What are the responsibilities and job description for the Jr. GIS Specialist/Technician position at V.L.S. Systems, Inc?
Job Details
Role: Jr. GIS Specialist/Technician
Location: Hybrid Richmond, VA
Duration: 6 Months
Interview: Skype/WebEx/Video
Work Arrangement:
- Hybrid
Note:
- 5 days per week in the office for the first few weeks for training and then 3 days per week in office.
Description:
Seeking a junior Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist/Technician to assist the TMPD Planning Data Solutions team in maintaining in-house planning web tool and providing GIS support to transportation planning staff.
The Transportation & Mobility Planning Division (TMPD) manages and administers the Pathways for Planning System (P4P). P4P is a GIS planning tool for maintaining data and information concerning planning activities including the Federal Functional Classification, National Highway System, Census urban area, future needs assessments, and other planning-associated layers. The system features data that includes: roadway inventory, traffic projections, and capacity analysis.
Job Requirements:
- Collect, manage, and analyze geospatial data from various sources.
- Assist in the creation of detailed maps, charts, and reports using GIS software.
- Perform geospatial data cleaning, manipulation, and quality control to ensure data accuracy.
- Support the integration of spatial data with other datasets to provide insights for projects.
- Evaluate data, tools, and web platforms for quality assurance and to identify errors and improvements
- Maintain and update GIS databases and documentation.
- Collaborate with other departments to provide GIS-related technical support and training as needed.
- Research and stay updated on GIS tools, technologies, and best practices.
- Collaborate with product managers, designers, and other developers to define and execute solutions for geospatial data visualization and analysis
Skills:
Required:
- Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro.
- Proficiency in ArcGIS Online data management, map creation, and app building.
- Basic understanding of spatial analysis techniques and cartography principles.
- Familiarity with database management tools and formats (e.g., Oracle databases and/or PostgreSQL/PostGIS).
- Basic knowledge of and experience with linear referencing systems in a GIS and tabular format.
- Basic knowledge in automating geospatial processes using python, model builder, or other techniques.
- Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.
Preferred:
- Familiarity with Python and SQL, especially in a GIS environment.
- Familiarity with other programming languages, especially R, HTML, JSON.
- Understanding of programming basics.
- Web mapping experience, especially in an AWS environment and using Mapbox.
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience:
- Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro and in ArcGIS Online data management, map creation, and app building. - Required - 1 Years
- Familiarity with database management tools and formats (e.g., Oracle databases and/or PostgreSQL/PostGIS.) - Required - 1 Years
- Basic knowledge in automating geospatial processes using python, model builder, or other techniques. - Required - 1 Years
- Understanding of programming basics. - Required - 1 Years
- Familiarity with Python and SQL, especially in a GIS environment. - Highly desired - 1 Years
- Web mapping experience, especially in an AWS environment and using Mapbox. - Desired - 1 Years
- Familiarity with other programming languages, especially R, HTML, JSON. - Desired - 1 Years
Question 1:
- Is candidate willing and able to work 3 days/wk onsite at VDOT in Richmond, VA? This is REQUIRED, NO exceptions
