Senior GIS Specialist

Terrestris Global Solutions; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Office in Sacramento

Job summary

Terrestris Global Solutions is seeking a Senior GIS Specialist to support the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Reclamation, by delivering advanced GIS services, geospatial analysis, and enterprise data management.

The role emphasizes ESRI technologies, programming, automation, and documentation, with remote options and potential on-site collaboration in Sacramento. You will build maps, databases, workflows, and tools to modernize enterprise GIS and enable informed decisions across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3–5 years of GIS production experience with ESRI software.
• At least 3 years building GIS solutions using Python, Arcade, or ModelBuilder.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS platforms (ArcGIS Pro).
• Experience with enterprise geodatabases and data management.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform GIS analysis, design, implementation, and documentation for enterprise GIS initiatives.
• Develop and maintain GIS applications, databases, automation tools, processing models, and workflows.
• Design geodatabases, metadata, and spatial data management processes.
• Develop GIS automation solutions using Python, Arcade, ModelBuilder, and related tools.
• Perform advanced spatial analysis, geoprocessing, and visualization for mission requirements.
• Create and maintain cartographic products, maps, and geospatial deliverables.
• Collaborate with users, teams, and stakeholders to implement GIS solutions.
• Prepare technical documentation and user guides.

Skills

ESRI ArcGIS

Python

ArcGIS Pro

Geodatabases

Spatial analysis

3D visualization

Automation

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geography or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ModelBuilder

Arcade

Enterprise geodatabases

Job description

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Senior GIS Specialist to support the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) by providing advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technical services. This position will support the development, maintenance, and enhancement of enterprise GIS capabilities through geospatial analysis, database management, application development, automation, and technical documentation.

This is a proposal position contingent upon contract award.

So, what will the Senior GIS Specialist at Terrestris do?

The Senior GIS Specialist will support Bureau of Reclamation programs by creating and maintaining high-quality geospatial products, GIS databases, analytical tools, and mapping solutions. This role requires strong technical expertise with ESRI technologies, GIS programming, spatial analysis, and enterprise geodata management.

What does a typical day look like for the Senior GIS Specialist?

You will:

• Perform GIS systems analysis, concept development, design, implementation, and documentation in support of enterprise GIS initiatives.
• Develop, configure, and maintain GIS applications, databases, automation tools, processing models, and analytical workflows.
• Design and manage geodatabases, data structures, metadata, and spatial data management processes.
• Develop GIS automation solutions using Python, Arcade, ModelBuilder, and related geospatial programming tools.
• Perform advanced spatial analysis, geoprocessing, and visualization to support mission requirements.
• Create and maintain cartographic products, maps, and geospatial deliverables.
• Support GIS application configuration, user/project setup, and ongoing system enhancements.
• Perform digitizing, data conversion, quality control, and spatial data validation activities.
• Support enterprise GIS modernization efforts, including field data workflows and improved geospatial data accessibility.
• Prepare technical documentation, standard operating procedures, user guides, and project documentation.
• Collaborate with GIS users, technical teams, and stakeholders to identify requirements and implement effective GIS solutions.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we’re looking for if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Natural Resources Management, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of GIS production experience utilizing ESRI software.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience developing GIS solutions using one or more of the following:
  • Python
• Arcade
• ModelBuilder
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS platforms, including:
  • ArcGIS Pro
• Enterprise geodatabases
• Cartographic production
• 3D analysis and visualization
• Enterprise GIS data management
• Field workflow modernization
• Experience supporting GIS database development, maintenance, and spatial analysis activities.
• Strong technical documentation and communication skills.

We are extra impressed by folks with:

• Recent ESRI training or certifications in relevant GIS technologies.
• Experience supporting federal, state, or natural resources programs.
• Experience with enterprise GIS architecture and large‑scale geospatial datasets.
• Experience implementing GIS automation and workflow improvements.
• Experience supporting field data collection solutions and mobile GIS applications.

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.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

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.