GIS Specialist II
Overview
As a GIS Specialist II you will help communities make smarter decisions, improve critical infrastructure, and bring complex data to life. You will leverage cutting‑edge GIS tools, mapping technologies, and spatial analytics to support projects that impact transportation networks, utilities, municipal infrastructure, environmental resources, land development, and asset management programs. You will collaborate in a dynamic GIS team and with other company departments to understand and lead GIS project tasks, provide technology recommendations, and deploy GIS applications using Esri tools for desktop and enterprise environments. You will lead project database management, spatial analysis, enterprise solution configuration and implementation while creating and maintaining GIS company standards, procedures, and Esri template files.
Responsibilities
- Collect, analyze, and prepare GIS data into informative map products and application deliverables for internal and external clients.
- Create Esri Web Apps and Web Maps through ArcGIS Online and Portal for internal and external clients.
- Assist in the preparation of ArcGIS Enterprise project data and applications.
- Install and configure Esri ArcGIS Online accounts for clients.
- Lead project‑specific duties in setting up project data environments and assist with deployment of project tasks.
- Quality‑check project geodatabases and field data collection data from GPS technology.
- Complete assignments within requested time periods while ensuring accuracy, completeness, quality, and thoroughness.
- Work independently with clients on‑site and virtually to guide GIS program implementations and project deliverables.
- Provide training to clients on use of Esri project data, programs, and app deliverables.
- Understand and follow company GIS standard operating procedures.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in GIS, Geography, or related A&E field.
- Esri Utility Network Certification.
- 5+ years of professional experience in GIS, Information Technology, or Engineering.
- 1‑3 years of experience with Esri Utility Networks (Electric, Water, Sanitary Sewer, Stormwater) preferred.
- 5 years of experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online apps (StoryMaps, Dashboard, Experience Builder, Field Maps, Survey123, Workforce).
- Availability to travel to conferences, client sites, and assist in field work as needed.
- Ability to prioritize assignments, meet project deadlines, and thrive in a fast‑paced, multi‑task A&E environment.
- Active participation in external GIS professional organizations (e.g., GPN Mid‑Atlantic, Esri Conferences, regional GIS groups).
- Experience with government service GIS applications, stormwater, water systems, sanitary sewer, electric, oil, gas, fiber, transportation assets, facilities, and property management.
- Extensive proficiency with Esri desktop and enterprise products.
- Technical mentor for staff members.
- High‑level technical writing and verbal communication skills.
- Strong mathematical competency and problem‑solving ability.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Planner, Teams) and GPS processes (Eos, Trimble).
- Experience with asset management products (e.g., Cartegraph, VUEWorks, Cityworks, Brightly, Maximo) is a plus.
- Ability to read, write, and understand English for job‑related communications.
What We Offer
- Company‑paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid pregnancy disability leave.
- Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Company‑matched 401(k)/Roth plan.
- Paid time off, including parental and military leave.
- Employee referral and professional license bonuses.
- Straight‑time policy compensating exempt employees for billable hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week.
- Reimbursement for education and access to an in‑house library of hundreds of courses.
- Mentorship program, wellness program, and Women’s Organization.
- Philanthropic opportunities and a culture that supports personal and professional growth.