Hello,

RPS has an opening for a GIS Analyst/Contaminant Release Modeler at our South Kingstown, RI office. Please see the details and contact information below.

 

Thanks,

Jeremy Fontenault Senior GIS Specialist RPS | Ocean Science 55 Village Square Drive, South Kingstown, RI 02879 USA   T +1 401 789 6224 F +1 401 789 1932 E [log in to unmask] W www.rpsgroup.com/usa

 

 

 

 

GIS Analyst / Contaminant Release Modeler

 

RPS is seeking a GIS Analyst / Contaminant Release Modeler in their South Kingstown, Rhode Island office. This individual should have a strong technical background in GIS and an interest in environmental modeling. Some experience with numerical modeling is a preferred. Successful candidates will work with a growing project team to integrate geospatial environmental data and numerical models.

 

RPS is a global science and technology solutions company. Through consulting, environmental modeling, and application development, RPS helps answer technical questions from government regulators and industry associated with quantifying risks from the oil & gas and chemical industries. 

 

Responsibilities

• Research, gather, and prepare input data for modeling software
• Convert and integrate gridded and vector data from various sources
• Perform modeling studies using proprietary model software
• QA/QC model results
• Use/develop tools to analyze, interpret, and present model results
• Prepare report quality figures/maps of model inputs and results
• Prepare technical reports

 

Education/Experience

• Undergraduate or graduate degree related to GIS and application to environmental sciences, or
• B.S. or M.S. level degree in a field such as engineering, oceanography, biology, or other environmental science with practical GIS experience

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS suite of tools: including ArcGIS Desktop (10.x) and extensions such as Spatial Analyst
• Familiar with standard GIS formats: ESRI shapefiles, geodatabases, various raster formats
• Cartographic experience including the design of maps for reports, the web, posters, etc.
• Strong problem solving, organizational, and time management skills
• Solid technical writing skills
• Clear verbal communication skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite

 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in modeling and the application of quantitative analyses to solve environmental problems associated with contaminants in terrestrial, aquatic, and/or atmospheric ecosystems
• Programming experience, including: Python, Matlab, Fortran, C# .Net, and/or Java script
• Working knowledge if ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, ArcGIS Online, etc.

 

Successful candidates must be motivated and demonstrate an ability to work on highly dynamic and interactive projects both independently and as a team. To apply for this position, please send your resume and cover letter to [log in to unmask].

 

RPS, 55 Village Square Drive, South County Commons, South Kingstown, RI 02879

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