Entry Level Geospatial Analyst

Dewberry is currently seeking an Entry Level Geospatial Analyst in our Baton Rouge, LA Office. This is an excellent career opportunity for an individual to join a team of geospatial technology professionals while working in a multidisciplinary consulting and engineering firm. The firm succeeds through the individual and collaborative skills of its people therefore we offer opportunities for professional growth while working with and applying the latest technology.

Dewberry is a leading, market-facing professional services firm with more than 60 locations and 2,500 professionals nationwide. What sets us apart from our competitors is our people. At Dewberry, we seek out exceptional talent and strive to deliver the highest quality of services to our clients. Whether you’re an experienced professional or a new graduate, you’ll have the chance to collaborate with the best and brightest and work on innovative and complex projects at the forefront of the industry. Our commitment to excellence stems from our personal integrity and from other defining attributes, which we call “Dewberry at Work,” that have inspired our employees to be successful for more than a half-century.

• Creating maps and graphs, using GIS software and related tools.
• Compiling geographic data from a variety of sources including censuses, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
• Preparing metadata and other documentation.

• BA/BS in Geography/GIS/Related field
• 0-3 years of experience as a GIS analyst or in a related field with project work in GIS
• Working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS 10x, ArcPro, and ArcGIS Online (AGOL).
• An understanding of GIS and LiDAR data and concepts including a strong knowledge of various raster and vector data types, coordinate systems, projections, and datums
• Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to travel and perform field work.

Beneficial Skills and Experience

• Experience with advanced MS Office tools such as Power BI
• Proficiency with Python, R, or other programming languages
• Experience with mobile data collection (e.g. Survey123)

Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.

*At this time, Dewberry will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.

*Dewberry is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or sexual orientation.

*All recipients of an offer of employment from Dewberry, will be required to submit to a background screening which may include, but is not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, driving record check, criminal background check, and an investigative consumer report. These screenings will be conducted by Dewberry’s background vendor of choice and will be conducted in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local law.