Geospatial Architecture Specialist - Broomfield, Colorado, United States

Overview · NV5 is seeking a Geospatial Architecture Specialist with specific technical skills and expertise to provide support of program platforms, designing and coding new programs, and IT system modernization through the use of various IT based solutions such as Geographic Inf ...

Job description

Overview

NV5 is seeking a Geospatial Architecture Specialist with specific technical skills and expertise to provide support of program platforms, designing and coding new programs, and IT system modernization through the use of various IT based solutions such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software, training, and application support for the management of natural resources on Indian lands, tribal and climate resilience grants, forest harvesting, wildland fire analysis, oil and gas management, and other economic analyses for the benefit of our collective stakeholders including Tribes. This is accomplished by providing expert technical support in geospatial data technologies, automation processing tools, IT servers and enterprise geodatabase design in support directly with its federal government client at the Federal Center in Lakewood, Colorado.

Work Environment:

• Location:  Federal Center in Lakewood, Colorado
• Travel <10% of the time 
• Candidates must be eligible for federal security clearance (DOI) and proof of U.S. Citizenship is required. 

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide.  NV5's continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world's toughest problems.  The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment.  We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

Responsibilities

• Provide expertise to translate programs, automation tools, code, scripts from python to new support program platforms.

• Provide professional expertise in writing programs that translate existing programs and scripts which automate the management, maintenance, and standardization of large datasets including but not limited to the Public Land Survey, Land Area Representation (LAR), Land Status, and others into approved data models for internal use as well as publication-ready data designs.

• Design and code new programs, scripts, and routines to support the automation of operations, which will improve data management and map production.

• Devise and deploy automated creation, update, and management tools to efficiently map Indian land tract, reservation boundary, ownership, lease and right of way data that are synchronized with the Trust Asset and Accounting Management System - TAAMS. Further, the legal land description data extracted from TAAMS is to be topologically aligned where possible and appropriate with the official published version of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Public Land Survey System (PLSS) Cadastral National Spatial Data Infrastructure (CAD NSDI) Geographic Coordinate Database (GCDB) GIS Data for the trust land base.

• Must have knowledge of server or client scripting and/or processing solutions (e.g., Python, PowerShell, JavaScript, and/or other web technologies), to work efficiently with other technical team members.

• Comprehend IT servers and geodatabase architecture and design principles to develop resource information management and information delivery services/systems.

• Assist in scripting on special projects within the Division and sometimes outside to support critical missions.

Qualifications

Requirements: 

• Programming & Scripting Languages:
  • Python
  • PowerShell
  • JavaScript
  • Other web technologies (e.g., HTML/CSS for integration)
• Automation & Data Processing Tools:
  • Tools for translating scripts and automating workflows
  • Solutions for managing large geospatial datasets (PLSS, LAR, Land Status)
• Data Models & GIS Standards:
  • TAAMS (Trust Asset and Accounting Management System)
  • BLM PLSS CAD NSDI GCDB GIS Data
• Server & Geodatabase Architecture:
  • Knowledge of IT servers and enterprise geodatabase design principles

Experience:

• Must have a minimum of two (2) years of application development experience
• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science, or related field

The pay range for this position in Colorado is $120,000- $140,000 per year; however, base pay offered may be higher or lower depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience of the candidate. Restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the Colorado Equal Pay Act. Base pay information is based on market location. Applicants should apply via the NV5 careers site. This role will remain open and posted on our website until filled.

Please be aware that some of our positions may require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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