> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/278173-gis-specialist-associate](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/278173-gis-specialist-associate). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # GIS Specialist Associate - **Company:** South Jersey Industries - **Location:** Atlantic City, NJ, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $50,250.0 - $80,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** ArcGIS (Software), Computer Programming, Databases, Data Conversion, GIS Applications, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Python (Programming Language), SQL Databases - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=812b316e4d3dc3ad ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, or closely related field with 0-2 years of relevant experience * Preferred degrees include GIS and/or Geography. Other acceptable degrees include Environmental Science/Planning with strong coursework in GIS * Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree, * Experience with ArcGIS Pro * Organizational and Time Management skills * Strong interpersonal skills Preferred Skills: * Python, SQL, or Arcade programming skills are desired but not required * GPS skills are desired but not required ## Description A career in GIS within the Engineering Services group, will provide the opportunity to map existing utilities for land development, asset management and utility projects. This typically includes generating a variety of GIS products and performing data searches and retrievals. Additionally, this includes assisting in the design, development, testing and implementation of GIS applications to meet customer needs and enterprise requirements; developing and maintaining GIS databases; and keeping track of utility information received from various sources and perform data conversion from field survey and record documents., * Converts as-built data onto the GIS system ensuring that quality and turnaround time metrics are consistently met * Creates maps, drawings and reports for internal and external customers ensuring that quality and turnaround time metrics are consistently met * Provides subject matter expertise, training and fundamental system support on SJI geospatial issues * Support the plan, design and implementation of asset integration and migration projects * Performs QA/QC checks on spatial edits within GIS utilizing Data Reviewer * Converts data to be entered into GIS from a variety of formats * Prepare value added project documents and reports * Working knowledge of geodatabases, georeferencing and spatial and attribute data entry and editing * Work with existing GIS standards and assist development and roll-out of new procedures ## Related Videos - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1146-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [Build ultra-fast In-Memory Database Apps and Microservices with Java ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/405-build-ultra-fast-in-memory-database-apps-and-microservices-with-java) - [Kubernetes and Microservices with Multi-Model Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/382-kubernetes-and-microservices-with-multi-model-databases) - [Fault Tolerance and Consistency at Scale: Harnessing the Power of Distributed SQL Databases](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1520-fault-tolerance-and-consistency-at-scale-harnessing-the-power-of-distributed-sql-databases) - [In-Memory Computing - The Big Picture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/626-in-memory-computing-the-big-picture) - [TiDB, One Layer at a Time: How Distributed SQL Became an Agentic AI Backbone](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100117-tidb-one-layer-at-a-time-how-distributed-sql-became-an-agentic-ai-backbone) ## Related Articles - [Software Developer Salary in South Africa](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/232-software-developer-salary-in-south-africa) - [Frontend Developer Salary in South Africa](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/234-frontend-developer-salary-in-south-africa) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [Software Engineer Salary London](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/252-software-engineer-salary-london)