WSP

This Opportunity

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Senior GIS Programmer Analyst for our Durham, NC office. The following locations will also be considered: Raleigh, NC (Fayetteville St.). Be involved in projects with our NCGIS & Development Earth & Environment Team and be a part of a growing organization that meets our client’s objectives and solves their challenges. This position will be responsible for supporting a number of projects and programs for FEMA Production and Technical Services contract as well as other state, and local water, civil, transportation and environmental clients, as part of a dynamic results-oriented team, in response to our clients’ requirements. Our successful candidates will have experience working and developing in ESRI ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, and Online applications, enterprise-level databases, and mobile applications supporting the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program and other federal, state and local government clients.

Your Impact

• Fulfill geospatial analyses, mapping and online application requests for internal and external clients
• Demonstrate and apply an understanding/knowledgebase of geospatial topics and best practices including projections, data management and version control, spatial analysis techniques, linear referencing, editing features, field data collection techniques, and 3D GIS tools
• Develop customized scripts using Python, Power Automate, ESRI Model builder or other means to streamline work processes
• Oversee the collection and organization of geospatial data
• Work with project managers and clients to identify project needs
• Help guide a team of other GIS Analysts and developers within WSP’s Geospatial Technologies Team to support projects across multiple industries and engineering sciences.
• Talent is the essence of meeting our client’s objectives, goals and challenges. If this sounds like a fit for you, we’d love to have that first discussion of you joining our team.

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in geography, geographic information science, computer science, environmental sciences, or other related field with exposure to GIS applications
• 6-10 years of relevant work experience in GIS & development using Esri ArcGIS applications, Python (ArcPy) and other relevant applications and programming languages
• Excellent problem solving, time management and verbal/written communication skills including the ability to communicate effectively with external and internal clients of varying levels of computer literacy
• Be a team player with ability to work within tight deadlines for multiple projects
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated, organized, and self-disciplined in order to organize time and work efficiently in a face-paced and exciting consulting environment
• Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources, and conduct and adhere to WSP’s Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on projects supporting the National Flood Insurance Program, FEMA and/or FEMA Cooperating Technical Partners
• Experience working with various environmental, natural and cultural resources projects and data
• Experience working for state and local governments in either an employment or consultant role
• Basic knowledge with Esri mobile applications (Field Maps, Survey123) for GPS data collection
• Working knowledge of Esri web products such as ArcGIS Web Apps, Story Maps, and Experience Builder
• Experience working with data in both Microsoft Excel and Access
• Advanced knowledge of Python scripting environment to automate tasks and workflows
• Experience with Power Automate, Power Bi and other Microsoft, based automation routines
• Familiarity with Database Management Systems such as SQL Server and Postgres SQL
• Cartographic skills that depict a clear understanding of map composition and symbology principles with the ability to produce maps for reports, meetings, posters, web mapping etc.

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