Hello,

RPS Ocean Science in South Kingstown, RI is seeking a GIS Analyst I. If you are interested, please use the link below to see the full job posting and to apply. An overview of the job description is posted below.

https://jobs.lever.co/rpsgroup/5d246edf-70c4-4332-9120-3500cdc4206f 

RPS is seeking a GIS Analyst I to join their team in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, or remotely. We are seeking a positive, self-starting individual with excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills that will demonstrate an ability to work on highly dynamic and interactive projects both independently and as part of a team. This individual should have a strong technical background in GIS, data management, and a general understanding of, and interest in, environmental modeling.

Key Responsibilities

• Data management including GIS data creation, data QA/QC, and ESRI map/feature service creation and maintenance in support of ocean use planning and other initiatives
• Integrate geospatial environmental data and numerical models by researching, gathering, and preparing input data for use in modeling software.
• Convert and integrate gridded and vector data from various sources as model inputs
• QA/QC both geospatial and tabular model results
• Use/enhance/develop tools to analyze, interpret, and present model results
• Prepare report quality figures/maps of model inputs and results
• Perform modeling studies using proprietary model software
• Prepare technical reports

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a field such as GIS, engineering, oceanography, biology, or other environmental science with practical GIS experience, or
• Undergraduate degree and at least 1 year of relevant professional GIS experience
• Proficient with ESRI ArcGIS suite, including ArcGIS Desktop (10.x) and Pro and extensions such as Spatial Analyst
• Demonstrated experience with web mapping software and web services, ArcGIS Online, and the creation of map and or feature services
• Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise suite (ArcGIS Server, Portal, etc.)
• 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, and the ability to function as a contributing team member
• High attention to detail required
• Effective technical writing skills and clear verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience or demonstrated understanding of environmental modeling and the application of quantitative analyses to solve environmental problems associated with contaminants in terrestrial, aquatic, and/or atmospheric ecosystems
• GIS Programming/Scripting experience, including: Python, SQL, Fortran, C# .Net, and/or Java script