GIS Specialist

About the role

In a world of possibilities, pursue one with endless opportunities. Imagine Next! At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible. Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented GIS Specialist to join our team! In this role you will get to create, update, manage, and correct file geodatabases. If you are interested in ArcGIS Pro software work, GPS field work, quality control of spatial data, map creation and publishing, and GIS technical support, you could serve as our newest GIS specialist.

Responsibilities

• Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for data development, GIS mapping and analysis, and compilation and analysis of geographic data
• Handle three or more sets of data simultaneously, and may require programming in languages such as Python

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science or related curriculum (or equivalent). Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 3+ years of related experience
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro software applications is required. Also requires a demonstrated proficiency in both written and oral communication skills and a working knowledge of industry practices
• Well-developed skills with one or more GIS packages including scripting, programming, modeling, and designing
• Ability to edit and maintain GIS databases
• Proficiency in cartography and map design, including coordinating systems, projections, and map scales
• Ability to utilize, convert and incorporate various types of data into GIS. Examples of this data include Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and database files.
• Knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as Python
• Ability to independently assess data anomalies, software problems, and program design flaws, and take appropriate steps to make the project work
• Ability to ascertain hardware/software limitations, how to work within them, and what can be done when limits are reached
• Ability to communicate results of assigned tasks in writing
• Ability to document work performed on a project in project logs
• Ability to document specific information about project data in the metadata file
• Proficiency in