GIS Specialist

Cheyenne, WY, USA
GIS Specialist
F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming

POSITION
CEMML is seeking a detail-oriented and highly motivated GIS Specialist to join a collaborative team that supports a large-scale ArcGIS Hub Premium site. This site integrates hundreds of GIS applications, geospatial datasets, and documentation to support a large-scale Air Force survey, infrastructure development, and deployment program.

This GIS Specialist position offers an opportunity to work within a dynamic team environment while delivering impactful solutions for a nationally critical infrastructure program. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience using the full Esri ArcGIS suite, and the ability to translate complex project needs into practical, high-performing GIS tools and workflows. The candidate should be prepared to support both technical development and end-user implementation, ensuring spatial data integrity, streamlined workflows, and scalable application design that meet the rigorous standards of federal infrastructure and environmental compliance programs. Both independent and collaborative group work will be required.

ORGANIZATION
CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations. To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit

ESSENTIAL DUTIES
•Assist in the administration of a large-scale ArcGIS Hub Premium site.
•Design and manage ArcGIS Online feature services and mobile tools (Field Maps, Smart Forms, Survey123) for complex field data collection workflows.
•Build high-performing ArcGIS Dashboards and Experience Builder applications that enable data review, stakeholder engagement, and real-time project monitoring.
•Maintain optimal product integrity and discoverability by ensuring organized content structure and comprehensive and complete metadata.
•Post-process field data to ensure data integrity, interoperability and compliance with Department of Defense data and federal metadata standards.
•Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to define GIS requirements and translate them into actionable solutions.
•Troubleshoot GIS tool performance issues promptly to maintain system reliability.
•Support field work surveys by providing on-site technical support and troubleshooting.

In addition to the essential duties, the GIS Specialist may also be expected to:
•Create automated workflows using Microsoft Power Automate or ArcGIS Workflow manager.
•Author and review Standard Operating Procedures.
•Implement AGOL organization maintenance best practices to manage members, content, and groups.
•Develop automated data processing tools to enhance project workflows.
•Support field work surveys by providing on-site technical support and troubleshooting.
•Active participation in fieldwork in remote and rugged areas.
•Develop automated data processing tools to enhance project workflows.
•Support field work surveys by providing on-site technical support and troubleshooting.

SALARY
Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications. Annual salary range is $73,000-$93,000.

APPLICATION
Prospective candidates should apply online at Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply by November 9, 2026.

LOCATION
This position is duty-stationed at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Laramie County, Wyoming, adjacent to the city of Cheyenne. See here for more details:
The GIS Specialist will remotely integrate with our existing team of GIS, Natural Resources, and Cultural Resources Specialists located Fort Collins, Colorado.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
•B.S./B.A. in Geography, GIS, Ecology/Biology, Natural Resources Management, or a related field.
•Minimum three (3) years of relevant professional GIS experience.
•Professional experience using ArcGIS Pro 3.x and ArcGIS Online for managing and distributing spatial data.
•Professional experience configuring web and/or mobile ArcGIS applications including Field Maps SmartForms, Survey123, Dashboards, and/or Experience Builder.
•Demonstrated ability to design and manage end-to-end geospatial data workflows including data design, collection, review, and delivery.
•Experience working with coordinate systems, map projections, and spatial data transformations to ensure accurate geospatial analysis and data integration.
•Experience deploying mobile GIS data collection tools to collect natural and/or cultural resource field data, or similar.
•Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills to explain geospatial concepts to interdisciplinary audiences
•Due to the nature of the work, the selected candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. U.S. citizenship is required.
•Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
•Work will be primarily office-based; however, the position may accompany field crews and/or participate in site inspections, which may require hiking long distances across remote and rugged terrain.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
•Masters Degree in Geography, GIS, Ecology/Biology, Anthropology, Natural or Cultural Resources Management, or a related field.
•Five (5) or more years of relevant professional GIS experience.
•Experience administering ArcGIS Hub Premium sites.
•Experience implementing best practices for AGOL organization maintenance.
•Experience with workflow management software such as ArcGIS Workflow Manger, or Microsoft Power Automate.
•Experience with or knowledge of user interface design principles and best practices including web design.
•Experience developing content management systems (i.e., Box, SharePoint).
•Experience with Department of Defense GIS data models and standards (e.g. Air Force Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment [SDSFIE]; Federal Geographic Data Committee’s [FGDC] Content Standard for Digital Spatial Metadata [CSDGM]).
•Proficiency in Arcade, Python, or similar programming languages.
•Working knowledge of cultural and/or natural resource-related regulatory policy

BACKGROUND CHECK
Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search and motor vehicle history.

BENEFITS
Colorado State University offers a generous benefits package including 24 days of paid vacation leave, 15 days of paid sick leave, 11 paid holidays, excellent health insurance (including vision and dental), and retirement plans with 12% matching. To help you learn about the value of benefits such as CSU-offered medical insurance, disability insurance, holidays and other paid time off, and additional perks, please review the CSU total compensation calculator. For more information on CSU Administrative Professional benefits, visit
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