Description
Tetra Tech Inc. is currently seeking a motivated Senior GIS Analyst. This is a fully remote opportunity. The Senior Analyst would provide support for a wide array of GIS data analysis, mapping, and related collection, reduction, creation, and manipulation of data for various mitigation, resiliency, and grant application projects. This position will require GIS support for clients including private sector, state, and federal agencies, including, but not limited to the preparation of report figures; geospatial database creation; analysis and reduction of web-based applications and field GPS data; and general project mapping and data support. The analyst will perform various mapping tasks that require a working knowledge and implementation of geographic principles, cartography, geoprocessing and spatial analysis, database management and ESRI ArcGIS software technology. Additional responsibilities will include responsibility for collecting, analyzing, and synthesizing data related to hazard mitigation planning and support of project stakeholder coordination and outreach activities.
The Senior Analyst should be knowledgeable in using and/or producing a wide array of hazard data including but not limited to FEMA flood mapping data and depth grid data, leading and/or facilitating data collection efforts including but not limited to meeting with clients to solicit data resources and creating/distributing surveys and should exhibit strong skills in creating data processing documentation, report writing, and table development. The Senior Analyst will also be responsible for establishing project budget assessments, managing project deadlines, and training junior analysts on GIS tasks that support the mitigation, resiliency, and grant application projects.
The selected candidate will:
- Work collaboratively with and under the supervision of a senior analyst, planner, or project manager.
- Liaise with professionals on technical aspects of project and program development.
- Assist in the preparation of various plans including hazard mitigation and community redevelopment plans including research and analysis of socio-economic, demographic, environmental, historical hazard data, etc.
- Assist with production needs for internal and client deliverables.
- Assist with StoryMap development and other interactive online deliverables.
- Provide administrative support as needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Planning or related field.
- The selected candidate will have six (6) plus years of relevant experience.
- The ideal candidate will have demonstrated understanding of GIS tools and concepts, and basic project management concepts including client management and performing to the project scope and timeline under the guidance of the project manager.
- Must be able to work independently, take direction and pro-actively manage time and resources to maintain project schedules.
- Ability to work independently, communicate with effectively, collect and analyze hazard, threat, and consequence data and the ability to efficiently prepare technical documents.
- Strong team player displaying enthusiasm and a true commitment to personal and team growth and development.
- Interest and ability to work in a collaborative manner functioning as an active participant.
- Works as a problem solver.
- Flexibility and the ability to adapt to ever-changing situations.
- Ability to analyze scientific, environmental, economic and hazard data.
- Excellent constructive communicator, both written and verbal.
- Ability to successfully support complex and time sensitive projects, manage time and client requests and resolve issues in a timely manner.
- Proficient using MS Office software including Word and Excel.
- ESRI product suite, ArcGIS (Suite 10.X) skills a plus including ability to create quality maps using data from multiple platforms.
- Knowledgeable in coordinate systems and projections.
- Working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro, StoryMaps, ArcMap, Survey123 connect, web map creation. – Critical experience necessary for this role.
- Working knowledge of FEMA Hazus program (flood, wind, and seismic models). This is a plus requirement.
- Ability to manage time well and work on tasks as part of a larger project team.
- Highly motivated, client focused and work well in a team environment.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication, client interaction and organizational skills.
- Strong work ethic.
About Tetra Tech:
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of high-end consulting and engineering services for projects worldwide. We combine the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. We are Leading with Science® to provide sustainable and resilient solutions for our clients.
For more information on our company, please visit our website at www.tetratech.com. To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter on the Careers portion of our website at www.tetratech.com/careers.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Tetra Tech is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We invite resumes from all interested parties including women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities.
Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability - No calls or agencies.
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