GIS Specialist: Spatial Analysis & Mapping Expert

Headwaters, Inc.; Madison (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Life Insurance

Dental & Vision

SIMPLE Retirement Plan with match

Two weeks PTO + holidays

Job summary

Headwaters, Inc. is a team of natural resource professionals delivering environmental permitting and regulatory compliance services across energy and land development projects in Mississippi.

The role centers on spatial analysis, GIS data creation, and supporting civil and survey projects with accurate mapping and reporting. The position involves using ArcGIS desktop and online tools, managing geodatabases, and collaborating with field staff.

Qualifications

• Degree in GIS, geography, environmental studies, or related field.
• Hands-on Esri ArcGIS experience and data management skills.
• Experience with geodatabases, vector/raster datasets, and coordinate systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform spatial analysis and support cartography, field staff, and R&D tasks.
• Interpret data independently and maintain documentation.
• Create/modify GIS datasets for civil, electrical, and survey projects.
• Prepare clear representations of spatial data for reports and proposals.
• Support engineering workflows and data requests across project teams.

Skills

ArcGIS

Geodatabases

GPS data collection

Shapefiles

Cartography

Independent work

Education

GIS degree or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Desktop (ArcMap/ArcPro)

ArcGIS Online/Portal

AutoCAD/DWG

Google Earth/KMZ

Python/ModelBuilder

Job description

Headwaters, Inc. is a team of natural resource professionals delivering environmental permitting and regulatory compliance services across energy and land development projects in Mississippi.

The role centers on spatial analysis, GIS data creation, and supporting civil and survey projects with accurate mapping and reporting. The position involves using ArcGIS desktop and online tools, managing geodatabases, and collaborating with field staff.