Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. (CRA) seeks a GIS Developer/Specialist

Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. (CRA) seeks a GIS Developer/Specialist who has experience with both an open-source toolkit and the ESRI environment. We are looking for a dedicated professional seeking a permanent, full-time position. Salary is starting at $55,000, but may be higher commensurate with qualifications and experience. Experience with geographic information systems (GIS) and computer programing is a requirement for this position.

Specific skills we are looking for in this position include:

 Experience working with QGIS/ArcGIS forms and relational databases.

 Proficient with developing GIS tools and computer programming.

 Experience with customizing Mergin Maps, QField, or Field Maps applications for data collection.

 Overall good computer and IT problem solving.

Benefits that CRA provides include:

 Medical, Vision, Dental, Life (99% of employee medical coverage paid by employer).

 Flexible Spending Plan offered

 401(k) (up to 5% employer matched)

 Life insurance (100% paid by employer)

 Supplemental insurance policies offered (short-term disability, cancer, hospitalization)

 Paid holidays (10 days per year)

 Paid Time Off (80 hours for Year 1, 120 hours for Year 2, and 160 hours for Year 3); employees that have been with the company 10 years or more get 5 weeks (200 hours) of PTO

 Paid Family Leave. New mothers and fathers both get one week of paid leave. New mothers get a "short term disability" benefit that is paid by the company. This is generally 6-8 weeks or as prescribed by their doctor.

 Professional development stipend ($1,000 per year)

 Potential for a hybrid work environment after initial probationary period (minimum of 3 months). Eligibility for the continuance of a hybrid work environment is based on job performance among other factors.

Responsibilities:

 Use QGIS and/or ArcGIS forms and Mergin Maps and/or QField, Field Maps to develop a field data collection platform, estimated 1 year of development time.

 Interact with archaeological Principal Investigators, Project Managers, Lab Managers, and Field Technicians to optimize and continuously improve the field data collection platform.

 Manage field data collection platform after development completion.

 Manage and develop internal database.

 After the development phase is completed, additional responsibilities will be dependent on the applicant’s skill set, but may include assisting with traditional GIS mapping, assisting IT department, and developing small programs or applets to streamline other company workflows.

Qualifications:

 Master’s in a related field (Anthropology, Computer Science, Geography, Geology, or similar);

 Background in GIS, experience with an open-source toolkit including QGIS is required, experience with Mergin Maps, QField, Geoserver, or additional open source tools is preferred, additional experience with the ESRI environment is preferred;

 Programming skills including Python and SQL required, additional languages preferred;

 Relational database experience required, preferred DBMS include MS Access and/or PostgreSQL;

 Have additional qualifications? Let us know where you excel!

Please contact the Director of Geophysics and Remote Sensing Jeremy Menzer (jgmenzer@crai-ky.com) with any questions about the position.

To apply, please indicate when you will be available and submit a letter of interest and a resume with three references under the appropriate position as listed at the following link:

http://crai-ky.com/careers/

You can also apply by sending a letter of interest along with your resume and three professional references to Bridgette Robinson at barobinson@crai-ky.com, or mail to Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc., 151 Walton Avenue, Lexington, KY 40508 ATTN: B. Robinson.

Applicants must be eligible to work for ANY employer in the U.S. CRA does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.

CRA employees are required to undergo a background check that includes driving history. CRA reserves the right to perform drug/alcohol testing as a condition of continued employment. Cultural Resource Analysts, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Join us as we celebrate our 41st year in business! For four decades, CRA has been recognized as one of the most respected, full-service cultural resource consulting firms in the United States. This success is directly attributed to CRA's retention of an experienced, highly skilled, multi-disciplinary team of cultural resource management professionals. With an understanding that it is the expertise and dedication of our team that forms the foundation of our reputation for high-quality work, CRA invests in its people and their professional development, and fosters a collaborative environment that emphasizes teamwork. The archaeologists, architectural historians, and historic preservation professionals that CRA employs, many of whom are leaders in their fields, are the core of our success. For more in-depth information about CRA and the exciting projects and opportunities we have, please visit our website at www.crai-ky.com.