Assistant GIS Systems Specialist - 1898 & Co. (Kansas City)

Description

• Assist with digital feature extraction, projections, and transformations for project deliverables.
• Help produce technical specifications, project approaches, cost estimates, and schedules.
• Support GIS mapping and data collection tasks for project deliverables and field personnel.
• Create and update GIS maps, layers, and GPS data using relevant technologies for field surveys.
• Support GPS data collection and post-processing for high-accuracy specifications.
• Contribute to GIS system needs assessments and implement improved work methods.
• Comply with all company policies and standards.
• Conduct land survey records searches and ownership data research.
• Support geo-reference data tasks and other duties as assigned.
• Utilize software tools (ArcGIS, MS Access, MS Excel) and various data sources to create GIS maps and support field operations.
• Assist with GIS metadata creation and design extensions/add-ins for GIS applications.
• Assist with GIS, data, and mapping for engineering and surveying projects, supporting both internal and external teams.

Requirements

• Prior GPS and applicable natural science field experience a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor Degree in GIS, geography, environmental science, or closely related natural science Required
• Minimum of a 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently (i.e., without time limitations, without restrictions or without need for work sponsorship) in the country where this position is located.
• Basic GIS skills, including data analysis abilities.
• Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Experience working in the ArcGIS desktop environment is required (ArcGIS Desktop 10.0 or higher a plus).

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance