Mobile GIS Field Mapping and Inspection Specialist

Poutrix; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 37,600 - 63,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

EAP & 401K

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

PTO days

Job summary

Arcadis in Georgia is seeking a Mobile GIS Field Mapping and Inspection Specialist to join our statewide field team. The role involves locating, inputting, updating and inspecting GIS data across the state, reporting administratively to the Atlanta, GA office.

You will perform field mapping of stormwater systems using Trimble GPS equipment and ESRI Field Maps on mobile devices, and work outdoors in varied environments, including rough terrain and busy roadways.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography is desirable but not required.
• High school diploma or trade school equivalent.
• Willingness to travel statewide (up to 50%).

Responsibilities

• Locate, input, update, inspect and maintain GIS databases and links.
• Perform mobile GIS/GPS fieldwork mapping stormwater systems with Trimble GPS and ESRI Field Maps on mobile devices.
• Work outdoors daily in varying environments and travel statewide.

Skills

Field data collection

GIS data management

GPS mapping

Outdoor work

Problem solving

Education

Geography degree desirable

High school diploma

Tools

ESRI Field Maps

Arc Collector

GPS receivers

Tape measure

Disto-meter

Job description

Arcadis is seeking to hire a Mobile GIS Field Mapping and Inspection Specialist to join our team in Georgia. As this role will require statewide travel, you may be located anywhere in the state of Georgia reporting administratively to the Atlanta, GA office.

Responsibilities

• Physically locate, input, update, inspect and maintain GIS databases, layers, tables and links within the geospatial relational database.
• Perform mobile GIS/GPS location work in the field, mapping stormwater systems and recording the relevant attributes using high‑precision Trimble GPS mapping equipment and ESRIs Field Maps app to collect and manage digital data on an iPhone, Android or tablet device.
• Work outdoors daily, maneuvering amongst biological hazards, rough\uneven terrain, steep hillsides, creeks, remote areas, and heavily traveled roadways, commercial, secured, and residential properties. Must feel comfortable working alone and in challenging environments.

Key Attributes

• Be self‑motivated, environmentally conscious, hardworking, organized, detailed oriented and able to troubleshoot problems as they arise.
• Health and Safety conscious work ethic and follows field protocols.
• Field work is very labor intensive at times and requires critical inspection data entry protocols to be followed and adhered by daily.
• Be physically fit, nimble, enjoys working outdoors, can endure long days and physically capable of heavy lifting items such as storm sewer and manhole covers daily.
• Ability to leverage > 50 lbs and use a machete or similar brush clearing devices.
• Ability to maneuver amongst rough terrain, steep hillsides, creeks, riparian areas and busy roadway networks.
• Basic knowledge and work experience using GPS receivers, ESRI products (Field Maps – Arc Collector, tape measure, disto-meter).
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time statewide and work extended hours in various weather elements in the field to meet desired daily production standards and protocols.
• Valid driver’s license with clean MVR report.

Qualifications & Experience

• A college degree in Geography or related field is desirable but not required.
• High school graduation and/or trade school diploma.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage.
• EAP, 401K, STD, LTD, AD&D and life insurance.
• Paid parental leave, reward & recognition program and optional wellbeing benefits.
• Adoption assistance and tuition reimbursement.
• Nine paid holidays and 15 days PTO that accrue per year.
• Salary range: $37,600 - $63,600 (actual salaries vary by experience, education, budget, internal equity, project and location).

Equal Employment Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.