Job Description

Position Summary

A GIS Specialist position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). This position provides GIS and spatial services support to the US Army Garrison Hawaii (USAG-HI) Directorate of Public Works (DPW) GIS database and Master Planning Division intranet site to include civil infrastructure and utilities. Responsibilities include updating and editing GIS data as needed, field data collection with GPS and map creation and printing. The employee will also be responsible for ensuring the GIS data meets all data standards outlined by the Army.

The position is located at Wheeler Army Airfield, which is located on Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Hawaii.

For full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 pm MT on May 18, 2026.

Essential Job Duties

Update and maintain existing geodatabases including digitizing, editing and attributing of data from a variety of sources including but not limited to aerial imagery, CADD files, historic paper maps and field collected data.
Undertake field data verification and collection using GPS and other digital data capture technologies.
Coordinate with program Subject Matter Expert’s (SME’S) to update relevant spatial datasets according to the Army SDSFIE Standard.
Respond to program requests to produce specialized maps, data requests and spatial analytical products.
Update standard map products such as installation utilities, land use, and planning maps.
Provide backup support to Records Curator position with assistance with using Bentley ProjectWise to locate As-Built drawings.
Maintain EPCRA database and prepare maps from the GIS database for Tier II and TRI annual reports.
Provide Share drive support to users for the storage and management of Environmental data to include Share drive backup, space allocations, and trouble ticket responses.; Ensure all project files are organized in the correct order.

Supervision:

None

Conditions of Employment:

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check
Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance.
In order to be eligible for a CAC, a non-U.S. nationals must have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three or more consecutive years for the required Tier 1 HSPD-12 CAC credentialing background investigation. Additional CAC eligibility requirements can be found here.
Required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check to remain eligible for employment.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

BS or BA degree.
Experience in the management of geospatial data or similar relevant experience.
Experience with the ESRI suite of products or similar relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

BS/BA degree in GIS or closely related field with GIS course work.
Demonstrated experience in the updating and creation of spatial data including digitizing, editing, attributing, creation of maps, spatial analysis and geo-processing functions using ESRI ArcGIS Pro.
Knowledge of Enterprise GIS systems and ESRI Online.
Experience working with vector-based data for civil infrastructure and asset management including utilities.
Experience automating processes using Python, Model Builder, FME or similar methods.
Experience with CADD and SDSFIE datasets
Experience using AutoCAD, MicroStation or other similar programs.
Experience working in highly structured organizations, such as governmental agencies, the military or corporations, with established lines of authority, procedures, and protocols.
Knowledge/experience of hardware and software maintenance for Windows systems.

Salary Range

$65,000 - $70,000

Required Application Documents

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Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Transcripts

Employee Benefits

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Background Check Policy Statement

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EEO

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