GIS Specialist

About the role

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is seeking a client-focused problem-solver to join our collaborative and innovative GIS team. This position may require work to be performed on-site at a project site. Some travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Utilizing ESRI GIS software to manage, analyze, and visualize data
• Publishing, configuring, and maintaining web maps, hosted feature layers, dashboards, and GIS applications in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise
• Conducting spatial analysis and applying geoprocessing techniques to support municipal projects
• Creating high-quality maps and interactive web applications for presentations and reports
• Collaborating with team members to design and maintain geospatial databases, ensuring data integrity and efficient data retrieval
• Assisting in the development and implementation of geospatial workflows and standards
• Staying up to date on the latest GIS technologies, tools, and methodologies
• Effectively communicating GIS findings and analysis to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through written reports and presentations
• Providing GIS technical assistance and basic training to project teams and end users

Requirements

The successful candidate will have:

• A bachelor’s degree (or higher) in geography, GIS, planning, history, or related field and two (2) years of progressive relevant professional experience OR
• If no degree, at least six (6) years of relevant professional experience

Skills

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:

• Proficiency in ESRI GIS software and related tools (ArcGIS Pro, Experience Builder, Survey 123, Field Maps, Story Maps)
• Experience collecting and managing geospatial data
• Supporting field data collection workflows, including form configuration, data synchronization, troubleshooting, and incorporation of field-collected data into project database
• Proficiency in cartographic principles, map design, and visualization techniques
• Experience with local government municipal GIS projects and clients (public works, utilities, community development)
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, plans, as-built records, and other source documentation
• Experience managing multiple assignments and communicating task status, schedule considerations, and technical issues
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Self-motivated and able to work well both independently and as part of a team

About the firm

Founded in 1900, Mead & Hunt is an employee-owned firm boasting more than 1,400+ engineers, architects, planners, construction, and support staff in 50+ offices nationwide. Mead & Hunt has been recognized as one of the Best Firms to Work For by CE News and ranked 82nd in Engineering News-Record’s Top 500 Design Firms list.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid sick leave
• Parental leave
• 401K plan with a generous company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee assistance program