Water Resources GIS Specialist

5d5 days ago

VHB

Watertown, US · Full-time · $85,000 – $105,000

About this role

VHB’s growing Watertown, MA team is looking for a Water resources GIS professional to join its dynamic team of Water Resource scientists and engineers. Support growing public utility asset management, water quality, and stormwater regulatory compliance work. The ideal candidate possesses proficiency in GIS and data management plus experience in water resources, including knowledge of water quality regulations.

Develop data management tools in ArcGIS, including ArcGIS Online, and create stormwater asset geodatabases and web services in Enterprise GIS and ArcGIS Online environments. Perform moderately complex analysis of spatial data using GIS technology such as buffering, spatial overlays, and distance calculations. Diagnose and troubleshoot GIS software across the entire GIS software stack.

Provide support for stormwater regulatory compliance programs for state and local government and private clients. Develop innovative, data-driven approaches for internal and client workflows with a focus on utilizing ArcGIS. Manage tasks including delegation and review of others’ work or independently manage projects.

Part of a dynamic team that takes pride in their work and continuously strives to utilize the latest technologies to better serve clients. Work in a collaborative and innovative environment. Passionate about GIS and water resources professionals encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in civil/environmental engineering, environmental science, GIS, regional/urban planning or related discipline
5-8 years of professional experience in environmental consulting, water resources, or GIS field, Master’s degree may be considered as substitute
Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and geospatial relational database development
Advanced knowledge of relational database management systems and the ability to use ArcGIS Arcade and the SQL language
Proficiency to understand and automate repeated tasks using Python on moderately complex projects
Familiarity with environmental regulations, including the Clean Water Act, Massachusetts MS4 Permit, and Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act
Experience leading tasks and delegating work to other team members
Intermediate skill in applying GIS technology to solve difficult analytical problems

Responsibilities

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)
Diagnose and troubleshoot GIS software across the entire GIS software stack
Provide support for stormwater regulatory compliance programs for state and local government and private clients
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