GIS Specialist
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Job Description
The Federal Planning Group of AECOM is actively seeking a versatile selfmotivated independent GIS Specialist for immediate employment in Arlington VA or Virginia Beach VA offices. The appropriately qualified applicant will be able to demonstrate an excellent working knowledge of GIS for site planning and analysis with a detailoriented approach to cartographic design and spatial analysis. The successful candidate will thrive in a fastpaced and challenging work environment with a chance to contribute to projects for the Department of Defense (DoD) and other Federal Agency clients.
Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Ability to work independently and with other GIS staff to support a wide range of site analysis and planning projects.
- Work closely with project teams and clients to understand project needs and deliver GIS solutions of moderate to significant scope and complexity.
- Analyzes technical problems and devises new approaches and alternative solutions.
- Processes and analyzes raster and vector geospatial data in support of clients and staff including master planners engineers and architects.
- Performs geospatial analyzes.
- Reviews data for currency accuracy quality or completeness of documentation and metadata
- Ensures that information management quality assurance procedures comply with AECOM DoD and other Federal standards and procedures.
- Provides documentation on the source and evolution of spatial data.
- Creates collects converts analyses and integrates geospatial and nonspatial datasets in accordance with industry standards.
- Creates edits and maintains geospatial databases and metadata on multiple simultaneous projects.
- Produces a variety of mapping products for presentations reports and other documents.
- This role will likely require a Security Clearance based upon client requirements.
Qualifications :
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelors degree in GIS Geography or related field plus two 2 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education in a similar GIS multidisciplinary project support role
- Due to the nature of the work US Citizenship is required
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to obtain a Security Clearance when required by the client
- Excellent understanding of the ESRI suite of products
- Excellent cartography and graphic design skills
- Experience using CAD and GIS for site planning and design
- Technical knowledge of geographic concepts including coordinate systems data collection methods spatial data management analysis data visualization and cartographic design
- Strong technical ability with excellent problemsolving skills
- Ability to provide innovative solutions to problems applying sound spatial analysis and data management practices.
- Adaptable team member happy to work autonomously in dynamic work environments.
- Certified GISP
Additional Information :
- Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
- Relocation support is not available for this position.
About AECOM
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 wellbeing resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan.
AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public and privatesector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2024. Learn more at aecom.
What makes AECOM a great place to work
You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects both in your local community and on a global scale that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cuttingedge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our awardwinning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
