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Geographer/Cartographer (Part-time) at Tetra Tech, Inc. in San Juan, Puerto Rico

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time





Job Description:

Discover your full potential. At Tetra Tech, we are collaborating with industry-leading experts for a sustainable future for our world. We combine consulting and engineering with advanced analytics and technology to solve the world's most complex challenges. Our innovation hubs across the globe will enable you to share ideas and best practices while growing your professional network. Wherever you are in your career journey, you will benefit from working with world-class engineers, scientists, and technical specialists.Apply today and join the company that is Leading with Science.

Tetra Tech's WTR Division located in San Juan, PR is searching for a qualified Geographer/Cartographer to join our team to help support the disaster recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. This position part-time and is needed to support a specific project; a summary of the project follows:

The Puerto Rico Department of Housing GeoFrame Program responds to numerous data and hazard mitigation needs of Puerto Rico's citizenry, government, non-government organizations and businesses in the Disaster Impact Areas (DIA) of Hurricanes Irma and María. The objective consists of consolidating all existing Island geospatial data and stakeholder needs within a singular, standardized system a centralized and open database resilient to crisis scenarios, fiscal hardship, and enabling efficient and unobstructed collaboration and data access to municipalities, state agencies and public entities during and after local and whole-island emergencies. The Program seeks to create a comprehensive data system and database, online mapping portal and map analyses, and cohesive set of spatial data infrastructure tools to support all aspects of Puerto Rico's ongoing recovery and resilience.

The Geographer/Cartographer will support Tetra Tech's Geoframe Program Team , a paradigm shifting project intended to implement a spatial data infrastructure and serve as the basis upon which a digital integration in Puerto Rico will be achieved.

More About This Role:
Your responsibilities will include:


  • Gather geographic data through field observations, maps, photographs, satellite imagery, and censuses.

  • Use quantitative methods, such as statistical analysis, in their research. Use qualitative methods, such as surveys, interviews, and focus groups, in their research.

  • Create and modify maps, graphs, diagrams, or other visual representations of geographic data.

  • Analyze the geographic distribution of physical and cultural characteristics and occurrences.

  • Use geographic information systems (GIS) to collect, analyze, and display geographic data.

  • Write reports and present research findings.

  • Assist, advise, or lead others in using GIS and geographic data.

  • Combine geographic data with data about a particular specialty, such as economics, the environment, health, or politics.

You'll Bring These Qualifications:

  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience performing both physical and cultural spatial analysis for project work.

  • Must have a degree in Geography, Geo-Analytics, or GIS.

  • Excellent written and analytical skills for report writing and production.

  • An extensive knowledge of Puerto Rico geography and fluency in Spanish is required.

  • Proficiency with the analytical and map creation tools of ESRIArcGIS Desktop/Pro and extensions or focused business applications (Business Analyst, GeoPlanner, Insights, CityEngine, etc.).

  • Must have a valid drivers license.

  • Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.

At Tetra Tech, health and safety play a vital role in our success. Tetra Tech's employees work together to comply with all applicable health & safety practices and protocols, including health orders and regulations related to COVID-19 that are mandated by local, state and federal authorities.

About Tetra Tech:

Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion-dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in more than 400 locations around the world. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees-21,000 associates working together to provide smart, scalable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development.

Explore our open positions at https://www.tetratech.com/careers. Follow us on social media to learn more about our people, culture, and opportunities:

LinkedIn: @TetraTechCareers

Twitter: @TetraTechJobs

Facebook: @TetraTechCareers

Tetra Tech is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Diversity, inclusion, and equity are among Tetra Tech's core values. Throughout our history, the company has prioritized equitable inclusion of all people. All qualified candidates will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, military or veteran status, gender, age, disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information and any other characteristics protected by the law. We invite resumes from all interested parties. Please visit our website at www.tetratech.com to see the array of diverse services and exciting projects we are currently working on.

Tetra Tech is a VEVRAA federal contractor and we request priority referral of veterans for available positions.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Please no phone calls or agencies.





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