What are the responsibilities and job description for the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist position at Synectics?
Job Description :
Working with customer resources to support the management of GIS data for the PremierOne and Flex Suite. Including but not limited to installation of ESRI software, creating and administering models and scripts, data creation and manipulation, and providing first-line GIS data support as customer liaison to
support and development teams.Heavily engaged throughout the life cycle of the project and would be responsible for providing updates to the teams based on customer changes.Partnering with the product and engineering teams to advise and validate new release scope changes and their impact on GIS functionality.Identify, develop, and uphold data workflows for varying complexity of GIS data needs.Migrate GIS workflow, models, data and tools from Esri's ArcDesktop application to the new ArcGIS Pro application.Shadow project migration tasks, complete project migration activities with mentor.Willingness to travel 10% - 25% of the timeQualifications :
BS / BA in GIS, Geography, Cartography or equivalent discipline or experience3-5 years of related job experience is preferred.Knowledge of cartographic mapping principles and geospatial processes and applications relating to public safety applications.Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software applications, ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Desktop / ArcPro, cached mapping services, ArcGIS Online applicationsKnowledge of Python scripting language.Public Safety GIS knowledge preferred.Ability to support multiple projects simultaneously.Ability to successfully meet deadlines.Must demonstrate a strong commitment to product quality.Knowledge of standard office applications.Excellent interpersonal skills; able to successfully resolve conflicts and work as a member of a team.Esri software and Google proficient
Benefits :
Healthcare Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan : The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus : Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
