GIS Specialist

Cherokee Federal

1d•$60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

This position requires an active T1 (NACI) clearance or the ability to obtain a T1 (NACI) clearance to be considered. The GIS Specialist supports the Directorate of Public Works – Environmental Division (DPW-ED) in developing, maintaining, and ensuring the quality of geospatial data in compliance with Army IGI&S Program standards. This role involves updating, creating, and managing GIS data layers, producing custom maps, conducting spatial analysis, and ensuring all data meets SDSFIE, QAP, and metadata requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
Minimum two years of GIS-related experience, with the ability to interpret technical terminology, read plans and procedures, and perform complex scientific data labeling.
Experience with Esri ArcGIS, spatial analysis, remote sensing, and photogrammetry.
Familiarity with SDSFIE, QAP, FGDC metadata standards, and Army IGI&S Program requirements preferred.
Ability to process and interpret aerial, satellite, and UAS imagery.
Strong data management, QA/QC, and metadata documentation skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and meet strict reporting deadlines.
Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

Review, update, create, and maintain DPW-ED GIS data layers in compliance with SDSFIE, QAP, and FGDC CSDGM metadata standards.
Conduct quality assurance checks, prepare quarterly data quality reports, and package data for the ISR Service 425 data call.
Maintain and version-edit data within the Fort Bliss SDE SharePoint and database/Tracker environment.
Create custom digital and hardcopy maps to support environmental management and decision-making.
Develop new GIS layers using spatial analysis, remote sensing, and data creation techniques when existing layers are unavailable.
Process and analyze imagery from satellite, aerial, and UAS sources, including georectification, photogrammetry, and 3D modeling, to support environmental objectives such as habitat evaluation, ecosite assessment, and change detection.
Review and provide feedback on GIS data submitted from environmental projects to ensure quality and compliance.
Backup, update, QA/QC, and maintain all related GIS data in the GeoSharePoint and database/Tracker systems.
Standardize and upload finalized project data, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
Collaborate with government Points of Contact (POCs) and subject matter experts to maintain current CIP, CIP Priority 1, and Army Non-CIP data layers.
Meet reporting and update requirements per AR 115-13, including quarterly updates to HQDA.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.