GIS/CAD Specialist

Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading airport authority in Nashville is seeking a GIS/CAD Specialist responsible for data management and geospatial analysis. This full-time role involves coordinating GIS activities, maintaining CAD data, and developing web GIS applications. Ideal candidates have a high school diploma and 2-4 years of related experience. Join us to support our commitment to excellence and innovation in the aviation sector.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of related professional work experience in GIS/CAD.
• Courses in geospatial data collection, analysis and/or conversion.

Responsibilities

• Maintain CAD equipment and facility record drawings.
• Prepare architectural/engineering/planning drawings for projects.
• Ensure CAD and GIS data integrity throughout the organization.
• Generate GIS/CAD information products like maps and dashboards.

Skills

Geospatial data analysis

Computer-Aided Design (CAD)

GIS systems knowledge

Data validation and manipulation

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Geography or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Online

Web GIS applications

Survey123

Job description

Overview

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Job Summary: The Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Specialist is responsible for maintaining enterprise-wide data collection and editing, as well as conducting data acquisition, validation, conversion, application support/analysis, and database maintenance. Other responsibilities include coordinating GIS activities between different groups/contractors/departments and pushing projects through to completion. Responsible for obtaining and entering data related to modifications to the airfield, building facilities, and underground infrastructures into the GIS/CAD systems. Generate GIS/CAD information products such as maps, web applications, data collection forms, summary dashboards, and automated notification integrations.

Accepting Applications Until: 8/15/2025

Responsibilities

• Maintains Computer-Aided Design (CAD) equipment, master files and facility record drawings. In addition, all architectural components derived from Building Information Modeling (BIM) sources for coordination into the Airport's Geographic Information System (GIS) program.
• Performs data validation, conversion and manipulation from both CAD and BIM sources.
• Prepares architectural/engineering/planning drawings for alteration or expansion projects.
• Maintains CAD master file inventory and historical facility record drawings.
• Incorporates CAD drawings from BIM to update CAD master files, to reflect current as-built conditions.
• Creates metadata for GIS and maintains utility, architectural and civil spatial datasets.
• Provides digital feature extraction from multiple data sources.
• Understands and follows complex project specific guidance. Independently uses technical resources and guidance documents.
• Performs data checks and other data quality controls, including but not limited to attribution checks and managing associated documents. Accurately regulates and maintains database attribute data.
• Performs cartographic editing to include feature displacement, thinning, symbolization, and annotation.
• Organizes, conceptualizes and conducts large, advanced spatial analyses as part of a team or as a technical team leader.
• Assists the team with project marketing, development and resource scheduling.
• Ensures CAD and GIS data integrity throughout the organization.
• Creates accurate maps, databases, custom Survey123 forms on short notice.
• Develops geodatabase schemas and analysis methods needed to support project goals.
• Develops, integrates, and supports web GIS applications using Esri Web App Builder/Experience Builder, Story Maps, Field Maps, Survey 123, within the ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise Portal platform(s).
• Supports MNAA's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
• Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
• Follows all safety regulations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma
• 2-4 years of related professional work experience

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree: Courses in geospatial data collection, analysis and/or conversion. Computer aided design, GIS or geography.

Details

• Seniority level: Associate
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Airlines and Aviation