Staff GIS Specialist - Kansas City

Burns & McDonnell
Kansas City, MO, United States
about 1 month ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
6 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Microsoft Access Microsoft Excel Geographic Information Systems Data Analysis ArcGIS (Software) Spreadsheets Databases GIS Applications Global Positioning Systems (GPS) GPS EXchange Format Microsoft Office Enterprise Software Applications
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Feature Extraction Raster Graphics

Job description

various software packages and information from various sources (MS Access databases, MS Excel spreadsheets and documents such as deeds, field notes etc.) to create GIS maps to support field personnel as well as for deliverables. + Perform digital feature extraction from multiple data sources. + Execute projections and transformations for project deliverables. + Support GIS system needs and requirements to implement improved work methods. + Create and update new and existing GIS maps and map layers and GPS data edition and representation using ArcGIS in support of field surveys. + Collect GPS data and post-processing for high accuracy data specifications. + Support GIS metadata creation. + Design extensions and add-ins for GIS applications such as ESRI ArcGIS Explorer for in-house use. + Perform land survey records search, ownership data research from various sources. + Support georeference Raster and Vector data. + All other duties as assigned. + Performs other duties as

Requirements

assigned. + Complies with all policies and standards. Qualifications + Bachelor Degree in GIS, geography, environmental science, or closely related natural science field and 4 years of related professional experience is required. + Or associate Degree and 6 years of related professional experience is required. + Or High School Diploma/GED and 8 years of related professional experience is required. + Experience working in ArcPro and AGOL required. + Basic GIS skills, including data analysis abilities. + Excellent written and verbal communication skills. + Strong analytical and problem solving skills. + Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office suite. + Prior GPS and applicable natural science field experience is a plus. + GIS certification from an accredited university is preferred. + GISP certification is preferred. This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled. EEO/Disabled/Veterans Job Geographic Information Systems Primary Location US-MO-Kansas City Schedule: Full-time Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time Req ID: 263482 Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNP #T&D

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