GIS​/Cultural Resources Technician

Job Description – Geographic Information System (GIS) / Cultural Resources (CR) Technician (temporary, hourly)

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 support a large‑scale Air Force survey, infrastructure development, and deployment program and an ArcGIS Hub Premium site.

The role involves creating and editing geospatial data, developing data collection tools related to archaeological, historic, and cultural resources, and providing on‑site GIS technical support during field work in remote and rugged areas.

• 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, Survey
  123) 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.

• Assist with compliance inspections of archaeological fieldwork to ensure compliance with the project Programmatic Agreement (PA) and other regulatory documents.
• Create, edit, and maintain cultural resource geodatabases, feature services, and metadata.
• Configure and deploy mobile data collection tools (ArcGISFieldMaps, Survey
  123) for cultural resource surveys and monitoring.
• Assist with on‑site training and technical support for system users.
• Follow geospatial workflows, data standards, and procedures for consistency across the project.
• Ensure QA/QC of cultural resources geospatial data is properly documented with complete and standardized metadata.
• Integrate Tribal Cultural Specialists and Tribal Monitors into archaeological fieldwork.

Pre‑employment Criminal Background Check required for all new hires. Must be able to lift 25pounds, traverse uneven and steep terrain, and have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain one by the employment start date. The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by the proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

No foreign nationals shall be employed without prior approval of the Government.

• Bachelor’s degree in Anthropology, Archaeology, Geography, or a related field.
• At least one year of experience with Esri GIS software (ArcGIS and/or AGOL) and mobile data collection tools (e.g., ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey
  123) for cultural resource surveys and monitoring.
• At least one year of demonstrated professional experience conducting archaeological fieldwork.
• Demonstrated experience working with a wide range of information, organizing details, and meeting deadlines.
• Working familiarity with U.S. federal laws and regulations that govern cultural resources management.
• Experience communicating technical information clearly and concisely to explain geospatial and cultural resource concepts to interdisciplinary audiences.

• Greater than two years of relevant professional experience.
• Prior experience working with Traditional Cultural Specialists and/or Tribal Monitors.
• Knowledge and experience in Intermountain and Great Plains archaeology.
• Professional experience configuring web and/or mobile ArcGIS applications including Field Maps, Smart Forms, and/or Survey
  123 forms, particularly for cultural resource projects.
• Familiarity with content management systems such as Box, SharePoint, or similar software.
• Demonstrated familiarity with cultural resource issues on U.S. military installations and knowledge of Department of Defense policies and processes relating to cultural resources management.
• Experience implementing Standard Operating Procedures.

$22–$35 per hour.