Geographer

Join AZAD Technology Partners as a Geographer and provide advanced, professional GIS services utilizing computerized data capture, storage, and analysis techniques for visual displays, spatial analysis, and tabular reports on a wide variety of geographical projects. The position also develops and maintains relational databases to manage data for thousands of archaeological, historic, and traditional cultural sites affected by the facility's actions.

This is a 2‑year plus consultant position with high probability of long‑term and ongoing continued employment. This position is hybrid based in Portland, OR with on‑site 4 days per week. The hourly pay rate range for this position is between $45.00 and $53.00 depending on qualifications.

The ideal candidate must possess the minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Cartography, Natural Resources, Landscape Architecture, Environmental, Urban or Regional Planning, with a strong emphasis in computer‑assisted spatial analysis or a related field. Highly preferred.
• 6 years of experience required with an applicable Bachelor's degree.
• 8 years of experience required with an applicable Associate's degree.
• 10 years of experience required without a degree or applicable degree.
• Experience directly related to GIS Support, including providing professional GIS services utilizing computerized data capture, storage, and analysis.
• Expertise in integrated GIS/GPS principles, systems and technologies, data collection techniques, and expert understanding of geodesy and datum transformations.
• Ability to develop, maintain, and modify geo‑processing models and/or scripts, design and maintain geographic and relational databases, and implement complex spatial analyses.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve spatial data discrepancies, such as correcting datums, coordinating systems, and projections.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proficiency with GIS mapping and analytics software, preferably ESRI products:
  ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, extensions (ArcGIS Spatial Analyst, ArcGIS Editor), app development (ArcGIS Story Maps, ArcGIS API for Python or other scripting language), and field data collection (ArcGIS Field Maps, Quick Capture, Survey
  123, or Collector).
• Ability to lead or train technicians or related staff in GIS analytical procedures.
• Ability to lead in the research and development of automated geospatial analytical approaches that best provide problem‑solving solutions.
• Proven experience working with GPS technology including data collection, post‑processing, integration with ArcGIS software, troubleshooting, and the ability to resolve technical GPS issues.
• Knowledge of spatial data standards and QA/QC methodology.
• Solid GIS data editing skills and knowledge.
• Experience working with sensitive cultural resource site and survey data (or data with similar sensitivity) in GIS.
• A valid Driver's License or Real Id is required.

Preferred

Skills:

• GISP (Geographic Information Systems Professional) certification.
• Knowledge and experience with building MS Access databases.
• Basic knowledge of image processing, remote sensing, and LiDAR data mediums.
• Intermediate knowledge with SharePoint functionality.
• Working knowledge of Python or similar scripting language.

AZAD Technology Partners values diversity— in backgrounds and in experiences. AZAD Technology Partners is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion and is striving to build an even more diverse, inclusive team that reflects the people and communities where we live and work.

AZAD Technology Partners is an equal‑opportunity employer that considers and employs qualified individuals based upon job‑related qualifications regardless of race, color, sex, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, national origin, age or any other status protected under applicable local, state or federal law. AZAD Technology Partners takes affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified employees and applicants who are disabled, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, Armed Forces services medal veterans, and other protected veterans.

AZAD Technology Partners is a Certified Minority Owned Business and OFCCP compliant.