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Job Summary

AECOM is actively seeking a talented, energetic technology minded Geographic Information System (GIS) professional for immediate employment in the Marine Corps Recruiting Depot (MCRD) Parris Island Installation Geospatial Information and Services (IGI&S) office as a seconded employee. The GIS Specialist is a full-time AECOM employee that will report to the Associate Vice President & GIS Sr Manager in the Technology Services Group and will support our United States Marine Corps (USMC) client within the Environment Business line. This position will support the MCRD Parris Island IGI&S Program with GIS data management, geospatial analysis and modeling, cartographic product development, and technical support. A successful candidate will work both independently and in close coordination with the project team to develop, deploy and support GIS across the installation.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Gather and review technical requirements to meet project goals and implement quality assurance procedures
• Follow project plans to successfully execute assigned work
• Work with the AECOM team lead to ensure quality in all work products
• Maintain quality assurance of spatial and non-spatial data and processes as per defined standards
• Maintain strong knowledge in existing and emerging GIS related software and technologies
• Create and maintain GIS data in an ArcGIS Enterprise environment

• Apply attention to detail with proactive and resourceful problem-solving skills
• Communicating and collaborating with the project manager and project team lead to understand and document system/solution requirements
• Organize, document, and communicate status updates to program leads and relevant project teams
• Have excellent critical thinking, decision-making, conflict resolution, and analytical skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in CAD, BIM, GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Environmental Science, Data Science, Engineering, or related field
• Due to the nature of work, US citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with applications such as:
• ArcGIS Enterprise, Pro, and Desktop Software
• Experience with AutoCAD Civil 3D/AutoCAD Map
• Experience with Autodesk Connector for ArcGIS preferred
• Comfortable working outside and/or traveling occasionally to support field activities
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
• Maintain knowledge in existing and emerging geospatial software and technologies
• General understanding of relational database organization, design, and functionality
• Ability to learn and present best practices for data management including workflows, tools, governance models, and integration patterns
• Demonstrated knowledge of cartographic design and production concepts and principles
• Demonstrated experience with the Spatial Data Standards for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE)

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available for this position
• Security Eligibility – This offer is contingent upon your ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security Clearance or Position of Public Trust associated with this position. This offer of employment also is contingent upon meeting and adhering to the following conditions prior to and during your employment: Your ability to successfully complete the forms and provide documents necessary for your security review and/or clearance processing, as directed by Corporate Security (PERSEC), which may include the SF 86 Personnel Security Questionnaire, credit release, and other forms.

About AECOM

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, AECOM benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.

AECOM is the world’s trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle – from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $14.4 billion in fiscal year 2023. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity 

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you’re working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation, benefits and well-being programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We’re the world’s trusted global infrastructure firm, and we’re in this together – your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you’ll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm – access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.