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Posting Detail Information
Working TitleOpen Pool - Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist
Position LocationFort Collins, CO
Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work
Research Professional PositionYes
Posting Number AP
Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
Proposed Annual Salary Range$60,000-$85,000
Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on12/31/2025
Description of Work Unit
Founded in 1870, Colorado State University is among the nation's leading research universities and enrolls approximately 32,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. Located an hour north of the Denver metro area, Fort Collins is a vibrant community of approximately 157,000 residents that offers the convenience of a small town with all the amenities of a large city. Fort Collins is situated on the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains with views of 14,000 foot peaks, and offers access to numerous cultural, recreational, and outdoor opportunities.
CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at 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. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and other CSU departments to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.
To learn more about CEMML's contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, please visit Summary
The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands ( CEMML ) is hiring GIS Specialists to join our Fort Collins, Colorado office. The GIS Specialists will be integral members of our interdisciplinary team of environmental and cultural resource specialists. Our purpose is to support federal land managers in ensuring that military activities are conducted in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
The GIS Specialists will expand our team's current GIS capabilities by working with staff to manage geospatial products for a variety of natural and cultural resource projects. Responsibilities will include:
+ Feature class development
+ Completing metadata
+ Managing data in ArcGIS Online
+ Developing Survey123 and ArcGIS Field Maps data forms
+ Post-processing field-data
+ Geospatial analysis
+ Cartography
+ Coordinating with team members and project stakeholders
The GIS Specialist may also be expected to:
+ Create and maintain ArcGIS Experience Builder apps
+ Use ArcGIS Hub Premium to administer data
+ Create automated workflows with Microsoft Power Automate
+ Develop scripts for data management or analysis
+ Develop Extract, Translate, and Load ( ETL ) tools to consolidate and standardize data
The opportunity to participate in fieldwork and other tasks may arise. Both independent and collaborative group work will be required.
Ideal employees are motivated self-starters with a strong work ethic and who are dedicated to producing exceptional deliverables. A background in cultural or natural resource management and demonstrated experience utilizing GIS to effectively manage field survey data is required. At least three years professional experience with ArcGIS 10.X, ArcPro, Survey123, Field Maps ArcGIS Online, and geodatabases required.
Experience working on military lands, knowledge of natural and cultural resource regulatory policy, and experience with Department of Defense GIS data models and standards (e.g. Air Force Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment ( SDSFIE ); Federal Geographic Data Committee's ( FGDC ) Content Standard for Digital Spatial Metadata ( CSDGM )) are desired
The position will be located at Colorado State University's main campus in Fort Collins, Colorado. Work will be primarily office-based; however, telework may be possible. This will be a permanent, full-time (40 hours/week) position, depending on continued funding.
Required Job Qualifications
+ B.S./B.A. in Geography, Ecology, Anthropology/Archeology, Natural Resources Management, or a related field, PLUS three years of relevant professional experience
+ Professional experience in ArcGIS 10.X, ArcPro; including cartography and spatial analyst
+ Professional experience in ArcGIS Online, Field Maps and/or Survey123; including form design and field-data management
+ Experience managing complex ArcGIS geodatabases; including feature class development, relationship classes, and completion of metadata
+ Experience administering natural and cultural resource data
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills
+ Ability to lift 25 pounds and traverse uneven, steep terrain
+ 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 the proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position
Preferred Job Qualifications
+ M.S. in Geography, Ecology, Anthropology/Archaeology, Natural Resources Management, or a related field
+ Experience with Department of Defense GIS data models and standards (e.g. Air Force Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment ( SDSFIE ); Federal Geographic Data Committee's ( FGDC ) Content Standard for Digital Spatial Metadata ( CSDGM ))
+ Experience with using Extract, Translate, and Load ( ETL ) tools to consolidate and standardize data
+ Experience with R, or similar software environment
+ Experience with ArcGIS Hub Premium, Experience Builder, and Microsoft Power Automate
+ Experience with cultural and/or natural resource management on federal lands
+ Working knowledge of cultural and/or natural resource-related regulatory policy
Essential Duties
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply at: ( . 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:
+ Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the 'Cover Letter' slot.
+ Resume
+ Transcripts (for each degree earned that is listed under qualifications) uploaded in the 'Official Transcripts' or 'Unofficial Transcripts' slot.
+ Degree Conferral (copy of diploma if transcripts do not include confirmation that degree was awarded) uploaded in the 'Other' slot.
+ 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.
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.
When a position becomes available, application materials will be reviewed by the search committee. If your application is chosen to move forward, a search committee member will reach out to you to provide more information. The pool is valid through 12/31/25. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
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.
Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)
Search ContactChristi Gabriel ( )
EEO
Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested3
Maximum Requested3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
+ * Do you have a B.S./B.A. in Geography, Ecology, Anthropology/Archeology, Natural Resources Management, or a related field?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Do you have at least three years of relevant professional experience?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Do you have professional experience in ArcGIS 10.X, ArcPro; including cartography and spatial analyst?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Do you have professional experience in ArcGIS Online, Field Maps and/or Survey123; including form design and field-data management?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Do you have experience managing complex ArcGIS geodatabases; including feature class development, relationship classes, and completion of metadata?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Do you have experience administering natural and cultural resource data?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Are you able to lift 25 pounds and traverse uneven, steep terrain?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * Do you have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license by the employment start date?
+ Yes
+ No
+ * The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by the proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position - do you meet this requirement?
+ Yes
+ No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
+ Cover Letter
+ Resume
+ Unofficial Transcripts
Optional Documents
+ Official Transcripts
+ Other

**Our Business**
We are a global leader in environmental consulting with world-class expertise in environmental, social and governance (ESG), climate resiliency & sustainability (CRS), and earth sciences. Combined we have over 20,000 multidisciplinary professionals worldwide collaborating daily to protect and conserve natural landscapes, create firm foundations for communities to stand on, and champion sustainable development to combat climate change.
As part of the team, you will have access to an unparalleled network of resources and endless opportunities to collaborate on exciting projects with diverse teammates from across the globe.
**This Opportunity**
WSP is seeking a **Geographic Information Systems** candidate with at least 1-3 years of experience to support our **Southwest Mountain Civil Ground Engineering Team** .
This position provides technical assistance and guidance for capturing, modeling, and analyzing geographical and tabular data to illustrate and determine spatial relationships as it pertains to client projects. Provides support and guidance for multi-site/phase projects by assisting with and overseeing spatial mapping, discovering patterns and trends, and developing mapping applications and tools at the intersection of data analysis, programming, and cartography. Substantiates documentation to advise on project areas by applying and integrating GIS data and perspective to solve environmental challenges across a variety of science and planning disciplines. Assists project leadership with environmental impact assessment, master planning, corrective/mitigation strategy development, permitting, and/or restoration activities. Ensures that responsibilities are delivered and adhered to with a level of quality that meets or exceeds acceptable industry standards.
**Your Impact**
+ Lead and conduct GIS surveys and reports from field sites for project research and investigation.
+ Support quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, documentation, and high-level analysis of incoming and existent data.
+ Model and prepare topographic maps, thematic maps, graphs, and tabular data using GPS, aerial photographs, and other tools and data to determine exact locations of project areas, site impact, and associated physical and geographic sensitivities.
+ Verify integrity, accuracy, and authenticity of geospatial data collected directly from the field, received from clients, and/or retrieved from public data sites. Prepare and assist with completing GIS segments pertaining to impact assessment and/or permitting activities for assigned projects (e.g. CEQA, NEPA, etc.).
+ Prepare data and visualizations such as maps, tables, charts, accurate reports, and illustrations for the interpretation or presentation of data, findings, or analyses.
+ Oversee compliance with guidelines and project-specific procedures which include but are not limited to, the maintenance of any data collection, database, documentation, logbooks, and the management of a digital library of geographic maps in various file types.
+ Provide informed input to planners, scientists, and engineers in the analysis, evaluation, and interpretation of spatial and geographic data obtained during field investigations, offering insight with moderate to high-level threat mitigation, master planning, and permitting activities.
+ Assist with overseeing and working with cross-functional teams in executing project work and coordinating with CADD and other technicians on project documents.
+ Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases and proficiency with geodatabase design.
+ Publish and manage ArcGIS Online GIS solutions, dashboards, and hosted feature services utilized for various project needs. Interact with regulatory agencies, communities, subcontractors, and clients in a confident and professional manner.
+ Remain current in latest GIS practices, methods, procedures, subject matter, and techniques.
+ Exercise responsible and ethical decision-making regarding company funds, resources and conduct, and adhere to WSP's Code of Conduct and related policies and procedures.
+ Perform additional responsibilities as required by business needs.
**Who You Are**
**Required Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Planning, or a related field.
+ Minimum 1-3 years of relevant post-education experience in discipline with prior GIS experience.
+ Significant experience with ESRI's ArcGIS platform.
+ Capable understanding of AutoCAD, Python, Visual Basic, Arcade, or SQL programming.
+ Strong analytical skills and prior demonstrated experience with research techniques, modeling data, scanning and digitizing files, and experience maintaining records and databases for assigned projects required.
+ Proficiency with GPS/GNSS field equipment, plotting coordinates, and data collection.
+ Experience coordinating with clients, regulatory permitting and resource agencies, communities, and technical staff required.
+ Task management experience with small to mid-level projects including tracking hours and expenses for project work.
+ Effective interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
+ Highly capable self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
+ Ability to work independently and provide analytical findings to project members, with strict adherence to QA/QC.
+ Proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, web mapping applications and tools.
+ Developed critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from research, testing results, data collation, and identifying the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
+ Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by WSP's health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
+ Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
+ Potential travel may be required depending on project-specific requirements.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Previous consulting experience.
+ Experience with both ArcMap and ArcGIS Pro. Experience publishing and building ArcGIS Online hosted feature services, web maps, Survey123, dashboards, and other web-based solutions.
WSP Benefits:
WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on a providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career. These benefits include coverage related to medical, dental, vision, disability, and life; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation (or other personal time); paid parental leave; and paid time off for purposes of bereavement, voting, and/or attendance at naturalization proceedings.
Compensation:
Expected Salary: $65,900 - $85,600
WSP USA is providing the compensation range that the company in good faith believes it might pay and offer for this position, based on the successful applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities in addition to internal equity and specific geographic location. WSP USA reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant's sex or other status protected by local, state, and/or federal law.
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**About WSP**
WSP USA is the U.S. operating company of WSP, one of the world's leading engineering and professional services firms. Dedicated to serving local communities, we are engineers, planners, technical experts, strategic advisors and construction management professionals. WSP USA designs lasting solutions in the buildings, transportation, energy, water and environment markets. With more than 15,000 employees in over 300 offices across the U.S., we partner with our clients to help communities prosper.
provides a flexible and agile workplace model while meeting client needs. Employees are also afforded a comprehensive suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, life, and retirement savings focused on providing health and financial stability throughout the employee's career.
At WSP, we want to give our employees the challenges they seek to grow their careers and knowledge base. Your daily contributions to your team will be essential in meeting client objectives, goals and challenges. Are you ready to get started?
WSP USA (and all of its U.S. companies) is an Equal Opportunity Employer Race/Age/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disability or Protected Veteran Status.
The selected candidate must be authorized to work in the United States.
**NOTICE TO THIRD PARTY AGENCIES:**
WSP does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, employment agencies, or other staffing services. Unsolicited resumes include any resume or hiring document sent to WSP in the absence of a signed Service Agreement where WSP has expressly requested recruitment/staffing services specific to the position at hand. Any unsolicited resumes, including those submitted to hiring managers or other business leaders, will become the property of WSP and WSP will have the right to hire that candidate without reservation - no fee or other compensation will be owed or paid to the recruiter, employment agency, or other staffing service.

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior GIS Developer / System Administrator to join our enterprise GIS team. This role is ideal for a GIS professional who combines deep development expertise with full system administration skills, and who thrives in building and supporting mission-critical GIS solutions.

As part of our team, you’ll be responsible for developing and maintaining web-based GIS applications, administering enterprise GIS infrastructure, and working with stakeholders across the organization to deliver innovative mapping solutions that drive real-world impact.

What You’ll Do

• Customize and extend the VertiGIS Studio / Geocortex suite to meet business needs.

• Design and develop .NET web applications that integrate with GIS platforms.

• Build automation tools and integrations using Python with familiarity with PowerShell.

• Administer and support the ESRI ArcGIS platform (Enterprise, Pro).

• Manage configurations, upgrades, patches, and SSL certificates for GIS systems.

• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues, ensuring reliable system performance.

• Collaborate with internal teams to gather requirements and deliver solutions.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy:

Skills and Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in GIS development with strong ESRI expertise.

• Proficiency in .NET (C#, ASP.NET, .NET Core) web application development.

• Hands-on experience with VertiGIS Studio / Geocortex.

• Strong system administration skills, including patching, upgrades, and SSL management.

• Experience with databases such as SQL Server or PostgreSQL/PostGIS.

• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills. • Experience in government or large enterprise GIS environments.

• Knowledge of cloud-based GIS deployments (prefer AWS).

• Understanding of ITIL practices and SLA-driven environments.