GIS Specialist

Westwood Professional Services
Any Location, MN
Job Description
Role Overview

The GIS Specialist will play a crucial role in our team, supporting our renewable energy projects with their technical expertise and innovative approaches to GIS. We are looking for a dynamic GIS Specialist to enhance our team with their expertise in spatial analysis, cartography, and data management.

What You Will Do

Create, manage, and analyze spatial data using GIS software, interpret data while maintaining comprehensive documentation, and develop and maintain geospatial data across desktop and mobile applications.

Why It Might Be a Fit

If you're passionate about GIS and ready to contribute to groundbreaking projects, we want to hear from you! You will have the opportunity to work directly with clients and team members, supporting their GIS needs, troubleshooting issues, and clearly explaining technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of experience in GIS, preferably in a similar industry.
  • Must have a degree in GIS, geography, or related field with demonstrated capabilities in GIS.
  • Proficiency in spatial analysis, cartography, and managing GIS datasets.
  • Strong knowledge of the ArcGIS platform and other relevant GIS software.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain GIS applications.
  • Experience in scripting and automation of GIS tasks.
  • Familiarity with current GIS technology trends and the ability to integrate innovative solutions into workflows.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Proven experience working with clients, addressing their GIS needs and troubleshooting issues.
  • Capability to mentor and guide junior team members.

Benefits

  • Equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment
  • Prohibition of discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws
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