What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Developer (Artificial Intelligence Analyst) position at NV5?
| Job ID | 2025-11343 | # of Openings | 1 | Location | US-Remote | Category | Geospatial/GIS | Type | Regular Full-Time |
NV5 is seeking a GIS Developer/Artificial Intelligence (AI) Programmer Analyst with specific technical skills and expertise to provide use of AI tools and production of a Small Language Model and documentation support, working directly with its federal government client at the Federal Center in Lakewood, Colorado.
Work Environment:
- Travel <10% of the time (some occasional on-site visits required).
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's continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world's toughest problems. The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.
At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment. We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.
Responsibilities- Provide support of client's Resource Uses, Decisions, and Description (RUDD) Program using internal BLM AI to create a Small Language Model to process multiple Land Use Planning documents and identify land use plan decisions and create a "Current Land Use Plans Decisions" product that will align with the current RUDD template.
- Provide metadata, reports, data, code, scripts, system documentation, or other related items to support the task as requested
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or related field
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years of application development experience
Experience & Skills:
- Experience Using AI and Small Language Models
- Experience managing and presenting metadata data using any of the following:
- Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)
- ESRI ArcMap Metadata Editor
- ESRI Arc Pro BLM Metadata Tool
- Extensible Markup Language (XML)
- Hypertext Markup Language (HTML)
- NotePad
- Portable Document Format (PDF)
- R programming language
- XML Notepad
- Experience with mobile data collection and management applications especially involving offline/disconnected workflows
- Experience with programming/scripting languages such as R, Python, VBA, VB.Net, or others
- Experience using, developing, or maintaining:
- Scripts, tools, or dashboards for managing data and metadata, providing access to data, or identifying and resolving data and metadata issues
- Written technical documentation such as training materials, user documentation, workflow diagrams, standard operating procedures, metadata, etc.
- Experience with metadata standards such as, FGDC Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (CSDGM), ISO 19115: Geographic information - Metadata (ISO 19115), Exchangeable Image File format (Exif)
- Experience with metadata methods and procedures including metadata inspection, automating metadata quality checks, transforming metadata, and publishing metadata
- Experience with customer support including delivering highly technical content to non-technical audiences
Will need to provide examples of workflow or guidance documentation developed and examples of technical trainings presented.
Please be aware that some of our positions may require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, 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.
The pay range for this position in Colorado is $100,000 - $120,000 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site. This role will remain open and posted on our website until filled.
NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.
NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Salary : $100,000 - $120,000
