Staff GIS Position
Date: 2013-03-22, 12:16PM Lettis Consultants International (LCI) is looking for a GIS Specialist to support various GIS tasks applied to the general fields of engineering geology and seismic hazards assessment. This is an entry level position which could be filled by a GIS Specialist with less than 4 years of experience. Please see the job description below and submit your resume and a cover letter with "Staff GIS Specialist" in the subject line. You can also submit examples of your previous work products as PDF files or as website URLs.
LCI is an Earth Science consulting firm specializing in engineering geologic, seismic and natural hazards investigations. LCI is a small business located in the San Francisco Bay Area that is dedicated to providing its clients with science-based solutions to technically challenging Earth Science problems. LCI personnel have extensive experience conducting large, logistically complex, multi-disciplinary studies for critical facilities such as nuclear power plants, dams, ports, bridges, pipelines and LNG terminals.
Skills & Experience Required:
• Degree in GIS or Earth Science-related field with coursework in both disciplines (Masters degree is a plus)
• ArcGIS 10 or newer (intermediate/advanced)
• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Acrobat Pro (intermediate/advanced)
• MS Office Professional (intermediate/advanced)
• Knowledge of additional ESRI or non-ESRI GIS products is a plus
• Knowledge of GPS data collection and processing is a plus
• Knowledge and processing of 3D datasets is a plus
• Knowledge of IT related to hardware and software is a plus
• Knowledge of website design and update is a plus
GIS Specialists possess the following skills, knowledge, and abilities:
• Earth Science: A basic understanding of physical geography and/or geology.
• Communication, Written, Oral, and Cartographic: The ability to convey GIS and spatial information to non-technical people.
• Analytical Skills: The ability to solve problems using the GIS suite of tools.
• Mathematics: Using mathematics to solve problems.
• Information Gathering: Knowing how to find information and identify essential information, and validate the information.
• Information Ordering: The ability to correctly follow a given rule or set of rules in order to arrange things or actions in a certain order.
• Computer Science: Using and/or developing computer programs to solve problems.
• Graphical Presentation: Creative production of high quality figures and maps for technical reports.
GIS Specialists perform the following tasks:
• Create maps and graphs, using GIS software and related equipment.
• Work with LCI geologists or clients to define data needs, project requirements, required outputs, or to develop applications.
• Gather, analyze, and integrate spatial data and determine how best the information can be displayed using GIS.
• Compile geographic data from a variety of sources.
• Analyze spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.
• Maintain and update of large spatial databases.
• Ability to work under QA/QC (quality assurance and quality control) projects environment
• Enter new map data by digitizing or by direct input of coordinate information using the principles of cartography including coordinate systems, longitude, latitude, elevation, topography, and map scales.
• Analyze geographic relationships among varying types of data.
• Prepare metadata and other documentation.
• Operate and maintain GIS system hardware, software, plotter, digitizer and printers.
• Present information to users and answer questions.
LCI supports a diverse workforce and collegial working environment. We support active research and professional development for all employees, with a strong belief that good science and good people make good business. LCI supports all full time employees with health and dental coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, and other benefits.
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