GIS Specialist III

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Job Description

Job Summary

AECOM is actively seeking a talented, energetic technology minded Geographic Information System (GIS) professional for immediate employment in the MCB Camp Lejeune Installation Geospatial Information and Services (IGI&S) office as a seconded employee.

The position will be on-site at MCB Camp Lejeune, near Jacksonville, North Carolina.

The GIS Specialist is a full-time AECOM employee that will report to the GIS Manager in the Technology Services Group and will support our United States Marine Corps (USMC) client within the Environment Business line. This position will be part of a team of GIS Specialists supporting the MCB Camp Lejeune IGI&S Program and other functional areas (e.g. environment, facilities) with GIS data management, geospatial analysis and modeling, development of web-based solutions, cartographic product development, and technical support. A successful candidate will work both independently and in close coordination with the local USMC IGI&S manager and the AECOM project team to develop, deploy and support GIS across the installation.

·       Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

- Provide comprehensive geospatial services in a fast-paced, professional environment with a high-level of visibility to senior leadership.
- Follow project plans to successfully execute assigned work
- Work with other staff to ensure quality in all work products
- Design geospatial solutions using a variety of Esri products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Desktop, and Portal for ArcGIS.
- Develop and maintain Portal for ArcGIS web-based geospatial content and apps to support data-driven decision making
- Design and implement quality assurance procedures to complete technical quality reviews of GIS data and applications
- Maintain quality assurance of spatial and non-spatial data and processes as per defined standards
- Maintain strong knowledge in existing and emerging GIS related software and technologies
- Create and maintain GIS data in an ArcGIS Enterprise environment
- Author automated processing tools (Python, Model Builder) for use with repetitive or complex tasks
- Communicate and collaborate with the project manager, project team, and client stakeholders to understand and document system and solution requirements
- Meet with subject matter specialists to discuss topics, such as technical specifications, customized solutions, and operational problems
- Independently execute and delivers GIS projects of moderate to significant scope and complexity
- Perform technical reviews to validate data are compliant with the Marine Corps implementation of the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) vector data model
- Maintain a digital GIS Program Binder detailing the processes and actions involved in completing assigned duties

- Develop visualizations and reports using tools such as Power BI, ArcGIS Pro, or Portal for ArcGIS to effectively communicate findings to technical and nontechnical stakeholders
- Have excellent critical thinking, decision-making, conflict resolution, and analytical skills
- Solid understanding of geospatial data formats, coordinate systems, and GIS principles
- Apply attention to detail with proactive and resourceful problem-solving skills
- Prepare meeting materials, web maps, or figures for a variety of communities, stakeholders, and projects
- Create, edit, or delete GIS features/attribute information within an enterprise geodatabase
- Prepare digital maps

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

- Bachelor's Degree in CAD, BIM, GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Environmental Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field + 4 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and or education.
- Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.
- Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
- GIS experience

Preferred Qualifications

- Proficiency with applications such as: ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and Desktop Software
- Portal for ArcGIS / ArcGIS Online
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D/AutoCAD Map

- Python scripting for process automation
- Comfortable working outside occasionally to support field activities
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
- Maintain knowledge in existing and emerging geospatial software and technologies
- GIS data management, technical writing, and geodatabase design experience
- General understanding of relational database organization, design, and functionality
- Ability to learn and present best practices for data management including workflows, tools, governance models, and integration patterns
- Demonstrated knowledge of cartographic design and production concepts and principles
- Demonstrated experience with the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE)

Additional Information

Additional information

- Relocation is not available for this position
- Sponsorship is not available for this position

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