FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Reports To: GIS Supervisor
Job Type: On-Call, Variable-Time
Compensation: $24 - $34 per hour, based on relevant experience
This is an On-Call, remote, position with opportunity to transition full-time.
Candidates must be located within the contiguous United States. Ideal candidates will be located in California or must be able to work standard business hours in the Pacific Time zone.
About Eocene Environmental Group:
Our team has spent the past two decades providing environmental, utility vegetation management (UVM), software and sustainability services. We are fortunate to be a part of the Wright Service Corp. family, which has helped us establish a strong foundation for continued growth and success.
Through a strategic alignment of values and goals, four Wright Service Corp. entities joined and integrated into one, operating as Eocene Environmental Group. These four entities are:
Forestry & Utility Division
Environmental Division
Technology & Innovation Division
Sustainability Division
JOB SUMMARY: The Biological GIS Specialist II will support a variety of projects including, but not limited to, utility, transportation, telecommunications, and energy infrastructure of various scales. In this role the specialist will query data using custom tools and models and apply standard static cartographic techniques to templated figures used in environmental review reports. .
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions:
Use geospatial software to create static maps from templates that will be included in technical reports for local, state and federal agencies
Process, interpret, and maintain geospatial vector data in an assortment file formats
Proficiently utilize a variety of standard and custom geoprocessing tools
Utilize definition query techniques on various feature layers
Create, update and maintain ArcGIS online maps
Process field collected data
Adhere to established GIS procedures and company data structures
Reliably produce consistent and accurate products to meet fast-paced deadlines
Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings
Support, actively participate, and act in accordance with Wright’s and Eocene Environmental Group’s culture of safety and employee ownership
Comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintain knowledge of and follow all company policies and procedures
OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Position may require some outside travel
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
BA/BS Degree or Technical Certificate in GIS and 4+ years of GIS work experience
Experience with Esri Enterprise and other geospatial software such as Arc Map, Arc Pro, QGIS, etc.
Understand standard cartographic and database management principles
Proficient in a wide array of geoprocessing tools and techniques
Comprehension of ESRI ArcGIS online platform and publication
Capable of effectively managing files for complex projects with or without enterprise-level tools
Ability to perform work duties remotely and efficiently
Capable of independently troubleshooting problems and researching solutions with moderate supervision from senior staff
Ability to interact and communicate effectively with all levels of employees, both technical and non-technical
Familiarity with listed species under the Endangered Species Act, CEQA, NEPA, and/or other regulatory environmental programs
Familiarity with utility operations, maintenance, and/or construction datasets
Ability to read, write, and speak English sufficiently to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with employees and vendors
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Familiarity with environmental consulting, compliance review, or other disciplines such as land planning, archeology, hydrology, etc.
Familiarity with utility operations, maintenance, or construction datasets
Experience with working GIS data within Google Earth Pro
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products utilizing the latest operating system
Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise
Experience building custom tools and models
Experience with python packages including Pandas, ArcPy, and OS
Knowledge of environmental data sources and how to download
Ability to perform work duties independently and efficiently
Demonstrates excellence in listening, questioning, and patience
Effective communication skills (e.g. writing, email, telephone, etc.)
Highly organized, motivated, dependable, and trustworthy
Eocene Environmental Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.