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Environmental & land use planning, engineering, and consulting services

GIS Manager

Posted: 3 weeks ago
Job Location
Remote Work Policy

In office

Visa Sponsorship

Not Available

RelocationAllowed
Skills
Python
SQL
ArcGIS Online
Modelbuilder
ArcGIS Pro
Enterprise GIS

About the job

Join Our Facet TeamFacet is a fast-growing energetic civil and structural engineering and environmental consulting firm with six offices in Washington. We are engineers, scientists, arborists, landscape architects, planners, and more, with decades of experience working throughout the PNW and the nation.We're seeking an experienced GIS Manager to lead our GIS team and drive the strategic delivery of geospatial solutions that support planning, landscape architecture, engineering, environmental, marine, arboriculture, and natural resource projects. This role combines people leadership, technical expertise, and business collaboration to ensure high-quality GIS services that help clients and project teams make informed decisions.You'll have the opportunity to shape and grow GIS services across a multidisciplinary organization, influence strategic technology decisions, mentor talented professionals, and contribute to meaningful projects that positively impact communities and natural resources throughout the region.Primary ResponsibilitiesLead and develop a team of GIS professionals, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and career development.Oversee GIS operations, resource planning, project workloads, and service delivery across multiple disciplines.Direct geospatial data management, spatial analysis, mapping, and visualization efforts on complex projects.Establish and maintain GIS standards, workflows, quality control procedures, and best practices.Manage enterprise GIS resources, databases, applications, and geospatial technologies.Partner with project managers, department leaders, clients, and agencies to deliver innovative, data-driven solutions.Support business development efforts, proposals, client relationships, and strategic growth initiatives.Evaluate emerging GIS technologies and implement improvements that enhance efficiency, capabilities, and client service.QualificationsBachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Planning, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field.10+ years of progressive GIS, geospatial analysis, or data management experience.Experience leading GIS teams, projects, programs, or service functions.Advanced knowledge of GIS technologies, spatial analysis, cartography, geospatial databases, and data management practices.Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Enterprise GIS, and related geospatial platforms.Experience with GIS automation and scripting tools such as Python, SQL, ModelBuilder, or similar technologies.Preferred QualificationsEsri Technical Certification or other GIS-related credentials.Experience supporting environmental, engineering, planning, landscape architecture, marine, arboriculture, or natural resource projects.Experience with enterprise GIS implementations, cloud-based GIS platforms, and web GIS applications.Familiarity with drone imagery, LiDAR, photogrammetry, remote sensing, and other advanced geospatial technologies.Experience supporting projects throughout the Pacific Northwest.Benefits And CompensationCompetitive salary with opportunities for performance-based bonusesGenerous Paid Time Off (vacation and sick)7 fixed holidays plus 2 floating holidaysFully paid employee medical, dental, and vision coverageEmployer paid for dependents’ medical, dental and vision paid at 60%Choice of a traditional copay plan or High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a Health Savings account (HSA)Facet fully funds HSAs to the IRS maximum ($4400 for individuals and $8750 for families) for employees selecting the HDHP with HSA$300 annual fitness benefit$100,000 employer paid life insuranceEmployer paid for long-term and short-term disabilityVoluntary plans include additional group life, accident, hospitalization, and serious illness401k (Roth or Traditional) available after 3 months of employment4.5% 401k match contributed to the Facet Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), a plan which grows with the value of the companyFinancial support for professional development and memberships in professional associations

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Environmental & land use planning, engineering, and consulting services51-200 Employees
Company Location
Kirkland
Company Size
51-200
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