GIS Technican

Farallon Consulting LLC • Seattle, WA

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About The Position

As a 100% employee-owned firm, Farallon is built on shared purpose and long-term commitment. Our people are the reason clients trust us with their most complex environmental challenges—from high-stakes remediation projects to regulatory negotiations that shape communities. When you join Farallon, you join a team of scientists and engineers who take pride in delivering technically sound, defensible, and practical solutions. You’ll work alongside industry leaders who are shaping the future of environmental consulting across the West Coast. Your expertise will directly influence project outcomes, client relationships, and the continued growth of our employee-owned firm. As a GIS Technician, you will be the visual storyteller for our environmental data. You’ll work across the entire Esri ecosystem to turn complex field data into clear, interactive, and high-impact map products. Collaborate with data teams to find creative ways to depict environmental and regulatory data. Empower our field staff by managing and optimizing mobile data collection tools like ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123. Move beyond “standard” maps. You will use Adobe Illustrator to enhance graphics for print, digital, and interactive formats. Interpret construction drawings and environmental maps to support routine project work and complex mediation.

Requirements

• MS or BS/BA in Geography, Geology, or related environmental field.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience with ArcGIS software suite (Both Pro and ArcMap).
• Working knowledge of ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, and Survey123.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator for both map enhancements and/or graphics creation from scratch.
• Knowledge of AutoCAD and open-source GIS.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and maps.
• Computer skills including in-depth knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite with emphasis on MS Word and MS Excel.
• Responsive and able to handle context or project changes multiple times a day.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time management and ability to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. We are not able to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas at this time.

Nice To Haves

• General understanding of geology, hydrogeology, or environmental chemistry helps you “speak the language” or our project teams.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with data teams to find creative ways to depict environmental and regulatory data.
• Empower our field staff by managing and optimizing mobile data collection tools like ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123.
• Use Adobe Illustrator to enhance graphics for print, digital, and interactive formats.
• Interpret construction drawings and environmental maps to support routine project work and complex mediation.

Benefits

• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 100% employer-paid premiums for medical, dental, and vision for employees.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match.
• Flexible vacation (10–30 days), 9 paid holidays, and a dedicated paid day for volunteering.
• Tuition reimbursement and paid renewals for professional certifications.
• Life, AD&D, disability benefits, parental leave, voluntary benefits, flexible work options, employee assistance program, spot bonus, charitable donation matches, paid parking or transit, employee referral programs, service recognition awards and a one-time reimbursement for home office setup.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree