Full-time

GIS Specialist - ArcGIS Online

Posted on 24 September 24 by Chloe Macklin

  • $45 - $65 per Hour
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Job Title: GIS Specialist – ArcGIS Online

Location: Remote (PST, MST, or CT)

Job Type: 3 or 6 month contract (potential for conversion)

Overview:

Our solar energy and construction client is seeking a GIS Specialist to be the subject matter expert (SME) in GIS technology, particularly with ArcGIS Online tools. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company in the early stages of integrating GIS into their operations. The GIS Specialist will play a critical role in educating the department head, developing prototype maps, and showcasing GIS capabilities for wider adoption across the organization.

If you are an expert in the tools ArcGIS Online offers, and you are eager to share your knowledge and help our client adopt GIS practices – this role could be for you!

Key Responsibilities:

  • GIS Subject Matter Expert (SME): Lead the company’s GIS efforts, guiding the integration and adoption of GIS tools and technologies, with a focus on ArcGIS Online.
  • Training and Support: Work closely with the department head to provide training, insights, and recommendations on GIS implementation for solar project planning and execution.
  • Map Development: Develop and present maps and spatial data visualizations to demonstrate the value of GIS for decision-making and project management using ArcGIS Online
  • Stakeholder Engagement: Partner with internal teams to gather requirements and present GIS solutions to senior leadership, showcasing the benefits for project efficiency and growth.
  • GIS Workflow Creation: Develop and document standard GIS workflows and best practices for solar energy projects.
  • Innovation and Continuous Improvement: Identify new opportunities for GIS application within the company and keep up-to-date with emerging GIS technologies and trends.
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Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Environmental Science, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience working with ArcGIS Online and other GIS tools.
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to explain and demonstrate concepts of ArcGIS Online.
  • Experience creating and managing GIS web maps, web applications, and spatial data layers.
  • Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate GIS concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
  • Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and engage cross-functional teams.
  • Experience in renewable energy, environmental science, or solar energy is a plus but not required.
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Field Maps, and Survey123 is highly desirable.
  • Experience with QGIS, SQL, and ArcPy are a plus but not required.

 

Job Information

Rate / Salary

$45 - $65 per Hour

Sector

IT

Category

Not Specified

Skills / Experience

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Benefits

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Our Reference

JOB-6923

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