Environmental GIS Specialist

ERM is seeking an entry to mid-level GIS Specialist to join our consulting firm in Rolling Meadows, IL. ERM is the world’s leading provider of environmental, health and safety, risk and social consulting services. We have become one of the world’s largest and most successful environmental consulting firms offering a range of compliance assurance, impact assessment planning, site investigation and remediation, and corporate advisory services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate GIS maps and data to support project activities
• Develop and manage GIS databases.
• Manage all GIS data and GIS-related requests for a project.
• Use GIS to identify possible route options for linear utility routing and siting through a state and/or federal environmental process.
• Attend meetings and provide technical GIS analysis to review project planning decisions.
• Create and maintain web-based GIS project sites.
• Provide high-quality technical support for GIS needs on projects and proposals, while successfully juggling multiple deadline-driven tasks.
• Prepare GIS spatial and sampling analysis models and maps.
• Create simple scripts and/or models.
• Work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments.
• Complete work assignments in accordance with ERM’s management system, format, and quality standards.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Associates or BA/BS and 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Proficient in, ESRI ArcGIS desktop software and various extensions (v10.x).
• Geodatabase management, exemplary cartographic skills, spatial data creation, and analysis are a must.
• GPS data collection using Trimble units, post-processing and manipulation. 
• AutoCAD and other drafting software desired.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Effective written/verbal communication and organization/analytical skills; proven problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to learn on your own and learn new tasks in a timely manner. 
• Ability to succeed at a consulting pace, handling multiple project assignments, and maintaining flexibility, while meeting strict deadlines.
• Experience in the consulting industry desired. 
• Local candidates preferred.