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Experience with remote sensing integration (LiDAR, UAV, satellite) * Experience with surface ... Support development of monitoring plans and adaptive management frameworks QA/QC & Data Governance ...

Experience with remote sensing integration (LiDAR, UAV, satellite) * Experience with surface ... Support development of monitoring plans and adaptive management frameworks QA/QC & Data Governance ...

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How much do remote rangeland management jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 21, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote rangeland management in the United States is $48,199.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $37,500.00 and $57,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Rangeland Management vs Remote Wildlife Conservation?

AspectRemote Rangeland ManagementRemote Wildlife Conservation
Required CredentialsDegree in rangeland management, ecology, or related field; certifications in land managementDegree in wildlife biology, conservation, or related field; certifications in wildlife management
Work EnvironmentFieldwork in rangeland areas, remote monitoring, data analysisFieldwork in wildlife habitats, remote tracking, data collection
Employer & IndustryGovernment agencies, land management firms, environmental consultanciesNonprofits, government agencies, conservation organizations

Both roles often require similar environmental credentials and involve remote fieldwork, but Remote Rangeland Management focuses on land use and grazing practices, while Remote Wildlife Conservation emphasizes protecting and monitoring wildlife populations.

What is remote rangeland management?

Remote rangeland management is the practice of monitoring and managing rangeland ecosystems using remote sensing technologies, such as satellites, drones, and other digital tools. This approach allows managers to assess vegetation health, soil conditions, water resources, and the impact of grazing without needing to be physically present on-site. By leveraging data collected remotely, rangeland managers can make informed decisions to maintain ecosystem health, prevent overgrazing, and support sustainable land use practices.

What are some unique challenges faced by remote rangeland management professionals, and how can they be addressed?

Remote rangeland management professionals often deal with challenges such as limited on-site visibility, relying heavily on satellite imagery, drones, and remote sensing technologies to monitor land health and livestock activity. Communication with local teams or stakeholders can also be more complex due to distance and connectivity issues. Staying effective in this role means becoming proficient with digital tools, maintaining regular virtual check-ins with field staff, and developing strong data analysis skills to interpret remote monitoring results. Proactive communication and flexibility are key to overcoming these challenges and ensuring sustainable land management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Remote Rangeland Management professional, and why are they important?

To thrive in Remote Rangeland Management, you need a background in ecology, natural resources, or environmental science, often with a relevant bachelor’s or master’s degree. Familiarity with GIS software, remote sensing technologies, and sometimes certification as a Certified Professional in Rangeland Management (CPRM) are highly valuable. Strong analytical thinking, communication, and self-motivation are essential soft skills for collaborating remotely and making effective land management decisions. These skills and qualifications are crucial to accurately monitor, analyze, and manage rangelands from a distance while ensuring ecological and regulatory goals are met.
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Infographic showing various Remote Rangeland Management job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 82% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 88% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $48,199 per year, or $23.2 per hour.
GIS, Geospatial Data & GIS Systems Support Opportunities

GIS, Geospatial Data & GIS Systems Support Opportunities

Xentity Corporation

Golden, CO • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 10 days ago


Job description

Start Date:

Anticipated and upcoming opportunities; start dates vary based on contract award, onboarding, and client need

Job Type:

Full-Time

Labor Category:

Arch- GIS Specialist/Analyst, Data Management Specialist, GIS System Specialist, or related mid-to-senior geospatial support labor category

Location:

Work arrangements vary by opportunity and may include remote, hybrid, telework-approved, or on-site support depending on contract requirements

Salary Range:

65K-110K


Xentity seeks multiple roles for mid and senior GIS professionals to support a range of activities which include geospatial data, data management, GIS systems, cartography, and geospatial analysis to support federal government programs. Opportunities may include:

  • GIS Specialist
  • GIS Specialist/Analyst
  • Data Management Specialist
  • GIS System Specialist
  • Geospatial Data Quality Specialist
  • Cartographic Technician
  • Geospatial Analyst
  • Fire and Resources Geospatial Analyst
  • Aerial Survey/Remote Sensing GIS Specialist

Work may include geospatial data management, GIS analysis, enterprise geodatabases, metadata, QA/QC, data publication, cartographic products, web GIS products, field data workflows, technical documentation, and end-user support. Opportunities include support for across a broad range of specialized natural resource areas such as wildland fire, landscape science, rangeland health, recreation, transportation, aquatics, wildlife, hydrography, fisheries, environmental, monitoring, and aerial survey programs.

Position Scope

  • Provide GIS Support, geospatial data management, cartographic, and enterprise geospatial program activities
  • Create, edit, maintain, review, and publish geospatial datasets, metadata, web maps, web services, cartographic products, and related geospatial platforms and applications
  • Perform geospatial data quality assurance and quality control, which include data validation, metadata review, data standards review, and issue documentation
  • Support enterprise geodatabase workflows such as updates and changes to data schemas, versioned databases, replicas, access privileges/permissions, indexes, data migration, and data replication
  • Use Esri tools like ArcGIS desktop (ArcPro), enterprise (Portal, Server), web (AGOL, Experience, Arcade, Dashboards), mobile (FieldMaps, Survey123) as well as FME for ETL processes to perform spatial analysis, data management, web GIS, dashboards, data reporting, and mapping products
  • Support field data collection and mobile GIS workflows, including offline or disconnected workflows when applicable
  • Provide cartographic production for intermediate-scale mapping
  • Remote sensing activities may include work with aerial survey data, imagery, LiDAR, for natural resource datasets when applicable
  • Create and maintain scripts, tools, FME workflows, reports, dashboards, workflow diagrams, SOPs, user guides, and technical documentation
  • Work with technical and non-technical stakeholders to gather requirements, explain data issues, support users, and communicate progress
  • Support specialized data programs related to natural resources, land management, monitoring, recreation, transportation, rangeland health, wildland fire, aquatics, wildlife, environmental data, or public land programs
  • Prepare weekly status updates, progress reports, documentation, and other deliverables as requested
  • Some roles may require periodic travel for field support, training, meetings, data collection, or program coordination

Experience

  • 5+ minimum years of experience in GIS, geospatial data management, GIS analysis, data quality, enterprise geodatabases, cartography, remote sensing, or related geospatial support
  • Bachelor's degree minimum education in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Management, Natural Resources, Cartography, or related equivalent experience
  • Experience with support for federal, state, local, natural resource, land management, environmental, cartographic, or enterprise GIS programs required
  • Work with technical and non-technical stakeholders in a distributed team environment is

Required Requirements

  • Professional experience with ESRI ArcGIS software, such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcMap, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Server, Portal for ArcGIS, or related ESRI tools
  • Experience creating, editing, reviewing, maintaining, or publishing geospatial data, metadata, maps, services, web GIS products, or cartographic products
  • Demonstrated experience with scripting such as Python, ArcPy, Arcade, FME, and SQL queries
  • Experience with geospatial data QA/QC, data standards, data quality procedures, metadata, data documentation, or data improvement processes
  • Experience with file geodatabases, enterprise geodatabases, ArcSDE, SQL Server, or other relational/geospatial database environments
  • Development of technical documentation such as SOPs, workflow diagrams, metadata, user guides, training materials, reports, data quality plans, or cartographic/data standards documentation
  • Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States and meet applicable government contract eligibility requirements
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. resident, as required by applicable contract requirements
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a position of Public Trust clearance or other required federal suitability/background access requirement
  • Must be able to work within the continental United States
  • Some opportunities may require periodic travel

Preferred Requirements:

  • Experience with Python, SQL, R, FME, Arcade, ModelBuilder, ArcPy, ArcGIS API for Python, or other scripting/automation tools
  • Experience creating or maintaining FME workflows, data migration processes, automated QA/QC processes, scheduled data updates, or geospatial data transformation routines
  • Experience with ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, Collector, Dashboards, Experience Builder, Web AppBuilder, StoryMaps, ArcGIS Hub, or mobile data collection tools
  • Experience with enterprise geodatabase administration, data replication, versioned workflows, schema documentation, data migration, or database maintenance
  • Experience with FGDC, ISO, or other metadata standards
  • Experience with natural resource, rangeland, land health, recreation, transportation, environmental, fire, monitoring, aquatics, wildlife, fisheries, hydrography, or public land datasets
  • Experience with cartographic production, Adobe Illustrator, intermediate-scale mapping, aerial survey data, remote sensing, imagery, LiDAR, photogrammetry, or related geospatial products
  • Experience creating data reports, dashboards, technical briefings, training materials, map products, or spatial communication products
  • Experience supporting remote, hybrid, or geographically dispersed project teams

Job Goal:

First 30 days

  • Complete onboarding, access, training, and project orientation
  • Review assigned project requirements, workflows, tools, standards, data environments, and applicable domain data
  • Begin supporting assigned GIS/data tasks, documentation, QA/QC, mapping, cartographic, or user support activities
  • Establish communication cadence with project team, task manager, and stakeholders

First 60 days

  • Support data maintenance, QA/QC, metadata, reporting, web GIS, analysis, cartographic, or enterprise geodatabase tasks
  • Document workflows, data issues, requirements, progress updates, and data quality findings
  • Assist with stakeholder/user support and contribute to data quality, cartographic, or process improvement activities
  • Begin producing assigned deliverables with limited guidance

First 90 days

  • Manage assigned GIS/data tasks independently within project standards and timelines
  • Contribute to technical documentation, data quality reporting, workflows, mapping products, and process improvements
  • Support data publication, GIS analysis, enterprise data workflows, training, cartographic products, or user support as needed
  • Communicate risks, issues, blockers, and recommendations to the project team

First Year Job Goal

  • Provide reliable GIS, geospatial data, systems, cartographic, and analysis support across assigned contract opportunities
  • Improve data quality, documentation, workflows, map products, and user support outcomes
  • Deliver accurate, complete, and timely geospatial products, reports, metadata, maps, and technical documentation
  • Support client mission needs through practical geospatial data management, analysis, and systems support solutions

About Xentity

Xentity is a fast-growing data consulting and support services firm focused on supporting amazing impactful solutions in the geospatial, open, big, voice, and IoT world. Check out www.xentity.com to learn about our focus, services, clients, missions, values as well as our excellent benefits package and career information. We like to be on the wave of innovative data initiatives, programs and solutions for our clients. We hope you are too.

Our President has a vision to continue to focus on solutions that transform the Next Generation. Using data integration, knowledge solutions, and amazing increases in computing to impact energy, geosciences, and land management, we bring quality and simplifications to existing and new data flow! Imagine being on a team that brings advanced concepts like high performance computing, AI, data science, fuzzy logic, changing interfaces, human-computer points, mobile or augmented reality and many more disruptions. This truly can put the I back in IT and GIS through concentrating on pragmatic knowledge first data designs, leadership and management, and the all too forgotten focus on outreach and engagement strategies and solutions.

Major Benefits

  • Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
  • 401K and matching
  • Self-Managed Time Off
  • 11 Paid Holidays

Disclaimer: The above description is meant to illustrate the general nature of work and the level of effort being performed by individuals assigned to this position or job description. This is not restricted as a complete list of all skills, responsibilities, duties, and/or assignments required. Individuals may be required to perform duties outside of their position, job description, or responsibilities as needed.