GIS/Cultural Resources w/ Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (MT & WY)

GIS/Cultural Resources Technician
Multiple Vacancies in MT & WY
Wage: $22-$35/hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

​Application Instructions: apply online at https://csusystem.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/fortcollins_careers/job/Cheyenne-WY/GIS-Cultural-Resources-Technician_R2026101979 . Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply by 02/24/2026. Position is contingent upon funding.
 
POSITION SUMMARY
Multiple temporary hourly Geographic Information System (GIS) / Cultural Resources (CR) Technician positions are available with Colorado State University and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) at Malmstrom Air Force Base in Montana and F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming.

CEMML is seeking detail-oriented and highly motivated GIS/CR Technicians to join a collaborative team that supports a large-scale Air Force survey, infrastructure development, and deployment program and equally large-scale ArcGIS Hub Premium site. This position offers the opportunity to work within a dynamic team environment while delivering impactful solutions for a nationally critical infrastructure program. 

The GIS/CR Technicians will assist with creating and editing geospatial data, and developing data collection tools related to archaeological, historic, and cultural resources. The candidate must be familiar with and comfortable conducting activities such as walking long distances, excavating, screening, and driving in areas with rough terrain and where inclement weather conditions may occur. The candidate must also have experience integrating Tribal Cultural Specialists into archaeological investigations. This position will routinely interface with CEMML Cultural Resources Specialists, GIS Specialists, Air Force personnel, Tribal representatives, and other cooperators and contractors.

The GIS/CR Technician will be expected to:

• Support field work surveys by providing on-site GIS technical support and troubleshooting.
• Actively participate in field work throughout remote and rugged areas 
• Assist and support ArcGIS Online feature services and mobile tools (Field Maps, Smart Forms, Survey123) for complex field data collection workflows.
• Assist with post-processing field data to ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Troubleshoot GIS tool performance issues in the field to maintain system reliability.

The GIS/CR Technician is expected to provide in-person on-site support between March and October when field crews are deployed. The GIS/CR Technician is required to accompany field crews during 2-week field rotations occurring between March and October. The GIS/CR Technician will also remotely integrate with CEMML’s existing team of GIS, Natural Resources, and Cultural Resources Specialists located at CEMML headquarters in Colorado.
 
ORGANIZATION
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, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations. To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.
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