GIS Specialist

Terrestris Global Solutions; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Terrestris Global Solutions is seeking a GIS Specialist to support the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, delivering GIS technical services. You will develop and maintain GIS maps, geodatabases, and analyses to meet government requirements, collaborating with federal staff and project managers.

The role emphasizes ArcGIS Pro, geodatabase stewardship, and automated workflows using Python and ModelBuilder, with remote-friendly options and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of professional GIS production experience using ESRI software.
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro and maintaining enterprise geodatabases.
• Knowledge of GIS principles, cartography, spatial analysis, and data management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, edit, and maintain GIS maps, graphics, and tabular data products using ESRI software.
• Create, update, and maintain enterprise geodatabases and other geospatial databases.
• Perform spatial analysis and deliver GIS outputs that meet project objectives.
• Develop automated geoprocessing tools using Python and ModelBuilder.
• Collaborate with Bureau of Reclamation personnel to identify GIS requirements and solutions.
• Provide GIS technical assistance and support to Reclamation staff.
• Maintain project documentation, logs, and metadata.

Skills

ArcGIS Pro

Geospatial data management

GIS analysis

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography or related

Tools

ModelBuilder

ArcGIS Online

Python scripting

Job description

We are seeking a GIS Specialist to support the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Reclamation by providing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technical services.

Typical Day

You will:

• Develop, edit, and maintain GIS maps, graphics, and tabular data products using ESRI software.
• Create, update, and maintain enterprise geodatabases and other geospatial databases.
• Perform spatial analysis and produce GIS deliverables that meet project objectives and customer requirements.
• Assist with database design, GIS workflow automation, processing macros, and analytical procedures.
• Develop and maintain automated geoprocessing tools using Python and ModelBuilder.
• Utilize ArcGIS Pro to create, edit, analyze, and manage geospatial datasets.
• Support the administration and maintenance of ArcGIS Online content, web maps, applications, and workflows.
• Review GIS products for technical accuracy, quality assurance, and compliance with Government standards and user requirements.
• Maintain project documentation, logs, records, metadata, and GIS files.
• Process and integrate data from multiple geospatial sources, including imagery, lidar, and tabular datasets, when applicable.
• Collaborate with Bureau of Reclamation personnel to identify GIS requirements and recommend technical solutions.
• Provide GIS technical assistance and support to Reclamation staff.
• Maintain effective communication with project managers, technical teams, and Government stakeholders.
• Perform other GIS-related duties as assigned in support of the contract.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Natural Resources Management, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or related discipline, or equivalent professional experience.
• Three to five years of professional GIS production experience using ESRI software.
• Experience using ArcGIS Pro and maintaining enterprise geodatabases.
• Knowledge of GIS principles, cartography, spatial analysis, and geospatial data management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• ArcGIS Online administration and content management.
• Python scripting and geoprocessing automation.
• ModelBuilder.
• Lidar processing and mosaic datasets.
• Advanced cartographic design and map production.

  Any combination of three recent ESRI training courses (including ArcGIS Pro, Python Geoprocessing, Lidar/Mosaic Datasets, Map Design, Prediction Surfaces, ModelBuilder, or ArcGIS Online Content and Workflows) may substitute for a portion of the required experience.

  Work Location

  Remote work is available; however, remote employees must:

  • Reside within 50 miles of a Department of the Interior/Bureau of Reclamation Federal building located in one of the 17 designated Western U.S. states.
  • Be available to report onsite when requested for meetings, technical support, training, or other Government requirements.
  • Understand that remote work privileges are subject to Government approval and may be revoked at the Government's discretion.

  Dedicated office space is available in Sacramento, California.

  Benefits

  We offer outstanding benefits including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week on a regular basis are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

  Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.