About the Position:

ESA seeks a highly motivated individual who shares an interest in natural resources and environmental planning and has experience in Geographic Information Systems, cartography, and spatial analysis. This position’s main responsibilities include working closely with the GIS Manger to lead and implement geospatial services in Oregon.  This includes supporting teams with data collection information management, spatial analysis, data visualization and development of high-quality cartographic products in print and web-based formats.   This individual would work closely with scientists, engineers, landscape architects, surveyors, and other project management professionals with their daily activities to provide geospatial services to clients and staff in the Northwest Region. The position requires occasional travel and is full-time with benefits.

Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Utilizes GIS techniques and software to assist project teams to understand, interpret, visualize and report on geospatial data and feature relationships.
• Works under supervision to complete project tasks including data management, data analysis, data collection, map production, and similar tasks.
• Supports the workflow of projects that require aerial (UAS/drone) and ground (tablet)-based data collection including planning, equipment preparation, deployment, processing, technical support and integration. 
• Develops data collection, management and visualization applications in ESRI ArcGIS Online, Collector for ArcGIS, Survey123 and other technologies like Mapbox, Fulcrum and CARTO.
• Creates high-quality map products in a timely manner.
• Supports teams with development and develops spatial data layers using GIS technology, equipment or systems.
• Supports business development efforts including preparing proposals, attending project interviews and developing marketing collateral.
• Conducts field studies / field data collection, which may require occasional travel to remote locations.
• Presents GIS applications and data outputs to clients, management and technical staff.
• Performs other related duties as directed by the GIS Manager.

Core Consulting Competencies:

• Technical Expertise: Applies basic techniques and methods according to supervised direction. Knowledgeable in basic processes, principles and methodologies for area of expertise. Engages in continual learning to expand technical expertise.
• Leadership: Able to contribute constructively to project solutions, follows through on assignments, and learns from constructive feedback. Takes initiative to understand basics of consulting, including technical, marketing, and management concepts.
• Project Delivery/Financial Management:  Able to work both independently and as part of a team to support the successful completion of project related work on time and within budget. Strives to understand basic project management principles through training opportunities.
• Client Engagement: Able to interact with clients and interdisciplinary teams as directed to deliver needed project support.
• Winning Work: Able to assist and support Project Manager with the preparation of proposals and other marketing materials and pursuits by collecting information for proposals, project information, and resumes as directed.
• Communications: Effective oral and presentation skills, attentive listening capability.   Able to prepare clear, concise, well-supported sections of technical reports as directed by Project Manager. Able to verbally communicate basic technical information to individuals and small groups.

Minimum Qualifications/Experience/Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in geography, planning, engineering, computer science or related field.
• More than one-year experience in the GIS field supporting environmental applications.
• Knowledge of cartographic principles, familiarity with raster and vector geospatial data, coordinate systems and CAD data conversion within a primarily ESRI software environment.
• Ability to construct a database and/or geodatabases for the compilation and analysis of geographic data.
• Knowledge of systems analysis, data processing, mathematics, statistics, logic and principles of reasoning.
• Working knowledge of relevant integrated software applications (Microsoft Office, Tableau, Power BI).
• Ability to independently perform detail-oriented work.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a consulting environment.
• 3+ years of demonstrated experience performing the functions of a GIS Analyst, preferably in the environmental industry.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD.
• Commitment to professional development through participating in courses and attending conferences. 
• Technical writing, computer analysis, and project research skills. 
• Able to pass a Federal background check for project-based assignments.

Benefits:

Aside from competitive compensation, our benefits program reflects our commitment to our employee-owners:

Financial Extras:

• Annual bonus pool
• Tuition reimbursement
• Ride sharing/commuter assistance
• Employee referral bonus

To Your Health (and Family):

• Medical, dental & vision insurance – Paid at 70% for you AND your family
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Day Care Flexible Spending Account

Life in Balance:

• Paid vacation

• Sick leave
• Paid holidays

Peace of Mind:

• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

For Your Future Self:

• ESAcademy training and professional development program
• 401 (K) Salary Deferral Plan with company match
• ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) – ESA is 100% owned by its employees!

Diversity:

At ESA, we value diversity and inclusion. Collaborating with colleagues from a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions and opportunities for everyone. We celebrate the differences—age, color, physical ability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, language, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, and other characteristics—that make each of us unique. ESA’s culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that the collective sum of our individual differences and life experiences fosters our continued success and achievement, for our employee-owners and our clients.

ESA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.  (EOE M/V/F/D)

Note: All applications received (if complete) will be carefully reviewed by an employee of ESA for fit and experience.  ESA does not utilize software or algorithms to prescreen resumes.