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AECOM

GIS Specialist

AECOM, Salt Lake City, Utah, United States, 84193

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GIS Specialist

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water, or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive. We are the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, partnering with clients to solve the world's most complex challenges and build legacies for future generations. There has never been a better time to be at AECOM. With accelerating infrastructure investment worldwide, our services are in great demand. We invite you to bring your bold ideas and big dreams and become part of a global team of over 50,000 planners, designers, engineers, scientists, digital innovators, program and construction managers and other professionals delivering projects that create a positive and tangible impact around the world. We're one global team driven by our common purpose to deliver a better world. Join us. Job Description

AECOM's Technology Solutions Department in our Water Business Line is actively seeking a highly motivated, talented, and creative GIS Specialist. In this role you will be part of a team that provides support through GIS data management, geospatial analysis and modeling, cartographic product development and other technical support. The successful candidate will work both independently and in close coordination with the project team to develop, deploy and support all GIS functions. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Works under general supervision. Create and update report maps for ongoing projects. Under supervision, may program for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) design, mapping and analysis. Under supervision, contributes to the design of databases or development of geodatabases and systems, as well as compiles and analyzes GIS data. May enter information or supervise technicians to assemble input and output. Creates, analyzes, reports, converts or transfers data using GIS software. Receives instruction on specific assignments, objectives, complex features and possible solutions. Qualifications

Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree in geography, or related field and 2+ years of relevant, progressive GIS experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education. Preferred Qualifications: PreGISP (GISP-E) certification is a plus Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to effectively and proactively communicate with the project team and diverse clients. Willingness to learn from and share knowledge with others. Understanding of relational databases and Geodatabase technology. Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills Strong desire to work in a fast-paced team environment Excellent time management skills