GIS Specialist III

AECOM•San Diego, CA

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About The Position

AECOM is hiring three GIS professionals for immediate employment supporting the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Geospatial Information and Services (IGI&S) Program as seconded employees. This is a full-time AECOM position in the Environment Business Line. The employee will report to the Associate Vice President & GIS Senior Manager in the Technology Services Group and join a team supporting GIS data management, geospatial analysis and modeling, cartographic product development, and technical support across the installation. The successful candidate will work independently and in coordination with the project team to develop, deploy, and support GIS. The position includes maintaining GIS data and content in ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Portal environments, supporting NENA Next Generation 9-1-1 data standards and services, conducting quality reviews, producing maps and visualizations, and communicating project information to technical and nontechnical stakeholders. U.S. citizenship is required, and applicants must hold a valid driver’s license and pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review. Sponsorship and relocation are not available. Newly hired employees must attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. AECOM describes its benefits as comprehensive and dependent on employment status. Potential benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D and disability benefits; paid time off and leaves of absence; voluntary benefits and perks; flexible work options; well-being resources; an employee assistance program; business travel insurance; service recognition awards; a retirement savings plan; and an employee stock purchase plan.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in CAD, BIM, GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Environmental Science, Data Science, Engineering, or a related field, plus four years of related experience, or demonstrated equivalency of experience and education.
Valid driver’s license and ability to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
U.S. citizenship is required due to the nature of the work.
Solid understanding of geospatial data formats, coordinate systems, and GIS principles.
Attention to detail and proactive, resourceful problem-solving skills.
Excellent critical-thinking, decision-making, conflict-resolution, and analytical skills.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Pro, and ArcGIS Desktop software.
Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D or AutoCAD Map.
Experience working with addressing, road centerline, and EMS data.
Experience with GPS data collection processes and ability to lead teams in the field.
Comfort working outside and/or traveling occasionally to support field activities.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, multitasking environment.
Knowledge of existing and emerging geospatial software and technologies.
GIS data management, technical writing, and geodatabase design experience.
General understanding of relational database organization, design, and functionality.
Ability to learn and present data-management best practices, including workflows, tools, governance models, and integration patterns.
Knowledge of cartographic design and production concepts and principles.
Experience with the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE).

Responsibilities

Support maintenance and implementation of the GIS data model for NENA Next Generation 9-1-1 Core Services for location validation and routing.
Gather and review technical requirements to meet project goals.
Design and implement quality assurance procedures for technical reviews of GIS data and applications.
Follow project plans to execute assigned work.
Maintain quality assurance of spatial and non-spatial data and processes according to defined standards.
Maintain knowledge of existing and emerging GIS-related software and technologies.
Create and maintain GIS data in an ArcGIS Enterprise environment.
Develop content within an enterprise ArcGIS Portal environment.
Communicate and collaborate with the project manager and project team lead to understand and document system and solution requirements.
Organize, document, and communicate status updates to program leaders and relevant project teams.
Develop visualizations and reports using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS Pro, or Portal for ArcGIS to communicate findings to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
Prepare meeting materials, web maps, or figures for communities, stakeholders, and projects.
Create, edit, or delete GIS features and attribute information within an enterprise geodatabase.
Prepare digital maps.