STEM OPT Gis Specialist Jobs
GIS Specialist roles qualify for the 24-month STEM OPT extension when your degree falls under an eligible CIP code in geography, computer science, or a related STEM field. Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify, and you'll need a signed I-983 training plan before your extension begins.
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Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
The GIS Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the development, maintenance, and operation of the Geographic Information System (GIS) for the City of Holyoke. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, coupled with a robust understanding of digitizing, editing, and managing geospatial data. This position requires significant fieldwork across the city utilizing GPS equipment, making strong physical stamina and meticulous attention to detail essential. Experience with collection systems (e.g., sewer, stormwater) is considered a valuable asset.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Digitize, edit, and maintain GIS data derived from engineering as-builts, GPS field collection, and red-lined drawings.
- Execute daily updates to the city’s GIS databases to ensure accurate representation of infrastructure assets.
- Conduct GPS-based field data collection using handheld or backpack GPS units (e.g., EOS Arrow, Trimble, etc.).
- Generate map products and perform spatial analyses for internal departments, engineering projects, and presentations.
- Provide support for GIS-related requests from various departments and deliver training to staff as needed.
- Adhere to established data standards and contribute to documentation and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes.
- Assist with the integration of GIS data with other systems and software.
- Walk for extended periods across the city, sometimes in varying weather conditions, while collecting field data.
Work Environment:
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Occasional office-based work for data processing and map production.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of hands-on experience working with GIS, preferably in a utility, municipal, or environmental setting.
- Experience with digitizing as-builts and editing features in geodatabases.
- Experience with water, wastewater, or stormwater collection systems is highly desirable.
- Experience working with municipal infrastructure data.
- Basic scripting experience (e.g., Python or Arcade) is a plus.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Proficiency in ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online is required.
- Familiarity with GPS data collection methods and related equipment.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Familiarity with Survey123, Field Maps, or Collector.
Physical Requirements:
- Regular fieldwork involving walking, standing, and carrying equipment for long periods.
Additional Information
Pay Range: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour.
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
Company Description
Veolia in North America is the top-ranked environmental company in the United States for three consecutive years, and the country’s largest private water operator and technology provider as well as hazardous waste and pollution treatment leader. It offers a full spectrum of water, waste, and energy management services, including water and wastewater treatment, commercial and hazardous waste collection and disposal, energy consulting and resource recovery. Veolia helps commercial, industrial, healthcare, higher education and municipality customers throughout North America. Headquartered in Boston, Veolia has more than 10,000 employees working at more than 350 locations across North America.
Job Description
Position Purpose:
The GIS Analyst will play a crucial role in supporting the development, maintenance, and operation of the Geographic Information System (GIS) for the City of Holyoke. The ideal candidate will demonstrate proficiency in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, coupled with a robust understanding of digitizing, editing, and managing geospatial data. This position requires significant fieldwork across the city utilizing GPS equipment, making strong physical stamina and meticulous attention to detail essential. Experience with collection systems (e.g., sewer, stormwater) is considered a valuable asset.
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
- Digitize, edit, and maintain GIS data derived from engineering as-builts, GPS field collection, and red-lined drawings.
- Execute daily updates to the city’s GIS databases to ensure accurate representation of infrastructure assets.
- Conduct GPS-based field data collection using handheld or backpack GPS units (e.g., EOS Arrow, Trimble, etc.).
- Generate map products and perform spatial analyses for internal departments, engineering projects, and presentations.
- Provide support for GIS-related requests from various departments and deliver training to staff as needed.
- Adhere to established data standards and contribute to documentation and quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) processes.
- Assist with the integration of GIS data with other systems and software.
- Walk for extended periods across the city, sometimes in varying weather conditions, while collecting field data.
Work Environment:
- Ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
- Occasional office-based work for data processing and map production.
Qualifications
Education/Experience/Background:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, or a related field.
- 1–3 years of hands-on experience working with GIS, preferably in a utility, municipal, or environmental setting.
- Experience with digitizing as-builts and editing features in geodatabases.
- Experience with water, wastewater, or stormwater collection systems is highly desirable.
- Experience working with municipal infrastructure data.
- Basic scripting experience (e.g., Python or Arcade) is a plus.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Proficiency in ESRI’s ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online is required.
- Familiarity with GPS data collection methods and related equipment.
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Clear communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Familiarity with Survey123, Field Maps, or Collector.
Physical Requirements:
- Regular fieldwork involving walking, standing, and carrying equipment for long periods.
Additional Information
Pay Range: $30.00 to $35.00 per hour.
Benefits: Veolia’s comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental, vision, life insurance, savings accounts, tuition reimbursement, paid volunteering and more. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer! All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding STEM OPT Authorization as a Gis Specialist
Verify your CIP code before applying
Check that your degree's CIP code is on the USCIS STEM OPT designated degree list. Geography, geospatial science, and computer science degrees commonly qualify, but your DSO confirms your specific code before filing.
Search for E-Verify enrolled employers
Before accepting an offer, confirm the employer is actively enrolled in E-Verify, not just registered. Ask HR for their E-Verify company ID and cross-check it through the E-Verify employer search tool.
Target GIS roles at government contractors
Federal contractors are legally required to use E-Verify, making them reliable STEM OPT employers. Defense, infrastructure, and environmental contractors routinely hire GIS Specialists and already have compliant I-983 onboarding processes in place.
Build a portfolio around geospatial data workflows
Employers evaluating STEM OPT candidates want evidence of hands-on GIS output. Showcase projects using ArcGIS, QGIS, or Python-based spatial analysis that map directly to the technical scope described in O*NET for this occupation.
Use Migrate Mate to filter GIS jobs by sponsorship history
Searching broad job boards wastes time on employers who won't sponsor. Migrate Mate filters GIS Specialist listings by verified DOL filing history, so you see employers who have actually supported work authorization for this role.
Draft your I-983 training plan before your offer closes
STEM OPT requires a detailed I-983 outlining your learning objectives and supervisor responsibilities. Having a draft ready lets your employer review and sign quickly, reducing the gap between offer acceptance and your extension start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a geography or geospatial science degree qualify for the STEM OPT extension for GIS Specialist roles?
Geography, geospatial science, and computer science degrees typically appear on the USCIS STEM OPT designated degree list, but eligibility depends on the specific CIP code assigned to your degree by your school, not the degree title alone. Your DSO can confirm whether your CIP code qualifies before you file Form I-765 for the extension.
What E-Verify requirement applies to employers hiring me as a GIS Specialist on STEM OPT?
Your employer must be enrolled in E-Verify before your STEM OPT extension begins. Enrollment alone isn't enough if the specific hiring site or business unit isn't covered. Verify the employer's active E-Verify status before accepting an offer, because USCIS requires this as a condition of approving your extension.
What should my I-983 training plan include for a GIS Specialist position?
Your I-983 must describe specific learning objectives tied to your GIS role, such as spatial data analysis, cartographic production, or database management. It must name a qualifying supervisor, outline how the work relates to your STEM degree, and include evaluation checkpoints. Your employer signs it, and your DSO countersigns before you submit.
How does cap-gap protection work if my H-1B is selected while I'm on STEM OPT as a GIS Specialist?
If your H-1B visa petition is filed and your employer requests a change of status for October 1, cap-gap protection automatically extends your STEM OPT work authorization through September 30. You can keep working in your GIS role without interruption. USCIS confirms cap-gap eligibility through the I-797 receipt notice from your employer's petition.
Where can I find GIS Specialist jobs where the employer is already set up to hire STEM OPT students?
Use Migrate Mate to search GIS Specialist roles filtered by employers with verified DOL labor condition application filing history. This approach surfaces employers who have actively supported work authorization for similar technical roles, saving you time that would otherwise go toward screening employers who aren't set up for the STEM OPT process.