Company: Colorado State University – Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands

Position Title:    ITAM SRP GIS Technician - Fort Wainwright, Alaska

Location:  Fort Wainwright, AK

Full job description and application instructions link:  https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/167021 

Apply by full consideration date: 10/13/2025

Salary Range:    $61,000 - $70,000

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

A GIS Technician position is available at Fort Wainwright, Alaska with Colorado State University (CSU) and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). The position is located in Fairbanks, AK. Remote work is not allowed for this position.

The position will provide Sustainable Range Program (SRP) / Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) GIS support for US Army Garrison (USAG) Alaska, specifically at Fort Wainwright. The position will work closely with Range Control and assist the ITAM SRP GIS coordinator located at Joint Base Elmendorf Richardson (JBER). Specific duties include updating and editing GIS data as needed, field data collection with GPS, and map creation and printing. The incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring the GIS data meets all data standards outlined by the US Army.

Fort Wainwright is located on the east side of Fairbanks, Alaska, and encompasses over 900,000 acres, including a main post area of 4,470 acres, 8,825 acres of ranges, and over 890,000 acres of military maneuver areas. Fairbanks is the second largest city in Alaska by population and hosts movie theaters, museums, parks, extensive hiking and biking paths, Alaska’s largest university, and numerous outdoor recreational activities.

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to work in-person at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. Remote work is not available with this position.
• S./B.A. degree from an accredited college or university in geography, Geographical information Systems (GIS), cartography, environmental science, or closely related field.
• A minimum of one (1) year of work experience in a relevant field is required.
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS to include ArcGIS Pro Geographical Information Systems
• Experience with Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies.
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Access, and other database management programs.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Be able to follow directions, work collaboratively with others as part of a team, and maintain safe and effective working standards.
• Ability to walk long distances on varying terrain in extreme weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds repeatedly without assistance.
• Must have a valid driver’s license. A driver’s license must be maintained.
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the United States by the proposed start date. 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.