The Challenge
Hiring in geospatial isn't like hiring anywhere else.
The people you need are specialists, and the best of them aren't sending out applications — they're employed, successful, and easy to miss.
So the role sits open. A generalist recruiter sends resumes that miss the mark because they don't know what a photogrammetrist actually does, or why an Esri background matters. Your hiring managers lose hours screening candidates who were never a fit. The seat stays empty while the work piles up.
You don't need more applications to sort through. You need the right people in front of you — and someone who already knows where to find them.
Why GeoSearch
We're not a staffing agency that happens to take geospatial roles.
This is the only field we work in, and we've worked in it for nearly four decades.
That focus is the difference. We speak the technical language, understand the roles, and have spent years building real relationships across the industry. When you bring us a hard-to-fill position, we already know who's out there.
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38 years in geospatial
Proven across hundreds of placements and long-standing client relationships
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60,000+ candidate database
Specialized professionals across GIS, surveying, remote sensing, LiDAR, and photogrammetry
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53,000+ LinkedIn followers
An active, engaged network that grows every day
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Across the US, Canada, and beyond
Most of our placements are in North America, with reach that extends globally when the right person is elsewhere
Four ways to hire, matched to how you actually hire.
Whether you're filling one role or building a team, here's where to start.
The Essentials Package
Learn moreWe go find the right people — and point them your way.
We personally reach out to the qualified professionals who fit your role — including the ones who aren't looking — and point them your way, while your role runs as a 30-day posting. Best for a single entry-to-mid-level technical role, like a GIS analyst or photogrammetrist, where the skills are specialized but the people exist.
Flex Search Partnership
Learn morePay when we deliver
A committed search focused on your single hire. You start now and pay on placement, with credit protection that carries your investment forward if a search doesn't land. Best for a company with one role to fill that wants a committed search without a longer-term retainer.
Full Search Partnership
Learn moreYour recruiting team, on retainer
Your recruiting team, on retainer A dedicated lead recruiter and full support on every role across six months — unlimited hires, in-depth screening, interview scheduling, offer negotiation, and a 90-day placement guarantee. Best for employers filling two or more positions who want an ongoing partner rather than a one-off.
Specialty Search
Learn moreFor the hires you can't afford to get wrong
Full retained search for scarce, high-stakes roles. We map the market, reach the people who aren't looking, and bring you a shortlist you couldn't build yourself — backed by 38 years in geospatial. Best for hard-to-fill and executive roles, including C-level hires and licensed professionals such as land surveyors.
They take time to understand who you are and what you need, and they communicate consistently and clearly. They know the market well and it shows!
Angela Wertman
Director of Operations, Blue Raster
GeoSearch is the premier geospatial recruiting firm for the industry. Their deep understanding and knowledge of the various professions/tools/technologies has resulted in GeoSearch being the industry leader for recruiting.
Renee Walmsley
Vice President, TetraTech
GeoSearch, Inc. is the LEADING specialized, nationally recognized recruiting firm focused exclusively on the geospatial sciences, mapping technologies and advanced analytics. They connect highly skilled professionals with employers in government, engineering, and private technology.
Dr. Shawana P. Johnson
GISP — CEO
One of the best ways to retain talent, is to find the right talent. GeoSearch helps you figure out what your talent gap is and can handle the end-to-end process of sourcing and screening.
Carl Schoenthal
Head of Quality & Compliance
If you want maximum options for employment or you're searching for that hard-to-find technician, stop wasting your time and call Jessica.
Kelly Francis
Co-President
GeoSearch consistently delivers qualified, vetted GIS professionals for even the most niche and difficult-to-fill roles. What stands out most is the team's commitment to understanding our business and culture, not just the job requirements.
Denise
HR Manager
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