GIS Specialist

Company Description

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AECOM is seeking a GIS Specialist to be based in Louisville, KY to support our Water Resources practice. In this role you will focus primarily on GIS tasks related to floodplain analysis, FEMA DFIRM databases, municipal storm sewer infrastructure, and asset management. The successful candidate will coordinate with other members of the GIS team and various project managers while working on multiple concurrent projects in a collaborative work environment.

• Utilize Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and associated software to produce, display, and analyze geographic information
• Develop and maintain databases, reports, and mapping
• Create, organize, manipulate, and retrieve GIS data for reporting, analysis, and presentation purposes
• Perform quality assurance of GIS data and associated graphic components
• Use concepts, practices, and procedures to extract and provide GIS data to clients
• Lead project specific tasks while working closely with the project team to meet client deadlines
• Maintain an effective and frequent line of communication amongst team members and clients
• Spatial data collection, creation, conversion, and editing
• Custom GIS development and automation
• GIS data interpretation and analysis, including rasters
• Process documentation

• Bachelor’s degree and four plus years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education.

• Experience in modeling and delineating floodplains from engineering models
• Understanding of FEMA DFIRM databases and familiarity with the National Flood Insurance Program
• Proficiency in managing web-based GIS applications (Experience Builder, dashboards)
• General understanding of relational database organization, design, and functionality
• Proficiency in automating geospatial process using Arc Py or Model Builder
• Demonstrated knowledge of cartographic design and production concepts and principles
• Experience with a wide variety of spatial data (processing of terrains, demographic data, environmental data, etc) and an understanding (or ability to research) where to gather said data.
• Ability to track production efforts on multiple projects to the standard set out by the task lead or project manager
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and willingness to learn about a variety of GIS skills and engineering topics
• Excellent time management and communication skills

• Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.

Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $60,000 to $90,000.

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.