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GIS Specialist (Multiple Levels)

Remote | Western U.S. Natural Resources Programs

NV5 is seeking GIS Specialists at various career levels to support natural resource management, environmental planning, conservation, and land management initiatives across the Western United States. These positions offer the opportunity to work with multidisciplinary teams delivering geospatial solutions that support federal clients.

Successful candidates will have experience with GIS technologies, geospatial data management, analysis, and application development. Opportunities are available for early-career, mid-level, and senior professionals, with responsibilities aligned to experience and technical expertise.

Work Environment:

• Location: Remote | Western U.S. Natural Resources Programs
• 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.

Depending on experience level, responsibilities may include:

• 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.

Required Qualifications

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; a master's degree is desirable
• 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.

Competencies & Skills

• 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 Qualifications

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.

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.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, FTO, 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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