GIS Specialist

Socket.dev; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision

Company Profit Sharing

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition & Certification Expense Reimb.

Volunteer Service Leave

100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Short & Long-Term Disability

Job summary

OHM Advisors is seeking a GIS Specialist to support projects across engineering, planning, architecture, and water resources. You will work with a collaborative GIS team to support field data collection, GIS database development, and mapping efforts that advance communities and infrastructure.

You will develop and maintain GIS databases, design schemas, and build ArcGIS Experience Builder apps and StoryMaps, leveraging ArcGIS Pro and Online. Onsite work at OHM locations in OH/PA is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Planning or related field, with a focus on GIS preferred.
• Strong experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Proven work building and launching ArcGIS Experience Builder apps and ArcGIS StoryMaps.
• Strong understanding of urban planning principles, zoning, and community development.
• Experience creating map products with basic cartographic principles.
• Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with developing and maintaining GIS databases for utility management and other infrastructure projects using ArcGIS Pro.
• Assist in the design and development of GIS database schemas.
• Design and launch public facing Esri ArcGIS Experience Builder apps and ArcGIS StoryMaps.
• Utilize ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online to support a variety of project needs.
• Participate in project meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Represent the firm professionally when interacting with internal teams, clients, and the public.

Skills

ArcGIS experience

Strong communication

Collaboration

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Python scripting

GIS experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Planning or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Experience Builder

ArcGIS StoryMaps

Job description

Come work for OHM Advisors, the Community Advancement firm.
With the singular mission of Advancing Communities, our diverse 800+ team of professionals works collaboratively across multiple service areas in multiple states, including architecture, engineering, planning, surveying, and construction engineering.
We are a team of experts with individual specialties working together, driven to make a difference through people-focused problem solving, design, and ideas. In everything we do, we put people first. We create places for communities of people that help solve a problem and drive them forward— advancing the whole community today and well into the future.
What You Will Contribute to OHM Advisors
As a GIS Specialist, you will support impactful projects across engineering, planning, architecture, and water resources. You will work closely with a collaborative GIS team to support field data collection, GIS database development, and mapping efforts that help advance communities and improve infrastructure. This role offers hands-on experience, mentorship, and exposure to emerging geospatial technologies.
Your Responsibilities
Assist with developing and maintaining GIS databases for utility management and other infrastructure projects using ArcGIS Pro.
Assist in the design and development of GIS database schemas.
Design and launch public facing Esri ArcGIS Experience Builder apps and ArcGIS StoryMaps.
Utilize ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online to support a variety of project needs.
Participate in project meetings and professional development opportunities.
Represent the firm professionally when interacting with internal teams, clients, and the public.
Bachelor’s degree in Geographic Information Systems, Planning or related field, with a focus on GIS preferred.
Strong experience with Esri ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
Proven work building and launching ArcGIS Experience Builder apps and ArcGIS StoryMaps.
Strong understanding of urban planning principles, zoning, and community development.
Experience creating map products with an understanding of basic cartographic principles.
Strong communication, organizational, and collaboration skills.
Attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and eagerness to learn.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Ability to work onsite at one of our OHM locations in OH or PA. Local candidates are preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more years of GIS experience.
• Exposure to Python and/or Arcade scripting.
• At OHM Advisors, our people are our greatest asset. We're committed to providing a supportive and rewarding workplace that fosters personal and professional growth. That's why we offer a competitive benefits package designed to meet your unique needs.

Benefits

• BCBSM Medical, Dental and Vision
• Company Profit Sharing
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer matching contribution
• Paid professional association membership
• Tuition & Certification Expense reimbursement
• Volunteer Service Leave
• 100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance
• Short & Long-Term Disability Options

Career Advancement & Enrichment Programs

• Voluntary Wellness Program
• OHM Grad School
• OHM University — You can read more about each of these programs on our website.
• OHM Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). 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.
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