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AECOM is actively seeking three (3) talented, energetic technology-minded Geographic Information System (GIS) professionals for immediate employment in the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton Geospatial Information and Services (IGI&S) office as a seconded employee. The GIS Specialist position is a full-time AECOM employee that will report to the Associate Vice President & GIS Sr Manager in the Technology Services Group and will support our United States Marine Corps (USMC) client within the Environment Business line. This position will be part of a team of GIS Specialists supporting the Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton IGI&S Program with GIS data management, geospatial analysis and modeling, cartographic product development, and technical support. A successful candidate will work both independently and in close coordination with the project team to develop, deploy and support GIS across the installation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Support the maintenance and implementation of the GIS data model for NENA Next Generation 9-1-1 Core Services for location validation and routing
• Gather and review technical requirements to meet project goals
• Design and implement quality assurance procedures to complete technical quality reviews of GIS data and applications
• Follow project plans to successfully execute assigned work
• Maintain quality assurance of spatial and non-spatial data and processes as per defined standards
• Maintain strong knowledge in existing and emerging GIS related software and technologies
• Create and maintain GIS data in an ArcGIS Enterprise environment
• Develop content within an enterprise ArcGIS Portal environment
• Exhibit a solid understanding of geospatial data formats, coordinate systems, and GIS principles
• Apply attention to detail with proactive and resourceful problem-solving skills
• Communicate and collaborate with the project manager and project team lead to understand and document system/solution requirements
• Organize, document, and communicate status updates to program leaders and relevant project teams
• Develop visualizations and reports using tools such as Tableau, Power BI, ArcGIS Pro, or Portal for ArcGIS to effectively communicate findings to technical and nontechnical stakeholders
• Prepare meeting materials, web maps, or figures for a variety of communities, stakeholders, and projects
• Create, edit, or delete GIS features/attribute information within an enterprise geodatabase
• Prepare digital maps
• Possess excellent critical thinking, decision-making, conflict resolution, and analytical skills

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in CAD, BIM, GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Environmental Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field + 4 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience/education
• Valid Driver’s License and as a condition of employment must be able to pass AECOM’s Motor Vehicle Records review.
• Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is required

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with applications such as:
  • ArcGIS Enterprise, Pro, and Desktop Software
  • Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D/AutoCAD Map
• Experience working with addressing, road centerline, and EMS data
• Experience with GPS data collection processes and the ability to lead teams in the field
• Comfortable working outside and/or traveling occasionally to support field activities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
• Maintain knowledge in existing and emerging geospatial software and technologies
• GIS data management, technical writing, and geodatabase design experience
• General understanding of relational database organization, design, and functionality
• Ability to learn and present best practices for data management including workflows, tools, governance models, and integration patterns
• Demonstrated knowledge of cartographic design and production concepts and principles
• Demonstrated experience with the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE)

• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• Relocation is not available for this position

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