Now Hiring: Assistant GIS Specialist | Onsite Are you an early-career GIS professional looking to build your experience with industry-leading geospatial technology and real-world projects? We’re seeking an Assistant GIS Specialist to join our team and support GIS analysis, mapping, data development, and geospatial data management. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or GIS professional with internship or consulting experience who is passionate about GIS, enjoys solving problems, and wants to grow their technical skills in a collaborative environment.📍 Position: Assistant GIS Specialist🏢 Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite — No Remote / No Hybrid
What You’ll Do: • Support GIS analysis, data collection, development, maintenance, and mapping for client projects.• Create and update GIS maps, map layers, and geospatial databases.• Assist with GIS metadata creation, digital feature extraction, land survey record searches, and property ownership research.• Perform coordinate system projections, geospatial data transformations, and georeferencing of raster and vector datasets.• Support GIS data preparation and development for field teams and client deliverables.• Assist with QA/QC of GIS deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements.• Use ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, deeds, field notes, and other project documentation to develop accurate GIS products.• Communicate project status with internal teams and clients while helping ensure project objectives are met.• Support ad-hoc GIS analyses and provide recommendations to improve project quality and efficiency.• Follow all company and site safety policies.
What We’re Looking For: • Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Computer Science, or a closely related field.• Basic proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online (AGOL).• Knowledge of GIS data management and cartography.• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team.• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn and grow.
Preferred Qualifications: • Internship or consulting experience related to GIS.• GIS Professional (GISP) or Esri technical certification.• Experience with Esri Enterprise products.• Arc Py and basic Python scripting experience.• Technical writing or project coordination experience.• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.• Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience. Why Consider This Opportunity? You’ll gain hands-on experience working with GIS technology, data analysis, mapping, and client-focused projects while collaborating with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your GIS career and expand your technical capabilities. Work Authorization: Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located, without sponsorship or time limitations. EEO/Disabled/Veterans📩 Interested? Apply today or reach out directly to learn more about the opportunity!

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Level

Junior

Location

Henrico, VA

Occupation

Geographic Information Systems Technologists and Technicians

Industry

Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services

Posted

3 days ago

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