Lead Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Scientist - Part-Time

Climate Finance Advisors, Member of WSP; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental consulting seeks a Part-Time Lead Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Scientist to define and implement geospatial strategies in their Portland office. The role involves providing expertise in GIS technology, mentoring junior staff, and engaging with clients to deliver innovative solutions. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a solid understanding of GIS applications, as well as a passion for fostering a culture of innovation and continual improvement in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Flexible workplace model

Comprehensive benefits suite

Qualifications

• 7 to 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting.
• Professional experience with Esri GIS software.
• Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership and guidance on GIS projects.
• Supervise design and development of GIS solutions.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation within the geospatial team.

Skills

Creative problem-solving

Presentation-quality cartographic skills

General computer skills

Project management

Strong communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, GIS, Geography

Tools

Esri GIS software

ArcGIS Pro

SQL

Python

Job description

Lead Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Scientist - Part-Time

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Job Description

This Opportunity

WSP is looking for a skilled Part-Time Lead Geographic Information System (GIS) Scientist to help lead our geospatial team in our Portland, ME office. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in defining and implementing our geospatial strategy, harnessing the power of intelligence to drive decision-making and enhance our offerings to our clients and stakeholders. We are interested in a candidate who is action oriented, outcome focused, and a collaborative team player who is passionate about leveraging cutting-edge geospatial technology to drive innovation and deliver exceptional solutions. This role may suit someone currently in a Geospatial Sciences role looking to move to a more mentorship/leadership-based career.

Initiative and innovation are central to success in this position, so you must exhibit a genuine passion for GIS and remain abreast of industry trends. You will be expected to proactively introduce new ideas and efficiencies to the Senior Leadership Team, advocating for their implementation to enhance the service line's value proposition. You will play a pivotal role in providing consultancy and advisory services in GIS to clients, leveraging your expertise to offer strategic insights and solutions that address their unique geospatial challenges and opportunities. Furthermore, your ability to effectively communicate the benefits of these innovations to both internal stakeholders and external clients will be critical in driving adoption and delivering impactful solutions.

Your Impact

• Provide technical leadership and assistance for GIS-related inquiries and initiatives, offering guidance, mentorship, and technical expertise.
• Supervise the design, development, and implementation of GIS solutions to meet organizational requirements.
• Cultivate a culture of innovation and continual improvement within the geospatial team.
• Stay updated on emerging geospatial technologies and trends, assessing their potential impact on operations.
• Proactively strategizes and anticipates risks and issues
• Collaborate with project teams to integrate geospatial data and analysis into various projects and processes.
• Communicate with project team members to define data needs, project requirements, and desired outputs.
• Manage projects related to GIS database design and management, qualitative/quantitative analysis, mapping, and data visualization.
• Maintain high standards of data integrity and quality throughout GIS projects by implementing robust procedures and protocols.
• Assist in coordinating the GIS workload for Portland Maine GIS group and work with local leadership to balance workload and staffing needs.
• Serve as a mentor to junior GIS staff and allocate and review project tasks.
• Provides guidance related to successful delivery across the full project lifecycle to team members.
• Engage other Subject Matter Experts and technical support staff as needed.
• Participate in client meetings, when required.
• Customize GIS workflow and software programs for data collection, engineering, and environmental applications.
  
  

Who You Are

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science, Geology, GIS, Geography, or related certification
• 7 to 10+ years of experience in environmental consulting
• 7 to 10+ years of professional experience using Esri GIS software (ArcGIS Pro, Field Maps, Survey123, ArcGIS Enterprise/Portal)
• General awareness of AutoCAD, Python, Visual Basic, Arcade, or SQL programming.
• Presentation-quality cartographic skills (portfolio examples are welcome)
• Strong general computer skills (troubleshooting/problem-solving)
• Proficiency in Windows OS and Microsoft Office Suite
• Creative problem-solving, multi-tasking, and organizational skills
• Strong production management capabilities and a proven understanding of project management methodologies
• Strong attention to detail and demonstrates ownership and accountability for work
• Capability to work in a dynamic environment, including a demonstrated willingness to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Ability to work collaboratively with a wide array of individuals from various backgrounds, including engineers; scientists; planners; GIS professionals; federal, tribal, and state government officials; and the public.
• Excellent oral and written communication with the ability to bridge the gap between technical and non-technical staff/management
• Solid work ethic and the drive to be a leader in the office and in the professional community
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with relational databases such as SQL-Server or EQuIS
• CAD/BIM/Digital Engineering Application Experience
• Customization of GIS software using Python
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Arcade
• Ability to travel occasionally, as needed (less than 5% travel anticipated)
  
  

Job Info

• Job Identification 70187
• Locations 2 MONUMENT SQUARE, Portland, ME, 04101, US
• Posting Date 06/19/2025, 08:42 PM
  
  

About Us

About WSP

WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.

www.wsp.com

WSP provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee’s career.

At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?

WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.

The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.

Notice To Third Party Agencies

WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation – no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

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