Company: Colorado State University - Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands
Title: Conservation GIS Specialist - Fort Johnson, Louisiana
Location: Fort Johnson, Louisiana
Full job description: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/156396 
Apply by date for full consideration: 4/21/2025
Salary Range: $60,000 - $80,000

Position Summary:
CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues.

To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/ 

The Conservation GIS Specialist is a Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) Team member and Colorado State University employee who is stationed in Louisiana. Fort Johnson is located in west-central Louisiana among the longleaf pine forests of the Kisatchie National Forest. In this role, the Conservation GIS Specialist serves on the CEMML team as an independent cooperator to provide Geographic Information System (GIS) support necessary for the Fort Johnson Conservation Branch to implement management guidelines and Standard Operating Procedures of Conservation Branch programs, including the following program areas: Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan (INRMP), Threatened and Endangered Species, National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), Maneuver Damage and Mitigation Monitoring, Cultural Resources and Forestry. Other support includes, but is not limited to, the following: GIS training for Team members, feature class development/editing, cartographic support, data management within ESRI ArcGIS/ArcPro, geodatabase management, spatial analysis, and high-level data calls to support Fort Johnson decision making. The Conservation GIS Specialist works in a dynamic atmosphere and supports a wide variety of environmental program areas to ensure that Fort Johnson is mission-ready. This level of support requires working with a variety of Teams and individuals.

This is a supervisory position that will oversee and support several CEMML Team members, this includes, but is not limited to, the following: daily communication, time approvals, leave approvals, coordination for purchase requests, general support to ensure CEMML Team members are prepared for their jobs, and potentially coordination with the project Principal Investigator for disciplinary actions. There will also be administrative requirements for the position which may include: support on hiring committees, routine reporting, and routine supervisor meetings with the project Principal Investigator.

It is expected that the Conservation GIS Specialist will be able to pass a Background Investigation and be able to maintain a security clearance.

Required Qualifications:

• BS in environmental science, geography, or related field.
• Three (3) years of professional work experience with GIS managing geospatial data including data collection, digitizing, attribution, and documentation (metadata) is required.
• Proficient knowledge of ESRI’s suite of software including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Collector/Field Maps, ArcGIS Survey123 Connect, or similar mobile and desktop GIS applications.
• Experience managing natural resource geospatial datasets within ArcGIS Pro.
• Demonstrate relevant knowledge and experience in natural resources management.
• Professional supervisory experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
• Must be able to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) (U.S. Citizenship is a prerequisite) by the employment start date.
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Employee Benefits: 
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/  & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/. 

Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer.