Science Associate I - Santa Cruz, United States - 2NDNATURE

Description

Science Associate I

Location:
Santa Cruz, CA one block from beach


Company size: 25+ employees


Type:
Full-time Compensation $50-75k based on experience.


COMPANY OVERVIEW

WHAT WE ENABLE YOU TO DO

A desire to learn and develop new capabilities, attention to detail, and an ability to work as a team member in a small group are required qualities.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

• Manage, QAQC and analyze multiyear, multilocation hydrology and water quality datasets
• Lead all aspects of field data collection in both urban and rural environments
• Perform geospatial mapping and analysis tasks in ArcGIS to support science, product, and customer support staff
• Communicate clearly and concisely in writing and in meetings across a range of audiences, including internal team and customers
• Design and generate technically sound, compelling, and easytounderstand tables, graphs, and maps to convey research results
• Precisely execute software testing protocols to evaluate new product features
• Contribute to development and improvement of internal protocols
• Collect, organize, and maintain spatial data, databases, reports, briefings, publications, and other relevant information consistent with defined protocols

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TABLE

• Bachelor's degree
• 12 years of field data collection experience
• 12 years of experience using Esri GIS software
• Strong organizational skills
• Quantitative mindset
• Keen attention to detail
• Comfortable using mobile technology
• Excellent communication skills
• Ambition to be innovative
• Desire to always do better
• Passion, motivation, and urgency
• A desire to be the best and work with the best

WHAT WOULD REALLY MAKE US LOVE YOU

• Proficient in Esri GIS software. List any experience in ArcGIS Pro, ModelBuilder, image classification, raster geoprocessing, Field Maps and Survey 123 field apps, ArcGIS Story Maps, ArcGIS Hub and/or publishing data to ArcGIS Online
• Selfmotivated and wellorganized team player
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in managing large datasets in relational databases, like Microsoft Access, MySQL, etc.
• Passionate about improving communities through clean water

WHAT 2NDNATURE SOFTWARE BRINGS TO THE TABLE

Our stormwater management and compliance platforms bring transparency and accountability to urban land management so that communities can become more resilient and equitable.

Our municipal geospatial solution empowers local and state government staff to efficiently comply with Clean Water Act requirements while building capacity to communicate program performance.

Our land management solution allows entities to prioritize and quantify stormwater projects on their properties across the country.

We are the asset and compliance management system for some of the largest and most exciting clean water projects in the country.

We are an early-stage technology company with an impact mission, strong product market fit, and great team attitude. Adoption of our platforms is growing rapidly across the country.

Our work environment is open and progressive, encouraging collaboration and communication, and our office ethic is supportive of everyone's need for a healthy work-life balance.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Pay:
$50, $75,000.00 per year


Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k)

matching

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Compensation package:

• Yearly pay

Experience level:

• 1 year

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Santa Cruz, CA 95062: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Santa Cruz, CA 95062