GIS Specialist
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GIS Specialist
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Parsons is looking for an experienced and talented GIS Specialist to join our team! In this role, you will work with ArcGIS software, perform GPS fieldwork, ensure quality control of spatial data, create and publish maps, and provide GIS technical support. The ideal candidate will have strong GIS expertise, programming skills, and experience in spatial data management.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Designing, updating, managing, and correcting GIS databases, including personal and file geodatabases.
- Performing GIS mapping, spatial analysis, and cartographic design, ensuring accuracy and quality control.
- Conducting GPS fieldwork and integrating collected data into GIS systems.
- Utilizing, converting, and incorporating various data formats into GIS, including CAD, GPS, and database files.
- Providing GIS technical support and troubleshooting hardware/software issues.
- Automating GIS processes using scripting and programming languages such as Python, Visual Basic, HTML, AML, and Cold Fusion.
- Designing and maintaining GIS databases and other database formats, such as Microsoft Access and dBase.
- Coordinating systems, projections, and map scales for cartographic projects.
- Documenting project data in metadata files and maintaining project logs.
- Communicating results of GIS tasks effectively in writing and presentations.
- Staying updated on industry practices and emerging GIS technologies.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
- Bachelor’s degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent).
- Minimum of 3 years of related experience in GIS design, mapping, and analysis.
- Proficiency in GIS software applications (e.g., ArcGIS) and programming.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Working knowledge of industry practices and standards.
- Advanced skills in one or more GIS packages, including scripting, programming, modeling, and designing.
- Expertise in designing and maintaining GIS databases and other database formats (e.g., Microsoft Access, dBase).
- Proficiency in cartography and map design, including knowledge of coordinate systems, projections, and map scales.
- Ability to integrate and utilize various data formats, including CAD, GPS, and database files.
- Knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as Python, Visual Basic, HTML, AML, and Cold Fusion.
- Strong troubleshooting skills for systems and peripherals.
- Ability to automate processes using UNIX, NT, or Linux scripts
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
- Capability to independently assess and resolve data anomalies, software issues, and program design flaws.
- Understanding of hardware/software limitations and strategies to work within them.
- Proficiency in documenting project work, including metadata and project logs.
- Familiarity with basic office automation software, such as MS Word and MS Excel.
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