GIS Specialist - Environmental

Aerostar SES LLC (ASL) is expanding its workforce and is seeking a skilled GIS professional to join our Environmental Business Line. We are committed to providing a stable, supportive work environment where employees can develop long‑term careers and continue growing their technical expertise. With a strong track record of consistent growth, we provide a secure and dependable workplace for those looking for a lasting career.

This position reports to our office in Knoxville, TN.

This role performs advanced spatial analysis and produces high‑quality maps and web‑based visualizations to support project decision‑making. It includes developing and maintaining GIS databases and datasets, integrating sources such as drone imagery, lidar, and high‑precision GPS/GNSS data, and coordinating with project managers to ensure accurate and timely geospatial outputs.

• Perform advanced analysis on spatial and tabular datasets to support project decision‑making and reporting.
• Create professional cartographic products, figures, and interactive web‑based maps for reports, presentations, and briefings.
• Support project managers by identifying data needs, project requirements, and required outputs for assigned tasks.
• Develop and maintain datasets using digitizing techniques, imagery interpretation, and integration of various geospatial sources.
• Design, create, and maintain GIS databases.
• Collect, process, and analyze mapping‑grade to high‑precision GPS/GNSS data, including detailed feature class attribution.
• Integrate drone imagery, lidar, and other high‑resolution geospatial datasets into GIS workflows.

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional GIS experience, including advanced spatial analysis and use of ESRI tools.
• Proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, including developing and publishing interactive web maps and applications.
• Experience working with GPS/GNSS data and integrating field‑collected data into ESRI platforms.
• Strong understanding of GIS concepts, including spatial data structures, coordinate systems, datums, map projections, automated mapping, and spatial information‑processing methods.
• Experience with database management, data analysis, and technical troubleshooting within a geospatial environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre‑employment drug screening (post‑accepted offer) and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain the appropriate clearance levels required and be able to obtain access to military installations.

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This position requires the ability to maneuver around work sites, see, hear, and verbally communicate with co‑workers and clients. Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time;

frequent opportunity to move about and to work outside the office environment for extended periods involving exposure to the elements with weather that will include extreme heat, cold, wind, rain or other inclement weather, walking over rough and uneven surfaces, and routine lifting up to 35 pounds. If required, must properly use personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times including but not limited to hard hats, steel‑toed boots, eye protection, respiratory protection, and hearing protection.

Must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness.

Job is performed in a combination of office and outdoor site locations. The office setting includes exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, and mouse. Outdoor settings include walking, driving, and carrying supplies throughout…