Environmental GIS Analyst

ABOUT THE TEPA COMPANIES

Established in 2005 and owned by the Paskenta Band of Nomlaki Indians, The Tepa Companies deliver comprehensive and sustainable solutions to federal, state, local, and private-sector clients throughout the United States. The tribally owned companies work independently and collaboratively to provide wide-ranging construction, engineering, environmental, industrial, staffing, and technology services.

When you join Tepa Companies, you have the opportunity to expand your entrepreneurial skill set while growing professionally alongside the best in the industry. You will have the opportunity to impact your team, the organization as a whole, and subsequently, our Tribe.

We seek out top talent to provide the best services for our clients. We focus on being a responsible company for our employees and their families by creating a culture that reflects our core values and offering competitive pay and benefits package. Our benefits package includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision, generous paid time off and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, flexible spending and health savings account, mental health support and resources, short and long-term disability, and tuition reimbursement. Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled.

LOCATION: Remote

ABOUT THE JOB

The Tepa Companies are seeking an Environmental GIS Analyst works alongside Senior Scientists, Project Managers, and Technical Experts on various activities in support of diverse environmental assessment and remediation projects. This role contributes to the development and implementation of a strategic plan for the emerging contaminant technical program, including environmental investigations related to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and other emerging contaminants. Responsibilities include conducting GIS tasks for environmental investigations and conceptual site models (CSMs), including CSM data management, data mining, and digitization within GIS, technical review, quality assurance, and quality control checks, maintaining and updating environmental databases, data analysis and programmatic data queries, and the development and execution of automated production workflows.

Job Functions:

• Manages GIS datasets for the PFAS CSM program by prioritizing project technical needs.
• Conducts research, data mining, and analysis from disparate data sources evaluate, and incorporate into environmental databases based on independent technical judgment.
• Execute PFAS environmental data management processes, including data acquisition, data tracking, data evaluation and technical analysis, quality assurance review, data gap analysis, and complex data reporting.
• Leads GIS data analysis for hydrogeologic investigations, including conceptual site models, PFAS groundwater contaminant migration pathway analysis, and drinking water receptor studies.
• Manages project web-map dashboards with data management, query, reporting, and geo-visualization tools.
• Develops technical GIS figures displaying PFAS investigation results and site characterization.
• Develops technical fact sheets, briefings, and programmatic status reports.
• Reviews PFAS investigation reports for assessing geospatial and technical data accuracy.
• Develops visual, graphical, and tabular summaries of environmental data and trend analysis.
• Develops and modify automated data and visualization production workflows.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Sciences (GIS), Environmental Sciences, Data Analytics, or related field
• 3-7 year of relevant experience
• Demonstrated ability to fulfill commitments on schedule and meet clients' service expectations and requirements
• Strong oral and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with project team members and clients
• Demonstrated effectiveness in building working relationships and interacting with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills, including logical thinking, attention to detail, accuracy, and completeness, as well as a commitment to producing high-quality deliverables
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet multiple schedule deadlines
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office products, especially Word and Excel
  
  Preferred Education and Experience (not required):
  • On track for PG registration
  • Prior federal and DoD experience
  • Familiarity with GIS mapping and data analysis
  • Familiarity with Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA), Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) programs and Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), and United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) clients