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Job Description
A GIS specialist is responsible for building and maintaining GIS databases and utilizing the GIS software to analyze the spatial and non-spatial information in the databases.
- Supporting the development and management of GIS applications that are based on growing and improving business demands
- Overseeing the planning and coordination of GIS activities to meet the outlined goals
- Developing and managing control quality standards for system application
- Performing data capture and analysis for GIS product
- Overseeing data flow, management, and distribution activities that are aimed at supporting GIS
- Supporting and participating in the designing and development of the geospatial database
- Maintaining up-to-date and accurate geospatial documentation for reference purposes
- Staying up to date or abreast with the latest developments in the GIS field
- Giving support in the development of a work plan for complex projects
- Efficiently managing geospatial databases and developing effective maps and aerial photography.
Job Requirements
- High analytical thinking to effectively analyze information and databases
- Good oral and written communication and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate and work with departmental staff and the management
- Profound GIS knowledge, as a GIS specialist is expected to work with various GIS tools
- Ability to pay particular attention to details to work with databases and also analyze information
- Several years of proven work experience either professionally or through an internship
- A Bachelor’s degree in a discipline such as Computer Science, Geography, or Engineering