Hunt-Guillot & Associates
GIS Specialist (HGA-R)
Hunt-Guillot & Associates, Ruston, Louisiana, United States, 71270
Position Summary & Duties: The GIS Specialist is a direct-hire position working for HGA in either Texas or Louisiana. This position will be eligible to work a hybrid schedule.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented GIS Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the production of mapbooks, geodatabase management, and a strong familiarity with survey data. Knowledge of pipeline routing, engineering, and construction is essential for this role. The GIS Specialist will play a critical role in supporting various projects through the creation, management, and analysis of spatial data.
GIS Specialist Key Responsibilities:• Mapbook Production:o Design, develop, and produce high-quality mapbooks for various projects.o Ensure accuracy and consistency of spatial data presented in mapbooks.o Customize mapbooks to meet specific project requirements and client needs.• Geodatabase Management:o Create, maintain, and update geodatabases to support project needs.o Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security within the geodatabase.o Perform regular data quality checks and updates to keep the geodatabase current.• Survey Data Integration:o Import, process, and analyze survey data to support project requirements.o Ensure accurate representation of survey data in GIS applications.o Collaborate with survey teams to ensure data compatibility and accuracy.• Pipeline Routing, Engineering, and Construction:o Utilize GIS tools to assist in the planning and routing of pipeline projects.o Analyze spatial data to support engineering and construction activities.o Provide GIS-based solutions to optimize pipeline routes and minimize environmental impact.o Collaborate with survey, engineering and construction teams to integrate GIS data into project workflows.• Web-Based GIS Tools:o Manage and administer web-based GIS applications using ArcGIS Server, AGOL, and ArcGIS Enterprise.o Publish, share, and maintain GIS services and web maps.o Develop and maintain web-based GIS applications to support project needs.o Ensure the accessibility and usability of GIS data and applications for team members and clients.• Spatial Analysis and Reporting:o Conduct spatial analysis to support decision-making processes.o Generate reports and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.o Assist in the development of GIS-based models and simulations for project planning.
Qualifications:GIS Specialist Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Geomatics, or a related field is required.• 5+ years of experience in GIS, with a focus on pipeline project support is desired.• Strong understanding of survey data and its application in GIS required.• Experience with pipeline routing, engineering, and construction projects desired.• Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and related tools required.• Experience with web-based GIS tools including ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online (AGOL), and ArcGIS Enterprise required.• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
GIS Specialist Preferred Skills:• Experience with CAD software and its integration with GIS.• Knowledge of remote sensing and its application in GIS.• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python for GIS automation.
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented GIS Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the production of mapbooks, geodatabase management, and a strong familiarity with survey data. Knowledge of pipeline routing, engineering, and construction is essential for this role. The GIS Specialist will play a critical role in supporting various projects through the creation, management, and analysis of spatial data.
GIS Specialist Key Responsibilities:• Mapbook Production:o Design, develop, and produce high-quality mapbooks for various projects.o Ensure accuracy and consistency of spatial data presented in mapbooks.o Customize mapbooks to meet specific project requirements and client needs.• Geodatabase Management:o Create, maintain, and update geodatabases to support project needs.o Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security within the geodatabase.o Perform regular data quality checks and updates to keep the geodatabase current.• Survey Data Integration:o Import, process, and analyze survey data to support project requirements.o Ensure accurate representation of survey data in GIS applications.o Collaborate with survey teams to ensure data compatibility and accuracy.• Pipeline Routing, Engineering, and Construction:o Utilize GIS tools to assist in the planning and routing of pipeline projects.o Analyze spatial data to support engineering and construction activities.o Provide GIS-based solutions to optimize pipeline routes and minimize environmental impact.o Collaborate with survey, engineering and construction teams to integrate GIS data into project workflows.• Web-Based GIS Tools:o Manage and administer web-based GIS applications using ArcGIS Server, AGOL, and ArcGIS Enterprise.o Publish, share, and maintain GIS services and web maps.o Develop and maintain web-based GIS applications to support project needs.o Ensure the accessibility and usability of GIS data and applications for team members and clients.• Spatial Analysis and Reporting:o Conduct spatial analysis to support decision-making processes.o Generate reports and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.o Assist in the development of GIS-based models and simulations for project planning.
Qualifications:GIS Specialist Qualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Geomatics, or a related field is required.• 5+ years of experience in GIS, with a focus on pipeline project support is desired.• Strong understanding of survey data and its application in GIS required.• Experience with pipeline routing, engineering, and construction projects desired.• Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and related tools required.• Experience with web-based GIS tools including ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online (AGOL), and ArcGIS Enterprise required.• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
GIS Specialist Preferred Skills:• Experience with CAD software and its integration with GIS.• Knowledge of remote sensing and its application in GIS.• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python for GIS automation.