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Imagine a place committed to offering an unmatched employee experience. Where you work on projects that are meaningful to you. Where you play an active part in shaping your career journey. Where your co-workers are invested in you and your success. Where you are encouraged and supported to do your very best and given the tools and resources to do so. Where it’s a priority that the company takes good care of you and your family.

Our employees are the heart of our company. As an employer of choice, our goal is to provide a challenging, progressive and inclusive work setting which fosters personal leadership, career growth and development for every employee. We value passionate individuals who challenge the norm, deliver world-class solutions and bring diverse perspectives. Join our team, and together we will make a difference and change the world.

Responsibilities include supporting the design, development and implementation of Geographic Information System (GIS) solutions to provide decision support for a variety of water resources and environmental engineering projects, and for enterprise GIS implementations for CDM Smith clients. Position requires maintenance of spatial databases, in-depth analysis of spatial data, imagery analysis and interpretation, feature extraction, quality control, quality assurance, and related implementation activities. Position may involve programming and client-facing skills.

Qualifications

B.S. or higher degree in geography, geology, planning, computer science or a related scientific field with a strong emphasis in GIS. A minimum of 5 year experience is required with Bachelor's Degree. Excellent written and oral communication are required, including the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical staff.

The position also requires strong computer skills, knowledge of relational databases,



ability to take on multiple projects simultaneously, and a self-starter with the desire and ability to take the lead on assigned tasks.

Preferred Qualifications

Software experience includes ESRI GIS core products (ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap 10.x, ArcCatalog, ArcToolbox) and preferably experience with ArcGIS Online, WebApp Builder, Esri Dashboard, Experience Builder, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, and Esri Extensions. Desirable software experience includes business intelligence and dashboard development environments (Microsoft PowerBI, Tableau, etc.), data architecture (SQL Server, etc.), computer-aided design (CAD) software (AutoCAD, Microstation), GPS platforms, and some exposure to programming (Javascript, Python, VB Script, Esri’s Javascript API, XML, SQL, ASP, ASP.NET) is an added advantage.

Amount of Travel Required

No Travel is required

Background Check and Drug Testing Information

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries (hereafter collectively referred to as “CDM Smith”) reserves the right to require background checks including criminal, employment, education, licensure, etc. as well as credit and motor vehicle when applicable for certain positions. In addition, CDM Smith may conduct drug testing for designated positions.

Background checks are conducted after an offer of employment has been made in the United States. The timing of when background checks will be conducted on candidates for positions outside the United States will vary based on country statutory law but in no case, will the background check precede an interview.



CDM Smith will conduct interviews of qualified individuals prior to requesting a criminal background check, and no job application submitted prior to such interview shall inquire into an applicant's criminal history.

If this position is subject to a background check for any convictions related to its responsibilities and requirements, employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation including criminal history. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify a candidate. In addition, during employment individuals may be required by CDM Smith or a CDM Smith client to successfully complete additional background checks, including motor vehicle record as well as drug testing.

Additional Pay Range Information

CDM Smith is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. This pay range is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels for the geographic location assigned to the position. In addition to geographic location, a candidate’s salary is determined by several other factors including, but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, relevant work experience, skills, required certifications, and education/training.

Additional Compensation

All bonuses at CDM Smith are discretionary and may or may not apply to this position.

Visa Sponsorship Available

No - We are not open to sponsoring for this position

Agency Disclaimer

All vendors must have a signed CDM Smith Placement Agreement from the CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Manager to receive payment for your placement. Verbal or written commitments from any other member of the CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries staff will not be considered binding terms. All unsolicited resumes sent to CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries and any resume submitted to any employee outside of CDM Smith Talent Acquisition Team will be considered property of CDM Smith.

CDM Smith Inc. and its divisions and subsidiaries will not be held liable to pay a placement fee.

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