ERM · 2 weeks ago
GIS Technician (Field Based)
Walnut Creek, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$63K/yr - $79K/yr
1+ years expERM is hiring a GIS Consultant to join their California team. In this role, you will collaborate with geospatial professionals to apply GIS technologies in support of environmental impact assessments, planning, and permitting.
ConsultingHealth CarePublic Safety
Responsibilities
Work with a multidisciplinary team to ensure GIS and data deliverables meet or exceed our clients’ needs
Organize and maintain project data, analysis, and mapping following company protocols and industry best practices
Prioritize, organize, perform, and direct numerous work assignments in a fast-paced, client-oriented environment
Author and edit geoprocessing scripts and tools with Python and ModelBuilder
Generate custom maps and analysis for a large utility client
Publish and maintain ArcGIS web-based map services and applications
Develop and deploy field GPS and data collection systems including Trimble GPS and Esri mobile applications
Expand GIS capabilities by exploring new technologies and software, as well as identifying ways to enhance existing methods, tools, and workflows
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in geography, GIS, natural sciences or comparable field
1 year of preferred experience in GIS or related fields
Experience using Esri's ArcGIS Pro suite of software
Experience designing and developing ArcGIS Online web maps and customized web apps utilizing ArcGIS Server
Strong oral and written communication skills, keen orientation to detail, and an eye for professional presentation and aesthetics in project deliverables (maps, charts, graphs, tables, and other visualizations)
Previous experience working effectively with others in a team environment to deliver quality projects on time and within budgets
Experience or exposure to web application environments such as Dashboards, Experience Builder, Web Application Builder, and StoryMaps or Instant Apps
Thorough knowledge of the technical application, concepts, principles, and theories in GIS and GPS
Self-motivated, quick learning, curious, resourceful, flexible individual with a common-sense approach to conducting business and workload management
Preferred
Advanced experience with data management including organizing and maintaining complex projects containing geospatial and tabular data, mxds, aprx, custom tools and toolboxes, analysis output, maps, and SQL enterprise geodatabases
Experience using ArcGIS Pro in a production setting, creating Python geoprocessing tools for ArcPro, and designing queries in Arcade
Experience building, deploying, and supporting Esri mobile applications such as Collector, Survey123, Field Maps, and Dashboard
Experience collecting GNSS data using a variety of receivers
Experience processing GNSS field data using a variety of software such as GPS Pathfinder Office, Pix4d, Dronedeploy
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k)
Life & disability insurance
Company
ERM
ERM is a provider of environmental, health, safety, risk, social consulting and sustainability related services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2021-05-18Acquired
Leadership Team
Greg Rumsey
North America CFO
Steve Maaseide
Chief Operating Officer
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