Assistant GIS Specialist 3

Gai-Consultants; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market-based compensation

Performance-based bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Company-paid short-term and long-term

Company-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program and wellnе

Generous paid time off + 7 paid ���

Floating holiday

Paid maternity, paternity, and adoptio

401(k) with company match

Professional development support

Job summary

GAI Consultants Inc. seeks an Associate GIS Specialist to support our energy-focused projects from a fully remote role across the U.S. This position emphasizes Map creation, database work, and spatial analyses within the Esri stack.

The ideal candidate will publish and manage web maps and feature services in ArcGIS Online/Enterprise, with experience in offline maps workflows, data administration, and geodatabase concepts. Collaboration with environmental teams is essential.

Qualifications

• BS in Environmental & Earth Science or Geography; relevant degree required.
• Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online and ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Experience publishing web maps and offline maps workflows.
• Familiarity with geodatabase design and data administration.

Responsibilities

• Develop geospatial data and maps and perform intermediate data analyses.
• Publish feature services and manage web maps and apps in Enterprise.
• Support offline maps workflows and data administration.
• Collaborate with engineers and environmental teams on projects.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Web mapping

Offline maps workflow

Enterprise GIS workflow

Education

BS in Environmental & Earth Science or related

BS in Geography or related

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal)

Google Earth Pro

3D Analyst Extension

Spatial Analyst Extension

Job description

GAI Consultants is seeking an Associate GIS Specialist to join our team. This position is fully remote and can report out of any of our 22 office locations.

Job Duties:

• A successful candidate will provide GIS support to a variety of energy sectors through the development of maps, databases, and spatial analyses.
• The Assistant GIS Specialist 3 will be expected to work in the Esri software platform (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and ArcGIS Online) and be knowledgeable in the core environmental services that GAI offers its clients, such as wetland and stream delineation, state and federal permitting, and sensitive species surveys.
• Assists with publishing and managing Enterprise GIS content, such as feature services and web maps, and configuring web apps.

Education:

• BS or better in Environmental & Earth Science or related
• BS or better in Geography or related

Experience:

Required:

• Intermediate-level technical skills working with the Esri products suite, including ArcGIS Desktop/Pro with 3D Analyst & Spatial Analyst Extensions, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal), and other GIS software such as Google Earth Pro.
• Intermediate-level experience publishing and managing feature services and using ArcGIS Online/Enterprise to develop and share web maps for use in Field Maps, Web AppBuilder, etc.
• Understands how Esri’s Offline Maps workflow functions and demonstrates an ability to author and share web maps for offline use.
• Understands basic Enterprise (SDE) Geodatabase functionality and data administration workflows.

Preferred:

• 3-4 years minimum of professional GIS experience
• Experience in developing, publishing, and managing forms and surveys using Survey123 for ArcGIS a plus.

Technical Responsibilities:

• Develops geospatial data (digitizing), maps (PDF), and performs intermediate-level data analysis tasks. Performs data entry and formatting tasks (MS Excel).
• Demonstrates ability to identify geoprocessing workflows (i.e., a series of tools and/or operations) to solve basic geospatial questions.
• Shares web layers to Enterprise (Portal) and develops basic web maps and apps.
• Demonstrates ability to assist technical leaders with geodatabase design.
• Adherence to GAI GIS standards; learns to perform quality checks for entry level technical staff.

“Why GAI?”

GAI offers an exceptional place to do meaningful work, grow your career, and make a real impact in communities nationwide. You’ll join a collaborative, multidisciplinary firm bringing together engineering, planning, and environmental expertise to deliver projects across transportation, infrastructure, power, and energy markets. Working alongside accomplished colleagues, you’ll help move projects from vision through construction, creating solutions that keep people moving, power essential systems, and support responsible development.

At GAI, you’ll work in a team-driven environment grounded in integrity, respect, and shared success, with the flexibility, resources, and career support that reflect a real and lasting commitment to our people. That commitment includes comprehensive benefits, wellness programs, and employee discounts. With opportunities across the U.S., GAI offers the collaboration and client focus of regional teams, supported by the stability, resources, and career-development opportunities of an established and growing firm.

Benefits To Working at GAI Include:

Competitive Pay & Recognition

• Marketbased, competitive compensation
• Performancedriven recognition and development bonuses
• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability
• Company-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program and wellness resources
• Generous paid time off + 7 paid holidays
• Anadditionalfloating holiday—use it for what matters to you
• Paid maternity, paternity, and adoption leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Support and rewards for professional development and certifications

#GAI

@gaiatwork

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

Bachelors or better in Geography or related field.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Driver's License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.