GIS Analyst

Company: TRC Companies
Location: San Ramon
Posted on: July 27, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description* The majority of the work will be performed out of the San Ramon, CA Office.TRC Companies, Inc., a pioneer in groundbreaking scientific and engineering developments since the1960's, is a national engineering and environmental consulting firm that provides integrated services to the energy, environmental and infrastructure markets. TRC serves a broad range of clients in industry and government, implementing complex projects from initial concept to delivery and operation.TRC is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated GIS Analyst to provide technical support for clients, and fellow TRC staff in our San Ramon, California office. The GIS Analyst must have 5 years of experience applying GIS technology to answer questions and solve problems. The GIS Analyst must have excellent communication and organizational skills to work as member of a larger GIS team to complete project tasks. The GIS Analyst collaborates with fellow GIS staff to ensure that quality and timely GIS support is provided on all projects. The GIS Analyst must be self-motivated and able to work independently with supervision from a GIS Manager.This GIS Analyst will be focused on Land/ROW Management, Survey and Construction activities. Experience or related background in these areas will be given additional consideration.Job Tasks Include:General geographic data creation, data editing, and analysisGPS data processingProduction of applications for use during field surveysProduction of figures for agency permitting resource reportsProduction of large format display mapsQuery geographic data for information to be used in reports/proposalsWork interactively with various data sources to perform joins and extract meaningful dataRequirements*This position reports out ofSan Ramon,California.Required Core CompetenciesAccountability: Holds responsibility for work performed including, actions, decisions, and outcomes. Demonstrates a high level of dependability in fulfilling commitments to co-workers and clients. Takes personal responsibility for seeing efforts through to completion.Teamwork Communication: Shows ability to actively listen and seeks to understand the viewpoints of others. Keeps others appropriately informed in a timely manner. Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills. Communicates clearly, concisely, and with candor.Required GIS Competencies:Data Entry/Conversion: Able to convert data from multiple sources and formats (CAD, GIS, GPS, text, etc.) to a common format or common schema. Able to enter data into a database successfully with minimal errors. This includes editing said data as needs arise.Cartography and Graphic Design: Able to express graphically, usually through maps, the features within a GIS.Basic GIS Analysis: Able to utilize GIS applications to examine the locations, attributes, and relationships of features in spatial data through overlay and other analytical techniques to address a question or gain useful knowledge.GPS Device/Applications: Able to configure and troubleshoot various GPS devices and mobile data collection applications.Desired GIS CompetenciesWeb Applications/Services: Able to create map services and interactive web applications.Application of GIS/Problem Solving: Able to translate client needs to solutions using GIS technology. Able to identify the best tool for the job based on experience and knowledge of what is possible.Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Science, or other related discipline.A minimum of 5 years GIS or related work experience.TRC is an equal opportunity employer: disability/veteran. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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