Gis Specialist - Riyadh, المملكة العربية السعودية - Parsons
وصف
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talentedGIS Specialist to join our team
POSITION OVERVIEW:
- Uses Geographic Information Systems (GIS), database, and spreadsheet software for GIS design, GIS mapping and analysis, database design and system development, and compilation and analysis of geographic data.
- May use three or more sets of data simultaneously, and may require programming in languages such as Visual Basic, HTML, Cold Fusion, Avenue, and AML.
- This is the midlevel GIS position. Incumbent is fully cognizant of how data interact with decisionmaking processes.
- Willingness to travel or relocate to field site is expected.
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Searches for and compiles field data based on project needs and specifications.
- Screens available data for relevance and applicability.
- Designs GIS, database, and analytical processes. May include system development (e.g., tailoring hardware, software, and data configurations to meet project needs).
- Utilizes various spatial analysis methods (interpolation, modeling, etc.) to depict patterns and trends of geographic data.
- Performs quality assurance on GIS data and processes.
- Produces client deliverables in both hardcopy and digital format.
- Provides guidance to GIS technicians assigned to project.
- Performs other responsibilities associated with this position as may be appropriate.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science or related curriculum (or equivalent) and typically 3+ years of related experience.
- BIM experience an added advantage
- Welldeveloped skills with one or more GIS packages including scripting, programming, modeling, and designing.
- Ability to design and maintain GIS databases and other database formats such as Microsoft Access, dBase, etc.
- Proficiency in cartography and map design, including coordinating systems, projections, and map scales.
- Ability to utilize, convert and incorporate various types of data into GIS. Examples of this data include Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD), Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and database files.
- Knowledge of programming and scripting languages such as Visual Basic, Python, HTML, AML, EML, Cold Fusion, etc.
- Systems automation skills (e.g., UNIX scripts, NT batch scripts, Linux scripts)
- Systems and peripheral troubleshooting skills
- Ability to independently assess data anomalies, software problems, and program design flaws, and take appropriate steps to make the project work.
- Ability to ascertain hardware/software limitations, how to work within them, and what can be done when limits are reached.
- Ability to communicate results of assigned tasks in writing.
- Ability to document work performed on a project in project logs.
- Ability to document specific information about project data in the metadata file.
- Proficiency in basic office automation software including MS-Word or MS-Excel.
Minimum Clearance Required to Start:
Not Applicable/None
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran.
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