Specialist, GIS/Environmental Planning

AngloGold Ashanti; Las Vegas (NV); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan with employer-m

Vacation, paid sick leave, holidays

Wellbeing reimbursement program

Tuition reimbursement

Hybrid work schedule

Incentive plans

Job summary

AngloGold Ashanti North America is seeking a Senior GIS Specialist to manage enterprise geodatabases, perform GIS analyses for NEPA and permitting, and coordinate with cross-functional teams in Nevada.

You will process drone, LiDAR, and satellite data, build habitat and disturbance maps, and support field data collection via mobile GIS tools.

Qualifications

• BS in GIS or related field required.
• GISP and/or FAA Part 107 preferred.
• 4–7+ years of professional GIS experience in environmental planning or mining.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and maintain enterprise geodatabases (ArcGIS Enterprise/Online).
• Ensure data integrity, metadata, coordinates, and version control.
• Support NEPA/EIS/EA and permit modifications with maps and exhibits.
• Track project disturbance, remediation, and land-use boundaries.
• Integrate habitat models, buffers, and cultural resources data.
• Process UAV/LiDAR/satellite imagery and DEMs for analyses.
• Configure and maintain mobile GIS tools for field teams.
• Collaborate across Mine Planning, Geology, Civil Engineering, and Community Affairs.

Skills

BSc GIS

GISP certification

FAA Part 107 Drone License

4–7+ years GIS experience

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise/Online

ArcGIS Spatial Analyst

ArcGIS 3D Analyst

Trimble GPS

Python (ArcPy)

ModelBuilder

Enterprise GIS data management

Cartographic package production

Interpersonal communication

Driver's license

Authorized to work in the UnitedStates

Education

Bachelor of Science in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Enterprise/Online

ArcGIS Spatial Analyst

ArcGIS 3D Analyst

Trimble GPS

Python (ArcPy)

ModelBuilder

Job description

Who We Are

AngloGold Ashanti is a global gold mining company with a diverse, high-quality portfolio of operations, projects and exploration activities across 10 countries on four continents. We pursue value-creating opportunities involving other minerals, where we can leverage our existing assets, shareholdings, skills, and experience.

At AngloGold Ashanti, we assure you of work that carries significance and creates tangible results. What we do goes beyond mining. We build livelihoods in communities, champion environmental stewardship, and strengthen local and national economies. Our leaders and teams are committed to listening to and supporting each other, valuing differences, and embracing equity. We are convinced that greatness only happens when we prioritize these behaviors and the well-being of every person.

Learn more about our Vision, purpose, values - AngloGold Ashanti

About The Role

The Senior Specialist, GIS/Environmental Planning serves as the primary technical authority responsible for spatial data management, GIS analysis, map production, and environmental planning across AngloGold Ashanti’s Southern Nevada projects. This role integrates multi-disciplinary environmental datasets (biological, hydrological, cultural, air quality, land tenure, and disturbance footprints) to support National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documentation, baseline technical studies, permit compliance, conservation banking, and life-of-mine land use planning.

As a key environmental technical authority across Nevada Projects, the Senior Specialist partners closely with Mine Planning, Exploration Geology, Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, and Community Affairs to ensure seamless spatial data alignment, accurate regulatory reporting, and robust environmental stewardship.

Key Responsibilities

Spatial Data Management & Enterprise GIS

• Design, build, and maintain centralized enterprise geodatabases (ArcGIS Enterprise/Online).
• Ensure spatial data integrity, accurate metadata documentation, coordinate system consistency, and version control across all project assets.

Environmental Permitting & NEPA Support

• Conduct spatial constraints analyses and generate defensible, agency-compliant cartographic exhibits.
• Support Plans of Operations, NEPA Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) / Environmental Assessments (EA), and state/federal permit modifications (BLM, NDEP, NDOW, USFWS).

Disturbance & Reclamation Tracking

• Manage spatial tracking of project-wide surface disturbance, biological mitigation boundaries, topsoil stockpiles, and concurrent reclamation progression against permitted acreage limits.

Conservation & Biological Data Integration

• Spatial model species habitat suitability, desert tortoise survey transects, wetland/spring delineations, and cultural resource buffers.
• Support avoidance strategies, mitigation planning, and conservation bank credit tracking.

Drone & Remote Sensing Analytics

• Process and analyze UAV/drone aerial imagery, LiDAR point clouds, satellite data, and digital elevation models (DEMs).
• Monitor terrain changes, infrastructure pad construction, and environmental compliance boundaries.

Field Data Collection & Mobile GIS

• Configure, deploy, and maintain mobile GIS solutions (ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123, Trimble GPS) for environmental field specialists and third-party biological/cultural consultants.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Mine Planning, Exploration Geology, Civil Engineering, Hydrogeology, and Community Affairs to ensure seamless spatial data alignment across all Nevada assets.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Geomatics, or a related discipline required.
• GISP (Certified GIS Professional) certification and/or FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification (Drone License) preferred.
• Minimum 4 to 7+ years of progressive professional GIS experience in environmental planning, natural resource management, mining, or infrastructure project development.
• Demonstrated track record managing enterprise GIS databases and producing agency-ready cartographic packages for BLM / NEPA environmental documents in the Great Basin or Mojave Desert regions.
• Proven experience configuring mobile field data collection tools, handling complex land-tenure/mining claim layers, and integrating third-party environmental datasets.
• In-depth understanding of environmental permitting processes in Nevada (BLM Plan of Operations, NDEP Reclamation and Water Pollution Control Permits, USFWS Biological Opinions).
• Solid knowledge of Great Basin / Mojave Desert environmental constraints, sensitive species habitat mapping, and Public Land Survey System (PLSS) frameworks.
• Practical understanding of mining operational footprints, exploration disturbance, access roads, and mineral estate boundaries.
• Advanced mastery of ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise/Online, ArcGIS Spatial Analyst/3D Analyst, and Trimble GPS software.
• Exceptional cartographic design skills with expertise in spatial analysis, multi-criteria overlay modeling, and viewshed/watershed analyses.
• Working knowledge of Python (ArcPy) or ModelBuilder for workflow automation and spatial data processing.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate effectively with technical teams, project managers, and external regulatory agencies.
• Valid driver's license required with the ability to operate company vehicles safely.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

AngloGold Ashanti Limited

www.anglogoldashanti.com

Benefits

• company paid medical, dental, and vision insurance premiums
• flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
• vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays
• employer paid basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term and long-term disability insurance, wellbeing reimbursement program, tuition reimbursement and a host of other benefits
• flexible/hybrid work schedule to employees
• short-term and long-term incentive plans
• All benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and conditions and may be modified or terminated at AGANA’s sole discretion.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

AngloGold Ashanti North America Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type with regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.