GIS Specialist (Puerto Rico)

ICF • San Juan, PR

1d • Remote

About The Position

ICF is seeking a GIS Specialist to support GIS operations and projects in Puerto Rico. The role creates, updates, analyzes, and maintains spatial and design data using GIS software. It is remote, but requires travel to ICF’s Guaynabo office for essential meetings, team collaboration, and project needs, as well as travel across Puerto Rico to meet clients and stakeholders. The position does not include relocation assistance.

The GIS Specialist also supports internal and external training and capacity-building efforts, including helping develop and deliver training curricula and materials. Applicants must be fluent in English and Spanish and able to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, planning, or a GIS-related field from a four-year college or university; alternatively, an associate degree in a relevant field with an additional 2–3 years of related GIS experience and/or training will be considered.
• At least 2 years of experience managing cadastral data creation and editing using the ESRI ArcGIS suite.
• At least 2 years of experience implementing GIS concepts, including spatial projections, datums, REST feature services, feature editing, cartography, and geodatabase management.
• At least 2 years of experience with GPS data collection techniques, ESRI mobile solutions (Field Apps, Survey123, QuickCapture), and incorporating survey data into a geodatabase.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting or leading technical or GIS-related training, in person or virtually.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
• Ability to travel up to 25% in Puerto Rico as requested.
• Fluency in both English and Spanish.
• Ability to commute to the ICF office in Guaynabo and travel across the island as needed for project support.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work independently and communicate technical and business requirements effectively to technical and non-technical users.
• Ability to assist with project updates and identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Experience with GIS workflow automation tools such as Python and Safe FME.
• Experience with Azure-hosted GIS solutions.

Responsibilities

• Perform data capture, updates, and analysis in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Manage and document geodatabases and keep metadata updated.
• Design and develop maps for hardcopy and website use.
• Use remote-sensing data, including LiDAR products, to enhance maps, update elevations, and assign surface-type classifications.
• Support internal and external training and capacity-building efforts, including helping develop and deliver training curricula and materials.
• Travel to the Guaynabo office and across Puerto Rico for meetings, collaboration, project support, and client or stakeholder needs, as requested.

What This Job Offers

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