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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented GIS Technician – Saudi National to join our team! In this role you will get to apply GIS principles, spatial analysis, database management, and mapping technologies to support project delivery and informed decision-making.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Update, maintain, and review geospatial databases to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency.
• Collaborate with project teams to provide spatial data, mapping, and analysis in support of project decisions.
• Analyze geospatial data to identify patterns, trends, relationships, and insights.
• Create, maintain, and update digital maps and cartographic products using GIS software.
• Prepare GIS maps and data independently while progressing toward more complex requirements with supervision.
• Support the preparation of special provisions, system reports, database reports, checklists, and assurance and handover documentation.
• Develop and maintain custom GIS applications and tools to support the resolution of spatial problems.
• Assist with the installation, configuration, and implementation of enterprise GIS portals.
• Support the implementation of security measures and management of GIS server sites.
• Implement database design elements and spatial database models to support efficient querying and analysis.
• Assist in defining data types, relationships, constraints, indexes, and other database elements for optimal performance.
• Support the preparation, review, and execution of GIS implementation and management plans.
• Perform basic and advanced editing and digitizing to convert analog maps and geospatial data into digital formats.
• Apply geoprocessing techniques to manipulate, transform, and analyze geospatial data.
• Support the use of web services, mobile applications, enterprise portals, and related GIS technologies.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff on GIS software, applications, workflows, and procedures.
• Participate in developing GIS training templates, manuals, videos, and other instructional materials.
• Review GIS deliverables to support quality, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
• Assist project teams in responding to client questions, requests, and technical issues.
• Provide technical input to clients and project team members on GIS-related matters.
• Interface with internal departments regarding GIS assignments, data requirements, systems, and deliverables.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

• Must be a Saudi National.
• Diploma or Associate degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of related professional experience.
• Working knowledge of GIS, Computer-Aided Design, and Building Information Modeling software.
• Knowledge of GIS software and database packages, including workflows, hardware and software requirements, tool deployment, troubleshooting, and GIS application processes.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and resolve issues related to geospatial data.
• Understanding of quality assurance and quality control practices, geoprocessing techniques, data management standards, data analysis, data model structures, and data format transformation.
• Ability to implement database design elements that support efficient querying, reporting, and analysis.
• Ability to implement data model structures that accurately represent geographic features and spatial relationships.
• Ability to produce scaled maps with effective cartographic design, clear symbology, and accurate annotation.
• Ability to define and apply topology rules to support data integrity and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Windows and related word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

What Desired Skills You'll Bring:

• GIS-related certification.
• Experience developing GIS applications and customized geospatial tools.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, ModelBuilder, or other programming languages and automation tools.
• Experience supporting Feature Manipulation Engine workbenches for data transformation and conversion.
• Experience with enterprise GIS portals, web services, mobile applications, and GIS server environments.
• Experience with spatial database design, indexing, constraints, relationships, and performance optimization.
• Experience preparing GIS implementation and management plans.
• Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, and training to junior GIS staff.
• Experience developing GIS training manuals, templates, videos, or other instructional materials.
• Experience reviewing GIS deliverables and supporting project quality assurance and quality control processes.

Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels no matter the race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability or genetic information.

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