UARK Geoscience Jobs
A jobs and opportunity board for current students and alumni of the Department of Geosciences, University of Arkansas. Got a job item? Contact Dr. Liner (liner@uark.edu)
Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Physical Scientist USGS
Monday, August 17, 2026
GIS Central Arkansas Water -- Little Rock, AR
NOTICE OF CAREER OPPORTUNITY
Central Arkansas Water is hiring for its GIS department.
GIS Technician
Classification: Grade 8, Non-exempt ($30.04 hourly)
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities: The Geographic Information System (GIS) Technician operates GIS, database, CAD, and associated software; creates and maintains GIS and related data; operates, tests, monitors and document GIS equipment, software, and custom applications; analyzes, monitors and updates system; authors and plots maps, plans and other presentation ready exhibits; scans and/or files maps, plans, as-built and other related documents and enters linked data; performs other essential duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or G.E.D.; plus, two (2) years of post-high school education in Geographic Information Systems or related field; plus, two (2) years of work experience utilizing ESRI’s ArcGIS Desktop/Pro software in a Windows client/server environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Geography, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Computer Science, or related field; experience mapping land records using coordinate geometry (COGO); knowledge of a water distribution system; knowledge of ArcGIS Server; experience with ArcGIS Model Builder and/or scripting languages such as Python, VBA or Java Script; knowledge of programming languages such a Visual Basic.NET, C#, java, etc.
How to Apply. CAW asks that applicants fill out the following smartsheet application: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/01997cd513907101b06e25bafe136aee
Application can be found: https://carkw.com/careers/
Thursday, July 30, 2026
GIS Manager OK 911
The Oklahoma 9-1-1 Management Authority is hiring a GIS Projects Manager. Please click the link below to review the details: https://okgov.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/okgovjobs/job/Oklahoma-County/XMLNAME-911-GIS-Projects-Coordinator_JR63081
Friday, July 17, 2026
NWA Regional Planning Commission GIS
NORTHWEST ARKANSAS REGIONAL PLANNING COMMISSION
1311 Clayton St., Springdale, Arkansas, 72762
• (479) 751 7125 • http://nwarpc.org
GIS/Planning Internship
Position: GIS/Planning Intern
Pay Rate: $20.00/hour
Hours: 12 hours per week flexible (September 7, 2026-December 7, 2026)
Location: 1311 Clayton St. Springdale, AR
This position is in-person at the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission Office
Deadline to apply: August 21, 2026
About Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC):
The Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission (NWARPC) is the regional Council of
Governments (COG) and Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) for Northwest Arkansas. NWARPC
consists of 39 units of government in Benton, Washington and Madison Counties in Arkansas and
includes a portion of McDonald County in Missouri, as well as other public agency partners such as the
Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT), the Missouri Department of Transportation
(MoDOT), transit agencies, Beaver Water District, University of Arkansas, and Northwest Arkansas
National Airport (XNA). Visit https://www.nwarpc.org/ to view examples of NWARPC’s work.
Internship Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated GIS Intern to support our planning activities and daily operations.
The selected candidate will work alongside our GIS/planning team to develop, update and maintain
spatial databases, build interactive web maps, and analyze demographic and transportation trends.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
• Data Management: Digitize boundaries, update land-use databases, update
transportation/roads datasets and manage various asset inventory data.
• Mapping & Cartography: Produce high-quality maps and graphics for planning and technical
reports, public meetings, and stakeholder presentations.
• Web GIS: Assist in configuring and maintaining ArcGIS Online (AGOL) web maps, StoryMaps,
and data dashboards.
• Spatial Analysis: Support scenario planning, demographic analysis, and transportation modeling
projects.
Required Qualifications
• Education: Currently enrolled in an undergraduate (Junior/Senior) or graduate program
studying Urban Planning, Geosciences, GIS, Public Policy, Environmental Studies, Civil
Engineering, Computer Science or related fields. May accept recent graduates within one year
of completing their program of study.
• Technical Skills: Hands-on experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Spatial Analyst.
Additional GIS software experience is a plus.
• Data Proficiency: Familiarity with Excel, spatial data manipulation, and integrating disparate
datasets (e.g., Census, local assessor data).
• Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to translate complex
spatial data into accessible information for the public.
• Requirements: Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation for occasional
field data collection or municipal visits.
Preferred Qualifications
• Basic knowledge of Python for ArcGIS or web-mapping applications (HTML/CSS/JavaScript).
• Experience with regional planning, zoning codes, or transportation datasets.
Please apply by submitting your resume, cover letter, and contact information for three references to
Madison Kienzle at mkienzle@nwarpc.org.
Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Monday, June 29, 2026
NCPTT - Natchitoches LA
From: Church, Jason <Jason_Church@contractor.nps.gov>
Sent: Friday, June 26, 2026 3:53 PM
To: Kimball Erdman <kerdman@uark.edu>
Subject: NCPTT positions
Kimball,
NCPTT has two new positions open until August 1st. One position is for a BIM specialist and a GIS specialist. Both positions will work to help document historic structures and sites around the country. Both positions are on a two-year contract with an annual salary of $50K with benefits. Please feel free to share with any students and alumni that might be interested.
GIS Position
Find Your Mission | Make a difference
Jason Church
Chief of Technical Services
NCPTT/ NSU
645 University Parkway, Natchitoches LA 71457
Phone: 318/356-7444
Thursday, April 9, 2026
ARDOT GIS
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) is announcing a new opening for a GIS Technician supporting the statewide Highway Signs Database. This role is well‑suited for individuals who enjoy detailed data work, quality control, and contributing to statewide geospatial datasets.
Application Deadline: April 21, 2026
See link below to apply
