GIS Technician

Cherokee Federal; Crane (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherokee Federal seeks a GIS Technician to support NSWC Crane Environmental Programs. You will develop and maintain GIS datasets and map products, ensure compliance with Navy standards, and manage environmental documents and SOPs.

Responsibilities include data validation, reporting, and coordinating with DoD stakeholders. A related degree and 1–3+ years’ experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a related field.
• 1–3+ years of experience developing and maintaining GIS datasets and map products for environmental, engineering, or infrastructure programs.
• Proficiency with Esri tools and standard data management practices.
• Document control practices with revision tracking and controlled numbering.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and PDF tools to produce controlled deliverables.
• Experience supporting DoD or federal installation environmental programs and Navy GIS standards.
• Familiarity with environmental data types and linking spatial data to program records.
• Experience using Visio, Microsoft Project, statistical software, and HM/HW tracking systems.
• Ability to prepare meeting minutes and support public meetings/hearings.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an installation Environmental GIS dataset for spatial information storage.
• Create, update, and publish map products to support inspections, reporting, and decision-making.
• Load and maintain attribute data; validate accuracy and maintain metadata.
• Ensure data and deliverables are compatible with Navy GIS systems and standards.
• Manage environmental documents, track revisions, and support SOP updates.
• Utilize software to support EP compliance and reporting, including GIS and office tools.
• Prepare meeting materials and minutes; track action items and distribution logs.
• Attend regulatory meetings; capture notes and provide post-event summaries.
• Maintain knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements and training where applicable.

Skills

ArcGIS

Data management

Document control

Microsoft Office

Navy GIS standards

Visio

Microsoft Project

ERP/HM data tracking

Education

Associate degree in GIS

Tools

ArcGIS / ArcView

Visio

Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Project

HM/HW tracking software

Job description

GIS Technician

Provides GIS and data management support to the NSWC Crane Environmental Programs (EP) team. Develops and maintains spatial datasets and map products across Environmental Media programs to support compliance, planning, field operations, and reporting. Maintains EP document control for procedures, forms, and records, and supports Government directives and SOP updates using required formats and controlled distribution practices.

Compensation & Benefits

Estimated Starting Salary Range for GIS Technician: Pay commensurate with experience.

Full time benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, and other possible benefits as provided. Benefits are subject to change with or without notice.

GIS Technician Responsibilities Include:

• Develop and maintain an installation Environmental GIS for storage and management of spatial information, including geographic coordinates, site locations, boundaries, infrastructure layers, and other Environmental Media data.
• Create, update, and publish map products to support inspections, sampling events, reporting, and decision-making (e.g., outfalls, monitoring points, HW sites, wetlands, cultural resources buffers, and project footprints).
• Load and maintain attribute data tied to spatial features; validate data accuracy, completeness, and consistency; maintain data dictionaries and metadata as required.
• Ensure all captured spatial data and deliverables are compatible with US Navy approved GIS systems and required coordinate systems/standards.
• Manage and control NSWC Crane EP environmental documents, including procedures, forms, and records: Track document changes and maintain revision histories; Issue document control numbers and manage controlled document updates; Manage, control, track, and file environmental documents in the Government-designated location; Ensure documents are reviewed and updated on an annual cycle or other required schedule; Review and draft technical inputs on Government Directives and SOPs; maintain conformance to the acceptable Government format for Directives and SOPs. Coordinate stakeholder inputs and provide recommendations on both non-ordnance and ordnance-related SOPs, as directed.
• Evaluate and utilize required computer hardware/software to support EP compliance and reporting, including: statistical software, ArcView, Visio, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, and Hazardous Materials (HM) and/or hazardous waste (HW) tracking software.
• Provide research services to gather information from periodicals, studies, and regulatory publications; deliver the publication and/or a summary report to EP leadership, as requested.
• Prepare meeting materials and formal meeting minutes when required; maintain action item trackers and document distribution logs.
• Attend or accompany designated DoD personnel to regulatory-driven conferences, hearings, or public meetings; capture notes and provide post-event summaries as directed.
• Maintain current knowledge of environmental regulatory requirements relevant to supported EP programs; maintain required training certifications and licenses where applicable.
• Support quality and sampling course participation as required; recommend applicable symposiums/training sessions for Government approval (estimated up to 10 events per year).
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

GIS Technician Experience, Education, Skills, Abilities requested:

• Associate degree or higher in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, or a related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• 1-3+ years of experience developing and maintaining GIS datasets and producing map products for environmental, engineering, or infrastructure programs.
• Proficiency with Esri tools (e.g., ArcGIS / ArcView) and standard data management practices (attribute tables, geodatabases, projections, metadata).
• Demonstrated experience with document control practices (revision tracking, controlled numbering, archives, and scheduled reviews).
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and PDF tools (Adobe Acrobat), with the ability to produce clean, controlled deliverables.
• Strong attention to detail, file management discipline, and ability to follow Government formats and distribution controls.
• Experience supporting DoD or federal installation environmental programs and working with Navy GIS standards.
• Familiarity with environmental data types (outfalls, sampling points, wetlands, hazardous waste sites, cultural resources constraints) and linking spatial data to program records.
• Experience using Visio, Microsoft Project, statistical software, and HM/HW tracking systems.
• Experience preparing meeting minutes for technical/regulatory meetings and supporting public meetings/hearings.
• Must pass pre-employment qualifications of Cherokee Federal.

Company Information

Cherokee Strategic Solutions (CSS) is a part of Cherokee Federal – the division of tribally owned federal contracting companies owned by Cherokee Nation Businesses. As a trusted partner for more than 60 federal clients, Cherokee Federal LLCs are focused on building a brighter future, solving complex challenges, and serving the government's mission with compassion and heart. To learn more about CSS, visit cherokee-federal.com.

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Cherokee Federal is a military friendly employer. Veterans and active military transitioning to civilian status are encouraged to apply.

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