Geographic Information Services (GIS)
The Geographic Information Services Division at Environmental Services, Inc. (ESI) offers a broad range of services to complement ESI’s environmental, natural, and cultural resource operations. We are proud to support internal operations, partners, and clients using Geographics Information Systems (GIS), Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies for field data collection, technical design, spatial analysis, and cartographic/thematic map and graphics production.
ESI has extensive capabilities in obtaining, managing, and developing natural resource data. Field data collection using mobile applications and equipment is routine for the technical staff. We emphasize mission planning and coordination with the client, project engineers, partners, and technical team(s) to formalize data needs prior to project initiation. The GIS Division utilizes GIS functionality for manipulation of spatial data, applying the appropriate analysis and generating detailed maps and/or drawings.
The GIS Division includes professionals with backgrounds in civil/roadway design, forestry, geography, ecology, archaeology, urban and conservation planning, quantitative and impact analysis, surveying, and infrastructure design.
The GIS Division is proud to utilize the following software and hardware:
- ESRI
- Autodesk
- Bentley
- Schlumberger Water Services
- Trimble
Representative Projects:
- Collaborated in the development and implementation of a statewide GIS-based Archaeological Predictive Model (APM) on behalf of the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT)
- Prepared an Archaeological Predictive Model (APM) for Duval County, Florida (City of Jacksonville)
- Prepared an Archaeological Predictive Model (APM) for St. Johns County, Florida
- Prepared a Cultural Resource Probability study for Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD)
- 2004 Hurricane Timber Damage Assessment for Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Division of Forestry (DOF)
- Production of due diligence maps highlighting competitors and points of interest for KB Home
Conversion of existing land base mylars and aerial photographs into a GIS format. The project included georeferencing, aerial mosaic build, custom data dictionary development, MS Access front end development, software installation, GPS Help Document, and training with existing staff. PCS Phosphate – Aurora, NC (Land Management Office.
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Rusty Newman A lifelong resident of Jacksonville, Florida, Rusty Newman leads ESI's GIS Division. His responsibilities include management and direction of GIS (Geographic Information Systems) and CAD (Computer Aided Design) staff and departments throughout the company. He also works with ESI clients and partners through specialized geospatial technologies. Phone: (904) 470-2200 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it |
