GIS Analyst
3 weeks ago
Missoula, Montana, United States
Herrera Environmental Consultants
Full time
Environmental Planning SpecialistWe are Herrera, a science, planning, and design consulting firm dedicated to working with clients to develop holistic solutions that provide social and environmental benefit. Our team of experts is passionate about applying innovative, cutting-edge GIS solutions to help shape the future of environmental planning.
As an Environmental Planning Specialist, you will be part of a growing team of dedicated GIS professionals who provide mapping and spatial analysis support on a diverse range of engineering and environmental projects for both public and private clients. Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Applying a high level of creativity and innovation to GIS mapping and analysis to support our water resources, ecological restoration, and sustainability practice areas
- Creating attractive, intuitive maps (both static and interactive) to effectively communicate environmental data
- Performing spatial analysis to help support environmental decision-making processes
- Helping support our field staff by managing GPS equipment, setting up systems to streamline field data collection, and post-processing data
- Creating and augmenting spatial datasets through georeferencing, digitizing, and other similar processes
Education, Experience, & Licensure/Certifications
- 0-1 years of direct professional experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in geography, cartography, planning, natural resources, geology, or other GIS-related field with a strong GIS concentration
- Strong knowledge of map production and spatial analysis using ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
- Experience with mobile applications/environments (iOS, Android, Windows Tablets) for field data collection, including Esri FieldMaps and Survey123
- Knowledge of ArcGIS extensions, including Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, and ability to effectively explain GIS technology needs and opportunities to clients and coworkers
- Rigorous attention to detail and documentation
- Ability to thrive in an environment with multiple deadlines and rapidly changing priorities
- Passion and understanding of how to effectively apply technology for solving problems and accomplishing goals
- Ability to work both quickly and accurately
- Quick learner - eager to absorb new skills and stay current with evolving technology
- This position is salaried and exempt from overtime; the annual salary range is $57,100 - $77,000
- Flexible hybrid work culture
- Medical/prescription drug/dental/vision insurance for employees and dependents; employees covered at no cost on base plan with buy-up options available; company contribution for dependents
- Section 125 flexible benefits plans - healthcare and dependent care
- Company-paid life insurance for employees; option to purchase additional life insurance for employees and dependents at employees' expense
- Company-paid long term disability insurance for employees; option to purchase short-term disability insurance at employees' expense
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we are 100% employee owned
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid vacation, accrued bi-weekly, equivalent to 10 days per year for a 40 hour/week employee and prorated for employees working 24-39 hours/week
- Paid sick leave, accrued bi-weekly, equivalent to 10 days per year for a 40-hour/week employee and prorated for employees working 24-39 hours per week
- Flexible paid holidays (10)
- Paid volunteer time (8 hours annually)
- Company-paid annual membership dues for one professional organization
- Professional development / continuing education allowance
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Transit benefit
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Environmental Planning GIS Specialist
3 weeks ago
Missoula, Montana, United States Herrera Environmental Consultants Full timeWe are Herrera Environmental Consultants, a science, planning, and design consulting firm dedicated to working with clients to develop holistic solutions that provide social and environmental benefit. Our team of experts is passionate about applying innovative, cutting-edge GIS solutions to help shape the future of environmental planning.Your OpportunityWe...
