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VHB · 13 hours ago

Stormwater – Water Quality Specialist

Greater Boston

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$75K/yr - $95K/yr

3+ years exp

VHB is a dynamic team of scientists and engineers specializing in water resources. They are seeking a Water Quality Specialist to support water quality and stormwater regulatory compliance and asset management work, utilizing GIS and data management tools.

Asset ManagementCivil EngineeringConstructionConsultingGraphic Design

H1B Sponsor Likely

Hiring Manager

Darren Bickford -VHB Best Managed Company

Responsibilities

Provide support for stormwater regulatory compliance programs for state and local government and private clients

Develop data management tools in ArcGIS, including ArcGIS Online

Create and maintain stormwater asset geodatabases and web services in both Enterprise GIS and ArcGIS Online environments

Perform moderately complex analysis of spatial data using GIS technology (e.g., buffering, spatial overlays, distance calculations)

Diagnoses and troubleshoots GIS software across the entire GIS software stack

Perform field investigations including, but not limited to, stormwater system inspections, construction site inspections, stormwater system mapping, and water quality sampling

Collect, analyze, and interpret data to support water quality studies and plans

Develop innovative, data-driven approaches for internal and client workflows, with a focus on utilizing ArcGIS

Task management, including delegation and review of others’ work, or independently manage projects

Prepare technical reports, graphics, and guidance documents

Support the development of federal, state, and local permit applications

Support stormwater program funding approaches, including preparing grant applications and developing stormwater enterprise funds

Qualification

ArcGIS ProWater quality regulationsData managementEnvironmental regulationsPythonProject managementData visualizationCommunication skillsProblem-solvingTeam-orientedDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in civil/environmental engineering, environmental science, GIS, regional/urban planning or related discipline

3-5 years of professional experience in environmental consulting, water resources, or GIS field, master's degree may be considered as substitution for years of professional experience

Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills

Highly motivated

Ability to solve problems and think creatively

Detail-oriented and highly organized

Team oriented with ability to perform multiple tasks independently in a timely manner and collaborate effectively and positively with coworkers

Experience leading tasks and delegating work to other team members

Familiarity with environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Massachusetts MS4 Permit, and Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act

Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and geospatial relational database development

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Intermediate skill in applying GIS technology to solve difficult analytical problems

Working knowledge of relational database management systems and the ability to use ArcGIS Arcade and the SQL language

Ability to understand and automate repeated tasks using Python on moderately complex projects

Ability to use data transformation software to import and export data for use by the team on moderately complex projects

Ability to travel in region, if required

Preferred

Experience with project management a plus

Data visualization and graphic design skills a plus

Familiarity with hydrologic processes, water quality treatment mechanisms, and drainage system design concepts a plus

Benefits

Diverse and inclusive culture of collaboration and innovation

Opportunity to work on complex, transformational projects

Community and social responsibility as sustainable stewards

Focus on learning, development, and career growth

Best-in-class benefits, including flexible, hybrid workplace

Company

VHB

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VHB offers civil engineering, site and transit planning, GIS mapping, consulting, analytics, design-build, and structure designing services.

Founded in 1979

Watertown, Massachusetts, USA

1001-5000 employees

https://www.vhb.com/

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