GIS Technician - Saudi National

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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.

• 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.

• 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.
• Abi…