GIS Specialist

GKY, a part of True Environmental and its partner firms, have united their strengths to establish the nation's premier environmental and engineering services consulting firm. This powerhouse organization offers an extensive range of services aimed at revolutionizing the built environment and preserving the natural one. Its diverse expertise encompasses environmental remediation, urban planning, engineering iconic coastal and marine structures, developing sustainable energy sources, and pioneering resource extraction methods. With a workforce of over 700 dedicated professionals, including environmental experts, engineers, technicians, scientists, planners, surveyors, and construction management professionals, this dynamic organization operates in more than 25 offices across the U.S. Explore further at GKY.com and True-Environmental.com to discover the full scope of our capabilities. 

GKY is seeking an Associate GIS Specialist to join our growing water resources practice. This is a unique hybrid position combining GIS and geospatial analysis with hands-on environmental fieldwork, stormwater investigations, infrastructure inspections, sampling, and regulatory compliance support for municipal clients throughout Northern Virginia.

The successful candidate will work with experienced project managers and technical staff to provide GIS analysis, mapping, stormwater infrastructure inspections, environmental investigations, and regulatory compliance support. Depending on experience, the selected candidate may also assist with developing GIS applications, field data collection technologies, and technical procedures while growing into a leadership role.

Our clients have come to expect exceptional service, technical excellence, and practical solutions. We are looking for someone who is detail-oriented, self-motivated, enjoys both office and field work, and is eager to continue developing professionally.

Projects may include municipal stormwater infrastructure mapping and condition assessments; dry-weather screening and illicit discharge investigations; stormwater sampling; BMP inspections; erosion and sediment control inspections; industrial stormwater compliance; mobile GIS application development; drainage area delineation; and MS4/TMDL program support.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys solving technical problems in the office while also getting outside to understand how infrastructure functions in the field. Whether your strengths are GIS, environmental science, or field investigations, you'll have opportunities to develop new skills, work alongside experienced professionals, and grow into increasing levels of technical and project responsibility.

What You'll Do