Geographic Information Systems Specialist

4 days ago

Austin, Texas, United States Environmental Research Group Full time
Job Description

**About Us**

Environmental Research Group, LLC is a leading environmental consulting firm providing a range of services to federal, state, local, and commercial clients across the United States. Our company is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, and operates AmaTerra, ERG Texas Services, out of Austin, Texas.

**Job Summary**

We are seeking a highly skilled Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will assist in leading the GIS team to support subject-matter discipline leads and project managers create high-value deliverables on time and under budget.

**Key Responsibilities**

  • Provide GIS support for other disciplines, including biology, cultural resources, compliance, restoration, waters of the US, and NEPA.
  • Process census data for community impact analyses.
  • Generate GIS-based maps, illustrations, data tables, data models, etc. from public GIS datasets and/or field-collected data.
  • Assemble time-sensitive information to create Field Maps and Survey 123 applications for surveys.
  • Review, assess, and translate externally provided GIS data for use in ERG's internal systems.
  • Update and maintain internal GIS datasets and templates for accuracy and performance.
  • Participate in internal QC process to ensure deliverables are consistent, include necessary data, and are legible.
  • Respond to requested revisions and updates on GIS deliverables in a friendly, cooperative manner.
  • Create publication-ready maps and figures for regulatory correspondence, reports, and other deliverables.
  • Update SOPs and guidance docs for GIS Team or Field Technician use.
  • Troubleshoot technical issues.
  • Look for opportunities beyond the day-to-day to expand and enhance the company's capabilities through improved methods, systems, hardware, and software.

**Requirements**

  • College degree or equivalent professional experience in geography, environmental sciences, or a closely related field.
  • Minimum of 5 years of professional GIS experience with demonstrated capabilities in GIS tools, workflows, and deliverables.
  • Strong proficiency in Esri products (ArcGIS PRO, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Field Maps, etc.).
  • Ability to independently manage multiple assignments, determine and set job task priorities, and work with limited direct supervision.
  • Ability to process data and graphics requests from project team members and assist with streamlining workflows and updating templates to maximize efficiency and consistency.
  • Strong understanding of geodatabases and geodatabase applications.
  • Experience working in a collaborative, multi-disciplined environment with professionals distributed across the United States.
  • Ability to effectively apply cartographic and data visualization methods.
  • Experience working with CAD files (dwg/dgn), KMZ, SHP, and GDB files.
  • Ability to write clear and succinct Standard Operating Procedures and Guidance Documents for GIS team.
  • Familiarity with GPS (standard and GNSS/RTK/VRS) operation, uploading, downloading, data processing, and data presentation.
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard Office applications.
  • Experience with environmental, NEPA, or planning analysis.
  • Ability to read and interpret building and site plans and specifications.

**Preferred Qualifications**

  • FAA Part 107 Certification and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV; aka 'Drone') mapping and documentation.
  • Experience with environmental regulatory compliance of transportation and/or infrastructure projects at the federal, state, or local levels.
  • Experience working in a billable environment, where time management plays a key role in developing project methods and strategies.
  • Experience with quality control/internal peer review best practices.
  • Experience with Python for data analysis, tool development, data processing, and/or visualization.
  • Experience with Javascript, HTML, and/or CSS for web application development.
  • Experience using AI tools for image analysis and geography-based 'Big Data' processing and interpretation.
  • Experience processing census data for environmental justice or socioeconomic analysis.
  • Experience with Traffic Noise Modelling using FHWA's model, TNM 2.5.

**What We Offer**

Salary commensurate with experience. Bonuses are offered for exceptional performance. Benefits package includes health insurance, paid holiday and vacation, and a 401(k) plan with employer contribution regardless of employee contribution.

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