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Wood Plc

GIS Technician - FEMA

Topeka, KS · On-site

Ideal candidates will have a degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or equivalent, around 1-3 years' experience, or any equivalent education and experience. Programming ...

Strata, LLC

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GEOLOGIST / ENGINEER I/II - Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Wichita, KS · On-site

$60K - $80K/yr

Applicants must be able to work within a team environment and individually and uphold professional ... Interpersonal - Must be able to effectively communicate complex geologic, engineering and science ...

Olathe

Stormwater Team Supervisor

Olathe, KS · On-site

$28.56 - $39.84/hr

... environmental science, public works, or a related field. * Experience with municipal stormwater systems, MS4 programs, work-order systems, GIS, asset management, and contractor administration.

Wood Plc

Software Development Engineer

Topeka, KS · On-site +1

Overview / Responsibilities Wood Environment & Infrastructure Solutions is seeking is seeking a ... Utilize open-source GIS-based tools to develop H&H modeling suites for flood modeling applications

Garmin

Senior C++ Engineer - Maps Platform

Olathe, KS · On-site

... environments • May serve as a Lead Software Engineer for complex or cross-functional software ... Science in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering ...

Keeley Construction

Instrument Man

Kansas City, KS · On-site

... best possible environment for our people to thrive. Keeley Construction is looking to hire a ... Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D, GIS software, or survey data collection systems is a plus.

Garmin Ltd.

Senior C++ Software Engineer

Olathe, KS · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

... driven environment * Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer ... Experience with GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and mapping technologies * Experience with ...

Garmin

Senior C# Software Engineer - Map Data

Olathe, KS · On-site

$115K - $152K/yr

Required : • Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering ... environment Preferred : • Experience writing and optimizing complex SQL queries against large ...

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What is an Environmental Science GIS?

An Environmental Science GIS job involves using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to analyze and interpret environmental data. Professionals in this field collect spatial data, create maps, and use software to assess environmental changes, such as deforestation, pollution, and climate change. They often work in government agencies, research institutions, or private companies to support environmental conservation and resource management. Strong skills in spatial analysis, remote sensing, and data visualization are essential for success in this role.

What does an Environmental Science GIS do?

An Environmental Science GIS professional typically spends their days collecting, analyzing, and visualizing spatial data related to environmental issues, such as land use, water quality, or habitat distribution. They frequently use GIS software to create maps, process remote sensing data, and develop reports that inform environmental management or policy decisions. Collaboration is common with scientists, engineers, and project managers to ensure data accuracy and relevance for ongoing projects. You may also participate in fieldwork to validate data and support larger research or regulatory activities. This role provides a balanced mix of technical mapping tasks and opportunities for interdisciplinary teamwork.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Environmental Science GIS position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Environmental Science GIS professional, you need a solid grounding in environmental science principles along with expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), supported by a relevant degree or certification. Familiarity with GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS, spatial data analysis, and possibly certifications like GISP are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication skills distinguish top performers in this field. These competencies are crucial for accurately analyzing spatial data, collaborating with stakeholders, and guiding decision-making on environmental projects.

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Infographic showing various Environmental Science Gis job openings in Kansas as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 75% Full Time, 20% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 73% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 23% Remote job distribution.

GIS Technician - FEMA

Wood Plc

Topeka, KS • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 16 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Digitize features from imagery and/or LiDAR datasets

  • Attribute features to conform with required table information

  • Produce figures, maps, or statistics as requested

Job description

Overview / Responsibilities

Wood is currently seeking an Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician to join our team in our Topeka, KS office. Ideal candidates will have a degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, or equivalent, around 1-3 years' experience, or any equivalent education and experience. Programming and relational database experience is also a plus. We are looking for someone who is genuinely excited and enthusiastic about learning and pushing technical limits/ finding new solutions for our engineering (technology) related projects and clients. We'd love you to join our team of friendly, hard-working dedicated and collaborative professionals. We are dedicated to providing the atmosphere to allow individuals to grow their career.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Digitize features from imagery and/or LiDAR datasets
  • Attribute features to conform with required table information
  • Produce figures, maps, or statistics as requested
Skills / Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • BS/BA degree in Geography, Computer or Environmental Sciences or closely related field preferred. We are also open to an individual with a GIS certificate.
  • Good fit for this position will be a recent graduate
  • 0-1 year experience working with raster and vector feature layers
  • 0-1 year experience with GIS software for editing spatial features
  • Ability to multitask and solve real-world complex problems in a fast-paced environment
  • Must possess good organizational skills
  • Must be consistent, detailed oriented and highly accurate in their work
  • Adept in basic document and spreadsheet applications
  • Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours if required
  • Must pass drug test, background check
  • A serious candidate for this challenging opportunity must be: a self-starter, work well under pressure, perform to schedules and deadlines, work well in a team and enjoy their work

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Local candidates preferred
  • Working knowledge in ESRI (ArcGIS 10.X, ArcGIS Pro), Word, Excel
  • Experience with multi-user editing environments (ArcGIS Server / SDE)
Company Overview

Wood is a global leader in engineering and consultancy across energy and the built environment, helping to unlock solutions to some of the world's most critical challenges. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in more than 60 countries, employing around 40,000 people. www.woodplc.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

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