GIS Specialist

RS&H • Tamarac, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

RS&H is currently seeking a GIS Specialist to join their team. This is an embedded position reporting to the FDOT D4 office 5 days per week. The GIS Specialist / GIS Analyst is responsible for the full lifecycle of geospatial data and systems. This role includes developing and maintaining enterprise GIS databases, performing advanced spatial analysis, and administering GIS server environments. You will serve as a technical expert, providing guidance to other departments and ensuring the system supports data-driven decision-making across the organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, or a related field required (Master’s degree preferred), with 5 years of progressive GIS / Geospatial experience.
• Proficient level of knowledge in SQL and Python.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical and nontechnical stakeholders.
• Knowledge and experience with ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online Administration.
• Knowledge and experience with Esri desktop tools like ArcCatalog, ArcMap, ArcPro.
• Knowledge and experience with Multi-user environments and Version Management with ArcGIS.
• Knowledge and experience with Mapping and working with spatial data.
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office programs including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge and experience with Adobe Acrobat or similar PDF Program.
• Ability to work with existing ArcGIS databases, datasets and applications to develop an understanding of their use and integration capabilities.
• Ability to develop solutions to ArcGIS needs using a combination of tools including app builders (ArcGIS Instant Apps, ArcGIS Dashboards, ArcGIS StoryMaps, and ArcGIS Experience Builder).
• Ability to work with FDOT ArcGIS Users developers, etc. to understand data landscape and needs.
• Ability to write clear technical documentation to support data development work.
• Ability to collaborate with technical and nontechnical staff to understand client GIS needs.

Nice To Haves

• GISP (Certified GIS Professional).
• Esri Technical Certifications (e.g. ArcGIS Desktop or Enterprise).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a GIS analyst programmer using current GIS technology and collaborate to design, develop, and test GIS applications.
• Assist the FDOT Program Services section with the administration and maintenance of on-premises ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online.
• Serve as the point of contact for various GIS projects/assignments.
• Assist the Program Services section with maintaining the GIS applications, servers, layers, and feature classes for all FDOT District Four offices.
• Attend requirement gathering and GIS coordination meetings.
• Define project tasks and execute on those tasks.
• Complete other tasks as assigned by the FDOT Manager.

Benefits

• Employee-owned
• exceptional journey from start to future
• integrated teams translate experience into insight
• turn challenges into opportunities
• build relationships that are as strong as the buildings and infrastructure we deliver together
• unwavering commitment to our core values: integrity, accountability, curiosity, and teamwork.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level