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Open Pool - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist

Working Title : Open Pool - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist Position Location : Fort Collins, CO Work Location : Position qualifies for hybrid / in-office work Research Professional Position : Yes Posting Number : 202500336AP Position Type : Admin Professional / Research Professional Proposed Annual Salary Range : $60,000-$85,000 Employee Benefits : Colorado 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. Description of Work Unit : Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation’s leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) is hiring GIS Specialists to join our Fort Collins, Colorado office. The GIS Specialists will be integral members of our interdisciplinary team of environmental and cultural resource specialists. Our purpose is to support federal land managers in ensuring that military activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies. The GIS Specialists will expand our team’s current GIS capabilities by working with staff to manage geospatial products for a variety of natural and cultural resource projects. Responsibilities will include : Completing metadata Developing Survey123 and ArcGIS Field Maps data forms Post-processing field-data Geospatial analysis Cartography Coordinating with team members and project stakeholders The GIS Specialist may also be expected to : Create and maintain ArcGIS Experience Builder apps Use ArcGIS Hub Premium to administer data Create automated workflows with Microsoft Power Automate Develop scripts for data management or analysis Develop Extract, Translate, and Load (ETL) tools to consolidate and standardize data Ideal employees are motivated self-starters with a strong work ethic and who are dedicated to producing exceptional deliverables. A background in cultural or natural resource management and demonstrated experience utilizing GIS to effectively manage field survey data is required. At least three years of professional experience with ArcGIS 10.X, ArcPro, Survey123, Field Maps ArcGIS Online, and geodatabases required. Required Job Qualifications : B.S. / B.A. in Geography, Ecology, Anthropology / Archeology, Natural Resources Management, or a related field, PLUS three years of relevant professional experience Professional experience in ArcGIS 10.X, ArcPro; including cartography and spatial analyst Professional experience in ArcGIS Online, Field Maps and / or Survey123; including form design and field-data management Experience managing complex ArcGIS geodatabases; including feature class development, relationship classes, and completion of metadata Experience administering natural and cultural resource data Excellent written and verbal communication skills 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 The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by the proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position Preferred Job Qualifications : M.S. in Geography, Ecology, Anthropology / Archaeology, Natural Resources Management, or a related field Experience with Department of Defense GIS data models and standards Experience with using Extract, Translate, and Load (ETL) tools to consolidate and standardize data Experience with R, or similar software environment Experience with ArcGIS Hub Premium, Experience Builder, and Microsoft Power Automate Experience with cultural and / or natural resource management on federal lands Working knowledge of cultural and / or natural resource-related regulatory policy Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply at :

• Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted. Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). A complete application consists of : Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot. Resume Transcripts (for each degree earned that is listed under qualifications) uploaded in the ‘Official Transcripts’ or ‘Unofficial Transcripts’ slot. Degree Conferral (copy of diploma if transcripts do not include confirmation that degree was awarded) uploaded in the ‘Other’ slot. References – please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. Conditions of Employment : Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires) Colorado 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. Colorado 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.

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