Job Description
Position Summary:
The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) at Colorado State University (CSU) is hiring two Environmental GIS Support Supervisors to support the Department of the Air Force (DAF) Environmental GIS project. The project provides GIS support services and maintains 73 environmental data layers for more than 100 U.S. Air Force and Space Force installations. Each supervisor will oversee approximately 8–12 off-campus Environmental GIS Support Analysts, provide technical leadership, coordinate project activities, and support data quality and standardization.
These full-time, fixed-term positions are based at the project’s Technical Support Center in Fort Collins, Colorado. Candidates living within commuting distance of the following areas may be considered for fully remote work, with occasional travel required: Cheyenne, Wyoming; Colorado’s I-25 and I-70 corridors, including Fort Collins, Denver, Colorado Springs, and Grand Junction; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California (Lancaster/Palmdale preferred); Santa Barbara, California (including Lompoc and Santa Maria); San Francisco and Sacramento, California; Shreveport, Louisiana; Omaha, Nebraska; Las Vegas, Nevada; Albuquerque, New Mexico; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; San Antonio, Texas; and Salt Lake City, Utah.
CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within CSU’s Warner College of Natural Resources. CEMML applies science to support the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense and other public lands. Learn more at CEMML’s website.
Full consideration date: To receive full consideration, submit all required application materials by October 18th, 2026, 11:59 PM (MT).
Essential Job Duties:
Supervision:
- Direct and oversee GIS staff supporting multiple installations, including work assignments, priorities, workload, performance, and compliance with project requirements, schedules, and quality standards.
- Provide technical leadership, coaching, training, and professional development; support recruitment, onboarding, and performance management to achieve individual, team, and project objectives.
- Ensure effective and professional communication between GIS staff and U.S. Air/Space Force installation GeoBase and Environmental Program personnel.
Data Quality:
- Direct implementation of GIS data standards, workflows, project guidance, and SOPs; coordinate periodic data quality reviews and ensure identified deficiencies are appropriately addressed.
- Lead continuous improvement of GIS data completeness, accuracy, consistency, and spatial accuracy through data development, maintenance, standardization, technical support, and coordination of data collection activities.
Project Outreach:
- Serve as a key point of coordination among installation GIS staff, project leadership, Environmental Program Managers, GeoBase personnel, and other stakeholders to identify needs, resolve issues, and support effective project execution.
- Lead and participate in project meetings, presentations, stakeholder engagements, virtual site visits, and installation visits as needed to support data reviews, field data collection, and project objectives.
Reporting and Tracking:
- Monitor and communicate project progress, goals, activities, deliverables, deadlines, actions, and issues; consolidate staff status information and maintain documentation for leadership and sponsor reporting.
- Develop and maintain project documentation, guidance, training materials, and other resources to promote consistent processes, knowledge sharing, and effective project execution.
Conditions of Employment:
- Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires).
- Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance. Furthermore, candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check to remain eligible for employment by CSU. Additional information regarding eligibility and qualification requirements can be found HERE.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
- Valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the proposed start date.
- Periodically travel to US Air and Space Force Installations as necessary for data collection and development for up to a week in duration.
- This position may require fieldwork to obtain environmental data, which includes possibly walking long distances in adverse terrain and weather conditions, carrying all necessary supplies and equipment (less than 45lbs).
- Relocation expenses are NOT available for this position.
Supervision:
- Supervises 8-12 off-campus employees, specifically Environmental GIS Support Analysts located at various military installations in the central and western US, and will work closely with the project’s Quality Control team to monitor and enhance overall data quality and standardization.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, geographic information systems, geography, environmental science, or a related field.
- A minimum of five years of related professional experience; coursework does not substitute for required experience.
- Demonstrated experience supervising or leading a team or project effort, including the ability to prioritize work, manage time and resources, work independently, and take initiative to resolve issues.
- Demonstrated experience with environmental-related GIS, Esri ArcGIS software, cartography, and spatial data development, maintenance, and management.
- Experience applying GIS data standards and conducting quality control checks to ensure data accuracy, completeness, consistency, and spatial integrity.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, build and maintain effective professional relationships, and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Adobe Acrobat for technical communications, documentation, and project management tracking.
Preferred Qualifications:
- MS or MA degree in computer science, information technology, geographic information systems, geography, environmental science, or related field.
- More than 5 years of related work experience is desirable.
- Experience working with remotely based employees and dispersed teams.
- Demonstrated experience with executing Data Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) procedures for geospatial data.
- Experience working in a highly structured organization and demonstrated knowledge of military instructions, directives, guidance, and environmental regulations and processes.
- Prior work experience with the DAF GeoBase and/or Environmental GIS programs.
- Demonstrated experience applying Spatial Data Standards for Facility, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) or working knowledge of similar US agency or federal/state/municipal data standards.
- Familiarity with International Organization Standardization (ISO) or Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) metadata standards.
- Experience communicating complex and highly technical information to project stakeholders and those that may not be experienced in GIS or spatial analysis.
- Existing National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) is highly desired.
Application Instructions:
For full consideration please ensure you upload the following documents along with a completed CSU application:
- Cover Letter detailing how you meet the minimum/preferred Qualifications
*Applications missing Cover Letter or Resume will not be accepted.
Hiring Contact:
Search Chair: Valerie Milmore, GIS Project Manager
Valerie.Milmore@colostate.edu
Salary Range
$72,500 - $77,500
Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Transcripts
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
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