Assistant Project Geospatial Scientist

About the opportunity

SWCA is seeking an Assistant Project GIS Specialist (HR Title = Assistant Project Geospatial Scientist) to support Natural and Cultural Resources projects across SWCA's Nevada and Southwest operations. In this role, you will take ownership of GIS solutions, collaborate with talented teams, and contribute to a variety of projects across the region and nationally.

This position is available for hybrid work arrangements in Las Vegas, NV or Reno, NV
, with consideration for highly qualified remote candidates elsewhere in Nevada or nearby locations. This is an hourly, regular (with benefits), position.

Those who are a few months' shy of experience are also encouraged to apply.

Final date to receive applications: Our team will begin reviewing applications immediately, and interviews will be scheduled with qualified candidates on a rolling basis. The application process will remain open until we have received a robust pool of qualified candidates. Once we have identified suitable individuals, we may close the application process without prior notice. We appreciate the time and effort invested by all applicants and will carefully consider each submission.

As an Assistant Project GIS Specialist, you will transform complex data into actionable insights and high-quality maps that support project teams and clients. You will leverage your GIS expertise, analytical skills, and project experience to deliver impactful products while maintaining high standards and collaborating closely with your team.

• Lead GIS Projects: Manage small to moderately sized GIS projects from start to finish, coordinating with subject matter experts and team leads to deliver accurate, timely results.
• Analyze and Manage Data: Organize, maintain, and analyze large, complex datasets; perform geoprocessing, spatial analysis, modeling, and database design to meet technical and regulatory needs.
• Create High-Quality Maps: Develop cartographic-quality maps and report figures-from field-ready guides to complex analytical products-following SWCA or client standards.
• Provide Technical Leadership: Serve as a go-to resource for GIS solutions, troubleshoot complex problems, perform QA/QC, and build tools or scripts to streamline workflows.
• Integrate Field and Web GIS: Build and maintain web maps and apps via ArcGIS Online; support field operations using ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey
  123, and other mobile platforms.
• Collaborate and Mentor: Work closely with project teams, communicate priorities, and occasionally mentor junior staff to support project success and team growth.

This role offers the opportunity to take responsibility for GIS deliverables, expand your technical expertise, and have a meaningful impact on natural and cultural resources management across the Southwest Subregion.

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Environmental Science, Biology, Archaeology, or a related field with an emphasis in GIS (or GIS certificate).
• At least three (3) years of post-education GIS experience in a professional setting.
• Demonstrated experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, geoprocessing, spatial analysis, and cartographic design.

Preferred / Helpful:

• Previous experience as a GIS professional in the environmental or cultural resource management industry highly preferred
• Archaeology or cultural resources experience with the ability to meet SOI Professional Standards for Archaeology and/or meet the Nevada SHPO requirements to access NVCRIS data.
• Experience managing large, complex databases, including designing schemas and domains.
• Supporting field operations using ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey
  123, or similar tools.
• GIS project management experience and the ability to work independently on complex tasks.
• QA/QC experience and familiarity with workflow automation using Python, SQL, or similar tools.
• Experience in environmental consulting projects involving regulatory compliance or federal land management agencies such as the BLM, USGS, USFWS, USACE, etc.
• Active involvement in technical or professional GIS organizations.

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