GIS Group Manager at HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc in San Diego, California

Job Description:

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc


Description:

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX), a California-based environmental consulting and planning firm, is seeking an experienced senior-level GIS Specialist to manage our Southern California GIS group. The position will be based out of our San Diego County office in La Mesa, California, with flexible hours and hybrid work options so employees can choose what best fits their work style – whether that is an office setting or working from your home office or a combination of both.

Why work at HELIX?

• Employee-owned since 2004
• Offers a hybrid work schedule with flexibility of working in-office and remotely
• Invested in professional growth, employee development, and training
• Recognized for our workplace practices, employee wellness programs, and community contributions
• Named as one of the 2023 Best Firms to Work For by ZweigGroup
• HELIX also offers a competitive benefits package, that includes:
• Robust health coverage (medical, dental, vision) for employee and dependents
• Life/long-term disability insurance
• Accrual of paid personal time off
• Bonus program
• Wellness program
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) participation
• 401K participation with employer contributions

The GIS team supports 50+ environmental planners, biologists, archaeologists, and a variety of other technical staff. They manage data collection tools and provide analysis and cartographic services for technical reports, including vegetation and sensitive resource mapping, analyses of project impacts, and development of resource management and mitigation plans.

This position will provide leadership to the Southern California GIS team, collaborating closely with the Northern California GIS team, and working in partnership with the Northern California GIS Manager and HELIX leadership on new technologies, GPS options, software and business pursuits. This position will manage internal projects to create efficiencies in the GIS process at HELIX through application, map and survey design.

This position requires design, layout and production of GIS datasets and cartographic output. The candidate should be a reliable, self-motivated individual with attention to detail and a positive attitude. This individual will need the ability to communicate effectively, demonstrating very strong communication and soft skills in supervising staff, partnering with team members, and collaborating across multiple disciplines and offices. They must be able to prioritize, multi-task and complete high-quality work within specified deadlines. Customer service is a priority in the GIS department. Having a solutions-oriented, collaborative, team mindset is a requirement.

The candidate must have professional expertise using Esri's ArcGIS Desktop 10.x software, including Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst. Typical duties include GIS data management, data conversion, map creation, and metadata generation and maintenance, for small to large projects. Must have the ability to incorporate, edit and manage various types of data into GIS. Relocation is not available for this position. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Please provide a cover letter with your application.

Pay will be based on qualifications and/or experience, with a robust benefits package. Expected starting salary range of $120,000 to $155,000.

HELIX is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and an inclusive work environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service or veteran status. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

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Requirements:

Minimum Requirements for the Southern California GIS Group Manager:

• Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent experience) in geography or closely related field with a concentration in GIS
• Minimum ten years of professional work experience in a GIS position; with progressive levels of responsibility, including a supervisory role
• Expert knowledge of GIS software, tools, principals and standards using Esri's ArcPro, ArcGIS Desktop, 3D and Spatial Analyst
• Proficiency in cartography and map design, including an understanding of coordinate systems.
• Knowledge of GPS technology, field data collection techniques, and data integration to GIS using ArcGIS Field Maps and ArcGIS Survey123
• Familiarity with the Southern California geographic environment and data sources, including environmental resources, impact analyses, and knowledge of biological, archaeological, paleontological, and habitat restoration data sources
• Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.

Additional skills/accomplishments considered a plus:

• Master's Degree in geography or closely related field
• Professional GIS experience working in the environmental consulting industry
• Drone pilot, or experience processing drone flight data, preferably using ArcGIS Drone2Map.
• AutoCAD experience (preferably AutoCAD Map), including using it as a standalone software, and converting data to/from ArcMap.
• Experience using the Adobe Suite, preferably Adobe InDesign.

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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Salary:

$120,000.00

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