Embrace the opportunity to join Innovate! Inc. and become a valued member of our team. We are seeking driven individuals who are passionate about leveraging technology to tackle environmental challenges and drive positive change. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute your skills and expertise to innovative projects, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity further. Read on to learn more about how you can be part of our dynamic team.

Innovate! Inc. is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its geospatial solutions team as a Remote Vegetation Ecologist. The primary focus of this position is to process and manipulate spatially referenced data to update maps of existing vegetation type, cover, and height for the United States to support the USGS EROS Center’s Landscape Fire and Resource Management Planning Tools (LANDFIRE) Program. This position works with the existing team to process and analyze raster and vector data as well as other databases to assist in keeping vegetation after disturbance up to date and creating fire regime products which support fire and landscape management planning.

**Three years of continuous U.S. residency required** for issuance of a Government Security credential.

Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for facility access and user accounts.

Location: Candidate can work remotely

Salary Range: $60000-$80000

Position status: Full Time; with benefits 

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, Life Insurance, and PTO

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Produce vegetation maps including Vegetation Type, Cover, and Height 

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for vegetation products

• Understand the inner workings of data sources, production processes, and steps taken for producing vegetation maps

• Perform accuracy assessments on map products using cross-validation, regressions, and other standardized testing methods

• Investigate ways to improve existing production methods and work with team of scientists to innovate new ways to map vegetation through trials and iteration

• Create Python scripts to produce geospatial data products

• Work with technologies such as ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, and Jupyter Notebooks

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must meet the requirements listed below to be considered for this position; please note required items on your resume.

• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain credentials for facility access and user accounts.

• Must have a minimum 3-year residency in the United States 

• Education: Advanced Degree or equivalent experience in remote sensing, ecology, landscape ecology, forestry, or other relevant field

• Years of Experience: Must have minimum 5 years of recent and related work experience in ecology and knowledge with plant community dynamics across the landscape

• Fundamental knowledge of vegetation and land cover mapping using supervised classification of raster products

• Strong background in GIS analysis and data processing for land cover mapping

• Experience using ground observation in conjunction with remotely sensed data such as satellite and lidar to generate models for vegetation mapping

• Expertise in remote sensing, computer programming, and raster product generation

• Thorough understanding of a wide range of ecosystems and dominant species characteristics across the United States including trees, shrubs, and herbaceous vegetation

• Strong interpersonal communication, technical writing, editing and presentation skills and an advanced knowledge of Microsoft office tools for reporting and documentation of processes and procedures

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Highly skilled in processing geospatial frameworks using ArcGIS/ArcPro

• Experience with Python, R, or other common computer programming languages

• Experience with Classification and Regression Tree (CART) models for predicting landscape-level vegetation cover, height, and type such as See5, Random Forest or XGBoost

• Experience with vegetation classification for categorizing species data and mapping vegetation such as Ecological Systems and National Vegetation Classification System 

• Basic knowledge of land cover mapping methods for differentiating open water, natural barren (rock/sand), agriculture, development, and other human-made features

• Good understanding of typical field data collection methods such as areal cover estimates and point-transect sampling

LEARN MORE ABOUT US

Innovate! Inc. is a certified woman-owned consulting firm founded in 2002 by Lily Thomas. We provide innovative solutions to management, technology, and program challenges, with a focus on performance, integrity, and building lasting partnerships with our clients. Our team of over 100 experts includes IT and geospatial specialists, program and project management consultants, environmental scientists, and communications and outreach strategists. Our clients include federal, state, tribal, and local governments, private industry, non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, and utilities. Recent awards we received for excellent service include the 2022 SAG Team Award and 2022 Esri Partner Conference High Potential Award.

Innovate is a fast-paced, rapidly growing group of entrepreneurs creating a culture of excellence. Rapid advancement within our organization is not only possible but also encouraged. To view our website, visit innovateteam.com.

Innovate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or cannot access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact us at careers@innovateteam.com.

Application Link: Remote Vegetation Ecologist

Embrace the opportunity to join Innovate! Inc. and become a valued member of our team. We are seeking driven individuals who are passionate about leveraging technology to tackle environmental challenges and drive positive change. If you thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute your skills and expertise to innovative projects, we invite you to explore this exciting opportunity further. Read on to learn more about how you can be part of our dynamic team.

Innovate! Inc. is seeking a highly motivated individual to join its geospatial solutions team as a Geospatial Production & Operations Support Specialist. The primary focus of this position is to support LANDFIRE operations by maintaining, processing, and improving spatial data, tools, and production workflows that contribute to the delivery of LANDFIRE products. This includes working with the team to manage and prepare raster and vector datasets, support QA/QC processes, maintain multiple versions of LANDFIRE products and services, and contribute to data distribution through ArcGIS Online, the LANDFIRE Data Distribution Sites, and related platforms. The position also assists with documentation, user support, metadata development, and coordination across LANDFIRE partners and programs to ensure consistent, accurate, and up-to-date geospatial products that support landscape, fire, and resource management planning.

**Three years of continuous U.S. residency required** for issuance of a Government Security credential.

Ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation for facility access and user accounts.

Location: Candidate can work remotely

Salary Range: $50000 - $70000

Position status: Full Time; with benefits 

Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, Life Insurance, and PTO

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain and support LANDFIRE operational workflows, including software/hardware planning, system maintenance, and ensuring multiple versions of LF products remain available through distribution sites and services.
• Process, prepare, and manage raster and vector geospatial datasets, including QA/QC, metadata creation, and final product packaging.
• Maintain and update LF User Tools, ArcGIS Online content, Awesome Google Earth Engine data, and USGS website materials to ensure accuracy, relevance, and compliance with current technology and security standards.
• Provide professional user support by monitoring and responding to LANDFIRE Help Desk tickets and assisting with USGS Information Product Data System reviews and ScienceBase data releases.
• Contribute to process improvement by analyzing production workflows, identifying enhancements to support geospatial data production.
• Collaborate with internal teams, program partners, and external organizations (e.g., TNC, NGOs, Forest Service, NRCS, universities) to ensure coordinated, efficient production and delivery of LF products.
• Run QA/QC scripts, validate production data, generate documentation (metadata, methodology, data dictionaries), and ensure product integrity before release.
• Work with geospatial technologies (ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, Python, Jupyter Notebooks) to support production tasks and develop improved methods through testing and iteration.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Candidates must meet the requirements listed below to be considered for this position; please note required items on your resume.
• This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a national agency check and background investigation after hire to obtain credentials for facility access and user accounts.
• Must have a minimum 3-year residency in the United States
• Education: Bachelor’s or Master’s in Geography or Geospatial Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering, Environmental Science or other relevant field
• Years of Experience: Minimum 3–5 years of recent experience working with geospatial data, production workflows, spatial data processing in GIS, or software development in a science, natural resources, or geospatial operations environment.
• Strong background in GIS analysis, raster and vector data processing, and handling complex geospatial workflows within tools such as ArcGIS Pro or QGIS.
• Experience maintaining, preparing, and preparing data—including geospatial and other dataset types—for distribution, including QA/QC validation, metadata creation, data packaging, and preparing products for web-based viewers.
• Demonstrated ability to support operational systems, maintain production tools, and keep multiple versions of products updated on distribution platforms (REST, WCS, AGOL, GEE, etc.).
• Strong communication skills, including technical writing, documentation, responding to Help Desk inquiries, and coordinating with cross-program teams and partners.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with government, contractors, partners, and external organizations to ensure consistency and efficiency across LANDFIRE production efforts.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Ability to support geospatial data quality processes by monitoring automated workflows, identifying issues, and assisting in basic script troubleshooting.
• Familiarity with cloud-based geospatial environments such as GEE or ArcGIS Online administration.
• Experience contributing to or maintaining websites, data dictionaries, metadata standards, or documentation for scientific data products.
• Background working with federal, academic, or NGO partners on multi-organization scientific or geospatial projects.
• Understanding of LANDFIRE workflows, data sources, production processes, or similar national-scale geospatial data programs.
• Experience with data publication workflows
• Knowledge of version control, error handling, and best practices in geospatial data management and product delivery.

LEARN MORE ABOUT US

Innovate! Inc. is a certified woman-owned consulting firm founded in 2002 by Lily Thomas. We provide innovative solutions to management, technology, and program challenges, with a focus on performance, integrity, and building lasting partnerships with our clients. Our team of over 100 experts includes IT and geospatial specialists, program and project management consultants, environmental scientists, and communications and outreach strategists. Our clients include federal, state, tribal, and local governments, private industry, non-profit organizations, higher education institutions, and utilities. Recent awards we received for excellent service include the 2022 SAG Team Award and 2022 Esri Partner Conference High Potential Award.

Innovate is a fast-paced, rapidly growing group of entrepreneurs creating a culture of excellence. Rapid advancement within our organization is not only possible but also encouraged. To view our website, visit innovateteam.com.

Innovate is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, marital status, physical or mental disability, status as a Disabled Veteran, Recently Separated Veteran, Active Duty Wartime or Campaign Badge Veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process or cannot access or use this online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact us at careers@innovateteam.com.

Application Link: Geospatial Production & Operations Support Specialist

The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP) is seeking a GIS Architect to design and build CMAP’s geographic information systems platform, data pipelines, and analytical frameworks.

This is an exciting time for CMAP! The GIS Architect will join our data team, and work under the leadership of CMAP’s first Deputy of Data (Chief Data Officer). This position will work at the intersection of technology and planning practices, working at the system level, ensuring the daily operations of the users meet the needs of the agency. This GIS architect will be responsible for developing and executing a long-term strategy of how GIS can deliver adoptable, substantiable solutions across the agency. This position will be involved with defining the procedure and standards of GIS-based solutions as well as responsible for administering CMAP’s GIS systems and related IT resources to ensure the efficient and secure delivery of the organization’s geospatial solution. The ability to actively engage stakeholders and clearly communicate technical systems will be central to the success of this role.

CMAP is looking for a spatial technology leader with,

•A strong business background, bachelor’s degree in geography, urban planning, computer science, information systems or related field

•A minimum of 6 years professional experience, master’s degree preferred

•Demonstrated experience presenting technical analysis to non-technical audiences including senior leadership or elected official

•GISP certification preferred.

Hiring Range is $88,651.73 - $113,030.90

To be considered for this position please upload a cover letter that states your interest in the position.  

CMAP employees work a reduced work week of 37.5 hours and a flexible hybrid work schedule at the Old Post Office located at 433 West Van Buren in Chicago, IL.  This position is benefit eligible. To learn more about our compensation and benefit offerings please visit our career page here https://cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers/.

CMAP is a mission-driven agency serving the 284 municipalities and 7 counties of northeastern Illinois as the region’s comprehensive planning organization.

Please visit our website to apply and for more information at: https://cmap.illinois.gov/about/careers/

The City of Decatur is seeking a highly skilled Enterprise GIS Coordinator to lead and advance the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) environment. This role serves as the City’s primary GIS administrator and technical leader, responsible for managing enterprise spatial data, maintaining the ArcGIS platform, and delivering mapping and data solutions that support City operations and decision-making. Working within the Information Technology Department, the Coordinator collaborates with departments across the organization to integrate GIS into business systems, develop modern mapping tools, and ensure high-quality geospatial data that improves efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.

Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/decaturil/jobs/5262549/

See full posting information here: Enterprise GIS Coordinator.pdf

We’re hiring a GIS Intern (Fixed Term / Trainee) with the City of Olathe—an on-site opportunity for students who are excited about maps, data, and using geospatial tools to support real decisions in public service.

If you’re looking to apply what you’re learning in the classroom to real-world projects, you’ll work alongside experienced GIS professionals to help with data collection, spatial analysis, and map creation that supports departments across the City. Our internship program is built to provide meaningful work, mentorship, and networking—so you leave with practical skills and experience you can take into your career.

Pay range: $16.50–$18.00/hour (based on experience)

Location: On-site in Olathe (this is not a remote role)

What you’ll do:

Create maps for internal use and projects using GIS software

Collect, verify, enter, and organize geographic data using established standards

Identify and correct errors/inconsistencies in the enterprise GIS database

Communicate and collaborate with the GIS team and other departments

What we’re looking for:

Entry-level GIS experience and ESRI suite exposure (required)

Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office

Solid problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and time management

18+ with a valid driver’s license and favorable driving record

High school diploma/equivalent required; preference for college students in GIS, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, Geography, or related programs

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https://olatheks.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/OlatheKS/job/GIS-Intern_JR2153-2

This position functions as a geographic information system (GIS) technician within the Municipal Services & Operations (MSO) Department. This includes maintaining a geographic information system (GIS) providing geospatial support for MSO, including creation, maintenance, analysis, and dissemination of geospatial data and associated mapping and informational products.

More information (including salary range)

Position responsibilities include operations, strategic planning and initiatives, and performance of the Asset and Innovation Management workgroup. The position functions in four core service areas: 1) project management, coordination, and performance management, 2) infrastructure and asset management, 3) geospatial and non-geospatial management and analytics, and 4) systems architecture and integration. The incumbent is responsible for the integrity of Municipal Services & Operations (MSO) systems (software and hardware) and data, and coordination and collaboration with stakeholders, and ensuring integrated and sustainable solutions.

More information (including salary range)

The position will assist the GIS Manager with a variety of cross-departmental duties related to the City's Geographic Information System (GIS) during the 2026 summer semester.  Key job duties include map creation to fulfill requests, data entry, map updates, and work towards long-term GIS goals. Other assignments may include, but not limited to, web map creation, geoprocessing & model building, field survey and data acquisition utilizing GPS equipment and/or tablets & analysis in support of project design & GIS mapping functions. The GIS Intern will use Esri software / ArcGIS Platform and be introduced to workflows and data structures as well as more in-depth understanding of GIS technology in local government. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the latest GIS software and equipment.

Pay rate: $15/hour, up to 30 hours per week

More information:

https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/cityoflawrence/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/4064

The Department of Water Resources (DWR) is looking for a GIS Specialist III to serve the citizens of our state as a part of Team ND.

Are you passionate about the management and development of natural resources? Do you understand that water is one of our most valuable and important resources? If you want to be part of a dedicated and talented team that works to responsibly manage North Dakota's water needs and risks for the people's benefit – then this employment opportunity might be for you.

For more information and to apply, please visit this page.

Function

The City of Ankeny is accepting applications for a fulltime GIS Coordinator in our IT Department. This position will administer, develop, and maintain the City’s Geographic Information System (GIS) under general supervision and provide GIS information in various formats as needed to all City departments and intergovernmental agencies.

The starting salary is $37.25 - $43.13 per hour depending on relevant experience, with an excellent benefit package.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.

The City of Ankeny offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Vacation and Sick Leave Personal Leave
• Nine (9) Paid Holidays
• Health/Dental/Life/LTD Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Tuition Reimbursement and Continuing Education Programs
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
• Benet Defined Benefits Pension Plan Through IPERS
• Deferred Compensation Plan
• Voluntary Insurance Benefit Options
• Longevity Pay

Deadline to apply is Sunday, October 19, 2025. Please apply online at  www.AnkenyIowa.gov/jobs . Interested candidates must complete an application online and attach a current resume and cover letter. Pre-employment drug screen and background check required.

To advance in the hiring process, you must pass a basic skills exam to be administered to all qualified applicants. Additional information will be emailed on Monday, October 20, 2025. Check your email (and junk email) for testing information. Contact HR if you do not receive the testing information on 10/20/25.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Administer the GIS including, but not limited to design and implementation of specific programs and procedures, MS SQL Server, ESRI ArcGIS environment, and file geodatabases.
• Manage and maintain GIS data.
• Coordinate GIS related needs of various City departments and establish internal systems in a manner that emphasizes continuous improvement, customer service, and productivity.
• Serve as a liaison to County, State, and other municipalities to coordinate the acquisition and implementation of improved data sets from various governmental agencies, vendors, and contractors.
• Develop mapping applications for the public and staff.
• Manage integration between the GIS and other database systems.
• Support, mentor and train GIS users in the City.
• Assist the general public with requests for information.
• Perform other related duties as required.