GIS Specialist IV

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Job Summary

AECOM is actively seeking a talented, energetic technology-minded Geographic Information System (GIS) professional for immediate employment in the Marine Corps Base (MCB) Hawaii Installation Geospatial Information and Services (IGI&S) office as a seconded employee. The GIS Specialist is a full-time AECOM employee that will report to the Associate Vice President & GIS Sr Manager in the Technology Services Group and will support our United States Marine Corps (USMC) client within the Environment Business line. This position will lead a team of GIS Specialists supporting the MCB Camp Hawaii IGI&S Program with GIS data management, geospatial analysis and modeling, cartographic product development, and technical support. A successful candidate will work both independently and in close coordination with the IGI&S manager and their staff to develop, deploy and support GIS across the installation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Gather, review, and report on technical requirements to meet project goals and implement quality assurance procedures
• Prepare project plans to successfully execute assigned work
• Work with junior staff to ensure quality in all work products
• Maintain quality assurance of spatial and non-spatial data and processes as per defined standards
• Maintain expertise in existing and emerging GIS related software and technologies
• Create and maintain GIS data in an ArcGIS Enterprise environment

• Apply attention to detail with proactive and resourceful problem-solving skills
• Communicating and collaborating with the project manager, project team, and client stakeholders to understand and document system/solution requirements

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in CAD, BIM, GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Environmental Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
• Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with applications such as:
• ArcGIS Enterprise, Pro, and Desktop Software
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D/AutoCAD Map
• Experience with Autodesk Connector for ArcGIS preferred
• Comfortable working outside and/or traveling occasionally to support field activities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
• Maintain expertise in existing and emerging geospatial software and technologies
• Understanding of relational database organization, design, and functionality
• Ability to learn and present best practices for data management including workflows, tools, governance models, and integration patterns
• Demonstrated knowledge of cartographic design and production concepts and principles
• Demonstrated experience with the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE)

• Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Relocation is not available for this position.
• Security Eligibility – This offer is contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance or Position of Public Trust associated with this position. This offer of employment also is contingent upon meeting and adhering to the following conditions prior to and during your employment:
• Your ability to successfully complete the forms and provide documents necessary for your security review and/or clearance processing, as directed by Corporate Security (PERSEC), which may include the SF 86 Personnel Security Questionnaire, credit release, and other forms.

About AECOM 

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