BRI Supporting GIS Specialist

Sul Ross State University; Alpine (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sul Ross State University in Alpine seeks a BRI GIS Specialist to develop dashboards for data entry, data sharing, and spatial decision support tools for land management. You will collaborate with research scientists, faculty, and staff across programs in a multidisciplinary environment.

A strong foundation in geospatial techniques and databases is required, with R, PostgreSQL, and Shiny programming skills highly valued.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Management, Geography, or GIS.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills; technically current in geospatial techniques and platforms.
• Team player willing to work in a multidisciplinary program.
• Experience with relational database management, technical writing, and web front-end design and maintenance.
• Proficiency with programming, particularly R, PostgreSQL, and Shiny.
• Ability to collect, prepare, digitize and code spatial data.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adopt new approaches as the field develops.

Responsibilities

• Develop dashboards for data entry, data sharing, and spatially explicit decision support tools for land management.
• Coordinate with a team of research scientists, faculty, and staff across programs at BRI.
• Ensure security and safety; adhere to institutional policies.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Relational database management

Technical writing

Web front-end design

Programming: R

PostgreSQL

Shiny

Data collection & digitizing

Adaptability to learning

Education

Undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Management, Geography, or GIS

Tools

PostgreSQL

PostGIS

R

Shiny

Web development basics

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Job Title

BRI Supporting GIS Specialist

Location

Alpine

Department

Borderlands Research Institute

Job No.

G98215

Posting Date

09/10/2026

End Date

Until Filled No

Appointment Date

Salary Commensurate on candidate's experience.

Required

• Undergraduate degree in Natural Resource Management, Geography, or Geographic Information Systems, or closely related field.
• Must have excellent organizational skills, communication skills, and be technically current in geospatial techniques and platforms.
• An enthusiastic team player who is willing to work in a multidisciplinary program.
• Must have experience with relational database management, technical writing, and web front-end design and maintenance.
• Must be comfortable with programming, particularly with R, PostgreSQL, and Shiny.
• Candidate should be able to collect, prepare, digitize and code spatial data.
• Must be prepared to learn new skills and adopt new approaches as field develops.

Preferred

• Ability to create, maintain and update GJS databases using PostgreSQL and PostGIS.
• Experience with programming API -based routines preferred, as well as experience with server-based data management.
• Ability to evaluate, analyze and implement GJS information needs and/or assist technical professionals in analysis and assessment of a variety of disciplines.
• Ability to generate reports and produce graphics for use internally and for constituents.

Primary Responsibilities

Candidate will be responsible for developing dashboards for data entry, data sharing, and spatially-explicit decision support tools fo1 land management for the Institute.

This coordination effort will involve working with a team of research scientists, faculty, and staff for the various programs at BRI.

Security Sensitive: This position is classified as Security-Sensitive and is thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code §51.215 and Texas Government Code §411.094, which authorize employers to obtain and review criminal history record information for applicants.

Responsible for personal safety and the safety of others; must exercise due caution and practice safe work habits at all times.

Any qualifications to be considered in lieu of stated minimums require the prior approval of the Human Resources Director.

Other Information

Texas Law requires a 60 day waiting period before new state employees are eligible to enroll in health insurance.

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

It is the policy of Sul Ross State University to provide equal employment opportunity for all persons in accordance with their individual, job related qualifications and without consideration of race, creed, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status and ancestry. Equal employment opportunities shall be afforded in all personnel actions or decisions including, but not necessarily limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, upgrading, promotion, demotion, termination and salary. Retaliation is prohibited against a person who opposes a discriminatory practice, files a charge, testifies, assists or participates in an investigative proceeding or hearing.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as: campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the University will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Noncampus buildings or property owned or controlled by the University or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years.

A paper copy of the report will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy, you can contact the Office of Student Life, located on the Alpine Campus in the Morgan University Center, Room 211 or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 432-837-8424 or emailing [e-mail]

About SRSU

Our campuses span a fascinating part of Texas—Alpine, in the heart of the beautiful Big Bend area, and Del Rio, Eagle Pass and Uvalde along the vibrant, bicultural Texas/Mexico border.

What you’ve heard is true – there is something very special about the areas we serve in our great State, and Sul Ross State University is vital to the continued growth and progress of our students and the communities we serve.

Sul Ross State provides students with the education they need to translate their passions into a fulfilling career. This life-changing experience has a multi-generational impact, transforming the lives of our students, their families and positively impacting the communities in which they reside. We value learning and strive to provide high quality education in a welcoming, supportive environment. We take pride in the fact that we serve a diverse population including many first‑generation college students as well as non‑traditional students, international students, student‑athletes and graduate students.

From teaching, coaching and law enforcement, to science, ranch management and the Fine Arts, SRSU offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Known as the Frontier University of Texas, Sul Ross encourages each student to explore their own frontiers and to exceed their educational, personal and professional goals.

For more information about how we’re strategizing for the future, I invite you to visit www.sulross.edu .

Required Documents

• Resume
• Letter of Intent
• Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Letter of Recommendation (1)
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Recommendation (2)
• Letter of Recommendation (3)
• Transcript 2
• Transcript 3
• Transcript 4

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you legally authorized to work in the US?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Will you now or in the future require Sul Ross State University to provide employment visa sponsorship to obtain or maintain your employment eligibility in the US?
  • Yes
  • No
• * If yes, please indicate the type of employment authorization or visa sponsorship you anticipate needing.

  (Open Ended Question)