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 an experienced GIS Specialist – Production to support the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation in Sacramento, California. This position offers the opportunity to work alongside a collaborative team of GIS professionals delivering enterprise-level geospatial solutions that support important government initiatives.

This is a full-time, on-site position supporting a long-term federal contract.

I've never heard of Terrestris. What do you do?

At Terrestris, we leverage technology to create better mission outcomes through better human performance. We form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

So, what will the GIS Specialist – Production at Terrestris do?

The GIS Specialist – Production will provide advanced GIS production support, database management, cartographic services, and enterprise geospatial solutions. The successful candidate will work independently while collaborating with an interdisciplinary GIS team to develop, maintain, and improve geospatial databases, mapping products, workflows, and enterprise GIS systems.

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

You will:

• Develop, maintain, and update enterprise GIS databases and mapping products.
• Perform advanced GIS analysis using ArcGIS Pro and Spatial Analyst.
• Design and maintain enterprise geodatabase schemas and workflow procedures.
• Coordinate with hardware and software vendors regarding GIS technologies.
• Implement and monitor GIS quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) procedures.
• Review, approve, and release final GIS databases, maps, reports, and deliverables.
• Assist with GIS user account administration, project setup, security, and project accounting.
• Manage GPS and other GIS data collection technologies.
• Monitor GIS system backups and data integrity.
• Provide technical guidance to GIS associates and data technicians.
• Support enterprise GIS initiatives and continuous process improvements.
• · Collaborate with engineers, scientists, natural resource specialists, and project stakeholders.

What qualifications do you look for?

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

• The ability to work in the United States permanently, without sponsorship.

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, Natural Resources Management, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline. Equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Minimum 3 years of professional GIS experience .
• Demonstrated experience with one or more of the following:
  • Python
• Arcade
• ModelBuilder
• Strong proficiency using:
  • ArcGIS Pro
• ArcGIS Spatial Analyst
• ArcGIS Online
• Strong understanding of:
  • Cartography
• Geographic analysis
• Mapping principles
• Spatial data management
• Experience developing and maintaining enterprise geodatabases.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• · Ability to work independently while supporting collaborative project teams.

We are extra impressed by folks with:

Experience with any of the following is highly desirable:

• ArcGIS Server administration
• ArcSDE configuration and management
• Enterprise Geodatabase Administration
• 3D GIS analysis and visualization
• Modern field data collection workflows
• ESRI technical coursework or certifications in:
• ArcGIS Pro
• Geodatabases
• Cartographic Production
• 3D Analysis and Visualization
• Field Workflow Modernization

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.

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