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Straughan Environmental, Inc. is seeking a GIS Specialist to work with the USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) on creating and managing spatial data for easement programs. This fully remote position involves identifying, creating, and managing geospatial datasets, performing research on land ownership, interpreting legal documents for cartographic products, and developing GIS applications. The role supports NRCS' mission to help people conserve and improve natural resources and the environment.
Who We Are
Straughan Environmental, Inc. is a successful, rapidly growing, woman owned business that provides high quality and cost-effective consulting services to a wide variety of clients in the governmental and private sectors. Straughan is committed to advancing sustainable and resilient communities. We are experts in environmental planning, design, assessments, and policy. Our staff consists of wildlife and wetlands scientists; geomorphologists and hydrologists, civil and environmental engineers; inspectors; biologists and botanists; planners; cultural resource specialists; and GIS and CAD professionals. This combination of technical expertise and an understanding of policy make Straughan a highly competitive firm and a great place to advance your career
Job Purpose
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) provides leadership in a partnership effort to help people conserve, maintain and improve our natural resources and environment. Straughan Environmental, Inc. works with NRCS, helping to create and manage spatial data for easement programs managed by NRCS’ Easement Program Division. The work performed in this role serves NRCS’ mission of ‘helping people help the land,’ working with landowners to voluntarily put conservation on the ground and preserve the natural environment for future generations. Straughan is looking for a GIS Specialist to aid in this mission with the duties and responsibilities listed below.
This position is fully remote. Applicants must reside and be authorized to work in the following states to be considered for the position: Colorado, Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virgina.
Duties & Responsibilities
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field
Experience:
Desired Qualifications
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully
perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position as required by applicable law.
Straughan Environmental Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.
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