GIS Data Specialist - Conservation & Modeling

DHRM; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

State holidays

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plans

PSLF employer

Job summary

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks a Conservation Data Specialist to serve as a key data resource within the Division of Soil and Water Conservation. The role focuses on geospatial analysis, GIS modeling, and developing data-driven reporting tools to support Virginia’s agricultural nonpoint‑source programs.

You will manage GIS datasets, build models, and support the Nutrient Management Planning Program, while maintaining the division’s BI environment and providing user training

Qualifications

• Geospatial data analysis using Esri ArcGIS Pro/ArcGIS Enterprise/ArcGIS Online.
• Build and maintain spatial models and geoprocessing workflows.
• Develop and deploy mobile field data collection apps.
• Create BI reports with Power BI or similar.
• Data management workflows including QA/QC and reporting.
• Experience with MS SQL Server (views, tables, SSIS).
• Provide GIS user support and training.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration of geospatial data to improve program planning and decision-making.
• Design, maintain, and enhance spatial datasets.
• Build GIS models and analytic workflows.
• Support Nutrient Management Planning with data management.
• Manage Division BI environment with SQL Server views/tables for reporting.
• Support Conservation Application Suite users across Division and DSCDs.
• Maintain Division web content and assist with training on key apps.

Skills

Geospatial data analysis

GIS modeling

Mobile data collection

BI reporting

Data management workflows

SQL Server troubleshooting

Tools

Esri ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise

ArcGIS Online

MS SQL Server

SSIS

Power BI

Job description

The Department of Conservation and Recreation seeks a Conservation Data Specialist to serve as a key data resource within the Division of Soil and Water Conservation. The role focuses on geospatial analysis, GIS modeling, and developing data-driven reporting tools to support Virginia’s agricultural nonpoint‑source programs.

You will manage GIS datasets, build models, and support the Nutrient Management Planning Program, while maintaining the division’s BI environment and providing user training