Consulting Associate, GIS/Environmental Data Management (Entry Level)

ERM is seeking a Consulting Associate, GIS/Environmental Data Management to join our growing consulting firm in Malvern (Philadelphia), PA.

As an integral part of the Data Analytics and Visualization Group, the successful candidate will work on a wide range of environmental projects locally, nationally, and internationally.

In this role, the candidate will support a variety of ERM's services and clients with any geospatial and data visualization needs.  This is a great opportunity to work with ERM's technical experts to implement the latest geographic, remote sensing, mapping, modeling, and visualization techniques.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Support the visualization and analysis of geospatial data using a variety of industry leading software solutions such as Esri’s ArcGIS Platform, Microsoft PowerBI, and EarthSoft’s EQuIS™ database management system.


* Integrate data from laboratory, field, and historical sources into ERM’s EQuIS™ databases and other systems. 


* Work with project teams to plan sampling campaigns and deliverable schedules, provide query/reporting support, and develop reporting dashboards.


* Develop and manage web maps, apps and dashboards using ESRI’s platform.  


* Manage project data from various sources such as municipalities, government agencies, laboratories, field staff, drones, satellites, etc.


* Work with internal ERM teams on a variety of projects to support all data visualization and analysis needs and assist technical staff and managers to promote new and on-going visualization needs.


* Perform multiple tasks within scope/budget/schedule expectations and ensure quality standards on project deliverables.


* Work with ERM’s various Technical Communities to develop new data services.


* Interact and maintain successful relationships with clients, ERM employees, and subcontractors.

REQUIREMENTS:


* A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a natural science, geography, GIS, or related field (minor or concentration in geology or hydrogeology preferred).

Or equivalent experience.


* Recent graduate to 2 years (2-4 years preferred) of applied experience using Esri’s suite of software or an equivalent combination of education and experience.


* The individual should have attributes to become a strong consultant (team player, eagerness to learn and grow, self-starter that takes initiative, versatile and has a service mentality).


* Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite including Excel, Word, and Access, and the integration of spreadsheets, database tables and text files in ArcGIS.


* Candidates should possess strong oral and written communication skills, keen orientation to detail, an eye for professional presentation, and recognized organizational abilities.


* Self-motivated, quick learning, curious, resourceful, flexible individuals who have a common-sense approach to conducting business and workload management will be most successful.

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