Conservation GIS & Data Analytics Specialist

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers – Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking a Conservation Data Specialist in Richmond (MAIN STREET CENTRE). This role focuses on geospatial analysis, GIS-based modeling, and developing data-driven reporting tools to support agricultural nonpoint source programs and the Nutrient Management Planning Program.

You will lead geospatial data integration, build spatial models and workflows, manage SQL Server views and tables for reporting, and support

Qualifications

• Experience developing, maintaining, and analyzing geospatial data using Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, and/or ArcGIS Online.
• Experience building and maintaining spatial models, geoprocessing workflows, or related environmental modeling.
• Experience developing and deploying mobile field data collection applications.
• Experience creating business intelligence reports using tools such as Power BI or similar platforms.
• Experience in data management workflows, including QA/QC, data submission schedules, and reporting for environmental programs.
• Experience with MS SQL Server, including views, tables, and Integration Services packages (SSIS).
• Experience providing user support, training, or technical troubleshooting for GIS or data applications.

Responsibilities

• Leading the integration of geospatial data to strengthen program planning, forecasting, and decision-making.
• Designing, maintaining, and enhancing spatial datasets.
• Building and implementing GIS models and analytical workflows.
• Providing essential data management support to the division of Soil and Water Conservation with an emphasis on supporting the Nutrient Management Planning Program.
• Managing components of the Division’s business intelligence environment—including SQL Server–based database views and tables—to ensure accurate, accessible, and high-quality reporting
• Supporting users of the Conservation Application Suite across the Division and local Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
• Maintaining Division web content, and assisting with training on key applications.

Skills

Geospatial analysis

GIS modeling

Mobile data collection

BI reporting

Data management workflows

SQL Server basics

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

Power BI

MS SQL Server

SSIS

Job description

Commonwealth of VA Careers – Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation is seeking a Conservation Data Specialist in Richmond (MAIN STREET CENTRE). This role focuses on geospatial analysis, GIS-based modeling, and developing data-driven reporting tools to support agricultural nonpoint source programs and the Nutrient Management Planning Program.

You will lead geospatial data integration, build spatial models and workflows, manage SQL Server views and tables for reporting, and support