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Job DescriptionPosition Summary:

This position will enhance the Geospatial Data and Analysis Program's technical expertise in coding and automation process development across agency data analysis and management needs. To learn more visit https://csfs.colostate.edu/.

Full Consideration Date:

August 24, 2026

Essential Job Duties:

• Collaborate withother GIS stafftomaintainand enhancestate-widedata pipelines and applications with the goal ofstreamliningdataingestion,management,and standardization acrossthe Statetosupportdataaccessibility for legislativeand budgetary/fundinginquiries.
• Supports other GIS staff in themaintenanceand enhancement ofexternal partnershipsrelated tostate-wide forest management data.
• SupporttheGIShelpdeskand respond tointernal and externalrequests for technical assistance.
• Lead GIStrainingindata use and analysis, andmobile data collection applications for CSFS staff and external partners.
• Work with the Supervisory GIS Specialist to develop quality assurance/quality control and metadatastandards andapply these to data and information.

Conditions of Employment:

• Expected to be available during normal work hours 9am-5pm (M-F). Irregular work hours and periodic long days with off-site and overnight travel may berequired.
• Valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license or access to a licensed driver by the employment start date.

Supervision:

This position does not supervise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in GIS/geospatial science, OR a bachelor's degree in another natural resource program with a GIS minor or certificate, or geography with GIS coursework.
• 3+ years of GIS experienceisrequired(can be a combination of professional and educational experience), withdemonstratedproficiencyin some of the following: geospatial analysis, cartographic principles and standards, remote sensing, user support and training, and mobile data collection.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least3years of education and experience in the use of geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing, including supporting or training natural resource practitioners in the use of GIS and/or mobile data collection applications.
• Knowledge and understanding of integrated GIS principles, systems, and technologies.
• Demonstratedexpertisein ESRI ArcGIS software including ArcGIS Pro.
• Proficiencywith ArcGIS Online, ESRI mobile applications (Survey123, Field Maps),Avenza, and GPS use.
• Experience in developing training materials and teaching.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills anddemonstratedability to work cooperatively and effectively in teams and with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Innovative, enthusiastic, and creative in finding ways to meet and serveagency staff, problem solve, and provide technicalassistance.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and ata high levelofproficiency.
• Capable of effectively documenting accomplishments and record-keeping.
• Understanding of University, State and Federal information management policies and processes.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit a cover letter addressing how you meet both the required and preferred qualifications and resume.

Salary Range$60,000 - $65,000Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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.

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