Geographic Information System (GIS) and Database Specialist

H3 Environmental is seeking a full-time GIS and Database Specialist in Albuquerque, NM, with a salary range of $70,000 to $105,000. The role involves developing and managing GIS solutions, data management processes, and creating visualizations using ArcGIS Pro. Candidates should have a relevant master's or bachelor's degree with significant experience in spatial analysis. The position requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently.
Job description

GIS and Database Specialist

H3 Environmental, LLC

Albuquerque, NM 87109

Compensation

$70,000 to $105,000 per year

Job Type

Full time, FLSA exempt

Full Job Description

H3 Environmental is a team of environmental health physicists and environmental scientists providing consulting services related to all aspects of radioactive materials management, especially within the uranium fuel cycle. H3 Environmental operates at the intersection of regulation, environmental science, physics, and engineering, delivering solutions that are innovative, efficient, and precise. Our core values—transparency, agility, and industry-leading expertise—define our approach to every project. For more information about our work and services, please visit our website at www.h3enviro.com.

We are currently seeking a Geographic Information System (GIS) and database specialist to join our consultant team as a Geographer/Data Manager 3. H3 offers superb benefits, meaningful technical challenges, and a relaxed small office environment.

GIS Specialist Mission: The GIS and database specialist will build and maintain relational and spatial databases, use ArcGIS Pro and other tools to analyze the information in them and create a variety of stock and novel data visualizations to communicate the results.

A high-quality candidate is:
• Someone with a master’s degree in a science, technology, engineering, and/or mathematics (STEM) field with four to ten years’ experience in spatial analysis and data management or a bachelor's degree in a STEM field with over ten years’ experience in spatial analysis and data management.
• Energized by knowing that your job makes a real difference.
• Highly detail-oriented and excels at getting the little things right consistently.
• Enjoys working in a small company where your ideas can significantly impact how work gets done.
• Motivated to work with cutting-edge technology.
• Continually looking for ways to improve themself.
• An effective communicator in written and spoken form.

Required duties, tasks, and responsibilities:
• Develop and manage GIS solutions to grow and improve data management processes.
• Plan and manage GIS workflows to meet company goals and client expectations.
• Develop and manage quality control standards for data.
• Perform data capture, oversee data flow, data management, and data distribution.
• Design, develop, and maintain SQL Server (or similar) databases and data-related internal procedures.
• Verify that GIS users’ workflows are consistent with internal procedures (e.g., that metadata is up-to-date and accurate).
• Remain current on the latest developments in GIS.

Desired qualifications:
• With minimal direction and oversight, proposes, develops, and implements novel solutions to meet internal and external clients' technical challenges.
• Independently performs work in conformance with applicable standards {e.g., procedures, work plans, and HSE standards.
• Strong technical writing skills – capable of developing works plan and reports for complex projects.
• Willing to participate in project-based field work to collect environmental and geospatial data throughout the southwestern United States.
• Knowledge of Python, R, SQL, Arcade or other programing or scripting language

GIS Specialist Expectations:
• Mentors staff in effective and consistent use and management of spatial and non-spatial data.
• Proposes novel approaches and/or solutions to technical challenges as they arise.
• Performs data visualization and interpretation.
• Develop and maintain relational databases and data storage/presentation solutions in Microsoft Excel, Access, SQL Server, EQuIS or similar.
• May serve in a supervisory capacity in field and office settings.
• Work hours dictated by clients’ needs – must be willing to work non-traditional schedule and paid overtime.
• The position is seated in Albuquerque, NM

Compensation & Benefits:
• Paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision coverage
• Annual professional development allowance
• Performance-based bonus system
• Employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Salary range is $70,000-$105,000 per year, dependent upon education and experience
• Position is situated in Albuquerque, NM - GSA per diem earned while performing overnight field work more than 90 miles from Albuquerque, NM
• Application Deadline February 28, 2025*

How to Apply: Apply by February 28, 2025 by emailing office.admin@h3enviro.com. With your email application, please include:
• Resume
• GIS and database work product examples
• Cover letter and references optional
• Optional - a written or visual description of your data organization philosophy (be as creative as you want)

H3 Environmental will evaluate candidates on a rolling basis as applications are received, with selection of a candidate no later than March 14, 2025.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Overtime

Education:
• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:
• ArcGIS: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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