GIS Specialist

Terrestris Global Solutions • Sacramento, CA

1d • Remote

About The Position

This position supports the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Reclamation by providing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technical services. This position supports the creation and maintenance of geospatial products, geodatabases, and GIS applications while ensuring high-quality mapping and analytical support for Bureau of Reclamation programs. At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we 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 related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of professional GIS production experience using ESRI software.
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro and maintaining enterprise geodatabases.
• Knowledge of GIS principles, cartography, spatial analysis, and geospatial data management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• ArcGIS Online administration and content management
• Python scripting and geoprocessing automation
• ModelBuilder
• Lidar processing and mosaic datasets
• Advanced cartographic design and map production
• Prediction surfaces and spatial modeling
• Database design and GIS workflow automation
• Any combination of three recent ESRI training courses (including ArcGIS Pro, Python Geoprocessing, Lidar/Mosaic Datasets, Map Design, Prediction Surfaces, ModelBuilder, or ArcGIS Online Content and Workflows) may substitute for a portion of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain GIS maps, graphics, and tabular data products using ESRI software.
• Create, update, and maintain enterprise geodatabases and other geospatial databases.
• Perform spatial analysis and produce GIS deliverables that meet project objectives and customer requirements.
• Assist with database design, GIS workflow automation, processing macros, and analytical procedures.
• Develop and maintain automated geoprocessing tools using Python and ModelBuilder, as applicable.
• Utilize ArcGIS Pro to create, edit, analyze, and manage geospatial datasets.
• Support the administration and maintenance of ArcGIS Online content, web maps, applications, and workflows.
• Review GIS products for technical accuracy, quality assurance, and compliance with Government standards and user requirements.
• Maintain project documentation, logs, records, metadata, and GIS files.
• Process and integrate data from multiple geospatial sources, including imagery, lidar, and tabular datasets, when applicable.
• Collaborate with Bureau of Reclamation personnel to identify GIS requirements and recommend technical solutions.
• Provide GIS technical assistance and support to Reclamation staff.
• Maintain effective communication with project managers, technical teams, and Government stakeholders.
• Perform other GIS-related duties as assigned in support of the contract.

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