Eugene, OR, 97440, USA
2 days ago
GIS Analyst
Weyerhaeuser Western Timberlands is offering an exciting opportunity for an entry level GIS analyst to join the Inventory & Planning (I&P) Team in Oregon. The I&P team is responsible for forest inventory, harvest planning, GIS data management and mapping for approximately 2.5 million acres in the Pacific Northwest. This is a full-time, salary exempt position and reports to the OR I&P manager within the Western Timberlands organization. The preferred office location is Lebanon Oregon or Dallas Oregon, but location may be flexible within the Willamette Valley. This role generally allows employees to work from home up to 2 days/week, while reporting to an office or field location the rest of the week to provide support for and collaborate with other team members.  This position is one of three GIS Analysts on the Oregon Inventory & Planning team with a primary responsibility for supporting business needs across Weyerhaeuser’s Oregon ownership. The successful candidate will be expected to partner with team members and provide GIS support for forestry management activities on over 1.2 million acres of Timberland throughout Western Oregon. The candidate must possess strong organizational and communication skills and be able to work in both a team environment and individually. The candidate must also be able to adapt to changing priorities and learn new concepts and applications quickly, as well as travel to regional field offices when required. GIS Analysts provide the foundation for a strong timberlands inventory, and their work overlaps with the Inventory Forester role. Strong partnerships here are essential, as well as the ability to cross train and develop skills that complement each role. *Key Functions:* * Build and maintain a comprehensive understanding of Weyerhaeuser’s forestry & engineering GIS database structure, functionality, and design. * Support the maintenance and improvement of GIS spatial and tabular data accuracy. * Support forest operations GIS users in accomplishing silvicultural treatment activities & recording forest stand treatment information in GIS database. * Simplify and standardize data management processes, and create innovative solutions to complex problems * Support ad hoc requests for GIS spatial, database analysis, and mapping. * Collaborate with business partners in GIS upgrades, improvements & testing * Participate in GIS Functional Improvement Team (GIS FIT) * Support GPS, mobile maps, and WebGIS. * Assist with the company’s transition to ArcPro. * Provide front line support and occasional training sessions for other GIS users * Supplement Inventory Forester capacity as needed * Leverage Geography & Scale to improve work efficiency and overall employee experience * Leverage functional expertise and technology to build efficiency in the workplace * * * Bachelor’s degree or higher in GIS, Geography, Forestry, Natural Resources or related field -Or- associate's degree in GIS, Geography, Forestry, Natural Resources along with 2 years related experience. * Champion and role model safe working practices. * Proficiency with ArcGIS suite including familiarity with ArcPro * Basic understanding of forest operations * Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office software programs including Word and Excel. * Ability to travel to regional field offices. May involve limited overnight travel ** *Preferred Qualifications:* * GIS Degree or Certificate * SQL/Power BI Experience * WebGIS experience * Willingness/desire to perform limited field work with Inventory Foresters * 2 years’ related experience *Compensation:* This role is eligible for our annual merit-increase program, and we are targeting a salary range of $49,379 - $73,998 based on your level of skills, qualifications and experience. You will also be eligible for our Annual Incentive Program, which offers a cash bonus targeting 5% of base pay. Potential plan funding may range from zero to two times that target. *Benefits*: When you join our team, you and your dependents will be offered coverage under our comprehensive employee benefits plan, which includes medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, and life insurance. We offer a pre-tax Health Savings Account option which includes a company contribution. Other benefit options are also available such as voluntary Long-Term Care and Employee Assistance Programs. We also support personal volunteerism, sponsor a host of diversity networks, promote mentoring, and provide training and development opportunities to help you chart your path to a fulfilling career. *Retirement:* Employees are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan, which includes a paid company match in addition to our annual contribution equal to 5% of your base salary. *Paid Time Off or Vacation:* We provide eligible employees who are scheduled to work 25 hours or more per week with 3 weeks of paid vacation to use during your first year of employment. In addition, after being employed for six months, eligible employees begin to accrue vacation for future use. We also recognize eleven paid holidays per year, providing a total of 88 holiday hours* * *About Weyerhaeuser* We sustainably manage forests and manufacture products that make the world a better place. We’re serious about safety, driven to achieve excellence, and proud of what we do. With multiple business lines in locations across North America, we offer a range of exciting career opportunities for smart, talented people who are passionate about making a difference. *About Timberlands* We believe trees are a remarkable resource that can and should be managed responsibly to make a range of products that meet human needs, while also providing recreation, wildlife habitat, and other important ecosystem benefits. *For more than a century, we've been taking care of forests to make life better.* /Weyerhaeuser is an equal opportunity employer. Inclusion is one of our five core values and we strive to maintain a culture where all our people feel a sense of belonging, opportunity and shared purpose. We are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce and supporting an equitable and inclusive environment that inspires people of all backgrounds to join, stay and thrive with our team./ */We know you have a choice in your career. We want you to choose us./**/ /* **Job:** **Operations, Manufacturing, & Construction* **Title:** *GIS Analyst * **Location:** *OR-Eugene* **Requisition ID:** *01022275*
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