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GIS Specialist

Richmond, VA, US • Posted 3 hours ago • Updated 2 hours ago

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Part Time

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Skills

Data Quality
Management
Data Cleansing
Quality Control
Analytical Skill
Meta-data Management
Technical Writing
Technical Support
Collaboration
Data Visualization
Web Applications
Research
ArcGIS
Data Management
Spatial Analysis
Cartography
Database Administration
Oracle
PostgreSQL
PostGIS
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Attention To Detail
Communication
Python
Geospatial Analysis
Database
SQL
Data Processing
Mapping
Amazon Web Services
HTML
JSON
SANS
Geographic Information System

Data Quality
Management
Data Cleansing
Quality Control
Analytical Skill
Meta-data Management
Technical Writing
Technical Support
Collaboration
Data Visualization
Web Applications
Research
ArcGIS
Data Management
Spatial Analysis
Cartography
Database Administration
Oracle
PostgreSQL
PostGIS
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Attention To Detail
Communication
Python
Geospatial Analysis
Database
SQL
Data Processing
Mapping
Amazon Web Services
HTML
JSON
SANS
Geographic Information System

Summary

GIS Developer / GIS Specialist

Location: Richmond, VA

Work Mode: Hybrid - 3 days/week onsite in Richmond, VA

Job Type: Contract

Job Description

We are seeking a Junior GIS Developer / GIS Specialist to support a GIS data solutions team in maintaining GIS applications, managing geospatial data, and providing technical GIS support.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, GIS databases, Python, SQL, and geospatial data automation. This position involves working with spatial data, developing maps and web-based GIS applications, performing data quality control, and supporting GIS-related solutions.

Responsibilities

Collect, manage, and analyze geospatial data from various sources.
Create detailed maps, charts, and reports using GIS software.
Perform geospatial data cleaning, manipulation, validation, and quality control.
Support the integration of spatial data with other datasets for analytical projects.
Evaluate GIS data, tools, and web platforms to identify errors, quality issues, and opportunities for improvement.
Maintain and update GIS databases, datasets, metadata, and technical documentation.
Provide GIS-related technical support and assistance to users.
Collaborate with product managers, designers, developers, and business users to define and implement geospatial data visualization and analysis solutions.
Assist with maintaining GIS-based web applications.
Research GIS tools, technologies, and industry best practices.
Support automation of recurring geospatial processes using Python, ModelBuilder, or similar technologies.
Assist with troubleshooting GIS data, applications, and web mapping solutions.

Required Skills

1+ year of experience with GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro.
1+ year of experience with ArcGIS Online, including data management, map creation, and application building.
Basic understanding of spatial analysis and cartography principles.
1+ year of experience with database management tools and formats such as Oracle and/or PostgreSQL/PostGIS.
Basic knowledge and experience with linear referencing systems (LRS) in GIS and tabular formats.
1+ year of experience automating geospatial processes using Python, ModelBuilder, or similar technologies.
Understanding of basic programming concepts.
Strong problem-solving and attention-to-detail skills.
Good communication skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.

Highly Desired

Experience with Python and SQL, particularly in a GIS environment.
Experience working with geospatial databases and spatial SQL.
Experience with GIS data processing, transformation, and automation.

Desired

Web mapping experience, particularly in an AWS environment.
Experience with Mapbox.
Familiarity with R, HTML, and JSON.
Understanding of programming fundamentals and web-based GIS technologies.

Work Requirements

Hybrid position - 3 days per week onsite in Richmond, VA.
Onsite requirement is mandatory; no exceptions.
Candidate must physically reside within the United States for the duration of the assignment.
Ability to work collaboratively with GIS, development, and business teams.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 91124260
Position Id: OOJ - 2904-1905-1790031479
Posted 3 hours ago

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