NV5 delivers technology-enabled engineering, consulting, and geospatial solutions for infrastructure, environmental, and natural resource systems. The GIS Specialist will support natural resource, environmental planning, conservation, and land management programs by managing and analyzing geospatial data, creating GIS products, configuring applications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Senior-level professionals may also provide technical leadership, project oversight, mentoring, and coordination of GIS development activities.
Supporting GIS projects for natural resource, environmental, land management, and conservation programs
Developing, maintaining, and analyzing geospatial datasets and databases
Creating maps, dashboards, web applications, and other GIS products for clients and project teams
Configuring and supporting ArcGIS desktop, web, and mobile applications
Assisting with GIS workflows, data collection efforts, and field support activities
Developing technical documentation, user guides, workflows, and project deliverables
Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams in a hybrid or remote work environment
Supporting project planning, scheduling, and execution
Contributing to process improvements and innovative geospatial solutions
For senior-level candidates, providing technical leadership, project oversight, mentoring, and coordination of GIS development and deployment activities
Qualification
Required
Candidates should demonstrate professional experience in one or more of the following areas:
Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and geospatial analysis
Bachelor's degree in geography, natural resource management or equivalent
Working with Esri software products including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and/or mobile GIS applications
GIS data management, editing, quality control, and cartographic production
Web GIS application configuration and deployment
Technical documentation, reporting, and workflow development
Supporting environmental, natural resource, land management, engineering, or related programs
Eligibility to obtain and maintain a Federal DOI clearance
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational and time management skills
Commitment to producing high-quality technical deliverables
Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies and workflows
Preferred
a master's degree is desirable
Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:
Natural resources, environmental science, conservation, forestry, wildlife, water resources, or public lands management
ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, QuickCapture, Collector, or other mobile GIS platforms
Python or geoprocessing script development
Benefit
Remote work arrangement
Medical, dental, and supplemental insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Company paid Life & AD&D
Company paid Disability
401K Plan
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Professional development/advancement opportunities
NV5 is a provider of technology, conformity assessment, and consulting solutions for public and private sector clients supporting infrastructure, utility, and building assets and systems.
