GIS Specialist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K plan with generous company match

Paid time off & sick leave

Parental leave

Job summary

Mead & Hunt, Inc. is seeking a client-focused GIS professional to join our collaborative GIS team in Chicago, IL.

You will use ESRI GIS software to manage, analyze, and visualize data and publish web maps, dashboards, and GIS apps in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of GIS experience, a relevant bachelor's degree, and the ability to communicate GIS findings to stakeholders both in reports and presentations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geography, GIS, planning, history or related field plus two years of progressive relevant experience.
• If no degree, at least six years of relevant professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilize ESRI GIS software to manage, analyze, and visualize data.
• Publish, configure, and maintain web maps, hosted feature layers, dashboards, and GIS applications in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise.
• Conduct spatial analysis and apply geoprocessing techniques for municipal projects.
• Create high-quality maps and interactive web applications for presentations and reports.
• Collaborate to design and maintain geospatial databases.
• Assist in developing geospatial workflows and standards.
• Stay updated on GIS technologies and methodologies.
• Communicate GIS findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Skills

ESRI GIS software

ArcGIS Pro

Geospatial data management

Spatial analysis

Web maps & dashboards

Geoprocessing techniques

Cartographic design

GIS training

Communication with stakeholders

Education

Bachelor's degree in geography, GIS, planning, history or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Online

ArcGIS Enterprise

Experience Builder

Survey123

Field Maps

Story 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.

Responsibilities include:

• Utilizing ESRI GIS software to manage, analyze, and visualize data


• Publishing, configuring, and maintaining web maps, hosted feature layers, dashboards, and GIS applications in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise


• Conducting spatial analysis and applying geoprocessing techniques to support municipal projects


• Creating high-quality maps and interactive web applications 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


• Providing GIS technical assistance and basic training to project teams and end users

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

The successful candidate will have:

• A bachelor's degree (or higher) in geography, GIS, planning, history or related field and two (2) years of progressive relevant professional experience

--OR--

• If no degree, must have at least six (6) years of relevant professional experience

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

• Proficiency in ESRI GIS software and related tools (ArcGIS Pro, Experience Builder, Survey 123, Field Maps, Story Maps)


• Experience collecting and managing geospatial data


• Supporting field data collection workflows, including form configuration, data synchronization, troubleshooting, and incorporation of field-collected data into project database


• Proficiency in cartographic principles, map design, and visualization techniques


• Experience with local government municipal GIS projects and clients (public works, utilities, community development)


• Ability to interpret technical drawings, plans, as-built records, and other source documentation


• Experience managing multiple assignments and communicating task status, schedule considerations, and technical issues

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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