GIS Specialist

Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking a talented, energetic technology-minded Geographic Information System (GIS) professional for immediate employment in the Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Barstow 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 be part of a team of GIS Specialists supporting the MCLB Barstow IGI&S Program with GIS data management, geospatial analysis and modeling, cartographic product development, and technical support. A successful candidate will work both independently and in close coordination with the project team to develop, deploy and support GIS across the installation.

• Gather and review technical requirements to meet project goals
• Design and implement quality assurance procedures to complete technical quality reviews of GIS data and applications
• Follow project plans to successfully execute assigned work
• Maintain quality assurance of spatial and non-spatial data and processes as per defined standards
• Maintain strong knowledge in existing and emerging GIS related software and technologies
• Create and maintain GIS data in an ArcGIS Enterprise environment
• Develop content within an enterprise ArcGIS Portal environment
• Solid understanding of geospatial data formats, coordinate systems, and GIS principles
• Apply attention to detail with proactive and resourceful problem-solving skills
• Communicate and collaborate with the project manager and project team lead to understand and document system/solution requirements
• Organize, document, and communicate status updates to program leaders and relevant project teams
• 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 stakeholders
• Have excellent critical thinking, decision-making, conflict resolution, and analytical skills
• Prepare meeting materials, web maps, or figures for a variety of communities, stakeholders, and projects
• Create, edit, or delete GIS features/attribute information within an enterprise geodatabase
• Prepare digital maps

• BA/BS + 4 years of experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience/education
• 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, U.S. citizenship is required
• GIS experience

• Proficiency with applications such as:
• ArcGIS Enterprise, Pro, and Desktop Software
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D/AutoCAD Map
• 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 knowledge in existing and emerging geospatial software and technologies
• GIS data management, technical writing, and geodatabase design experience
• General 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
• Demonstrated knowledge of cartographic design and production concepts and principles
• Demonstrated experience with the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE)

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• Security Eligibility – This offer is contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance or Position of Public Trust associated with this position. This offer of employment also is contingent upon meeting and adhering to the following conditions prior to and during your employment:
• Your ability to successfully complete the forms and provide documents necessary for your security review and/or…