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    GIS Technician - Raleigh, United States - Moffatt & Nichol

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    Moffatt & Nichol is seeking a full-time, mid-level GIS, engineering or planning professional with 5 to 10 years of experience in terrain development, cartography, scripting (e.g., python, matlab, or R), model-builder, or similar automation experience to support engineering and planning projects/ Past experience working on flood hazard analysis, floodplain mapping, vulnerability assessments, risk analyses, and mitigation projects is preferred. This position will be in-office with an option to work remotely at the discretion of team management and project needs after completion of probationary period.

    The successful candidate will work under the direction of the GIS Manager and project managers to provide GIS technical services for projects across several of Moffatt & Nichol's business areas (e.g., water, coastal, port, marine, environmental, and transportation).

    Moffatt & Nichol is a leading U.S.-based global infrastructure solutions provider specializing in the planning and design of facilities that shape and serve our coastlines, harbors and rivers, as well as transportation systems. For the 2nd year in a row, Moffatt & Nichol is ranked Engineering News Record #1 for Marine & Port Facilities and Top 20 in Transportation. We were also named Southeast Design Firm of the Year 2023.

    Moffatt & Nichol's professional staff includes engineers, planners, scientists, and GIS professionals who serve our global client base from offices in Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Pacific Rim. The firm provides clients worldwide with customized service and a level of excellence that have become the firm's hallmark in several primary practice areas - ports and harbors; coastal, environmental and water resources; urban waterfronts and marinas; transportation, bridges and rail; inspection and rehabilitation; and energy.

    Duties and responsibilities:

    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

    • Lead & train small teams to solve geospatial problems and implement complicated technical solutions
    • Develop workflows to meet business needs and manage junior staff to create internal and external deliverables
    • Create cartographic products for permits, reports, presentations and proposals that meet FEMA standards and guidelines for deliverables
    • Develop seamless digital elevation models from terrain and bathymetric data from existing data sources
    • Search for, assess, process and manage data to support GIS and Geospatial projects
    • Automate GIS tasks through script development and modeling tools, especially in Python, ArcPy, MatLab, GDAL and GRASS
    • Perform & document spatial & quantitative analyses as required for project needs with minimal oversight
    • Research, analysis, and drafting for GIS projects
    • Design, development and input quality control for databases that are tailored to the client's end use
    • Draft maps using GIS related software including ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, or QGIS
    • Apply geoprocessing tools for spatial, image, and surface analyses and data transformation
    • Support company GIS standards and provide technical input on all GIS related issues
    • Assist with maintenance and upkeep of installed GIS systems
    • Keep informed of changing technology for both hardware and software aspects of the GIS industry (e.g., artificial intelligence / machine learning)
    • Provide training and work direction to entry level GIS technicians, monitor output, and perform other duties as assigned
    • Promote the success of the team through individual initiative, cooperation to achieve common goals and accommodation to change

    Qualifications:

    • Associates Degree or higher in Geographic Information Science, Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related discipline or equivalent experience required
    • Minimum of two years of experience with FEMA floodplain mapping required
    • 5 to 10 years of GIS experience
    • At least 2 years experience managing geospatial or engineering projects
    • At least 2 years of supervision experience
    • Experience in managing technical staff to create geospatial deliverables
    • Experience with ESRI products (ArcGIS Pro, Arc Desktop, ArcGIS Online, etc.)
    • Familiarity with creating standardized metadata for federal projects
    • AutoCAD experience a plus
    • Strong verbal and written communication skills, proven experience writing reports and documenting processes for federal projects
    • Understand complex data management for GIS data using a Windows operating system
    • Demonstrated proficiency in procuring, assessing and integrating geospatial data into project work flows
    • Mapping portfolio that demonstrates basic cartographic competency
    • All new hires will be required to successfully complete and pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check in compliance with NIST
    • Moffatt & Nichol uses E-Verify and employment is contingent upon the legal ability to obtain employment in the U.S. and to present the required documentation at hire

    Please include a sample of your GIS work with your application

    Physical requirements:

    Sedentary for long periods of time, interact with clients, and travel occasionally.

    Moffatt & Nichol's EEO Statement:

    As a global business, Moffatt & Nichol relies on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goal of Creative People, Practical Solutions serving our client needs, and ensures nondiscrimination in all activities in accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We continuously seek talented, qualified employees in our world-wide operations regardless of race, color, sex/gender, including gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, religion, disability, age, marital status, citizen status, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification under country or local law. Moffatt & Nichol is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer/ Federal Contractor desiring priority referrals of all protected veterans for job openings.

    EEO is the LAW

    If you need more information or require special assistance for persons with disabilities or limited English proficiency, please contact Human Resources at or TTY/TDD users please call 711.


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