GIS Lead Analyst

EnviroScience, Inc., headquartered in Stow, Ohio, with additional offices in North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, and West Virginia, is a niche provider of environmental consulting services. We employ over 160 highly skilled and technical employees that develop unique, cost-effective solutions for our clients' environmental, infrastructure and regulatory needs. Our clients repeatedly choose EnviroScience because of our technical expertise, client advocacy, high quality work, and outstanding reputation with regulators and industry executives.

EnviroScience is currently seeking a full-time GIS Lead Analyst for our Natural Resources Practice Area.

The GIS Lead will play a critical role in leading the GIS team, managing geospatial data, providing mapping and spatial analysis support to environmental science projects, and developing innovative solutions to meet project requirements. The role requires both technical expertise in GIS and leadership abilities to guide a team and collaborate across departments. This individual will work closely with environmental scientists, ecologists, and project managers to provide actionable geospatial insights that support the company's mission.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

GIS Operations

* Assist with the day-to-day operations of the GIS team, ensuring project timelines are met and quality standards are maintained.

* Serve as a point of contact for GIS-related inquiries and coordinate between departments.

Geospatial Data Management

* Oversee the collection, processing, and management of geospatial datasets, including environmental, ecological, and topographical data.

* Maintain and update geodatabases to ensure accurate and reliable data for environmental analysis.

GIS Analysis and Mapping

* Develop high-quality maps and spatial analyses to support environmental assessments, impact studies, and natural resource management.

* Perform advanced spatial analysis to extract meaningful insights from geospatial data.

Collaboration with Project Teams

* Work with multidisciplinary teams including environmental scientists, engineers, and project managers to integrate GIS into project workflows.

* Attend project meetings to ensure that GIS deliverables align with client and project objectives.

Innovation and System Development

* Design and implement new GIS applications and tools to streamline workflows and improve data visualization.

* Stay updated on GIS technologies and integrate new tools to enhance service offerings.

Training and Mentorship

* Provide training and technical support to internal staff and clients on GIS software and applications.

* Mentor junior GIS staff, providing guidance on best practices and career development.

Work Environment

This candidate will need to collaborate effectively with leadership and maintain that communication back down to the people they supervise. Additionally, this candidate needs to be able to complete project work independently, with minimal supervision.

This position is primarily an office-based role, meaning employees will be work from the Stow, Ohio or Regional office unless prior arrangements have been made with your direct supervisor to work from home.

Reports to GIS Operations Manager

Works with Inside Company:

* Internal Human Resources Team

* Internal Corporate Teams

* Practice Area Leads

* Practice Area Project Managers

* Practice Area Biologists

* Natural Resources leadership & personnel

Works with Outside Company:

* Consultants and vendors as necessary

* Various clients as necessary

Working Conditions:

* Stow Headquarters or Regional Office

* May be asked to help with other projects in the field as time allows

Supervisor Responsibilities:

* Manager to other GIS analysts at Stow or other regional offices

Physical Requirements:

* Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time

* Repeat motions that may include the wrist, hands, and/or fingers

* Communication with others to exchange information. Must be able to see, read, write, and speak.

Travel Requirements:

None, but may be asked to help on projects as time allows

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

* Education: Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, or related field.

* Experience: 5+ years of experience in GIS with an emphasis on environmental projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:

* Master's degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, or related field.

* 7+ years of professional GIS experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

* Experience with ModelBuilder and/or Python scripting for automating GIS workflows.

* Familiarity with additional GIS tools such as QGIS, FME, ArcHydro, or remote sensing technologies.

* Experience working on large-scale environmental projects, such as habitat assessments or environmental impact statements.

* Certified GIS Professional (GISP) certification or equivalent.

* Proficiency in Esri's ArcGIS software suite (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Web Applications).

* Experience with multiple geospatial data formats (e.g., shapefiles, geodatabases, KML) and GPS data collection.

* Knowledge of environmental regulations and compliance requirements related to GIS.

Desired Skills:

* Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.

* Strong knowledge of geospatial technologies, including spatial analysis, geodatabases, and cartography.

* Proven ability to lead and develop a team of GIS professionals.

* Ability to think critically and develop solutions for complex spatial challenges.

* Excellent verbal and written communication skills to explain complex GIS concepts to non-technical stakeholders.

* Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and build strong relationships with clients and colleagues.

* Strong focus on quality control to ensure accuracy and reliability of data and analyses.