Environmental GIS Specialist-1

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

6d•$61,000 - $77,000•Hybrid

About The Position

CEMML is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated Environmental GIS Specialist to join a collaborative team that integrates hundreds of GIS applications, geospatial datasets, and documentation. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience using the full ESRI ArcGIS ecosystem, 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, workflow optimization, and scalable application design that meet the rigorous standards of federal infrastructure and environmental compliance programs. This position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic team environment while delivering impactful solutions for a nationally critical infrastructure program.

Requirements

At least three years of professional experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Survey123, Field Maps, and geodatabase management is required.
Flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively under pressure are essential for success in this role.
Applicants should understand that this position requires professionalism, clear communication, and the ability to navigate challenges without interpersonal conflict.
B.S./B.A. in Geography, GIS, Ecology/Biology, History/Archaeology, Natural Resources Management, or a related field.
A minimum of 3 years of post-graduate relevant GIS experience administering natural and/or cultural resources data.
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.
Proven experience working in a high-stress, highly dynamic environment with continually evolving priorities and deadlines.
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.
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.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree in Geography, GIS, Ecology/Biology, History/Archaeology, Natural Resources Management, or a related field.
Five (5) or more years of relevant professional GIS experience.
Experience working with Department of Defense or the Department of the Air Force
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 overseeing content management systems (i.e., Box, SharePoint).
Proficiency in Arcade, Python, or similar programming languages.
Working knowledge of cultural and/or natural resource-related regulatory policy.

Responsibilities

Assist in the administration of a large-scale ArcGIS Hub Premium site.
Design and manage ArcGIS Online feature services and mobile tools (Field Maps, Smart Forms, Survey123) for complex field data collection workflows.
Build high-performing ArcGIS Dashboards and Experience Builder applications that enable data review, stakeholder engagement, and real-time project monitoring.
Maintain optimal product integrity and discoverability by ensuring organized content structure and comprehensive and complete metadata.
Post-process field data to ensure data integrity, interoperability and compliance with Department of Defense data and federal metadata standards.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to define GIS requirements and translate them into actionable solutions.
Troubleshoot GIS tool performance issues promptly to maintain system reliability.
Create automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate or AGOL Notebook/python
Author and review Standard Operating Procedures.
Implement AGOL organization maintenance best practices to manage members, content, and groups.
Develop automated data processing tools to enhance project workflows.
Support field work surveys by providing on-site technical support and troubleshooting.
Both independent and collaborative group work will be required.