GIS Specialist

GIS Specialist

Position Location: Position is fully in-office/in-person
Posting Number: 202501368AP
Position Type: Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Proposed Annual Salary: $65,000 – $70,000
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/10/2025

Description of Work Unit:

A GIS Specialist position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). This position provides GIS and spatial services support to the US Army Garrison Hawaii (USAG-HI) Directorate of Public Works (DPW) GIS database and Master Planning Division intranet site to include civil infrastructure and utilities. Responsibilities include updating and editing GIS data as needed, field data collection with GPS and map creation and printing. The employee will also be responsible for ensuring the GIS data meets all data standards outlined by the Army.

The position is located at Wheeler Army Airfield which is located on Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Hawaii.
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Position Summary:

A GIS Specialist position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). This position provides GIS and spatial services support to the US Army Garrison Hawaii (USAG-HI) Directorate of Public Works (DPW) GIS database and Master Planning Division intranet site to include civil infrastructure and utilities. Responsibilities include updating and editing GIS data as needed, field data collection with GPS and map creation and printing. The employee will also be responsible for ensuring the GIS data meets all data standards outlined by the Army.

The position is located at Wheeler Army Airfield which is located on Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Hawaii.

Required Job Qualifications:

• BS or BA degree.
• Experience in the management of geospatial data or similar relevant experience.
• Experience with the ESRI suite of products or similar relevant experience.
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• 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.
• Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance:
  • In order to be eligible for a CAC, a non-U.S. nationals must have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three or more consecutive years for the required Tier 1 HSPD-12 CAC credentialing background investigation.
  • Additional CAC eligibility requirements can be found at: https://www.cac.mil/Portals/53/Documents/520046p%20DoDI%20DoD%20Investigative%20and%20Adjudicative%20Guidance%20for%20Issuing%20the%20Common%20Access%20Card.pdf?ver=2020-05-01-092718-907
  
  
• Must have a valid drivers license or the ability to obtain a drivers license by the employment start date.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• BS/BA degree in GIS or closely related field with GIS course work.
• Demonstrated experience in the updating and creation of spatial data including digitizing, editing, attributing, creation of maps, spatial analysis and geo-processing functions using ESRI ArcGIS Pro.
• Knowledge of Enterprise GIS systems and ESRI Online.
• Experience working with vector-based data for civil infrastructure and asset management including utilities.
• Experience automating processes using Python, Model Builder, FME or similar methods.
• Experience with CADD and SDSFIE datasets
• Experience using AutoCAD, MicroStation or other similar programs.
• Experience working in highly structured organizations, such as governmental agencies, the military or corporations, with established lines of authority, procedures, and protocols.
• Knowledge/experience of hardware and software maintenance for Windows systems.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than October 20, 2025 for full consideration.

Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials.

A complete application consists of:

1. Statement of Qualifications (clearly address how your experiences meets or exceeds each qualification listed in the job announcement); the statement of qualifications can be uploaded to the Cover Letter slot
2. Resume
3. References – please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/166895

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