Entry-Level GIS Specialist

Mead & Hunt, Inc; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a client-focused GIS professional to join our Milwaukee, WI area office. The role involves managing and analyzing geographic data, creating maps, and supporting municipal GIS projects.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in ESRI software, data management, and the ability to communicate complex GIS findings to diverse stakeholders. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geography, GIS, history or related field.
• Or at least four years of relevant professional GIS experience.
• Familiarity with ESRI GIS software and data management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Utilize ESRI GIS software to manage, analyze, and visualize data.
• Conduct spatial analysis and apply geoprocessing techniques for municipal projects.
• Create high-quality maps and interactive web maps for presentations and reports.
• Collaborate with team members to design and maintain geospatial databases, ensuring data integrity.
• Assist in developing geospatial workflows and standards.
• Stay updated on GIS technologies, tools, and methodologies.
• Communicate GIS findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders through reports and presentations.

Skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

GIS knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in geography or GIS or related field

4+ years of relevant GIS experience

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Survey123

Field Maps

Job description

Mead & Hunt, a nationally recognized professional services consulting firm, is seeking a client focused problem-solver to join our collaborative and innovative GIS team Milwaukee, WI area office.

Responsibilities include:

• Utilizing ESRI GIS software to manage, analyze, and visualize data
• Conducting spatial analysis and applying geoprocessing techniques to support municipal projects
• Creating high-quality maps and interactive web maps for presentations and reports
• Collaborating with team members to design and maintain geospatial databases, ensuring data integrity and efficient data retrieval
• Assisting in the development and implementation of geospatial workflows and standards
• Staying up to date on the latest GIS technologies, tools, and methodologies
• Effectively communicating GIS findings and analysis to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through written reports and presentations

This position may require work to be performed on-site at a project site. Some travel may be required.

The successful candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree (or higher) in geography, GIS, history or related field

--OR--

• If no degree, at least four (4) years of relevant professional experience

The ideal candidate will have any/all of the following:

• GIS internship experience
• Proficiency in ESRI GIS software and related tools (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Survey 123, Field Maps)
• Experience collecting geospatial data
• Fieldwork experience
• Proficiency in cartographic principles, map design, and visualization techniques
• Experience with local government municipal GIS projects and clients (public works, utilities, community development)

About the Firm:

Founded in 1900, Mead & Hunt is an employee-owned firm boasting more than 1400+ engineers, architects, planners, construction, and support staff in 50+ offices nationwide. Mead & Hunt has been recognized as one of the Best Firms to Work For by CE News and ranked 82nd in Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms list.

Mead & Hunt proudly offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off, paid sick leave, parental leave, a 401K plan with a generous company match, life and disability insurance, and an employee assistance program.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable pre-employment screening requirements.

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

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