Job Description

Position Summary:

An Environmental Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Analyst II position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). This position has a duty location at Vandenberg Space Force Base and also supports Pillar Point Air Force Station. This position will require travel, up to a week at a time, to supported US Air and Space Force Bases.

The GIS Analyst will be responsible for data development and data maintenance for all environmental GIS data. This includes but is not limited to incorporating data from disparate sources, applying quality control checks, and standardizing data to the SDSFIE. The individual will also be responsible for providing GIS support to the Air Force environmental programs. This includes but is not limited to cartographic support, data requests, and data analysis. This position will engage with Air Force environmental Program Managers and staff at all supported bases on a routine basis. This includes but is not limited to collaborating on projects, providing status updates, and presenting to small groups.

The successful candidate will work independently with remote supervision. This position is eligible for 3/2 hybrid work schedule with a minimum of three days at the installation work site required and up to two days per week of remote work.

Work Unit:

The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DOD) and other public lands. To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.

Application Deadline:

Sunday, November 30, 2026, 11:59pm MDT

Essential Job Duties:

• Database Management: Data development and data maintenance for all environmental GIS data for four U.S. Air Force Bases; ensure all data are maintained to the SDSFIE standards, metadata meets project requirements, and passes Quality Control checks.

• GIS Support and Data Analysis: Provide GIS support including but not limited to cartographic support, data requests, and data analysis.

• Data Collection: Collection and evaluation of existing spatial and aspatial data from disparate sources; perform field data collection using GPS, rectify aerial photography, and digitize features from imagery.

• Consultation: Engage with Air Force environmental Program Managers and staff at all supported bases on a routine basis, including but not limited to reviewing data and providing status updates.

• Travel: Periodic travel (2x per year per remotely located base), up to 1 week in duration per trip, to provide project updates, conduct GIS data review, and offer GIS support services.

• Reporting: Perform monthly reporting requirements.

Conditions of Employment:

• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires)

• Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance; required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check to remain eligible for employment by CSU.

• Legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

• Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the proposed start date.

• This position may require fieldwork to obtain environmental data, which includes possibly walking long distances in adverse terrain and weather conditions, carrying all necessary supplies and equipment (less than 45lbs).

• Relocation expenses are NOT available for this position.
• Ability to travel (up to 1 week in duration) at least 2 times per year to each remotely located Air or Space Force Base within the area of responsibility.

Supervision:

• No supervisory responsibility
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's (BS/BA) degree in a relevant discipline such as: geospatial information systems (GIS), natural resource management, environmental science, geography, cultural resource management, anthropology, computer science, or other related field.
• Three years (36 months) of demonstrated GIS work experience is required; coursework will not be included.
• Experience in all of the following: environmental-related GIS, Esri’s ArcGIS software, and cartography.
• Demonstrated work experience applying spatial data standards, data development, and data maintenance.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, as well as take initiative to resolve issues.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a highly structured organization, demonstrated knowledge of military instructions, directives, guidance, and environmental regulations and processes.
• Existing National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) is highly desired
• Demonstrated work experience with the following:
  • U.S. Air Force GeoBase program.
  • Geospatial documentation and metadata.
  • Geospatial Standards including: Spatial Data Standards for Facility, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE), and International Organization Standardization (ISO) or Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) standards.
  • Disseminating information to stakeholders and public or private entities.
  • Field data collection methods including using GPS equipment and post-processing of data.

Search Contact:

Valerie Milmore

Valerie.Milmore@colostate.edu

Salary Range

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EEO

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