GIS Specialist

Job Description

GIS Specialist

This position requires an active T1 (NACI) clearance or the ability to obtain a T1 (NACI) clearance to be considered.

The GIS Specialist supports the Directorate of Public Works – Environmental Division (DPW-ED) in developing, maintaining, and ensuring the quality of geospatial data in compliance with Army IGI&S Program standards. This role involves updating, creating, and managing GIS data layers, producing custom maps, conducting spatial analysis, and ensuring all data meets SDSFIE, QAP, and metadata requirements.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for GIS Specialist: $60,000 to $70,000

Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided.Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

GIS Specialist Responsibilities Include

• Review, update, create, and maintain DPW-ED GIS data layers in compliance with SDSFIE, QAP, and FGDC CSDGM metadata standards.
• Conduct quality assurance checks, prepare quarterly data quality reports, and package data for the ISR Service 425 data call.
• Maintain and version-edit data within the Fort Bliss SDE SharePoint and database/Tracker environment.
• Create custom digital and hardcopy maps to support environmental management and decision-making.
• Develop new GIS layers using spatial analysis, remote sensing, and data creation techniques when existing layers are unavailable.
• Process and analyze imagery from satellite, aerial, and UAS sources, including georectification, photogrammetry, and 3D modeling, to support environmental objectives such as habitat evaluation, ecosite assessment, and change detection.
• Review and provide feedback on GIS data submitted from environmental projects to ensure quality and compliance.
• Backup, update, QA/QC, and maintain all related GIS data in the GeoSharePoint and database/Tracker systems.
• Standardize and upload finalized project data, ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Collaborate with government Points of Contact (POCs) and subject matter experts to maintain current CIP, CIP Priority 1, and Army Non-CIP data layers.
• Meet reporting and update requirements per AR 115-13, including quarterly updates to HQDA.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

GIS Specialist Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities Requested

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• Minimum two years of GIS-related experience, with the ability to interpret technical terminology, read plans and procedures, and perform complex scientific data labeling.
• Experience with Esri ArcGIS, spatial analysis, remote sensing, and photogrammetry.
• Familiarity with SDSFIE, QAP, FGDC metadata standards, and Army IGI&S Program requirements preferred.
• Ability to process and interpret aerial, satellite, and UAS imagery.
• Strong data management, QA/QC, and metadata documentation skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and meet strict reporting deadlines.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.
  
  

Company Information

Cherokee Federal Solutions (CFS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government’s mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CFS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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Keywords

• GIS
• Geospatial
• Mapping
• Remote Sensing
• Spatial Analysis
  
  

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