BIA - Physical Scientist I GIS Analyst

Job Title:  Physical Scientist I – GIS Analyst 

Job Summary:
GIS Analyst I Managed Business Solutions is seeking a GIS Analyst I to support geospatial analysis, with an emphasis in cartography and GIS analysis to join our Program Team with the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) Office of Trust Services Division of Water and Power (DWP) Branch of Dam Safety located in Lakewood, CO. This is a full-time/salaried and benefited opening slated to start as soon as possible.

Duties/Responsibilities:
•    Work with the team located in Lakewood, CO
•    Works with lead to understand the scope, requirements and objectives for analysis of geospatial data, development of cartographic products, and automation of geospatial tasks using geospatial tools such as ESRI ArcGIS, ERDAS Imagine and scripting tools (Python, AML, VBA, JavaScript, etc.)
•    Will work with a team for QA/QC of data
•    Will help to support the DWP’s efforts
•    The position will communicate directly with internal Bureau professionals on a day-to-day basis 
•    Other duties as assigned 

Required Skills/Abilities: 
•    Demonstrated understanding of the physical phenomena governing Geospatial technologies.
•    Demonstrated interest in water resource, diversion, impoundment or power generation or distribution systems.
•    Demonstrated skill in conceiving, planning and problem solving in areas of considerable scope and complexity requiring unconventional or novel approaches and sophisticated techniques is required.
•    Ability to work within a team environment yet be able to work independently.
•    Ability to work directly with federal clientele or Tribal members.
•    Demonstrated excellence in both written and verbal communication.
•    Sensitivity to cultural and other equal opportunity related phenomena.
•    Ability to take direction from multiple team members/coordinators/managers/clientele.

Education and Experience:
•    Bachelor of Science or Art degree in Physics, Hydrology, Geology, Geography, Geospatial Information Systems, Geospatial Architecture, Geophysics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Math, Meteorology, Atmospheric Science, Engineering or other applicable technical field.

Working Conditions:
The physical and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: 
•    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk, use hands to finger, handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; bending or crouching; talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. 
•    Must be able to lift 10 pounds.

Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions and other elements prevalent at the time. 

This description is not intended to be, nor should it be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to accurately reflect the activities and requirements of the position, but duties may be added, deleted, or modified, as necessary. This description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.