AECOM

GIS Specialist IV

AECOM$88K — $105K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • BA/BS degree with 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2+ years of GIS project management experience
  • Valid Driver's License and successful Motor Vehicle Records review required
  • U.S. Citizenship is mandatory due to the nature of work
  • Experience with GIS applications like ArcGIS Pro and Desktop Software
  • Familiarity with AutoCAD Civil 3D/AutoCAD Map and GPS data collection

Responsibilities

  • Perform data conversion and geospatial processing activities
  • Gather, review, and report on technical requirements to achieve project goals
  • Prepare project plans for executing assigned work
  • Guide junior staff on quality control and technical review procedures
  • Collaborate with government staff on mission planning and execution
  • Ensure quality assurance of spatial and non-spatial data processes
  • Create and maintain GIS data within an ArcGIS enterprise environment

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Paid time off and flexible leave options
  • Employee assistance program and well-being resources
  • Retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan
  • Business travel insurance and service recognition awards
Full Job Description
AECOM is actively seeking a talented, energetic technology-minded Geographic Information System (GIS) professional for immediate employment in the Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton Installation Geospatial Information & Services (IGI&S) office as a seconded employee. The GIS Specialist is a full-time AECOM employee that will report to the Associate Vice President & GIS Sr Manager in the Technology Services Group and will support our United States Marine Corps (USMC) client within the Environment Business line. This position will lead a team of GIS Specialists supporting the MCB Camp Pendleton IGI&S Program with GIS data management, geospatial analysis and modeling, cartographic product development, and technical support. A successful candidate will work independently and in close coordination with the IGI&S manager and their staff to develop, deploy and support GIS across the installation. The position requires a professional with project management experience, a solid foundation in GIS, team leadership, project communication, and a commitment to quality. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Perform data conversion, migration, and exploitation activities using advanced geospatial processing techniques • Gather, review, and report on technical requirements to meet project goals and implement quality assurance procedures • Prepare project plans to successfully execute assigned work • Work with junior staff to ensure quality in all work products and development technical quality review procedures • Work directly with government staff to plan for and execute mission objectives • Maintain quality assurance of spatial and non-spatial data and processes as per defined standards Maintain expertise in existing and emerging GIS related software and technologies • Create and maintain GIS data in an ArcGIS enterprise environment • Apply attention to detail with proactive and resourceful problem-solving skills • Communicating and collaborating with the project manager, project team, and client stakeholders to understand and document system/solution requirements • Research and compile data from various sources • Develop visualizations and reports using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS Pro, or Portal for ArcGIS to effectively communicate findings to technical and nontechnical stakeholder • Organize, document, and communicate status updates to program leaders and relevant project teams • Provide excellent team leadership, critical thinking, decision-making, conflict resolution, and analytical skills • Read, comprehend, and extract utility information from engineering drawings. Qualifications Minimum Requirements: • BA/BS + 6 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education • 2+ YORE of GIS project management experience • Valid Driver's License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM's Motor Vehicle Records review. • Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: • Proficiency with applications such as: • ArcGIS Enterprise, Pro, and Desktop Software • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D/AutoCAD Map • Experience with Autodesk Connector for ArcGIS • Experience with GPS data collection processes and the ability to lead teams in the field • Comfortable working outside and/or traveling occasionally to support field activities • Comfortable working in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment • Maintain expertise in existing and emerging geospatial software and technologies • 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 • GIS data management, technical writing, and geodatabase design experience • Demonstrated knowledge of cartographic design and production concepts and principles • Demonstrated experience with the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE) • Project management experience in the field of GIS • Experience leading a team of GIS professionals • Excellent communication skills Additional Information • Relocation is not available for this position. • Sponsorship is not available for this position At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment. AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

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Net Income
-$200.8 million
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
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