Job Title 

  • GIS Specialist 

Job Responsibilities 

  • Supporting in the development and management of GIS applications that are primary focused in growing and improving core business demands

  • Assist in the planning and coordination of GIS activities to meet the Survey department goals

  • Develop and managing control quality standards for system applications

  • Performing data capture testing, editing and analysis for GIS end-user tools

  • Overseeing data flow, management, and distribution activities that are aimed at supporting GIS related projects

  • Supporting and participating in the designing and development of the geospatial database

  • Maintaining up-to-date and accurate geospatial documentation for reference purposes

  • Staying up to date or abreast with the latest developments in the GIS field a must

  • Will be responsible for giving support in the development of a work execution plan for field collection projects

  • Efficiently manage geospatial databases and developing effective web maps for varies client field data collection projects.

  • Required to support the testing and usability of sub-meter GPS devices as we strive to pair repeatable solutions for GPS and field data collection

  • Responsible for learning the functionalities of the other survey field computers and establish and knowledge base for connecting external GPS receivers to those for improve GPS quality

  • Will be asked to assist in the preparation of training material to use of GIS related applications, and host training sessions with on-boarding staff

Qualifications, Experience, Skills

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a discipline such as Computer Science, Geography, or Engineering

  • Valid State Driver’s License with clean abstract

  • Ability to pass DOT drug and alcohol screening as well as being subject to random testingthroughout employment

  • Profound GIS knowledge, as a GIS specialist is expected to work with various GIS tools

  • High analytical thinking to effectively analyze information and databases

  • Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicateand work with departmental staff and the management team

  • Ability to pay particular attention to details to work with databases and analyze information

  • 1-2 years of proven work experience either professionally or through an internship

  • Ability to work with a team as well as communicate with all levels of employees and clients

Physical and Work Demands  

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer

  • Vision to allow prolonged periods of computer work

Benefits Offered 

  • Competitive Wages

  • Health Insurance

    • Health Savings Plan

  • Dental Insurance

  • Vision Insurance

  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance

  • Life Insurance

  • 401K Plan

    • 401k Matching