Job No. 154630
- Job Title:
- Environmental GIS Analyst, TSC - Fort Collins, CO
- Employer:
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Colorado State University
- Location:
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Fort Collins , CO
- Posting Date:
- 14-Jan-2025
- Description:
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Description of Work Unit
CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at CSU. CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DOD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.
To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.
Position Summary
Multiple Environmental Geographic Information System (GIS) Analyst positions, Technical Support Center (TSC) are available at the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML), duty stationed in Fort Collins, CO, as part of the US Air Force Environmental GIS project (AFEnvGIS) to serve multiple technical and support functions including: (1) reach back support (RBS) for off-campus GIS Analysts, (2) technical support as required by the Air Force Civil Engineering Center (AFCEC), (3) data development, (4) assistance and support for data maintenance, and (5) Quality Control (QC) and oversight to ensure Data Integrity (DI) for over 100 USAF installations.
In some instances, positions may require staff to be fully in-person. In other instances, hybrid arrangements may be possible.
The GIS Analyst(s) will communicate to a broad audience that may be outside the GIS occupational discipline. The employee(s) will, through guidance and supervision, have a working knowledge of University policies and systems relevant and necessary to complete work requirements. Their work impacts their immediate team or the AFEnvGIS project.
Travel to selected Air Force installations may be required for data collection and development.
Required Job Qualifications
BA/BS degree in a relevant discipline such as: Geospatial Information Systems (GIS), natural resource management, environmental science, geography, cultural resource management, anthropology, computer science, or other related field.
Three years, or a combined total of 36 months, of applicable work experience in GPS (or otherwise spatially integrated) data collection, data management, data development, and/or data analysis/interpretation. Course work will not be included.
The successful candidate also must have demonstrated training and/or experience with multiple facets of GIS such as GIS software (ESRI/ArcGIS), geodatabases, online/interactive geospatial management and viewing tools etc.
Experience working with geospatial data collection and/or data management in an official capacity with highly structured organizations such as local/state/federal agencies, established non-profit organizations, or private business.
Experience developing professional products such as formal databases, presentations, reports, official maps, etc.
Superior written communication skills are required.
Primary duty station: Fort Collins, CO – Position is hybrid eligible but not for full time remote or long-distance work.
Willingness to, as needed, periodically travel to USAF Installations as necessary for data collection and development.
Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Demonstrated working knowledge of Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) especially version 3.0 or higher.
Managing spatial data in geodatabases or Microsoft Access databases.
Knowledge and experience in U.S. Air Force GeoBase program and with U.S. Air Force environmental programs are beneficial.
Related work experience with U.S. Air Force bases outside the continental U.S. is a plus.
Knowledge and experience developing web applications including geo-portal data maintenance, ArcGIS Online and story maps is considered a plus.
Knowledge and experience with automation processes such as ETL tools, python scripting, and/or SQL is highly desired.
More than 3 years of related work experience is desirable.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category Technical Assistance
Duty/Responsibility
The Environmental GIS Analyst (TSC) will provide reach back support to both the ISS GIS Analysts and AFCEC support team leads, including trouble-shooting technical issues, learning new software/technology and developing best tools and techniques for GIS processes.
As needed, will complete quarterly data maintenance of the SDSFIE compliant environmental geodatabases and GIS Support services for (approximately 3-6) USAF bases to cover for vacancies (or increased workload) in the ISS GIS Analyst position, including conducting periodic data review and maintaining communications with AF environmental program managers and GeoBase personnel.
Assist with data development for newly added program areas, datasets or locations or as needed to provide source data for other CEMML GIS tasks and projects including data digitization and attribute population.
- Contact information:
- Colorado State University
- Fort Collins, CO 80523
- United States
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