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ESA seeks a highly motivated individual with at least five (5) years of full-time professional experience to join our Northern California team as a Senior GIS Analyst. If you are looking for an opportunity to contribute your geospatial data management and analysis skills to environmental protection and conservation on a wide range of public and private projects in California, please keep reading and click to apply. This is a remote opportunity with expectations / requirements to work PST working hour. Preference given to candidates in PST and who can occasionally work hybrid in-office from one of our Northern CA ESA office locations.

As a Senior GIS Analyst at ESA, you will work on projects ranging from wetlands, water quality and other biological resources protection and restoration, to large infrastructure planning and construction, to climate change adaptation, housing and energy system development. Your primary duties will include data acquisition, curation and management, support for mobile data collection, spatial analysis, cartographic design and development of web maps and applications. Over time, you will also have opportunities to coordinate and lead project teams, train and supervise junior teammates, and contribute to marketing and business development activities. To thrive in this role, you will possess not only advanced technical skills, but also strengths in oral and written communication, teamwork and time management.

Who You Are

A passionate GIS professional with at least 5 years of experience, you have demonstrated skill and efficiency in core methods of geospatial analysis for environmental issues. You have up-to-date knowledge of methods and standards for geospatial analysis, data management, cartography, and web map / application development using the Esri ArcGIS platform. You also have strong interest and ability to contribute to long-term growth and innovation in our Technology Services Practice as we advance the use of remote sensing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and other emerging technologies in the delivery of ESA products and services across all markets. You are a self-directed problem-solver, capable of working in a fast-paced environment to respond to the immediate needs of internal and external clients and meet deadlines. You are also conscientious about detail and accuracy, collaborate well with colleagues and clients across diverse disciplines, and are highly capable of working independently on complex task assignments. As a Senior GIS Analyst, you are also ready to train and mentor junior analysts and coordinate project teams when needed.

Experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro software and ArcGIS Online is required , including use of mobile data collection tools, development of other Esri web-based applications, and curation of authoritative data for publishing online. Knowledge of California natural resources, city and county datasets is preferred. Prior experience in a consulting role is advantageous, but not required. Experience using Python or R packages to streamline and automate workflows and access data using API's is a big plus, including using Jupyter Notebook ArcGIS integration. Familiarity with AutoCAD and graphic design software (Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator), analyzing and visualizing data in Tableau or PowerBI, or using other mapping and open-source GIS applications are also desirable.

Preference given to candidates who are available to work hybrid from one of our Northern California offices in Sacramento, Oakland, Petaluma, San Jose, or San Francisco. Qualified remote candidates located in one of the approved states below will also be considered. All candidates must be fully available to work during ESA's Pacific Standard Time business hours.

All candidates are encouraged to submit a cover letter in addition to your resume to help us understand how your experience is a fit for the position. Writing samples and / or sample work may be requested as a step in the interview process. Occasional travel required for annual team meetings and possible project-based site visits.

Remote candidates must be located in one of the following States : Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, New York, Oregon, Washington, Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Washington D.C., Wisconsin

What You Will Do for ESA

As a Senior GIS Analyst, you will conduct geospatial analyses for environmental assessments, feasibility studies, and impact analyses, providing critical insights to support project planning and decision-making. Your role includes compiling, curating, and managing geospatial data, supporting mobile data collection, and developing high-quality cartographic and web-based products. You will serve as a project lead for tasks with significant geospatial components, collaborating with scientists, planners, engineers, and other technical experts across ESA's interdisciplinary teams. In this position, you will develop and present spatial analysis results to clients, internal teams, and at public meetings, ensuring clear and compelling communication of complex information.

In addition, you will help mentor and coach junior GIS analysts, supervising their work and guiding them through project tasks to ensure high-quality outcomes. You'll contribute to ESA's marketing and business development by supporting proposals, providing technical input, and participating in professional conferences and networking activities

What's Special About Our Geospatial Services Team in Northern California

We are a fast-paced, collegial and fun-loving team that takes pride in our ability to understand and support work across a wide variety of disciplines and specialties and bring novel technological solutions to bear. From real-time field data tracking, to high-quality cartographic maps for environmental reporting, to advanced remote sensing and image processing of drone data fed into interactive online applications-we implement practical and proven solutions to meet our end-users' needs. We have a detailed focus on client and project requirements to ensure cartographic design, visualizations, and geodata products are clear, accurate, and compelling. As a member of ESA's new Technology Services Practice, you will be part of a growing effort to expand our capabilities and services to provide more sophisticated data analytics and tools to our project teams and clients.

To read about some of the exciting projects we have recently completed check out these links : Geospatial and Technology Services.

What's Special About ESA

Joining ESA means becoming part of a close-knit team of environmental professionals who contribute to outstanding projects, improve environmental stewardship, and advance a more sustainable and resilient future for our communities and wild places.

At ESA, we provide benefits such as medical, dental, and vision insurance (paid at 70% for you AND your family), annual allocations of company share through our ESOP, a 401(k) plan with company match, and paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, to name a few.

We also provide specific programs whether you want to further your technical expertise, sharpen your business acumen, or help lead the next generation of employee-owners. We want to support you in reaching your career goals through tuition reimbursement, professional development bonuses, and attendance at conferences.

ESA has established multiple pay ranges tailored to the economic factors in the geographies in which ESA staff reside. For this position, the range is approximately as listed based on our anticipated hiring locations as noted in the above job details. Actual compensation is determined by several factors including but not limited to an individual's related experience, education, skills, and the city in which the applicant lives.

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72,938-$114,457 USD

Who We Are

We are a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm who values diversity and inclusion and celebrate the differences that make each of us unique. Our culture is built on mutual respect, recognizing that our variety of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives leads to better solutions, which fosters our continued success for our employee-owners and clients.

In accordance with ESA's duty and responsibility to provide and maintain a safe workplace that is free of known hazards and to minimize the exposure to potential hazards, any employee who works from an ESA office or conducts any other in-person ESA work-related activity is required to submit their proof of vaccination status or have received an approved exemption and accommodation in states which this applies.

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