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# GIS Specialist

- **Company:** Parsons Corporation
- **Location:** Bowling Green, VA, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $74,800.0 - $130,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Computer-Aided Design, Geographic Information Systems, Software Applications, ArcGIS (Software), Computer Programming, Databases, Database Development, Digital Mapping, Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Python (Programming Language), Office Automation, Program Design Languages, Spatial Data Infrastructures, Information Technology, Programming Languages
- **Published:** September 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/A096052F118744D8B6A322BD12581807/job/

## About the Role

* U.S. Citizenship is required
 * Bachelor's Degree in Geography, Planning, Engineering, Computer Science or related curriculum (or equivalent). Additional years of experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
 * 3+ years of related experience
 * Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro software applications is required. Also requires a demonstrated proficiency in both written and oral communication skills and a working knowledge of industry practices
 * Well-developed skills with one or more GIS packages including scripting, programming, modeling, and designing
 * Ability to edit and maintain GIS databases.
 * 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 Python
 * 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.

## Description

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented GIS Specialist o join our team! In this role you will get to create, update, manage, and correct file geodatabases. If you are interested in ArcGIS Pro software work, GPS field work, quality control of spatial data, map creation and publishing, and GIS technical support, you could serve as our newest GIS specialist.

What You'll Be Doing:

 * Use Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for data development, GIS mapping and analysis, and compilation and analysis of geographic data
 * Handle three or more sets of data simultaneously, and may require programming in languages such as Python


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