GIS Specialist
WestwoodFrisco, TX, US30+ days ago
Job descriptionMust have a degree in GIS, geography, environmental studies, or related field with demonstrated capabilities in GIS. Hands-on knowledge of Esri ArcGIS desktop software, including ArcMap and ArcPro. Strong understanding of geodatabases and geodatabase applications. Ability to work with vector and raster datasets. Experience using ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal, or another web mapping system. Familiar with GPS data collection and data management, including Collector for ArcGIS. Ability to use and edit shapefiles and geodatabases (personal, file, and enterprise). Experience working with different coordinate systems, map projections, and datum’s. Familiarity with standard cartographic methods, theories and principles. Ability to independently manage multiple assignments, determine and set job task priorities and work with limited direct supervision. Previous work in / familiarity with consulting engineers and / or surveyors. PowerBI Experience using AutoCAD and DWG files Experience using Google Earth and KMZ files. Familiar with LiDAR datasets and usage Experience using Python, ModelBuilder or another common GIS scripting language is desirable, as job duties will include creating scripts to streamline frequently performed tasks.
Overview
GIS Specialist
Westwood Professional Services, Inc.
Westwood Professional Services, Inc. is seeking a GIS Specialist to join our team in our Frisco or Fort Worth, TX office locations. Westwood has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Spatial analysis is the dominant portion of the job duties envisioned for this position, but will be balanced with a variety of cartography, field staff support, and research and development.
- Provide independent data interpretation while effectively maintaining data documentation.
- Create and modify GIS datasets; manage and maintain legacy GIS datasets; develop and implement GIS-based analyses supporting civil engineering, planning, landscape architecture, public infrastructure, and survey projects.
- Produce technically skilled and detailed solutions to include preparing clear, complete, and accurate representations of spatial data delivered via hard-copy and / or web-based platforms.
- Process data and graphics requests from project team members and anticipating information needs and presentation format as part of engineering and survey work-flows.
- You will work on land projects, such as residential, commercial, and public infrastructure, to compile available information fro project needs.
- Develop and maintain geospatial data on desktop and mobile applications. Ensure data meets appropriate data accuracy and content standards for quality assurance and quality control.
Required Experience (Text Only)
Preferred Experience