What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geospatial Specialist position at GeoSearch?
Job Description
Our client is seeking a Geospatial Specialist located near their Richmond, VA office. This is an on-site / hybrid role.
At this time, we will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
Responsibilities
Our client is seeking a Geospatial Specialist located near their Richmond, VA office. This is an on-site / hybrid role.
At this time, we will not sponsor a new applicant for work authorization.
Responsibilities
- Working on federal, state, and local projects in a multitude of domains (transportation, emergency management, public health, utilities, environment, etc.), most of which will have a geospatial data component.
- Working directly with Project Managers to assist with the execution of projects, on time and within budget.
- Independently managing tasks within projects when appropriate.
- Creating Scripts/Models to automate repetitive tasks, for both internal processes and project execution.
- Building GIS applications and managing data in the web environment.
- Collaborating professionally with colleagues and clients to meet objectives and resolve technical challenges.
- Assisting with some business development in California and surrounding states. (Conference and webinar presentations, networking, etc.).
- Providing feedback and support for developing and/or updating SOPs and project reports as necessary.
- Prioritizing data quality and integrity in all tasks.
- Traveling on-site, mostly for projects in California and surrounding states (10%).
- Bachelor’s degree in data science, GIS, or related field.
- 3 years of experience in the Data Analysis or GIS field or equivalent combination with a focus on spatial data and application development.
- In-depth experience with ESRI’s desktop products including ArcMap 10x and ArcGIS Pro.
- In-depth experience with ESRI’s web-based products including those contained in the AGOL and Enterprise Portal environments.
- Scripting and automation experience (Python or equivalent).
- Proficiency in basic computer applications, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, and Access).
- Ability to handle multiple priorities under tight schedules as required.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills. Comfortable with client-facing projects.
- Experience with Extract, transform, and load (ETL) tools (especially FME).
- Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise and database administration.
- Experience with Branch Versioning in the ESRI environment.
- Experience with MS Power Suite (Power Automate, Power BI, etc.).
- Experience with open-source solutions including QGIS, PostGIS, GeoServer, etc.
- GISP Certification, ASPRS certifications in Lidar or other Remote Sensing technologies a plus.
- US Citizen
- Must have a valid driver’s license, good driving record and ability to pass a driving record background check.
