GIS Specialist - Gunnison, CO

The GIS Specialist shall conduct the following work in support of the BLM Field Office Branch of Geographic Sciences.

Work Environment:

• Location: Onsite - Gunnison, CO
• 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.

• Maintain knowledge of GIS concepts and analytical techniques, including computerized mapping and digital data conversion, manipulation and analysis.
• Maintain expert knowledge and understanding of federal land tenure records, the Public Land Survey System and legacy BLM Land Records Systems.
• Maintain knowledge of the process to create geospatial Master Title Plats and related land records geospatial data.
• Work effectively in a team to develop high quality GIS products.
• Conduct advanced editing, data maintenance, and mapping.
• Digitize map and geographical feature data into various GIS layers.
• Produce publication quality cartographic products.
• Work with variety of geospatial datasets from sources within and external to the federal government.
• Implementing FGDC-compliant metadata including verifying, writing and review metadata.
• Assist with data collection, consolidation, sharing, and general data management activities.
• Ensure that data requirements, data standards, access rules, and business rules are followed.
• Analyze and mine business data to identify patterns and correlations among the various data points.
• Develop quality control procedures for datasets and analyses.
• Improve the quality and accessibility of BLM geospatial data.
• Manage data within the EGIS file structure with BLM standard naming conventions.
• Assist with the maintenance and update of geodatabases in an enterprise environment.
• Attend regular meetings to review work progress and schedule.

Requirements: 

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Geography/GIS, Science, Engineering or related field
• Skilled in the use of ArcGIS Enterprise systems and web services (3-years of experience or greater preferred).
• Professional knowledge of geodatabase management, including data standards and legacy data incorporation.
• Professional experience with ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online, Portal, Hub, and various applications.
• Strong productive collaboration and communication skills with other specialists.

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, PTO, 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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