Job Description

Location: Denver, CO/Idaho Falls, ID/Greenville, SC/Anchorage, AK
Title: GIS Analyst
Schedule (FT/PT): Regular Full Time
Travel Required: Yes (0-25%)
Clearance: Ability to Obtain

North Wind Site Services is focused on providing engineering, program management, environmental remediation services including investigation and characterization, environmental restoration, unexploded ordnance/military munitions response (MMRP), regulatory public involvement services, environmental compliance, logistics, and records and facility management.

POSITION PURPOSE:
To create and review output from remediation GIS task requests from internal and external clients to ensure deliverables are generated in accordance with North Wind guidelines or contract requirements as needed and follows and industry standard GIS methods.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintaining and updating GIS databases, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and security.
• Utilizing GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, or other relevant platforms.
• Working with other professionals, environmental scientists, and engineers, to integrate GIS data into their projects.
• Creating maps and other visual representations of geographic data to communicate findings and support decision-making.
• Create and upload files to GPS units to support field crews. Download and process GPS data to integrate into GIS platform. 
• Be familiar with North Wind GIS procedures and templates
• Prepare comprehensive and professionally created figures
• Perform peer review of deliverables to ensure accuracy and consistency with project requirements 
• Monitor workflow for incoming GIS requests and manage backlog and due dates 
• Manage time spent and other performance metrics as requested by supervisor 
• Communicate effectively with North Wind staff and management

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Communicate with clients as appropriate.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and Experience:

• Bachelor in GIS, Environmental, Geology, or related field.
• 1 or more years of related GIS experience
• Experience in chemical analytical result data

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and perform basic GIS analysis
• Ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines concurrently, including prompt communication of potential delays 
• Ability to describe technical information with clear and concise language to produce high-quality figures
• Ability to work extensively using a computer screen and keyboard 
• Ability to develop/maintain proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook 
• Proficiency with the latest GIS technology (ArcGIS Pro, AGOL, Field Maps, etc)
• Proficiency in GIS data conversion, analysis, and editing
• Ability to setup GPS Field Maps application to support field teams
• Demonstrates excellent cross-functional team collaboration skills 
• Consistently displays a positive/respectful attitude toward supervisors and peers 
• Shares knowledge readily and participate in team communication and activities 
• Works in a highly organized manner and with strong attention to detail 
• Demonstrates integrity and a commitment to quality.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• SDSFIE geodatabase structure experience
• Alaska USACE MED compliant experience
• MS in Geology or GIS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Position is primarily sedentary in nature, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. The work may involve exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. This role requires the ability to work extensively utilizing a computer screen and keyboard.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works mainly in typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

North Wind offers a competitive pay and benefits package to include health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. As a company, we are committed to employee wellness, professional development, and work-life balance. We value safety, reliability, and commitment to our people! For more information about our benefits or hiring philosophy, visit the North Wind Career Opportunities Page.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The nature of those accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, or are limited in the ability or unable to access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, you may contact our Helpline +1.208.528.8718 or use the Request for Reasonable Accommodation ( form to get assistance.

North Wind is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, religion, or other legally protected status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Proof of citizenship will be required as a condition of employment.

Candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or Higher US Government Clearance. 

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Full time, Contract work, Work at office,

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