Environmental Research Group
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
Environmental Research Group, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
Environmental Research Group, LLC incl AmaTerra, ERG Texas Services.
Founded in 2000, ERG is an environmental consulting small business providing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Cultural Resources, Natural Resources, Compliance, Restoration, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) services to federal, state, local/municipal, and commercial clients across the United States. ERG is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, and operates AmaTerra, ERG Texas Services, out of Austin, Texas to provide Texas state-wide services. We are a value-driven, employee-first company. Trust, expertise, and compassion guide our success, as we serve with gratitude, joy, and adaptability.
We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO), Disadvantaged/Woman Owned Business Enterprise (DBE, WO/WBE) Small (Environmental Consulting) Business.
Successful candidates must have 1) a college degree or equivalent professional experience in geography, environmental sciences, or a closely related field and 2) a minimum of 5 years of professional GIS experience with demonstrated capabilities in GIS tools, workflows, and deliverables. Position will be in the Austin, TX office - or remote and salary ranges from $60k - $80k.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include: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 supervisionAbility to process data and graphics requests from project team members and assist with streamlining workflows and updating templates to maximize efficiency and consistencyStrong understanding of geodatabases and geodatabase applicationsExperience working in a collaborative, multi-disciplined environment with professionals distributed across the United StatesAbility to effectively apply Cartographic and Data Visualization methodsExperience working with CAD files (dwg/dgn), KMZ, SHP and GDB filesAbility to write clear and succinct Standard Operating Procedures and Guidance Documents for GIS teamFamiliarity with GPS (standard and GNSS/RTK/VRS) operation- uploading, downloading, data processing, and data presentationStrong Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard Office applicationsExperience with environmental, NEPA, or planning AnalysisAbility to read and interpret building and site plans and specificationsThe ideal candidate will have demonstrable professional GIS experience in environmental analysis or infrastructure planning fields. Additional preferred experience:
FAA Part 107 Certification and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV; aka "Drone") mapping and documentationExperience with environmental regulatory compliance of transportation and/ or infrastructure projects at the federal, state, or local levelsExperience working in a billable environment, where time management plays a key role in developing project methods and strategiesExperience with quality control / internal peer review best practicesExperience with Python for data analysis, tool development, data processing, and or visualizationExperience with Javascript, HTML, and/ or CSS for web application developmentExperience using AI tools for Image Analysis and geography-based "Big Data" processing and interpretationExperience processing census data for environmental justice or socioeconomic analysisExperience with Traffic Noise Modelling using FHWA's model, TNM 2.5
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. You will regularly:Provides GIS support for the other disciplines including, but not limited to: Biology, Cultural Resources, Compliance, Restoration, Waters of the US, and NEPAProcess census data for Community Impacts AnalysesGenerate GIS-based maps, illustrations, data tables, data models, etc. from public GIS datasets and/or field-collected dataAssemble time-sensitive information to create Field Maps and Survey 123 applications for surveysReview, assess, and translate (as necessary) externally provided GIS data for use in ERG's internal systemsUpdate and maintain internal GIS datasets and templates for accuracy and performanceParticipate in internal QC process to ensure our deliverables are consistent, include necessary data, and are legibleRespond to requested revisions and updates on GIS deliverables in a friendly, cooperative mannerCreate publication-ready maps and figures for regulatory correspondence, reports, and other deliverablesUpdate SOPs and guidance docs for GIS Team or Field Technician useTroubleshoot technical issuesLook for opportunities beyond the day-to-day to expand and enhance the company's capabilities through improved methods, systems, hardware and software, etc.
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. Please send a CV and three references.
ERG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability or protected veteran status. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.
Environmental Research Group, LLC incl AmaTerra, ERG Texas Services.
Founded in 2000, ERG is an environmental consulting small business providing National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Cultural Resources, Natural Resources, Compliance, Restoration, and Geographical Information Systems (GIS) services to federal, state, local/municipal, and commercial clients across the United States. ERG is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, and operates AmaTerra, ERG Texas Services, out of Austin, Texas to provide Texas state-wide services. We are a value-driven, employee-first company. Trust, expertise, and compassion guide our success, as we serve with gratitude, joy, and adaptability.
We are a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned (SDVO), Disadvantaged/Woman Owned Business Enterprise (DBE, WO/WBE) Small (Environmental Consulting) Business.
Successful candidates must have 1) a college degree or equivalent professional experience in geography, environmental sciences, or a closely related field and 2) a minimum of 5 years of professional GIS experience with demonstrated capabilities in GIS tools, workflows, and deliverables. Position will be in the Austin, TX office - or remote and salary ranges from $60k - $80k.
Required knowledge, skills, and abilities include: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 supervisionAbility to process data and graphics requests from project team members and assist with streamlining workflows and updating templates to maximize efficiency and consistencyStrong understanding of geodatabases and geodatabase applicationsExperience working in a collaborative, multi-disciplined environment with professionals distributed across the United StatesAbility to effectively apply Cartographic and Data Visualization methodsExperience working with CAD files (dwg/dgn), KMZ, SHP and GDB filesAbility to write clear and succinct Standard Operating Procedures and Guidance Documents for GIS teamFamiliarity with GPS (standard and GNSS/RTK/VRS) operation- uploading, downloading, data processing, and data presentationStrong Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other standard Office applicationsExperience with environmental, NEPA, or planning AnalysisAbility to read and interpret building and site plans and specificationsThe ideal candidate will have demonstrable professional GIS experience in environmental analysis or infrastructure planning fields. Additional preferred experience:
FAA Part 107 Certification and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV; aka "Drone") mapping and documentationExperience with environmental regulatory compliance of transportation and/ or infrastructure projects at the federal, state, or local levelsExperience working in a billable environment, where time management plays a key role in developing project methods and strategiesExperience with quality control / internal peer review best practicesExperience with Python for data analysis, tool development, data processing, and or visualizationExperience with Javascript, HTML, and/ or CSS for web application developmentExperience using AI tools for Image Analysis and geography-based "Big Data" processing and interpretationExperience processing census data for environmental justice or socioeconomic analysisExperience with Traffic Noise Modelling using FHWA's model, TNM 2.5
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. You will regularly:Provides GIS support for the other disciplines including, but not limited to: Biology, Cultural Resources, Compliance, Restoration, Waters of the US, and NEPAProcess census data for Community Impacts AnalysesGenerate GIS-based maps, illustrations, data tables, data models, etc. from public GIS datasets and/or field-collected dataAssemble time-sensitive information to create Field Maps and Survey 123 applications for surveysReview, assess, and translate (as necessary) externally provided GIS data for use in ERG's internal systemsUpdate and maintain internal GIS datasets and templates for accuracy and performanceParticipate in internal QC process to ensure our deliverables are consistent, include necessary data, and are legibleRespond to requested revisions and updates on GIS deliverables in a friendly, cooperative mannerCreate publication-ready maps and figures for regulatory correspondence, reports, and other deliverablesUpdate SOPs and guidance docs for GIS Team or Field Technician useTroubleshoot technical issuesLook for opportunities beyond the day-to-day to expand and enhance the company's capabilities through improved methods, systems, hardware and software, etc.
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. Please send a CV and three references.
ERG, LLC is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability or protected veteran status. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.