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GIS Analyst w/ Bat Conservation International (remote/western US)

7/8/2025

 
https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=4f1d76c0-c801-4a5e-879d-35f46070697c&ccId=19000101_000001&lang=en_US&jobId=595340

Location: Remote/Western United States
Status: Full-time
Reports to: Geospatial Team Lead (Ryan O’Leary)
Key Relationships: Geospatial Team Lead, UAS Coordinator
Salary: $60,000 annually + benefits
Location: Western United States
 
BCI and our Mission
Bat Conservation International (BCI), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to ending bat extinctions worldwide, seeks a GIS Analyst to join BCI’s Habitat Protection and Restoration Program (HP&R). The GIS Analyst will be a part of the Geospatial Team within the HP&R Program. The GIS Analyst should be highly collaborative and enjoy working in a mission and results-driven environment, where they can bring their whole self to work and contribute to BCI's mission, the HP&R program, and lasting positive ecological change.

BCI operates primarily as a virtual organization with team members located worldwide. The HP&R Program is dedicated to conservation projects in the Southwestern United States.  Although the GIS Analyst can be based anywhere in the western U.S., they will contribute to global conservation projects, with a particular focus on the Southwestern U.S., especially in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Utah.

Primary Responsibilities and Expectations
The GIS Analyst will perform a variety of conservation activities that benefit bats and their habitats. They will be responsible for setting up field staff within the Habitat Protection and Restoration team with the necessary tools to collect geospatial and biological data at project sites, performing data QC when crews return from the field, creating a variety of high-quality maps, assisting staff with troubleshooting geospatial hardware & software, querying geospatial data, data analysis, collaborating with the GIS team to manage databases, and working with HP&R staff and partners to create new geospatial products and tools. In addition to traditional GIS analyst responsibilities, this position will have the opportunity to expand into geospatial application development. The ideal candidate will have, or be excited to build, skills in web mapping, dashboard creation, automating workflows using Python, or developing internal geospatial tools and systems.

Occasional field work (once a quarter) in the western United States will be required to understand existing workflows, conduct data collection, test new workflows, and assist with UAS operations. Depending on the project, field work can involve hiking to remote locations, carrying heavy equipment, climbing into and out of confined spaces, and using handheld lidar and GNSS/GPS equipment. Camping will sometimes be necessary at field sites and gear can be provided upon request for those who do not have or cannot afford camping gear.

Lead GIS Analyst w/ NV5 (Corvallis, OR)

7/7/2025

 
Overview
Lead GIS Analyst sought by NV5 Geospatial, Inc. in Corvallis, OR.

Responsibilities
  • Support airborne LiDAR and geographic information system (GIS) data production.
  • Perform quality assurance/quality control and calibration of airborne LiDAR data.
  • Work with Team Lead and Technical Specialists to ensure LiDAR data flow.
  • Develop process efficiencies and improve methodologies.
  • Produce finalized LiDAR data deliverables based on client requests.
  • Train LiDAR technicians and other analysts.
  • Specific duties include:
    • prepare technical writing and final reports;
    • train and supervise Senior Analysts with Calibration of Chiroptera and Hawkeye data sets;
    • train dataset and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) creation and updates;
    • manage project, timeline and health of project; coordinate with Project Manager;
    • set up Quicklook and Calibration team;
    • prepare Secondary QC of Handoff and reports;
    • support Chiroptera and Hawkeye data troubleshooting;
    • support tickets with Vendor;
    • improve workflow automation and process;
    • supervising coverage review;
    • train Analysts and Technicians;
    • conduct Quicklook and Calibration;
    • conduct Bathymetric coverage review;
    • conduct Chiroptera and Hawkeye Boresight calibration;
    • and Topobathymetric handoffs.
    • Job may be performed remotely up to 3 days per week. Requires 5% domestic travel and/or international travel.

Qualifications
  • Requires a Bachelor’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Geographic Information Science, Geography and Environmental Resources, or a closely related field, plus 3 years of experience in the job offered or as a geographic/spatial data analyst or similar role. Experience must include working with:
    • Airborne LiDAR processing;
    • Leica Chiroptera and Hawkeye Systems and associated Leica software; and
    • ESRI, Vector-based software, and TerraSolid products.


Apply online at https://www.nv5.com/careers/ or send resume to Andrea Martinez, Associate HR Manager at [email protected] 

GIS Specialist w/ PacifiCorp (pdx)

7/7/2025

 
GIS Specialist, Portland, OR #113116 - Portland, OR, US, 84116

General Purpose
The GIS Specialist position ensures that As-Builts are mapped into the facility and GIS based connectivity mapping systems after construction completes. Responsible for updating the mapping and connectivity systems using redlines and other information that comes back from the field, engineering, or dispatch. Position requires a good understanding of electrical distribution systems or other utility network based systems in addition to a strong knowledge of CAD and GIS fundamentals.

Responsibilities
•    Receives, tracks, and fulfills both internal and external spatial data and map requests.
•    Prepares PDF map products for annual regulated facility inspection programs, engineers, and various departments. 
•    Editing and maintaining spatial data in an enterprise GIS environment.
•    Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS), and custom applications to create, collect, compile, configure, transform, and maintain data that serves a variety of purposes.
•    Post map changes as instructed by field-completed drawings and as-builts. 
•    Maintain complete records of the Company's distribution electrical assets.
•    Maintain the electrical connectivity network within the GIS applications by ensuring complete network traceability from the substation to the end customer.
•    Performs annual county parcel taxlot acquisition and updates.
•    Creates temporary landbase using survey plats and maintains temporary landbase.  
•    Data maintenance and cleanup, facility data reconciliation across different systems.
•    Generate maps; read and interpret electrical utility asset and connectivity maps to enter, edit, and update spatial and tabular data.
•    Maintain the accuracy of the GIS database(s) and technical files and documentation.
•    Work with design estimators and engineers to resolve design as-built connectivity discrepancies. 
•    Coordinate with Operations managers, estimators, and service coordinators to resolve data issues. 
•    Develop and maintain operational and procedural documentation.
•    Deliver accurate and timely resolution to daily production issues by troubleshooting and providing effective and timely solutions.
•    Interpret engineering designs, plans, plat maps and legal descriptions to automate, update, and correct map data; conduct mapping research in the field and office.  
•    Complete digitizing, spatial data editing, attribute editing, data validation and maintenance of digital infrastructure spatial data and related attribute information.
•    Analyze data and perform QC/QA related activities, engineering standards enforcement, data validation, cartography, check plots, etc. 
•    Prepare as-built drawings for emergency work and designs performed by third parties.
•    Perform queries against spatial data to create specialty maps as requested.
•    Provide alternatives and recommendations to internal and external customers.
•    Assist with project driven data development and asset mapping projects.
•    Utilize productivity tools to efficiently navigate to and to edit features.

Requirements
•    Technical certification or equivalent in drafting, GIS, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
•    1 year of related experience working in a fast paced, high volume data production environment using ArcGIS.
•    Demonstrated experience using ArcGIS Desktop or ArcGIS Pro to maintain and manage utility data and/or linear network systems.
•    Knowledge of utility engineering specifications and drawings, established drafting and design techniques.
•    Knowledge of current technologies, tools, systems, and vendors.
•    Understanding of company policies, practices, and procedures.
•    Ability to effectively translate technical jargon into layman’s terms. 
•    Communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to consult and resolve internal and external customer issues. 
•    Ability to work with all levels of an organization including people with different styles and backgrounds; ability to work as a member of a team.

Preferences
•    Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information System (GIS), Geography, Natural Resources, or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience
•    Experience with ArcGIS or ArcGIS Pro
•    Experience with production cartography and creating and updating maps and related products.
•    Experience with ArcFM
•    Knowledge of basic electrical distribution power systems
•    Understanding of utility connectivity
•    Experience with/understanding of electrical one lines, schematics, panel schedules, etc.

Additional Information
Primary Location: Pacificorp
Department: Power Delivery
Schedule: Days
Personnel Subarea: Non-Exempt
Hiring Range: $62,300-$80,600
​

Data Storytelling for Environmental Action - July 22-August 7

7/7/2025

 
There is a 3 week opportunity with Trubel & Co for young aspiring leaders aged 18–25  to explore how geospatial data storytelling drives environmental action in their communities. More info & registration at  https://www.trubel.co/dsea.
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GIS Technician w/ Polk County (Dallas, OR)

7/1/2025

 
ABOUT THE JOB
This is a non-supervisory skilled technical Geographic Information System (GIS) class. Responsible for creating and maintaining geographic information system (GIS) databases, translating geographic and demographic data, programming, testing, modifying, configuring, updating, maintaining, documenting and/or otherwise supporting basic GIS systems software computer programs.

WORK SCHEDULE
Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  

WORK LOCATION
The GIS office is located in Dallas, Oregon.  This position requires on-site presence.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Associates’ degree in geography, GIS, natural sciences, engineering technology or related field with one year of coursework related to Geographic Information Systems and two years GIS experience (ESRI technology preferred; or any equivalent combination of experience and training.

For more information and to apply: 
https://www.governmentjobs.com/jobs/4980635-0/gis-technician

2 positions with ALLSAT AI (pdx)

6/30/2025

 
GIS Analyst / Remote Sensing Intern
🔧 Role Summary:
Analyze satellite imagery (e.g., Sentinel-2), generate NDVI and drought maps, and prepare visuals for client reports.

🎯
Why This is Critical:
You need imagery results now to build trust with early clients and demonstrate HALI-Lite's value. This role enables you to deliver real maps and insights.

✅
Responsibilities:
  • Download and process Sentinel-2 or Landsat imagery
  • Run NDVI/NDMI and visualize crop stress or water scarcity
  • Create clear maps using QGIS or Google Earth Engine
  • Export visuals into report or dashboard format

🛠️
Skills:
  • Proficient with QGIS or ArcGIS
  • Familiar with Google Earth Engine (or willing to learn fast)
  • Understanding of remote sensing indices (NDVI, NDMI, EVI, etc.)
  • Bonus: Python, R, or JavaScript for automation

📅
Timeline:
Start by July 14th, 2025, flexible hours, remote/hybrid okay

💰 Pay: Hourly, flat project rate, or intern credit

Gregory Allen-Founder & CEO | ALLSAT AI

(503)415-9855
[email protected]
www.allsatai.com
Report Writer / Data Visualization Assistant
🔧 Role Summary:
Turn satellite maps and AI results into easy-to-read client reports. Help prepare visuals for ALLSAT AI presentations, grant pitches, and tribal outreach.

🎯 Why This is Critical:
You need clear, powerful written summaries of the data you’re analyzing to impress clients, funders, and partners.

✅ Responsibilities:
  • Turning imagery analysis into 1- to 2-page PDF reports
  • Write short summaries of land conditions for farmers, vineyards, or tribal leaders
  • Use Canva, Google Docs, or design tools to layout charts + images
  • Help polish language for HALI-Lite presentations

🛠️ Skills:
  • Strong writing + storytelling (plain language preferred)
  • Understands basic data/imagery (can learn NDVI quickly)
  • Comfortable working fast with visual tools (Canva, PowerPoint, PDF tools)
  • Bonus: Agriculture or tribal knowledge

📅 Timeline:
Start by July 14th, 2025- flexible hours, remote/hybrid okay

💰 Pay: Hourly, flat project rate, or intern credit

​Gregory Allen-Founder & CEO | ALLSAT AI
(503)415-9855
[email protected]
www.allsatai.com

Forest Disturbance Mapping via Remote Sensing w/ Conservation Science and Data Visualization (remote)

6/29/2025

 
Conservation Science and Data Visualization, LLC is seeking proposals from research teams with expertise in remote sensing, ecology, and forest disturbance to support a large-scale mapping initiative. The goal of this project is to produce and interpret high-quality maps of forest disturbance, by type, across ~216 million forested acres in the eastern U.S.. 

​We welcome participation from academic groups with experience in forest ecology, remote sensing, GIS, and machine learning. The selected awardee will join a team of contractors and academic researchers to develop remote sensing-based maps using high-quality training data from expert-delineated aerial photo-interpretation maps. This work will inform region-specific guidance for sustainable forest management practices on public and private lands.    

HOW TO APPLY
Contact Casey Lott at [email protected] with questions.
Proposals Due: September 1, 2025

The full RFP is available at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1GgF6WuGqaocvPyEPhyXq6ChikKoWQ0Bc/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=115644049109226595186&rtpof=true&sd=true

GIS Specialist w/ City of Battle Ground (WA)

6/29/2025

 
Position Summary:
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist plans, develops, organizes, coordinates, maintains, and directs the city’s geographic information system (GIS).  The position works extensively with city staff to create customized digital maps and presentations, writes GIS programs for user access to digital information and maps, trains city staff to use GIS, and develops long term work programs for GIS. This position is also responsible for continued development and maintenance of the City’s asset management and permitting programs, particularly the integration of GIS maps and data.

​Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Design, develop and manage the city’s geographic information system including the development and maintenance of the city’s GIS data, hardware and software; assess department needs; research technological advances and ensure the city’s geographic information system’s data and capabilities remain current.
  • Work with data stewards and departments to interpret business needs into geospatial based data distribution and publication systems.
  • Manage database development projects; develop and maintain systems to integrate new and existing databases.
  • Prepare written reports of GIS activities; run statistical queries from the city’s GIS for various departments.
  • Interpret plans, photos and maps; input, edit and verify data to the GIS system; prepare and maintain a variety of base and specialty maps, records and reports related to land use, public works and other data.
  • Develop and maintain mobile and web-based GIS applications using ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, and related tools.
  • Prepare and present visualizations for public meetings, internal planning, and emergency management.
  • Ensure GIS data quality through validation, documentation, and adherence to metadata standards.
  • Comply with Washington State records retention and disclosure laws.
  • Participate in developing and refining standard operating procedures for GIS-related systems.
  • Design and manage databases, including relational and spatial database structures.
  • Employ principles of cartography, geodesy, and coordinate systems.
  • Research office records and assist in field data collection to update GIS information for water, sewer, storm water utilities and streets department. Field inventories are conducted using GPS devices and survey equipment.
  • Perform GIS assignments to assist with the maintenance and operation of Public Works department assets such as utilities and roadway infrastructure.
  • Research, collect and interpret survey plats, deeds, as-builts, notes and other legal records from a variety of government records to produce data, map layers and the digital library.
  • Use GPS and field data collection tools and understand basic land surveying techniques.
  • Configure ArcGIS maps and authoring dashboards for the City and the public.
  • Prepare displays and exhibits for meetings and events using aerial photos, computer generated text, and other techniques.
  • Prepare GIS features for use on the City’s website and create web and mobile applications.
  • Create and maintain standard operating procedures for GIS, permitting, and asset management (Central Square EAM, Tyler EP&L).
  • Develop new and maintain existing work flows, tables, databases, and other features within the City’s asset management program.
  • Develop new and maintain existing work flows, tables, databases, and other features within the City’s permitting program.
  • Provide permitting program technical support including monitoring system performance and troubleshooting issues. Perform data entry, manipulate database tables, and similar data structures.
  • Provide technical support to a variety of engineering studies and data acquisition.
  • Provide information and assistance to professional consultants, staff, and the public; respond to general inquiries.
  • Maintain, disclose and destroy public records in accordance with the requirements of the WA Public Records Act and WA State Archives records retention guidelines.
  • Timely and regular attendance.
  • Follow/adhere to all city policies and procedures, and safety program regulations and requirements.
  • Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
​
To apply, please visit:  https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cityofbg

GIS Analyst w/ Lone Rock Resources (Roseburg, Oregon)

6/29/2025

 
Lone Rock Resources is seeking a full-time GIS Analyst to join our team.  Headquartered in Roseburg, Oregon, Lone Rock Resources is a fourth-generation family-owned timber company with a proud past and an exciting future.  We manage approximately 150,000 acres in southwestern Oregon where we have been in business since 1950 and have a well-earned reputation as one of the top private forestry companies in the Pacific Northwest.  

​About the Role:
 
As the GIS Analyst, you will play a vital role in supporting our forestry team.  This position will provide GIS support and services through a mixture of mapping, spatial analysis, and user training and support to help keep our operations running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Fulfill GIS mapping and analysis requests in support of lands management and harvest operations
  • Manage, develop, and maintain GIS databases to ensure data quality and accuracy
  • Support multiple GIS work stations, train users, and provide technical assistance
  • Analyze data and contribute to technical reports as necessary

Qualifications:
  • Proficient with GIS software; experience with ArcGIS is a plus
  • 2-year degree or higher in GIS, or related field
  • Team-oriented with an excellent customer service attitude
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects
  • Relocate to Roseburg, Oregon

Compensation:

Lone Rock offers a highly competitive compensation package.  Salary is commensurate with experience and ability.

Benefits include:
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage with low-cost employee premium
  • 401(k) with a company match and profit-sharing plan
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Life insurance, long-term disability, and paid medical family leave
  • Performance bonus program
  • Company issued cell phone

To Apply:
To apply please submit a cover letter and resume to Marybeth Spence at [email protected]. 

GIS developer (w/API experience) w/ Business Performance Systems (Remote)

6/24/2025

 
Summary Join an impactful mission supporting wildland fire data sharing across federal agencies. As an API Developer, you will enhance and maintain IRWIN's API services to ensure secure, accurate, and geospatially-enabled data exchange between integrated systems. Work remotely with leading-edge AWS and Esri technologies. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE.

Responsibilities
  • Develop and maintain RESTful APIs within AWS-hosted environments
  • Implement authoritative data validation and geospatial schema standards
  • Support integration with Esri ArcGIS systems and client-side GIS tools
  • Collaborate with core and extended teams to enhance data flow efficiency
  • Apply data validation, security, and schema enforcement in all API updates
  • Build automated test coverage and maintain code quality standards
  • Support documentation and release planning for API features and changes
  • Troubleshoot data anomalies and integration issues with partner systems
Qualifications - Required
  • 5+ years of experience in RESTful API development, ideally w/in GIS development projects
  • Strong background in geospatial programming and Esri ArcGIS tools
  • Experience with JSON, XML, spatial SQL, and geospatial schema enforcement
  • Proficiency with automated testing and code validation tools
  • Familiarity with cloud-based development (preferably AWS)
  • Excellent debugging, documentation, and communication skills
Qualifications – Highly Desired
  • Experience integrating APIs with ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Pro
  • Knowledge of wildland fire systems or federal spatial data platforms
  • Understanding of NWCG geospatial data standards
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices and CI/CD in cloud environments
  • Esri and AWS certification(s)

Compensation
 $117,000 – $139,000/yr, based on capability and experience

Other
  • Location: Remote
  • Telecommuting: 100%
  • Hours: Full Time

About
BUSINESS PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS
 Business Performance Systems is a successful, well-established small business composed of skilled consultants supporting high-priority government projects. We provide our staff with a great degree of autonomy and growth potential in a company that combines the entrepreneurial environment of a small business with the maturity and financial stability of a large company. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. Learn more about us at www.BPSconsulting.com.

Business Performance Systems is an equal opportunity employer.

HOW TO APPLYhttps://bpsconsulting.applicantpro.com/jobs/3780584
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