Entry-Level GIS Specialist

Location: Honolulu, HI, us Employment Type: {'id': 'permanent', 'label': 'Full-time'}

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Job Description

AECOM is actively seeking an energetic technology minded Geographic Information System (GIS) professional for immediate employment in the Marine Corps Base (MCB) Hawaii Geospatial Information and Services (IGI&S) office as a seconded employee. The GIS Specialist I 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 be part of a team of GIS Specialists supporting the MCB Hawaii IGI&S Program with GIS data management, geospatial analysis and modeling, cartographic product development, and technical support. A successful candidate will work in close coordination with the project team lead to develop, deploy and support GIS across the installation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

Gather and review technical requirements to meet project goals

Follow project plans to successfully execute assigned work and technical quality reviews

GPS data collection using a variety of field software and equipment

Create, edit, or delete GIS features/attribute information within enterprise geodatabases

Prepare digital maps

Apply attention to detail with proactive and resourceful problem-solving skills

Communicate and collaborate with the team lead to understand and document system/solution requirements

Organize, document, and communicate status updates to program/project leads

Data management and technical writing

Have excellent critical thinking, decision-making, conflict resolution, and analytical skills

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, or related.

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 the esri suite of applications such as

ArcGIS Enterprise, Pro, and Desktop Software

Knowledge of AutoCAD Civil 3D/AutoCAD Map

Understanding of geography, geospatial science, and GIS principles

Comfortable working outside and/or traveling occasionally to support field activities

Experience using python or other programming languages to automate GIS workflows and data validation processes

Comfortable working in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment

General 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

Familiarity with the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE)

Additional Information

Relocation is not available for this position

Sponsorship is not available for this position

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About AECOM

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