Watershed Analyst

Position Overview
The Cadmus Group is in search of an entry level Watershed Analyst to join our Watershed Science & Management Team on a full- or part-time basis. The Watershed Analyst will contribute to applied watershed science research, as well as watershed protection and restoration planning.

Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include: gathering spatial data relevant to assessment of watershed health and vulnerability, developing and conducting a variety of GIS analyses, and synthesizing information to contribute to watershed management planning efforts.

Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in ecology, water resources, environmental, or natural sciences.
· Proficient in the ESRI suite of ArcGIS software and geoprocessing tools.
· Strong understanding of GIS principles, including feature topology, attribute table relationships, and application of map projections.
· Experience with developing geoprocessing scripts and performing complex queries within ArcGIS using Python.
· Experience reviewing large datasets, and resolving formatting and data type issues prior to use within a GIS.
· Ability to work independently, efficiently, and in an organized manner with very strong attention to detail.
· Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently and meet tight deadlines.
· Strong problem-solving abilities.
· Effective communication skills, in writing, in person, and on the telephone.
· Experience working with Microsoft Office Suite software and Web browsers.
· A cheerful and outgoing personality, positive attitude, sense of humor, and team spirit.

Preferred
· Master’s degree (completed or in progress) in ecology, water resources, environmental, or natural sciences.
· Experience editing and publishing geospatial metadata, including metadata meeting FGDC metadata standards.
· Experience using R, or another programming language with the ability to quickly learn advanced R skills.
· Experience with Microsoft Excel/Word macros and Visual Basic for Applications (VBA) programming.
· Experience developing cartographic products that are informative and visually appealing.
· Experience applying statistical and other quantitative techniques to watershed assessment projects.
· Experience with or knowledge of the theories, principles, practices, and techniques of limnology, ecology, hydrology, and watershed management principles.
· Applied knowledge of the Clean Water Act
· Willingness to contribute to other watershed science research as needed.

Additional Information
This position will be located in Madison, WI or Waltham, MA.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Cadmus, please call Sonia Brightman, Senior Recruiter, at 617-673-7204, or email: Sonia.Brightman@cadmusgroup.com.