Associate GIS Analyst Western

The Westervelt Company•Sacramento, CA

10h•$65,000 - $80,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re looking for a Sacramento, CA based Associate GIS Analyst to join our GIS team. In this role, you’ll support real-world conservation and restoration projects by turning geospatial data into clear, accurate maps and tools used by scientists, field crews, and decision-makers. You’ll work closely with the GIS Manager and senior GIS staff, gaining hands-on experience with GIS analysis, web mapping, mobile data collection, and field technologies. This is a great opportunity for someone early in their GIS career who enjoys variety, learning new tools, and seeing their work directly impact conservation outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Environmental Science, or a related field or a GIS Certificate from a 1–2 year program
1–2 years of GIS-related experience (work or hands-on coursework)
Experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and/or Esri mobile apps (Field Maps, Survey123)
Strong attention to detail and ability to follow documented workflows
Comfort juggling multiple tasks while meeting deadlines
Curiosity, technical aptitude, and a willingness to learn new tools
A service mindset and desire to support both internal and external partners
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a close-knit team

Nice To Haves

Experience with Experience Builder, Story Maps, Field Maps Designer
Know how to create metadata and GIS documentation
Intermediate Excel skills
Coursework or experience in remote sensing or raster data
Background in habitat, species, land use, soils, or parcel data
Experience using AI tools or building AI workflows for data analysis
Exposure to web mapping technologies (e.g., JavaScript)

Responsibilities

Create high-quality print and online maps showing site conditions, habitat, hydrology, species occurrences, and project designs
Build and maintain ArcGIS Online web maps and datasets used by field teams and project managers
Assist with spatial and raster analysis to support project planning and decision-making
Research, obtain, and organize publicly available geospatial datasets
Support and maintain historic species and property data
Coordinate with field crews to download, QC, correct, and digitize field data
Provide first-level support for GPS and mobile data collection tools (Trimble GPS, iPads, Eos Arrow GNSS)
Participate in field work, including GPS data collection and drone flights, as needed
Support business development by preparing data for modeling and scenario analysis
Pitch in where needed—this is a team that shares responsibilities and works cross-functionally