GIS Specialist
About The Position
OHM Advisors is a community advancement firm with a team of more than 800 professionals working across architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering. The firm emphasizes collaborative, people-focused problem solving and work that advances communities. The GIS Specialist supports projects across engineering, planning, architecture, and water resources. Working with the GIS team, this role contributes to field data collection, GIS database development, and mapping efforts. The position offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to emerging geospatial technologies. The role is to be performed onsite at an OHM location in Ohio or Pennsylvania; local candidates are preferred.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Planning, or a related field, with a focus on GIS preferred.
- Strong experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
- Proven work building and launching ArcGIS Experience Builder apps and ArcGIS StoryMaps.
- Strong understanding of urban planning principles, zoning, and community development.
- Experience creating map products and understanding basic cartographic principles.
- Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
- Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and eagerness to learn.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
- Ability to work onsite at an OHM location in Ohio or Pennsylvania.
Nice To Haves
- One or more years of GIS experience.
- Exposure to Python and/or Arcade scripting.
- Local candidates are preferred.
Responsibilities
- Assist with developing and maintaining GIS databases for utility management and other infrastructure projects using ArcGIS Pro.
- Assist in designing and developing GIS database schemas.
- Design and launch public-facing Esri ArcGIS Experience Builder apps and ArcGIS StoryMaps.
- Use ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online to support a variety of project needs.
- Participate in project meetings and professional development opportunities.
- Represent the firm professionally when interacting with internal teams, clients, and the public.
Benefits
- BCBSM medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company profit sharing
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
- Paid professional association membership
- Tuition and certification expense reimbursement
- Volunteer Service Leave
- 100% employer-paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability options
- Voluntary Wellness Program
- OHM Grad School
- OHM University
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
