collection using laptops, smartphones and tablets. Working knowledge of FEMA Risk MAP program. Experience of processing LiDAR. About WSP: WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper. WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status. The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.