Geographic Information System Specialist
📋 Role Overview & Responsibilities
One Tech Engineering is searching for a GIS Specialist for a position located in Akron, Ohio. The GIS Specialist will assist in a variety GIS analysis, GIS data development, GIS data maintenance and data preparation for use in GIS systems and regularly communicate project status to our customers.
The candidate must be a US Citizen or a green card holder, the position is not eligible for sponsorship. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or closely related science field.
Local candidates preferred or open to relocation. This is not a remote position.
GIS Specialist Responsibilities: Assist with GIS analysis, data development, data collection and mapping for client projects while supporting both internal and external project teams.Assist with GIS metadata creation, digital feature extraction, land survey records search, and ownership data research from various sources.Assist in the projections and transformations for geospatial project deliverables.Assist in the creation and updating of new and existing GIS maps and map layers.Assist with GPS data collection, editing, and post-processing for high accuracy data specifications using ArcGIS in support of field surveys.Assist with georeference raster and vector data.Assist with ad hoc analysis and recommendations to meet or exceed the business goals, quality, billability, and utilization.Assist with quality assurance and quality control of deliverables to adhere to client and project requirements.Assist GIS system needs and requirements to implement improved work methods.Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment and demonstrated critical thinking skills.Utilize various software packages and information from various sources (MS Access databases, MS Excel spreadsheets and documents such as deeds, field notes etc.) to create GIS maps to support field personnel as well as for deliverables.Work closely within functional teams to deliver GIS data and GIS services to our clients, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, customer commitment, sense of urgency, and continuous improvement.Requirements of the GIS Specialist:Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or a closely related science field.Geographic Information System professional certificate is preferred not required. Requires ability to work independently demonstrating accuracy, reliability, and problem-solving skills.Must have a solid understanding of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and needs experience in working with various GIS tools.AutoCAD is a good “skill” to have.Experience using Microsoft Office, Esri Products, Arcpy and Python Basics is preferred.Good communication skills.
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