Jacobs · 16 hours ago
GIS Specialist - Pompano Beach or Orlando
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$73K/yr - $94K/yr
4+ years expJacobs is a company focused on solving critical problems for thriving cities and resilient environments. They are seeking a mid-level GIS Specialist to support GIS service delivery and project support for the Florida Turnpike Enterprises project, requiring strong geospatial and planning knowledge to design and implement GIS applications.
Civil EngineeringConsultingCyber SecurityIndustrialIndustrial EngineeringInformation TechnologyInfrastructureProfessional ServicesReal Estate
Responsibilities
Performs all conventional aspects of GIS design, management and analysis
Demonstrates excellent data management and analytical skills
Demonstrates a solid understanding of GIS concepts and spatial data as well as web mapping and system design
Demonstrates strong communication skills
Knows and keeps up with industry best practices, standards and emerging technologies
Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of GIS Best Practices, techniques, procedures, and criteria
Provides technical guidance to less experienced GIS users and project management
Works as a technical expert in design, development, implementation, and testing of simple to moderately complex GIS applications
Maintains, updates and creates databases and reports for asset management, inspection audits, and routine maintenance tracking
Represents Jacobs and the FTE project at Local, Region and/or State geospatial events
Performs other duties as assigned
Responsible for providing mapping, asset and database management, and field support to meet the business objectives in all divisions and as defined by the client
Maintains project GIS & Asset Management utilizing multiple data sources including ArcGIS Online, shapefiles & services, CAD files, remotely sensed data, public domain data and more
Identifies GIS opportunities to increase data value and reduce business processes and demand while also reducing decision-making time and effort
Manages data capture, input, update, completion and quality control of spatial data using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, methodology and more
Improves GIS data quality by conducting research (records lookup and other documents) and performing ad-hoc queries and other methods to identify discrepancies or data quality concerns
Responds to user requests for GIS data, maps, products and other information
Develops workflows and documentation for critical GIS tasks and field work needs. May work with program managers to improve and streamline workflows and document processes
Creates presentation-quality GIS products including maps, dashboards and other geospatial products as required for the project
Utilize database and reporting experience with ArcGIS, Excel/SQL and similar applications/tools
Qualification
Required
BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in Geography, GIS, Planning, Natural Resources, Engineering, or related field
4-6 years' experience in an active and growing GIS environment (8-10 years' experience may substitute for a degree)
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal relationship skills with the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other employees, clients, government officials, contractors, suppliers, and the public
Experience using ESRI applications and tools, including but not limited to ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Experience Builder
Experience building and managing custom Esri Field Maps and field crew-friendly applications
Experience managing data in ArcGIS Online hosted environments
Demonstrated understanding of data organization and management skills
Demonstrated experience managing a demanding workload, prioritizing requests and maintaining clear communication with staff/requestees
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Effective organization and time-management skills
Preferred
Use and management of GPS, Drones and other field equipment
FAA Commercial Drone Certification
Understanding of government processes and work environment
Experience with Python Scripting and other programming languages
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic life insurance
401(k) plan
Ability to purchase company stock at a discount
Deferred compensation plan
Executive Deferral Plan
Unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees
Seven paid holidays
Caregiver leave
Additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock
Company
Jacobs
Jacobs leads the global professional services sector delivering solutions for a more connected, sustainable world.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.1B2023-08-18Post Ipo Debt· $600M
2023-02-16Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1980-09-26IPO
Leadership Team
Bob Pragada
Chair & Chief Executive Officer at Jacobs
Paul Friedman
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