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 a Consulting GIS Specialist (Service Center Manager & Site Supervisor/Application Developer) to support the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI), Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation) by managing GIS technical service operations and providing advanced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) application development support.

This is a proposal position contingent upon contract award.

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 Consulting GIS Specialist at Terrestris do?

The Consulting GIS Specialist will oversee day-to-day operations of the CGBGIS Service Center, including workload management, team supervision, GIS production quality, database maintenance, user support, training, and delivery of GIS solutions. The ideal candidate will possess strong ESRI platform expertise, GIS programming experience, enterprise application development skills, and the ability to lead technical teams supporting mission-critical geospatial programs.

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

You will:

• Manage daily operations of the CGBGIS Service Center, including workload prioritization, scheduling, resource allocation, and project delivery.
• Supervise and assign work to GIS programmers, production specialists, and technical staff.
• Oversee GIS production quality, database updates, user access management, training activities, and technical support.
• Coordinate staffing support, billing/payroll/benefits administration, travel requirements, and operational reporting.
• Analyze GIS system requirements and recommend technical solutions, process improvements, and infrastructure enhancements.
• Design, develop, and maintain GIS production tools, user interfaces, enterprise GIS applications, and automated workflows.
• Develop GIS solutions using ESRI technologies, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, and related platforms.
• Create and maintain GIS models, scripts, and automation tools using Python, Arcade, and ModelBuilder.
• Support enterprise geodatabase management, GIS application development, and data integration efforts.
• Develop GIS applications using JavaScript APIs and ArcGIS Online capabilities.
• Perform requirements analysis, cost estimating, workload forecasting, and resource planning.
• Evaluate GIS hardware/software needs and provide recommendations for technology upgrades.
• · Support modernization initiatives involving field data collection workflows, 3D analysis, visualization, and enterprise geospatial management.

What qualifications do you look for?

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

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Natural Resources Management, Earth Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
• Minimum 3–5 years of GIS production experience utilizing ESRI software.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with GIS programming and automation use:

• Python
• Arcade
• ModelBuilder

• Experience supporting GIS/CAD environments and network administration.
• Experience with:

• Requirements analysis
• GIS tool and user interface design
• GIS programming and modeling
• Cost estimating and workload forecasting
• Enterprise GIS application development

• Experience developing solutions using:

• ArcGIS Enterprise
• ArcGIS Online
• ESRI JavaScript APIs
• Enterprise geodatabases

We are extra impressed by folks with:

• Recent ESRI technical coursework or certifications in areas such as:

• GIS database management
• ArcGIS Pro
• Enterprise geodatabase management
• Cartographic production
• 3D analysis and visualization
• Enterprise GIS administration
• Field workflow modernization

• Experience leading GIS teams or managing GIS service centers.
• Experience supporting Federal, Department of Interior, or Bureau of Reclamation GIS programs.

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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