Facility Contract Services is a Jacksonville, Florida based contract Services Company responsible for the employment and management of personnel for municipal clients. Staffing services include administrative, clerical, accounting, payroll, billing, accounts payable and receivable, purchasing, human resources, supervisory, utility services, water and wastewater plant operation, property management, general services, public services, building maintenance, operations, landscape maintenance, parks and recreation, community services and senior services. FCS specializes in the privatization of municipal functions with a task-based approach to increase productivity and efficiency.
Summary

Facility Contract Services is currently seeking dynamic and goal-driven employees for the City of Pembroke Pines Technology Services Department, GIS Division. These employees will take part in providing local technical assistance for capturing, modeling, and analyzing geographical and tabular data to illustrate and determine spatial relationships as it pertains to utility projects. Assignments may include supporting utility staff with spatial mapping, discovering patterns and trends, and developing mapping applications and tools at the intersection of data analysis, programming, and cartography. All while generating accurate and concise documentation, ensuring that responsibilities meet or exceed acceptable standards found in the local government of the City of Pembroke Pines.
The City of Pembroke Pines operates 4 days a week (Monday through Thursday, 7 A.M. to 6 P.M.) 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Perform GIS database development, qualitative/quantitative analysis, and mapping as a member of water resources (including floodplain mapping) and environmental services project teams.
• Manage individual project tasks related to GIS, database design and management, and data visualization.
• Customize GIS workflow and software programs for data collection, engineering, and environmental applications.
• Assist with performing GIS surveys and reports from field sites for project research and investigation.
• Maintain quality control standards and procedures for accurate and precise measurements, compiling documentation, and analysis of incoming and existent data.
• Model and prepare topographic maps, graphs, and tabular data using GPS, aerial photographs, and other tools and data to determine exact locations of project areas, site impact, and associated physical and geographic sensitivities.
• Perform basic professional GIS work relating to conducting investigations, inspections, studies, and surveys to gain further information relating to digital mapping, merging topographical data with external data, identifying the characteristics and conditions of a site, and determining the authenticity of spatial data.
• Contribute to the preparation of technical reports summarizing research with findings and conclusions, generating complete, accurate, and concise documentation using electronic systems, field/work site notes, and software.
• Assist with researching and illustrating the geography of project sites, as well as assisting with public exhibits relating to projects.
• Assist technical staff and project managers by offering input and analysis with low-level threat mitigation activities, master planning, and permitting activities.
• Work with cross-functional teams, CADD, and other technicians in executing project work.
• Complete training on assigned tasks.

REQUIREMENTS:
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Environmental Science, Planning, or a related field.
• 0 to 1 years of relevant post-education experience in discipline with prior GIS experience.
• Experience with ESRI’s Arc GIS platform – (ArcGIS Online Required, ArcGIS Pro preferred).
• Ability to present portfolio of previous GIS projects.
• Competent self-leadership with attention to detail, multi-tasking, and prioritization of responsibilities in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as part of a team to meet business objectives.
• Basic proficiency with business writing, office automation and communication software, web mapping applications and tools.
• Ability to work schedules conducive to project-specific requirements that may extend beyond the typical workweek.
• Competent interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with others, expressing ideas effectively and professionally to a scientific and non-scientific audience.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Strong technical writing, analytical and communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with an emphasis on quality work products.
• The selected candidate must have the ability to work in the United States immediately.
• Proven track record of upholding workplace safety and ability to abide by FTC’s health, safety and drug/alcohol and harassment policies.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Recent graduate in an accredited GIS, Environmental Science, Planning, or related, Undergraduate or Graduate program.
• Prior internship experience, work experience, or relevant coursework.
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Arcade, or SQL programming.
• Experience with GIS field equipment, plotting coordinates, and data collection.
Additional Requirements
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Additional Details
• Field Work Required: Up to 25% of work performed in field (Possible field visits and site verification)
• Job Status: New Graduate/ Early Career
• Employee Type: Full-Time
• Primary Location: PEMBROKE PINES, FL
Work Environment:
This position is considered as an in-field and in office position. Most of the time, the employee will be in the office, however, situations may arise that require the employee to venture into the field to verify the location of assets. Exposure to hazards or risk of bodily injury, moderate noise, and dangers are low. Be prepared to endure heat and weather changes occasionally. A job is considered "both" with inside work and outside work important to this position.
AAP/EEO Statement
We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, sexual orientation, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Facility Contract Services has a longstanding commitment to provide a safe, quality-oriented and productive work environment consistent with the standards of the community in which the company operates. Alcohol and drug abuse poses a threat to the health and safety of Facility Contract Services employees and to the security of the company's equipment and facilities. For these reasons, Facility Contract Services is committed to the elimination of drug and alcohol use and abuse in the workplace.
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED
The above statements reflect the general information considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job and should not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the position. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.