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AECOM is actively seeking a talented, energetic technology-minded Geographic Information System (GIS) professional for immediate employment in the Marine Corps Base (MCB) Camp Pendleton Installation Geospatial Information & Services (IGI&S) office as a seconded employee. The GIS Specialist 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 lead a team of GIS Specialists supporting the MCB Camp Pendleton IGI&S Program with GIS data management, geospatial analysis and modeling, cartographic product development, and technical support. A successful candidate will work independently and in close coordination with the IGI&S manager and their staff to develop, deploy and support GIS across the installation. The position requires a professional with project management experience, a solid foundation in GIS, team leadership, project communication, and a commitment to quality.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform data conversion, migration, and exploitation activities using advanced geospatial processing techniques
• Gather, review, and report on technical requirements to meet project goals and implement quality assurance procedures
• Prepare project plans to successfully execute assigned work
• Work with junior staff to ensure quality in all work products and development technical quality review procedures
• Work directly with government staff to plan for and execute mission objectives
• Maintain quality assurance of spatial and non-spatial data and processes as per defined standards Maintain expertise in existing and emerging GIS related software and technologies
• Create and maintain GIS data in an ArcGIS enterprise environment
• Apply attention to detail with proactive and resourceful problem-solving skills
• Communicating and collaborating with the project manager, project team, and client stakeholders to understand and document system/solution requirements
• Research and compile data from various sources
• 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 stakeholder
• Organize, document, and communicate status updates to program leaders and relevant project teams
• Provide excellent team leadership, critical thinking, decision-making, conflict resolution, and analytical skills
• Read, comprehend, and extract utility information from engineering drawings.

Minimum Requirements:

• BA/BS + 6 YORE or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• 2+ YORE of GIS project management experience
• 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 with Autodesk Connector for ArcGIS
• 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 expertise in existing and emerging geospatial software and technologies
• 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
• GIS data management, technical writing, and geodatabase design experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of cartographic design and production concepts and principles
• Demonstrated experience with the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE)
• Project management experience in the field of GIS
• Experience leading a team of GIS professionals
• Excellent communication skills

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

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