What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Specialist position at OHM Advisors?
Come work for OHM Advisors, the community advancement firm.
With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse, 750 member team works collaboratively across multiple service areas, including architecture, engineering, planning, GIS, surveying, and construction engineering, to create better places for people.
We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem-solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward—advancing the whole community today and well into the future.
What You’ll Contribute to OHM Advisors
As a highly talented GIS Specialist, you will be faced with challenging GIS projects in the fields of Engineering, Planning, Architecture, and Water Resources. The individual must be able to demonstrate established knowledge in field data collection, GIS principles, cartography, and/or geospatial data management.
Your Responsibilities
- With guidance from our GIS team, assist them in updating various GIS databases for utility management and develop high quality mapping products, while utilizing ArcGIS Pro.
- With guidance from our GIS field data collection experts, assist them in field data collection utilizing high precision GNSS receivers paired with ArcGIS Online field applications.
- Assist with the Design & Development of various GIS database schema.
- Design and configure ArcGIS Field Maps, Web Map Applications, and Dashboards.
- Ability to interpret, georeference & digitize utility construction plans.
- Utilize ArcGIS Pro & ArcGIS Online to support various project tasks.
- Become familiar and keep current with data collection & asset management concepts, principles, and practices.
- Attend project & professional development meetings.
- Assist in ongoing maintenance of GIS Department field equipment.
- Potential to learn and research advanced technologies and innovations that could include drone technology, underground locating, LiDAR scanning, 3D modeling, automating processes and services, and building custom tools and scripts.
- Positively projecting the company to all members of the public.
Your Team
As a trusted member of OHM Advisors’ GIS Group, you will join a growing, mission-driven team of innovative thinkers who collaborate daily, using our combined experience and talents to continually advance the communities we serve.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related field. A focus on GIS is preferred.
- 1 or more years of experience in GIS is desired, but not required.
- Experience in AutoCad is desired, but not required.
- Experience with Esri ArcGIS Software (Desktop, Pro, Online) and Mobile Mapping Applications (Field Maps) is required.
- Knowledge of GPS/GNSS technology.
- Proficiency in Python and/or Arcade programming language is desired but not required.
- Understanding of ArcGIS Enterprise Database structure.
- Experience in generating map products and an understanding of cartographic principles.
- Excellent communication and organization skills with a positive attitude and eagerness to learn.
- Team-oriented mindset with strong listening and collaboration skills.
- Desire to learn new technologies & methodologies in the GIS field.
- Attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
- Safe work methods.
- General knowledge of customer service principles.
- Local applicants from NW Ohio are preferred.
- Ability to work in a high paced environment.
- Onsite work required.
Growth at OHM Advisors
Advancement isn’t just for our clients. We’re committed to moving our team forward, too. At OHM Advisors, you’ll enjoy challenging, meaningful work at a growing company creating innovative solutions for forward-thinking clients. But there’s not just cool work on big projects. You’ll be empowered to create your own career path in a culture that supports your individual professional development goals and encourages your pursuits through continued opportunities for growth. Read about some of our opportunities for career growth and enrichment on our website.
OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
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Experience
Preferred- 1 - 2 years: In GIS
Education
Required- Bachelors or better in Geographic Information Systems
Licenses & Certifications
Preferred- State Driver Lic.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
