GIS Specialist (Multiple Levels)

NV5•Remote,

17h•Remote

About The Position

NV5 is seeking GIS Specialists at various career levels to support natural resource management, environmental planning, conservation, and land management initiatives across the Western United States. These positions offer the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams delivering geospatial solutions that support federal clients. Successful candidates will have experience with GIS technologies, geospatial data management, analysis, and application development. Opportunities are available for early-career, mid-level, and senior professionals, with responsibilities aligned to experience and technical expertise. The work environment is remote, located in the Western U.S. Natural Resources Programs, with travel required less than 10% of the time, including some occasional on-site visits. NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide. NV5 Geospatial is a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment, valuing diversity and individual experiences.

Requirements

Professional experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial analysis.
Bachelor’s degree in geography, natural resource management or equivalent.
Working with Esri software products including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and/or mobile GIS applications.
GIS data management, editing, quality control, and cartographic production.
Web GIS application configuration and deployment.
Technical documentation, reporting, and workflow development.
Supporting environmental, natural resource, land management, engineering, or related programs.
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Federal DOI clearance.
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Commitment to producing high-quality technical deliverables.
Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and workflows.
Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.
Applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Nice To Haves

A master’s degree is desirable.
Experience in natural resources, environmental science, conservation, forestry, wildlife, water resources, or public lands management.
Experience with ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, QuickCapture, Collector, or other mobile GIS platforms.
Python or geoprocessing script development.

Responsibilities

Supporting GIS projects for natural resource, environmental, land management, and conservation programs.
Developing, maintaining, and analyzing geospatial datasets and databases.
Creating maps, dashboards, web applications, and other GIS products for clients and project teams.
Configuring and supporting ArcGIS desktop, web, and mobile applications.
Assisting with GIS workflows, data collection efforts, and field support activities.
Developing technical documentation, user guides, workflows, and project deliverables.
Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in a hybrid or remote work environment.
Supporting project planning, scheduling, and execution.
Contributing to process improvements and innovative geospatial solutions.
For senior-level candidates, providing technical leadership, project oversight, mentoring, and coordination of GIS development and deployment activities.