GIS Specialist

GIS Specialist                                                       Anchorage, AK & Fairbanks, AK

Why choose us?

Our founding company was built more than 50 years ago and has a legacy of welcoming new employees with our commitment to provide the best place to work by inspiring financial security and premier health and wellness programs for you and your family while enjoying an adventurous and dynamic culture. 

Our employees’ commitment to protecting the environment is intrinsic and deeply rooted, both individually and collectively at Brice, giving you purpose driven work that is impactful.  

What does Brice Engineering do?

For Brice Engineering, it’s not just about answering the mail. It’s about your long-term success and ability to run your mission seamlessly with minimal to no snags along the way. We are enthusiastic and have fun doing what we do. We love the diversity and dynamic nature of opportunities in this business. Everything from navigating the logistical puzzle of an environmental site investigation on the remote Aleutian Island chain, to designing and building a state-of-the art facility gets us excited!

What can you expect?

As the GIS Specialist, you are responsible for processing spatial and environmental data through multiple geospatial and environmental desktop software platforms to create products used for final planning and reporting deliverables. You will support the GIS Manager, receiving direction and assignments for completion. Collaboration will occur with field scientists, geologists, project chemists, surveyors, engineers, technical editors, and project managers to meet project objectives.

How will you do it?

Cartography with ArcGIS for Desktop® software suite (version 10.7):

• Develop environmental report figures using map document templates, in a variety of layout formats.
• Develop, organize, manage, and deliver geodatabases to clients that meet specific contract standards.
• Integrate geodatabases with other data management tools.
• Produce maps using both raster and vector spatial data model structures.
• Create, organize, and edit point, line, and polygon datasets.
• Establish update metadata.
• Incorporate AutoCAD® drawings into GIS mapping.
• Ensure good cartographic and engineering design with proper scaling.

GNSS Data Collection and Processing:

• Managing mapping GNSS data collectors and GPS software
• Loading and post processing of GPS data via GPS Pathfinder Office®, ArcGIS Collector® and ArcGIS Pro®.
• Migrating GPS and processed survey data to project geodatabases.

Geospatial Support:

Collect, create, and manage spatial data, including design and use of relational databases and querying tools.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities. 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Proficient in ESRI ArcGIS for Desktop®, Autodesk AutoCAD Map3D®/Civil3D®, Trimble Pathfinder Office®, Microsoft Word®, Excel® and Outlook® in addition to Microsoft Access®.
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro®, ArcGIS Online® environment, ArcGIS Collector®, ArcGIS Survey123®; Bentely gINT®, Trimble Pathfinder Office, Golden Surfer® and Trimble TerraSync® is a plus.
• Must be adept at understanding map projections, vertical and geodetic datums, and coordinate system transformations.
• Must be adept at understanding technical aspects of environmental field work for conversion to graphics.
• Must be highly organized and able to manage multiple assignments from multiple clients with competing deadlines.
• Adept at learning new computer software and ability to productively maneuver through multiple software platforms.

Who is Brice Engineering looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Science, Geospatial Science or other related discipline required.
• Strong experience in use of ESRI® and Autodesk® software for preparing maps, creating spatial datasets, and manipulating geodatabases.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Engineering LLC:

• Competitive wages and bonus programs – We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers.  We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off (based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year (40 hours per week). May increase per years of service in eligible status.)
• 0-2 years 15 days
• 3-5 years 23 days
• 6-9 years 27 days
• 10-14 years 30 days
• 15-19 years 33 days
• 20 or more years 37.5 days
• 10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus – Work Anniversary “Floating” Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year.
• 401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com  

How do you apply?

Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com and select Brice Engineering LLC under the company tab.

You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Engineering LLC?  Simply reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com  

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started!

For the full job description including physical and environmental demands please reach out to recruitment@calistabrice.com

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
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This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.