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GIS Specialist

GIS Guys are looking for a GIS specialist to enhance our team’s capabilities in delivering cutting-edge geospatial solutions, help us tackle complex mapping challenges, and drive innovation in our services to meet the growing needs of our clients in various sectors.

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Description

Develop, maintain, and support a variety of geographic information systems (GIS) datasets and maps for the clients of the GIS Guys. Provide mapping support to internal staff and the general public.

Principal Duties

  • Develop, maintain, update and retrieve information for various GIS datasets including geodatabases, shapefiles and layers using ArcGIS Pro.
  • Perform data conversion/projection and integration of external data sources into GIS. This includes interpreting and researching legal documents; digitizing cartographic data; and entering or analyzing demographic and geographic data.
  • Produce maps and related graphics for meetings, other public forums, and other department needs such as reports, publications, or related documents.
  • Conduct analysis on data and produces documents and maps for decision making purposes.
  • Routinely meet with individuals and groups to assess problems and provide solutions.
  • Handle requests from clients for copies of various documents and maps.
  • Respond to general questions regarding information and data found on documents and maps.
  • Perform field, archival, historical, and statistical research if needed for client.
  • Develop and maintain document and map archives.
  • Develop and maintain procedure manuals, metadata, specifications and other documentation for GIS activities and datasets.
  • Provide computer technical support to office staff and field crews.
  • Maintain a high level of proficiency in GIS software, professional practices, and techniques.
  • Operate and maintain plotters, printers, and wide format scanners.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

Associate's Degree in Geography or related field; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job. Knowledge and experience with ESRI ArcGIS. Knowledge of fundamental GIS principles and practices. Experience with MS Windows and Windows-based applications. Excellent cartographic, written and oral communication skills. Familiarity with mapping, surveying, and engineering principles and practices as applied to municipal systems.

Preferred:

Bachelor' degree in Geography or closely related field of study. Knowledge and experience with ArcGIS Pro. GIS Data analysis experience. Programming experience relevant to the ESRI ArcGIS environment. Experience with addressing. Ability to interpret and reproduce platted information.

Position posted until filled.

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