GIS Applications Developer / Programer

Position Detail

Organization: Geosyntec Consultants
Title: GIS Applications Developer / Programer
Location: Kennesaw, GA, USA
Application Deadline:
Posted: 2010-02-10

Position Description:

GIS Applications Developer/Programmer

At Geosyntec, we believe technology leadership and client services are the foundation for producing solutions of exceptional value involving our environment, natural resources, and civil infrastructure. We are currently seeking a GIS Applications Developer / Programmer to join our team in Kennesaw, Georgia.

Overview

The Atlanta Regional Office Geosciences Group of Geosyntec Consultants performs roughly $1.2 MM annually of comprehensive environmental site assessment and remediation services to several industrial clients, including several Fortune 50 corporations with significant liabilities under USEPA’s CERCLA (“Superfund”) regulation. A critical component of our work is data management, including relational database (both desktop and client/server) design, building, and maintenance; Geographic Information Systems (GIS); validation of chemical data from analytical laboratories; and website design and maintenance. At present, these tasks are fulfilled by environmental professionals; however, we desire to advance our practice by recruiting a highly qualified individual with specific training in GIS application development and data management.

Position Description:
We seek an application developer with experience in GIS programming of Web, Database, and Desktop applications as well as database maintenance for the environmental consulting industry. Initially, this professional will be trained in our standard operating protocols of database administration and GIS work product preparation as well as laboratory data management and validation. They will support our ongoing operations through a focus on database management, report generation, and figure preparation. However, it is expected that the developer will take the initiative to develop tools and procedures to improve the efficiency, accuracy, and transferability of data-intensive work products. Such protocols may include programming of automated routines for analytical data evaluation within GIS applications and the expansion of our website development practice.

Minimum Requirements:

• B.S. degree in Computer Science or related field. Academic training in environmentally-related disciplines, such as geology, civil/environmental engineering, water/natural resources, or environmental studies is also a plus.
• 2+ years experience developing GIS applications using ArcObjects or similar open source solutions.
• 3+ years of experience with relational data management systems (preferably environmentally focused, such as Locus EIM or EQuIS.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Willingness to perform limited field work assignments.

Geosyntec is an Equal Employment Opportunity, equal access, affirmative action employer and values workplace diversity. We implement our policy by recruiting and advancing the most qualified individuals without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin or ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, age, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

We provide a competitive salary and excellent benefit package to our employees. Benefits include health, RX, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, a 401(k) program with employer match, paid vacation, holidays and sick leave.


To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter via the professional employment area of our website at www.geosyntec.com. When you create your profile, please select the “Geosyntec U.S. – GA, Atlanta.” office location for the position; include the reference ID number 30375 and position you are applying to.