Remote Geographic Information Systems - GIS Analyst II

Job Description Position : Remote Geographic Information Systems Analyst Status : Full-Time, contractor for federal agency Hours : 40 hours per week, 8am to 5pm Mountain Standard Time Duration : One Year Base contract with additional option years Location : Fully Remote Work From Home About This Position : Work from home for an important project under the direction of the Branch of Geo Data Examination and Validation. Coordinate with federal government GIS specialists, Program Analysts, and Physical Scientists. Respond to project requests involving the use of various technologies such as Smartsheet.GOV and the ESRI Suite of GIS software. This role requires a Geographic Information Systems Analyst who can dependably and reliably work full-time from home using government-furnished equipment such as a laptop, collaborating with team members remotely as needed. If you are looking to work for an important federal contract for at least one year, for an excellent professional organization, we invite you to apply for this position. Compensation & Benefits : Competitive range of Pay Remote telework from home 100% 11 paid federal Holidays Vacation pay Sick leave Benefits package with robust offerings Essential Functions & Required Knowledge Degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Environmental Science, or related fields Knowledge of legal land descriptions, right of ways & leases Knowledge of geographic / cartographic sciences, interdisciplinary resource management, and database management to administer geospatial databases Knowledge of appropriate database design principles to identify interrelationships within GIS data Implement analytical techniques necessary to solve recurring, procedural, and factual geospatial and GIS issues Administer geospatial databases and implement quality control and assurance guidelines for geospatial data projects within ESRI parcel fabric environment Participate on interdisciplinary teams with various stakeholders such as other federal agencies, Regional Geospatial Coordinators, and other divisions on various mapping projects Implement analytical techniques necessary to solve recurring, procedural, and factual geospatial and GIS issues (e.g., identifying data needs for specific projects, determining compatibility with other platforms, locating missing information) Knowledge of standardized geospatial and GIS software / hardware applicable to the Bureau of Indian Affairs / tribes Ability to develop and maintain metadata for all GIS projects for the Division Regular, dependable attendance Physical Demands : This position routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptops, computers, and phones in a work-from-home environment The physical requirements of this position are described as sedentary Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time; walking and standing are required only occasionally GENERAL INFORMATION : Applicants are assured of equal consideration regardless of race, age, color, religion, national origin, gender, GINA, political affiliation, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, marital status, or physical handicap which has no bearing on the ability to perform the duties of the position. Apply tot his job