GIS Specialist/Coordinator
Location: Bismarck Detroit Lakes Dickinson Fargo St. Cloud
Engineering Services Group: Civil Municipal Transportation Water
Employment Type: Full Time - Hourly
Position Description: Apex Engineering Group has an opening for a GIS (Geographic Information System) Specialist/Coordinator. This position can be based in any of our Apex offices. Primary responsibilities include providing expertise and services on a wide variety of GIS-related projects for both internal and external clients. This position will primarily be responsible for data analysis, advanced map development, configuration of web-based GIS solutions, and developing automation in the ArcGIS environment. This position will also provide guidance and recommendations to senior management on the full development and build out of a GIS service division within the company. Apex leverages the latest GIS software technology and methods for delivering cutting edge results.
Qualification Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Geography, Computer Science, or GIS-related field from an accredited college or university.
- 7-10 years’ of progressively responsible experience in developing, integrating, implementing, and maintaining GIS technologies and applications.
- Extensive experience with ESRI software, especially ArcGIS Pro v2.x.
- Experience in developing automation within the ArcGIS environment using scripting languages such as Python.
- Experience in developing 3D GIS Visualizations.
- Experience configuring and managing ArcGIS Online/Enterprise Maps and Apps.
- Experience with high-accuracy GPS data collection.
- Knowledge of GIS as it relates to land development, local government, public works, planning, municipal engineering, water resources, environmental permitting, transportation and transportation planning.
- Ability to work within a team atmosphere.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license. Regional travel may be required.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to operate a computer under normal ergonomic office conditions.
- Must work scheduled hours in the office or onsite for projects.
- To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements described here are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typical Tasks and Duties:
- Prepare advanced detailed maps, data analysis and GIS automation using GIS software, with operational knowledge of CAD software including Civil 3D and MicroStation.
- Communicate, promote, and lead geospatial solutions amongst the different service sectors within Apex.
- Remote-pilot Unmanned Aerial systems (UAS).
- Other duties as assigned.
EOE/AA