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GIS Specialist - Pompano Beach or Orlando

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Base pay range $72,800/yr - $93,600/yr

At Jacobs, we are challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and cutting‑edge manufacturing. We transform abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Jacobs is seeking a mid‑level

GIS Specialist

to join the Florida Turnpike Enterprises project to support GIS service delivery, field processes (collection, inspection, etc.) and general project support. The candidate should have strong geospatial, cartographic and planning knowledge that is leveraged to design, develop, implement, and test complex GIS applications for the Jacobs FTE project and our clients. The incumbent has thorough knowledge of GIS and geospatial technologies, GIS workload management, transportation infrastructure and general knowledge of other relevant subject areas. This role may be located in

Pompano

or

Orlando, FL .

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Performs all conventional aspects of GIS design, management and analysis

Demonstrates excellent data management and analytical skills

Demonstrates a solid understanding of GIS concepts and spatial data as well as web mapping and system design

Demonstrates strong communication skills

Knows and keeps up with industry best practices, standards and emerging technologies

Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of GIS Best Practices, techniques, procedures, and criteria

Provides technical guidance to less experienced GIS users and project management

Works as a technical expert in design, development, implementation and testing of simple to moderately complex GIS applications

Maintains, updates and creates databases and reports for asset management, inspection audits, and routine maintenance tracking

Represents Jacobs and the FTE project at Local, Regional and/or State geospatial events

Performs other duties as assigned

Job Specifications and Scope of Responsibility

Responsible for providing mapping, asset and database management, and field support to meet the business objectives in all divisions and as defined by the client

Maintains project GIS & Asset Management utilizing multiple data sources including ArcGIS Online, shapefiles & services, CAD files, remotely sensed data, public domain data and more

Identifies GIS opportunities to increase data value and reduce business processes and demand while also reducing decision‑making time and effort

Manages data capture, input, update, completion and quality control of spatial data using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, methodology and more

Improves GIS data quality by conducting research (records lookup and other documents) and performing ad‑hoc queries and other methods to identify discrepancies or data quality concerns

Responds to user requests for GIS data, maps, products and other information

Develops workflows and documentation for critical GIS tasks and field work needs. May work with program managers to improve and streamline workflows and document processes

Creates presentation‑quality GIS products including maps, dashboards and other geospatial products as required for the project

Utilizes database and reporting experience with ArcGIS, Excel/SQL and similar applications/tools

Here’s What You’ll Need

BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in Geography, GIS, Planning, Natural Resources, Engineering, or related field

4‑6 years’ experience in an active and growing GIS environment (8‑10 years’ experience may substitute for a degree)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong interpersonal relationship skills with the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other employees, clients, government officials, contractors, suppliers, and the public

Experience using ESRI applications and tools, including but not limited to ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Experience Builder

Experience building and managing custom Esri Field Maps and field‑crew‑friendly applications

Experience managing data in ArcGIS Online hosted environments

Demonstrated understanding of data organization and management skills

Demonstrated experience managing a demanding workload, prioritizing requests and maintaining clear communication with staff/requestees

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications

Effective organization and time‑management skills

Ideally, Here’s What You Will Also Have

Use and management of GPS, drones and other field equipment

FAA Commercial Drone Certification

Understanding of government processes and work environment

Experience with Python scripting and other programming languages

Bring your team‑focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you and the things you care about. Your health, your well‑being, your security, your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full‑time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, one floating holiday, and caregiver leave. Certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $72,800.00 to $93,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full‑time basis, as required by the nature of the role.

We’re keen to adapt our application experience. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support.

Seniority Level Not Applicable

Employment Type Full‑time

Job Function Information Technology

Industries Civil Engineering, Design Services, and IT Services and IT Consulting

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