The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Trainee will assist in developing, updating, analyzing, and managing GIS data for a wide variety of professional services. This position will assist in a variety GIS analysis, GIS data development, GIS data maintenance and data preparation in Desktop as well as ArcGIS Online for use in public safety GIS systems. The Assistant GIS Specialist will work closely within functional teams to deliver GIS data and GIS services to our clients, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, customer commitment, sense of urgency, and continuous improvement.

• Assist with GIS, data, and mapping for the Engineering, and Surveying departments while supporting both internal and external project teams.
• Assist with GIS mapping and data collection tasks using ArcGIS Online feature layers and mobile apps like Collector/Field Maps and Survey123 for ArcGIS
• Utilize various software packages and information from various sources (MS Access databases, MS Excel spreadsheets and documents such as deeds, field notes etc.) to create GIS maps to support field personnel as well as for deliverables.
• Assist with digital feature extraction from multiple data sources.
• Assist in the projections and transformations for project deliverables.
• Assist in the creation and updating of new and existing GIS maps and map layers and GPS data edition and representation using ArcGIS in support of field surveys.
• Assist with GPS data collection and post-processing for high accuracy data specifications.
• Assist with GIS metadata creation.
• Assist with land survey records search, ownership data research from various sources.
• Assist with georeferenced Raster and Vector data.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in GIS, geography, environmental science, or closely related natural science field, with masters degree in similar field a plus.
• ArcGIS Desktop 10.1 or higher; ArcGIS Pro experience is preferrable over ArcMap.
• Basic knowledge of ArcGIS Online and Esri suite of mobile apps.
• GIS skills, including data analysis abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite