GIS Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
- Fort Collins, CO
- $60,000-85,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Position Location Great Falls, Montana
Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202501198AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib II
Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $60,000 - $85,000
Employee BenefitsColorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Desired Start Date 10/06/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 09/15/2025
Description of Work UnitCEMML 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 other CSU departments 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, please visit .
Position SummaryThe Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated GIS Specialist to join a collaborative team that supports a large-scale ArcGIS Hub Premium site. This site integrates hundreds of GIS applications, geospatial datasets, and documentation to support a large-scale Air Force survey, infrastructure development, and deployment program.The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience using the full Esri ArcGIS suite, and the ability to translate complex project needs into practical, high-performing GIS tools and workflows. The candidate should be prepared to support both technical development and end-user implementation, ensuring spatial data integrity, streamlined workflows, and scalable application design that meet the rigorous standards of federal infrastructure and environmental compliance programs.
Required Job Qualifications
- B.S./B.A. in Geography, GIS, Ecology/Biology, Natural Resources Management, or a related field.
- Minimum three (3) years of relevant professional GIS experience.
- Professional experience using ArcGIS Pro 3.x and ArcGIS Online for managing and distributing spatial data.
- Professional experience configuring web and/or mobile ArcGIS applications including Field Maps Smart Forms, Survey123, Dashboards, and/or Experience Builder.
- Demonstrated ability to design and manage end-to-end geospatial data workflows including data design, collection, review, and delivery.
- Experience working with coordinate systems, map projections, and spatial data transformations to ensure accurate geospatial analysis and data integration.
- Experience deploying mobile GIS data collection tools to collect natural and/or cultural resource field data, or similar.
- Demonstrate written and verbal communication skills to explain geospatial concepts to interdisciplinary audiences.
- Ability to lift 25 pounds and traverse uneven, steep terrain.
- Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license by the employment start date.
- Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance. Furthermore, candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check to remain eligible for employment by CSU.
- M.S. in Geography, GIS, Ecology/Biology, Natural Resources Management, or a related field.
- Five (5) or more years of relevant professional GIS experience.
- Experience administering ArcGIS Hub Premium sites.
- Experience implementing best practices for AGOL organization maintenance.
- Experience with workflow management software such as ArcGIS Workflow Manger, or Microsoft Power Automate.
- Experience with or knowledge of user interface design principles and best practices including web design.
- Experience developing content management systems (i.e., Box, SharePoint).
- Experience with Department of Defense GIS data models and standards (e.g. Air Force Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment [SDSFIE]; Federal Geographic Data Committee's [FGDC] Content Standard for Digital Spatial Metadata [CSDGM]).
- Experience using Extract, Translate, and Load (ETL) tools to consolidate and standardize data.
- Proficiency in Arcade, Python, or similar programming languages.
- Working knowledge of cultural and/or natural resource-related regulatory policy.
Duty/Responsibility
- Assist in administering a large-scale ArcGIS Hub Premium site.
- Build and maintain high-performing Dashboards and Experience Builder applications to support data review, stakeholder engagement, and real-time project monitoring.
- Maintain optimal product integrity by ensuring content is organized, discoverable, and meets project naming and metadata standards.
Job Duty Category Data Workflow Design
Duty/Responsibility
- Identify and develop data collection, review, and standardization workflows.
- Design, develop, and manage ArcGIS Online feature services and mobile data collection tools using Field Maps, Smart Forms, and Survey123 to support workflows.
- Post-process field data to ensure integrity, interoperability, and compliance with Department of Defense data and federal metadata standards.
Job Duty Category AGOL Organization Maintenance
Duty/Responsibility
- Assist with the administration of the AGOL organization by managing members, groups, and content; implementing best practices to ensure security, organization, and usability; and supporting efficient collaboration across teams and stakeholders.
Job Duty Category Collaboration
Duty/Responsibility
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to define GIS requirements and translate them into actionable solutions.
- Promptly troubleshoot GIS tool performance issues (remotely and in-person) to maintain system reliability.
- Create automated workflows, and author or review Standard Operating Procedures to support team operations.
- Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the 'Cover Letter' slot.
- Resume
- References - please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver's License
Search Contact Amanda Wallander, Amanda.Wallander@colostate.edu
EEOColorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy StatementColorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.References RequestedReferences RequestedMinimum Requested 3
Maximum Requested 3Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * * Do you have a minimum three (3) years of relevant professional GIS experience?
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- * Do you have five (5) or more years of relevant professional GIS experience?
- Yes
- No
- Resume