Environmental Scientist/GIS Analyst

ERG•Golden, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ERG is a research and consulting firm that provides a wide range of support to federal, state, and commercial clients. ERG offers multidisciplinary teams with nationally recognized skills in engineering, science, economics, public health, informational technology, and communications. We hire people with the best minds and then provide them with a vibrant and flexible environment in which to develop their careers. The qualified individual must be highly motivated with the skills to prioritize, perform, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced environment. ERG is seeking a qualified environmental scientist to join our Ecological Services team in our Golden, Colorado office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, biology, geology or a related discipline
1 – 4 years of experience
Understanding of environmental concepts and scientific principles
Attention to detail and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Proficiency with various programming languages (R, Python, SQL, etc.) to perform common data management, analysis, and visualization operations
Strong GIS skills, including proficiency with both ESRI’s suite of ArcGIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro; ArcGIS Online) and open-source GIS tools (e.g., QGIS; Python; R) to visualize and analyze geospatial data
Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications
Ability to balance multiple, concurrent tasks
Ability and willingness to travel and work outdoors, including remote locations

Responsibilities

Perform data acquisition, management, analysis, and visualization tasks, including data cleaning, quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC), preparation of datasets, development of clear and informative visualizations, and interpretation of results to support environmental projects and decision-making
Conduct field surveys to collect data using electronic data capture tools, including extended travel in remote areas
Collect and manage water, soil, and other environmental media samples
Prepare written reports and technical documentation summarizing field activities, analytical results, and findings
Operate and maintain field vehicles and sampling/monitoring equipment

Benefits

health and dental insurance
life insurance
long-term disability
educational benefits
FSAs
a generous 401k plan
profit sharing
an EAP
11-20 paid vacation days per year
10 paid holidays per year
56 hours or more of sick leave (based on the state you work in) per year (pro-rated for part-time)