GIS Specialist

OCE is always seeking individuals with strong technical backgrounds, practicality, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a project team. We’d welcome an opportunity to hear from you and strive to value our employees and build long-term and rewarding careers.

Summary Description: GIS Specialist builds and maintains GIS databases. GIS Specialist analyzes data to identify spatial relationship or display the results of analyses; review GIS data for accuracy; document the parameters and context of GIS data; perform geospatial 
modeling or spatial analysis; and create thematic maps for engineering, environmental and technical purposes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Compiling geographic information in the form of satellite images, geographical surveys, and aerial photographs.
• Researching and verifying geographic data.
• Entering new data into the GIS database.
• Drawing maps using advanced computer software.
• Ensuring maps are annotated and compiled with the correct information.
• Compiling reports using all available GIS and GPS data sources.
• Maintaining the GIS database and troubleshooting data issues.
• Identifying and collecting data, including in the field when necessary.
• Traveling to geographic sites to conduct land surveys.
• Identifies, requests and coordinates through Group Leader for Engineering and data collection staff support.

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), computer science or similar field.
• Experience: 0-5 years of experience.

• Proven work experience as a GIS technician.
• Understanding of Integrated GPS and GIS principals.
• Advanced computer programming and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of modern cartographic standards and principles.
• Advanced statistical, mathematical, and methodology skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to travel when required.
• Proficiency in design software including AutoCAD and ArcGIS Pro.

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick, 9 Paid Holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan & Profit Sharing
• Hybrid Workplace Environment Opportunities
• In-House and External Training
• Industry Memberships and Conferences
• Company Outings, Activities, and Parties