GIS Specialist

AECOM•Louisville, KY

4h•$60,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a GIS Specialist to be based in Louisville, KY to support our Water Resources practice. In this role you will focus primarily on GIS tasks related to floodplain analysis, FEMA DFIRM databases, municipal storm sewer infrastructure, and asset management. The successful candidate will coordinate with other members of the GIS team and various project managers while working on multiple concurrent projects in a collaborative work environment. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and associated software to produce, display, and analyze geographic information Develop and maintain databases, reports, and mapping Create, organize, manipulate, and retrieve GIS data for reporting, analysis, and presentation purposes Perform quality assurance of GIS data and associated graphic components Use concepts, practices, and procedures to extract and provide GIS data to clients Lead project specific tasks while working closely with the project team to meet client deadlines Maintain an effective and frequent line of communication amongst team members and clients Spatial data collection, creation, conversion, and editing Custom GIS development and automation GIS data interpretation and analysis, including rasters Process documentation

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and four plus years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

Nice To Haves

Experience in modeling and delineating floodplans from engineering models
Understanding of FEMA DFIRM databases and familiarity with the National Flood Insurance Program
Proficiency in managing web-based GIS applications (Experience Builder, dashboards)
General understanding of relational database organization, design, and functionality
Proficiency in automating geospatial process using ArcPy or Model Builder
Demonstrated knowledge of cartographic design and production concepts and principles
Experience with a wide variety of spatial data (processing of terrains, demographic data, environmental data, etc) and an understanding (or ability to research) where to gather said data.
Ability to track production efforts on multiple projects to the standard set out by the task lead or project manager
Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn about a variety of GIS skills and engineering topics
Excellent time management and communication skills

Responsibilities

Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and associated software to produce, display, and analyze geographic information
Develop and maintain databases, reports, and mapping
Create, organize, manipulate, and retrieve GIS data for reporting, analysis, and presentation purposes
Perform quality assurance of GIS data and associated graphic components
Use concepts, practices, and procedures to extract and provide GIS data to clients
Lead project specific tasks while working closely with the project team to meet client deadlines
Maintain an effective and frequent line of communication amongst team members and clients
Spatial data collection, creation, conversion, and editing
Custom GIS development and automation
GIS data interpretation and analysis, including rasters
Process documentation