About the opportunity
SWCA Environmental Consultants is seeking an experienced Geospatial Sciences Team Lead for our New Mexico – Four Corners subregion (NM4C) offices (Albuquerque, Carlsbad, and Durango). The position will provide dynamic technical and organizational leadership for our Geospatial Services program as well as have a role in mentoring GIS staff and working with office leaders. The Geospatial Team Lead position will be a core member of SWCA’s Geospatial Services program and will be responsible for the oversight and management of all aspects of GIS and geospatial technologies in the NM4C subregion including GIS project management, GIS technology integration, mentoring and managing staff, coordinating with other GIS Team leads across the company, leading business development efforts, and upholding our company’s standards of excellence and core values.
This position will primarily be in support of our natural, cultural, water and NEPA resources programs in NM4C. It will also require collaboration with, and support for, other SWCA GIS groups at the direction of the Principal Geospatial Sciences Program Lead and Director of Practice Technologies.
The position is a full-time, salaried position with full SWCA benefits. It can be based out of either our Albuquerque, NM; Carlsbad, NM; or Durango, CO office. Highly qualified remote employees able to work normal Rocky Mountain time zone hours will also be seriously considered.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing, 1,400+ staff, employee-owned firm, providing a full-spectrum of environmental services. Our Vision (the North Star) is to make SWCA the best workplace and industry leader in sustainability, bringing sound science and creative solutions to global environmental challenges while maintaining a dedication to employee-ownership. We live our core values: we collaborate as #OneSWCA; we are #AlwaysLearning, we #NeverSettle, and we #GiveBack. Come join our team!
What you will accomplish
- Provide leadership and supervision for GIS group staff including staffing, professional growth mentorship, technical skills development, goals/objectives guidance, performance reviews, and issue resolution.
- Act as an ambassador and bridge builder between the GIS program and various resource program leads within NM4C and across the company
- Manage the workload and priorities of the GIS team to ensure that productivity goals are met and that projects are delivered on time and within budget across all offices within NM4C. Ensure timely status updates and technical details are communicated to project teams and project managers.
- Engage regularly with and maintain a collaborative partnership between office directors, project managers, resource leads and GIS staff to provide responsive support for our project, field, and marketing efforts.
- Interface with new and existing clients to develop GIS services and grow business to support and prime contract roles on various projects and initiatives.
- Lead regular GIS group meetings to communicate and discuss corporate messages, GIS program information, project updates, and upcoming work with team members.
- Responsible for QA/QC within the GIS group. Verify methods and outputs created by GIS group members. Maintain accurate documentation.
- Provide forward-thinking guidance and direction for the development and implementation of new GIS technologies, software, and innovative methods. Work with resource specialists, project managers, and GIS staff to identify opportunities for advancement on current and future projects and processes.
- Work with Program Lead and other GIS leads to document standard GIS protocols and procedures governing GIS data development, analysis, mapping, reporting, and QA/QC.
- Support internal and external marketing efforts by developing technical scopes of work, cost estimates, and schedules.
- Participate in presentations, client interviews, and other business development activities.
- Use the Esri ArcGIS platform and applications for developing and managing GIS data, geoprocessing, analysis, cartographic design, and map production.
- Adhere to a clean, organized, and well-designed file structure for both spatial and non-spatial data.
Experience and qualifications for success
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Geography, Cartography, Archaeology, Anthropology, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field with an emphasis in GIS (or GIS certificate). Equivalent experience and coursework is also acceptable.
- A minimum of (5) five years of professional GIS work beyond university attendance, with (8) years of total relevant industry experience.
- Experience supervising, mentoring, or providing leadership for other GIS professionals.
- Proficient knowledge and ability to utilize Esri ArcGIS 10.x and ArcGIS Pro 2.x or higher.
- Demonstrated knowledge of cartography and computer mapping including design principles and understanding map and mapping automation procedures in ArcGIS.
- Demonstrated ability to perform spatial analyses within ArcGIS while maintaining data integrity.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a related field, such as Environmental Science, Biology, or Anthropology.
- Prior work experience in the environmental consulting industry or a background in natural or cultural resources management, and/or water resources, is strongly preferred.
- Experience marketing GIS services to internal and external clients.
- Experience working on multiple complex projects with multiple stakeholders on short timelines.
- Prior knowledge and experience with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online web and mobile, Python, database management, and other GIS platforms.
- Prior experience working with federal land agencies such as the USFS, NPS, BLM, BOR, USGS, or other.
- Ability to work and communicate effectively with company leaders, project managers, and other non-GIS professionals.
- Ability to produce presentations, and/or written protocol of methods for reports or within metadata to replicate GIS-related analyses or modeling techniques applied on projects.
Additional Information:
- Ability to travel to NM4C office locations on a quarterly basis.
- Ability to pass a Motor Vehicle record screening.
SWCA Environmental Consultants is a growing employee-owned firm, providing a full spectrum of environmental services. With offices across the United States, SWCA is one of the largest environmental compliance firms and ranks among Engineering News-Record’s Top 200 Environmental Firms.
If you would like to contact SWCA regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the online application process due to a disability, please email accommodations@swca.com or call 1-480-581-5378. This contact information is for disability accommodation requests only. All other inquiries will not receive a response.
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act (EPEWA), we are disclosing a good faith estimate of the compensation range for roles that will be, or could be, performed in Colorado.
In Colorado, an employee in this position can expect a rate between $60,000/year and $100,000/year, depending on experience, geographic locations, client requirements where applicable, and other factors permitted by law. Employees in this position are eligible for consideration for SWCA’s annual bonus program, which provides awards based on individual and organizational performance. To review additional benefits associated with this position, click here: https://www.swca.com/careers/benefits
EOE - women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Seniority Level
Not Applicable
Not ready to apply? Connect with us for general consideration.