GIS Specialist Job Descriptions, Average Salary, Interview Questions

[Your Company Name] needs a new GIS specialist to join our team. As a GIS specialist, you will work to store and interpret geospatial and geographic data. You will be responsible for performing the daily tasks and remedial work required for this position, as well as researching and learning new technology relating to the GIS field. The ideal candidate will have experience navigating computer systems, geographic software, and data. Previous experience in the GIS field is not required but preferred. Please consider applying to this position if you would like the opportunity to work with our company and further your career as a GIS specialist.

Typical duties and responsibilities

• Design, develop and implement systems and databases for geospatial data
• Standardize geographic data
• Research and conduct tests on new tools
• Perform geospatial modeling and spatial analysis
• Review GIS data for accuracy
• Build, update, and maintain database, GIS software, and hardware
• Administer and troubleshoot applications and GIS solutions

Education and experience

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field required

Required skills and qualifications

• Proficiency with GIS desktop software and data management
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to effectively configure data
• Experience with various technology methodologies and applications
• Detail oriented and analytical thinker
• Knowledge of multiple programming languages
• Ability to process and analyze data

Preferred qualifications

• Strong team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Outstanding critical thinking skills
• Detail oriented

ABC Company is seeking a GIS Specialist to join our team in our (City, State) office. ABC Company has a highly experienced and dynamic team of individuals dedicated to providing high-level professional services to our clients.

Duties and responsibilities

• Spatial analysis is the dominant portion of the job duties envisioned for this position, but will be balanced with a variety of cartography, field staff support, and research and development
• Provide independent data interpretation while effectively maintaining data documentation
• Create and modify GIS datasets, manage and maintain legacy GIS datasets develop and implement GIS-based analyses supporting civil engineering, electrical engineering, and survey projects
• Produce technically skilled and detailed solutions to include preparing clear, complete, and accurate representations of spatial data using hardcopy and/or electronic media
• Core responsibility includes processing data and graphics requests from project team members and anticipating information needs and presentation format as part of engineering and survey workflows
• You will work on energy projects, such as transmission, solar and wind, and land projects, such as residential and commercial development, to compile available information for project proposals
• Develop and maintain geospatial data on desktop and mobile applications. Ensure data meets appropriate data accuracy and content standards for quality assurance and quality control

Required experience

• Must have a degree in GIS, geography, environmental studies, or related field with demonstrated capabilities in GIS
• Hands-on knowledge of Esri ArcGIS desktop software, including ArcMap and ArcPro
• Strong understanding of geodatabases and geodatabase applications
• Ability to work with vector and raster datasets
• Experience using ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Portal, or another web mapping system
• Familiar with GPS data collection and data management, including Collector for ArcGIS
• Ability to use and edit shapefiles and geodatabases (personal, file, and enterprise)
• Experience working with different coordinate systems, map projections, and datum’s
• Familiarity with standard cartographic methods, theories and principles
• Ability to independently manage multiple assignments, determine and set job task priorities, and work with limited direct supervision

Preferred but not required

• Previous work in/familiarity with consulting engineers and/or surveyors
• Experience using AutoCAD and DWG files
• Experience using Google Earth and KMZ files
• Familiar with LiDAR datasets and usage
• Experience using Python, ModelBuilder or another common GIS scripting language is desirable, as job duties will include creating scripts to streamline frequently performed tasks

Role overview

Provide CAD, GIS and Project Coordination support for tasks performed in support of Facility Utilization Studies, Planning and other engineering or consulting services by developing maps or documents pertaining to project deliverables. Facility Space Utilization (FUS) and Facility Condition Assessments (FCAs). Tasks include but are not limited to maintenance of various GeoBase data layers, creation of new data layers, performing spatial analysis, collection/maintenance of GeoBase features. Project assignments will include field collection of data to support projects performed at multiple Air Force facilities across the country. Must have experience working with Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE). Position requires traveling to project sites for data gathering. Must be able to utilize ESRI ArcGIS to prepare data sources and maps in support of planning charrettes. Able to perform migration of CAD to GIS, various GeoBase functions, i.e. build data sets, perform QA/QC, develop queries, create maps, etc. in preparation project deliverables.

Key responsibilities

• Perform GIS database development, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and mapping
• Produce detailed, high-quality cartographic products (digital and hardcopy) and accompanying reports in accordance with technical guidelines and project requirements
• Communicate with project team members and other stakeholders to define data needs, project requirements, and desired outputs
• Compile, manipulate, and refine geographic data from a variety of sources including but not limited to, CAD, field observation, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps
• Perform quality control checks of GIS Data and non-spatial databases with minimal supervision to ensure data integrity
• Manage individual project tasks related to GIS, database design and management, and data visualization
• Customize GIS workflow and software programs for data collection, engineering, and environmental applications
  

Skills and qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of ESRI ArcGIS experience AS/BS in Engineering or related field
• Previous experience in developing GIS project deliverables
• Able to perform field data collection activities requiring long durations of walking and climbing of stairs
• Able to travel for extended periods of time for up to three weeks at project locations
• Proficiency using ESRI ArcGIS Software, AutoDesk Software, and Microsoft Office is desired
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Resourceful and self-motivated

ABC Company is seeking a GIS Specialist with knowledge of using Esri ArcGIS 10.x desktop to perform editing of existing utility datasets, creating maps, file research, data mining, creating data models, management of project mapping and geodatabase information. Will be working at client sites in the (City, State) area, must be able to drive between locations for meetings and training.

Responsibilities

• Candidate must be proficient in creating and maintaining Esri geodatabase models, creating GIS Web Apps and Web Maps through ArcGIS Online
• Ability to conduct field GPS GNSS data collection
• The position is office based with occasional field data collection
• Travel to field sites and client sites in (state)
• Assist clients with Esri desktop data edits and provide client guidance in the use of GPS GNSS field operations

Qualifications

• Esri Certification or GISP is a plus
• 1-5 years experience in ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Onlin.
• 1-5 Years experience in GPS GNSS field data collection
• State Driver’s License
• Candidate must have good communication and writing skills, with a responsibility in documenting meeting minutes, and assist in the writing of GIS/GPS standard GIS operating procedures