Consulting GIS Specialist (Service Center Manager & Site Supervisor/Application Developer)

Terrestris Global Solutions • Sacramento, CA

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About The Position

Terrestris is seeking a Consulting GIS Specialist to support the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) by managing GIS technical service operations and providing advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) application development support. Terrestris leverages technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance, forming strong client and team relationships through transparency and striving to create an environment where their team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, they provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Natural Resources Management, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Minimum 3–5 years of GIS production experience utilizing ESRI software.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with GIS programming and automation use: Python Arcade ModelBuilder
• Experience supporting GIS/CAD environments and network administration.
• Experience with Requirements analysis
• Experience with GIS tool and user interface design
• Experience with GIS programming and modeling
• Experience with Cost estimating and workload forecasting
• Experience with Enterprise GIS application development
• Experience developing solutions using ArcGIS Enterprise
• Experience developing solutions using ArcGIS Online
• Experience developing solutions using ESRI JavaScript APIs
• Experience with Enterprise geodatabases
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Recent ESRI technical coursework or certifications in areas such as: GIS database management, ArcGIS Pro, Enterprise geodatabase management, Cartographic production, 3D analysis and visualization, Enterprise GIS administration, Field workflow modernization
• Experience leading GIS teams or managing GIS service centers.
• Experience supporting Federal, Department of Interior, or Bureau of Reclamation GIS programs.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the CGBGIS Service Center, including workload prioritization, scheduling, resource allocation, and project delivery.
• Supervise and assign work to GIS programmers, production specialists, and technical staff.
• Oversee GIS production quality, database updates, user access management, training activities, and technical support.
• Coordinate staffing support, billing/payroll/benefits administration, travel requirements, and operational reporting.
• Analyze GIS system requirements and recommend technical solutions, process improvements, and infrastructure enhancements.
• Design, develop, and maintain GIS production tools, user interfaces, enterprise GIS applications, and automated workflows.
• Develop GIS solutions using ESRI technologies, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and related platforms.
• Create and maintain GIS models, scripts, and automation tools using Python, Arcade, and ModelBuilder.
• Support enterprise geodatabase management, GIS application development, and data integration efforts.
• Develop GIS applications using JavaScript APIs and ArcGIS Online capabilities.
• Perform requirements analysis, cost estimating, workload forecasting, and resource planning.
• Evaluate GIS hardware/software needs and provide recommendations for technology upgrades.
• Support modernization initiatives involving field data collection workflows, 3D analysis, visualization, and enterprise geospatial management.

Benefits

• health, financial, and retirement benefits
• paid leave
• professional development
• tuition assistance
• work-life programs
• award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level