Full job description and application instructions link:  https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/167190 

Apply by full consideration date: 10/27/2025

Salary Range:    $41,000 - $45,000

Position Summary (include Description of Work Unit and Position Summary):   

The GIS Technician will assist with various aspects of the Air Force Environmental GIS Program. Specific duties include developing datasets from multiple sources, shapefiles, reports, paper maps, and publicly available data. Datasets include Natural Resources, Cultural Resources, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Restoration, and Toxics. GIS support tasks may also be required and could include but are not limited to map creation, spatial analysis, and web application development. The GIS technician will assist with the development and distribution of GIS resource documents and templates. Other responsibilities may include assisting off-campus employees with data edits as well as traveling to installations for field data collection. This is an in-person position and candidates must be able to report to the CEMML office located on the CSU campus in Fort Collins, CO. CEMML / ECDP is currently unable to provide relocation or housing costs or recommendations.

The positions, duration, and the associated projects vary by location. Each position provides a set of unique projects and tasks to help students and recent graduates understand the roles of environmental staff and the methods they use to directly support their programs and environments. ECDP technicians will have the opportunity to expand their skills in various disciplines, including but not limited to:

• Cartography
• Spatial data collection, including post-processing, development, and standardization
• Spatial analysis and spatial modeling
• Script and tool development using python, SQL, ETL, or ArcGIS Model Builder
• Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, Avenza Maps, or other data form development

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be pursuing a B.S. in natural resources-, cultural resources-, ecosystem science-, or environmental policy-related field (at least a sophomore standing).
• Must be capable of working independently in outdoor locations under varying weather conditions.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite and/or Adobe Creative Suite software.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for operating federal vehicles.
• Must be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate U.S. employment eligibility; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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. To learn more, please visit:

• https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf
• https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/
• https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/
• https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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.