Oahu, Hawaii

Position Title: GIS Specialist

Organization: Colorado State University – Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands

Location: Oahu, Hawaii

Organization Overview: 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. They provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. They collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues.

Position Overview: A GIS Specialist position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). The position is located at Wheeler Army Airfield, which is located on Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Hawaii. This position provides GIS and spatial services support to the US Army Garrison Hawaii (USAG-HI) Directorate of Public Works (DPW) environmental 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.

Duties: 

• Update and maintain existing geodatabases including digitizing, editing and attributing of data from a variety of sources including but not limited to aerial imagery, CADD files, historic paper maps and field collected data.
• Undertake field data verification and collection using GPS and other digital data capture technologies.
• Coordinate with program Subject Matter Expert’s (SME’S) to update relevant spatial datasets according to the Army SDSFIE Standard.
• Respond to program requests to produce specialized maps, data requests and spatial analytical products.
• Update standard map products such as installation utilities, land use, and planning maps.
• Provide backup support to Records Curator position with assistance with using Bentley ProjectWise to locate As-Built drawings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A BS or BA degree.
• Experience in the management of geospatial data within the ESRI suite of products or similar relevant experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
• 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.

Preferred 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.

Salary/Pay: $60,000 to $65,000

Application Deadline: $60,000- $65,000

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.