Senior Environmental Data Analyst
About The Position
Farallon Consulting is seeking a Senior Environmental Data Analyst to manage environmental data supporting investigations, analyses, and reporting. The position owns environmental data from receipt through final deliverable, using EQuIS, SQL Server Management Studio, Microsoft Excel, and other data tools to keep information accurate, accessible, and useful to project teams, clients, regulators, GIS specialists, and modelers. This is a full-time exempt hybrid position based at a Farallon location in California, Oregon, or Washington, with working hours during Pacific Time. The analyst works with scientists and engineers to receive, organize, review, validate, and manage environmental data; maintain environmental databases; prepare data deliverables; and support field and office teams. The role also contributes to improving data-management processes, workflows, and best practices. Farallon is a 100% employee-owned environmental consulting firm. The posted estimated base salary range is $4,400–$5,200 biweekly (approximately $114,400–$135,200 annually). Employees are eligible for an annual cash bonus based on firm and individual performance. Actual compensation depends on experience, education, and internal equity.
Requirements
- At least 8 years of experience in environmental consulting, an environmental laboratory, or a closely related field.
- Hands-on experience using EQuIS to load, manage, and query environmental data.
- Working understanding of environmental sampling, chain-of-custody procedures, and analytical laboratory reporting.
- Experience with data validation and statistical evaluation.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to data quality and accuracy.
- Understanding of environmental consulting and engineering practices.
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Basic understanding of SQL and relational database structure and function.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills, including ability to take a detailed task from start to finish.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Curiosity and interest in improving environmental data-management tools, processes, and best practices.
- Ability to lift up to 20 lbs., sit for extended periods, and perform typical office duties using a computer.
- Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with scripting languages such as Python, R, or Ruby.
- 40-hour OSHA Health & Safety Training (HAZWOPER), 29 CFR 1910.120.
- Basic First Aid and Adult CPR training.
Responsibilities
- Receive, review, organize, and manage environmental data from multiple sources.
- Operate and maintain environmental databases, including uploading and retrieving data, screening levels, and cleanup levels.
- Quality-control laboratory and field data against analytical reports, field notes, chain-of-custody documentation, and other source materials.
- Prepare summary tables and data deliverables for project teams, clients, and regulatory agencies.
- Prepare and manage datasets for modeling, GIS, CAD, and other technical applications.
- Tabulate field and historical data for database upload and analysis.
- Support field and office teams during environmental investigations and data collection.
- Identify opportunities to improve data-management practices, workflows, and collaboration.
Benefits
- Participation in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
- 100% employer-paid employee premiums for medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with up to a 4% company match.
- Flexible vacation of 10–30 days, 9 paid holidays, and a dedicated paid volunteering day.
- Tuition reimbursement and paid renewals for professional certifications.
- Annual cash bonus based on firm and individual performance.
- Potential additional benefits include performance-based incentives, life, AD&D and disability benefits, parental leave, voluntary benefits, flexible options, an employee assistance program, spot bonuses, charitable donation matches, paid parking or transit, employee referral programs, service recognition awards, and one-time home-office setup reimbursement.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
