GIS Specialist @ Ft. Irwin National Training Center (CA)

Position Name: GIS Specialist
Contract: ID09120038
Anticipated Start Date: Immediately
Category: Environmental
Work Location: Fort Irwin, CA
Full/Part-time: Full-time
Exempt/Non-Exempt: TBD based on salary


Position Description
The GIS Specialist will work on-site at the customer’s facility at Fort Irwin National Training Center, CA to perform GIS services for the natural and cultural resources management programs per Fort Irwin GIS data standards. The GIS data will include all electronic survey data either in Esri Shapefile format, Esri File Geodatabase, or in an Esri personal geodatabase.
Primary duties will focus on natural and cultural resources geospatial deliverables utilizing existing data and newly acquired Global Positioning System (GPS) field survey operations data at locations associated with natural and cultural resources survey activities.

Work will include the development of table structure, attributes and domains for the natural and cultural resources data as necessary utilizing existing Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) definitions of features and predefined attribute table structures or metadata. 
The GIS Specialist may assist the natural and cultural resources management programs by providing comparisons of newly collected hyperspectral data with previously collected hyperspectral imagery data for the purposes of identifying ecosystem change.
Another key component of the position involves managing several Access databases that contain records for surveys, monitoring, and artifact curation, including making changes to the databases and performing queries.

Position Requirements
Minimum requirements:

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in geography, ecology, GIS, or a related field, and 3 years of related experience working in the GIS field and applying GIS technology to natural and cultural resources planning projects.
  
• Experience with managing and querying large Access databases containing records with qualitative and quantitative fields.
• Hands-on knowledge and experience in the operation of ESRI GIS software, ArcCatalog, Spatial Analyst, and with Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and Access.
  
• Ability to design and create accurate geodatabases and models and well-designed maps that effectively communicate natural and cultural resources project information.
  
• Upon hiring the applicant must be able to pass a federal background check required prior to gaining access to unclassified government computer work stations.

Preferred experience:

• Familiarity with DoD regulations and database standards.
  
• ​Performing quality assurance of control of GIS data.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to staff and other client personnel as required.
• Communicate with the natural and cultural resources management teams in order to coordinate and administer the use of GIS projects and data. Create, refine and analyze GIS data for use in natural and cultural resources management projects.
• Work on multiple projects while managing schedule; ability to multitask, set priorities, and manage workload effectively.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail, technical troubleshooting, creative problem solving, and resourcefulness a must.
• Ability to learn new things quickly.
• Work in a team environment.
  
• Manage Geodatabases in an unstable server environment including practical backup procedures and ability to adapt to a dynamic work environment.

Position Screening Questions
On a scale from 1 (least) to 10 (best), how would you rate your ability to develop and work with  

• Geospatial databases? 
  
• Prepare high-quality cartographic products?
• Perform spatial analyses?
• Generate statistical reports?
• Manage Access databases?
  

Do you have experience working with a multidisciplinary team of scientists, project managers, and technologists?

Hiring Manager

Lynda Arakelian, MA, PMP, LEED GA
Redhorse Corporation
320 W. 4th Street, Suite 200
Los Angeles, CA 90013-2343
Phone: 213-576-6801 / Cell: 415-216-3018
Email: lynda.arakelian@redhorsecorp.com
www.redhorsecorp.com