GIS Technician / Cartographer

Location: Berkeley, CA or Portland, OR

Stillwater Sciences seeks a GIS Technician/Cartographer to serve as a member of our GIS team and provide support to river restoration and watershed analysis projects throughout the western U.S. This position will support GIS needs across the company and perform GIS administration tasks as part of a collaborative GIS support team.

The GIS Technician/Cartographer will:

• Provide a wide range of customized cartographic support, including maps for project reports, field efforts, presentations, and other needs.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control of geospatial data, follow specific data management and cartographic protocols, create and maintain metadata documentation.
• Support field tablet and handheld GNSS mobile mapping device (e.g., Trimble) preparation, processing and management.
• Develop and maintain webmaps using ArcGIS Online.
• Periodically perform data entry, technical writing, and other administrative or project-related tasks.
• Work as an integral part multidisciplinary resource teams including biologists, geomorphologists, engineers and other professional staff.
• Juggle multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines in a timely manner.

Qualified applicants should possess:

• Bachelor’s in GIS, Computer Science, Geography or related degree. 1-2 years’ work experience in a consulting environment a plus. Knowledge of and passion for other physical or biological sciences preferable.
• Experience with ESRI’s ArcGIS Desktop 10.8 / ArcGIS Pro 3.0. Knowledge of ArcGIS Online and familiarity with Google Earth a plus.
• Experience with electronic data collection and processing (ArcGIS Collector/Field Maps, Survey123, Trimble Terrasync and Pathfinder Office).
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a high standard of quality in cartographic representation and metadata maintenance. Knowledge of basic principles of graphic design.
• Ability to effectively communicate technical questions, issues, or ideas to both GIS and non-GIS staff.
• Eagerness to take on GIS administration duties and act as technological support to technical staff.
• Ability to manage multiple and conflicting deadlines, excellent time management skills, strong intrapersonal skills, and a willingness to be flexible in approaches to completing tasks.
• Strong work ethic, detail-orientation, with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative setting as part of a GIS team providing service to a diverse group of project managers and technical leads.

Application Details:

• Apply for the position here: https://stillwatersci.bamboohr.com/careers/50?source=aWQ9MzE%3D
• Full-time position in Berkeley (CA) or Portland (OR).
• Stillwater Sciences provides a competitive compensation package including paid time off, 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP), and full health and dental care.
• $25 – $30 per hour. Compensation rate is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a non-exempt position.
• Please provide a cover letter describing experience, work examples (e.g., maps, webmap links) with a resume, in MS Word or PDF.
• Resumes without a cover letter and salary requirements will not be considered.
• Position will remain open until filled.
• Must live in the United States and possess a valid work authorization.

About Stillwater Sciences:

Stillwater Sciences is an employee-owned environmental consulting firm specializing in science-based solutions to aquatic, terrestrial, and watershed resource management. We assist government agencies, NGOs, and private clients with environmental problem solving, planning, design, and permitting using a multi-disciplinary approach that integrates physical and biological processes. We have 95 dedicated and enthusiastic employees located along the West Coast in five main offices. We maintain a collaborative work environment that promotes productive and rigorous applied science. We pride ourselves on defining and shaping our individual careers in a way that provides a healthy rhythm of work and life responsibilities. Success at Stillwater requires a healthy blend of passion, initiative, commitment, flexibility, and teamwork. Stillwater Sciences is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Due to the collaborative nature of our work and given that our company is a Federal contractor, Stillwater Sciences employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (or apply for an accommodation for a medical reason or sincerely held religious belief), and we strongly encourage employees receive boosters.

Check us out on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn.