Description
Our client is looking for Junior GIS Specialist for Houston office.
Junior GIS Specialist
Long term Contract- 1 year
Location: Houston Downtown- 5 days onsite
Industry: Oil and Gas
W2 employment only.
C2C, CPT/ OPT will not be considered. No Sponsorship.
The Junior Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist will assist in developing, updating, analyzing, and managing GIS data for a wide variety of professional services. This position will assist in a variety GIS analysis, GIS data development, GIS data maintenance and data preparation for use in public safety GIS systems and regularly communicate project status to our customers, as customer service is a key component of the Junior GIS Specialist position. The Junior GIS Specialist will work closely within functional teams to deliver GIS data and GIS services to our clients, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, customer commitment, sense of urgency, and continuous improvement.
- Assist with GIS, data, and mapping for the Engineering, and Surveying departments while supporting both internal and external project teams.
- Assist in producing technical specifications, project approach, cost estimates and schedules.
- Assist with GIS mapping and data collection tasks.
- Utilize various software packages and information from various sources (MS Access databases, MS Excel spreadsheets and documents such as deeds, field notes etc.) to create GIS maps to support field personnel as well as for deliverables.
- Assist with digital feature extraction from multiple data sources.
- Assist in the projections and transformations for project deliverables.
- Assist GIS system needs and requirements to implement improved work methods.
- Assist in the creation and updating existing and new GIS maps and map layers and GPS data edition/representation using ArcGIS in support of field surveys.
- Assist with GPS data collection and post-processing for high accuracy data specifications.
- Assist with GIS metadata creation.
- Assist with the design extensions/add-ins for GIS applications such as ESRI ArcGIS Explorer for in-house use.
- Assist with land survey records search, ownership data research from various sources.
- Assist with geo reference Raster and Vector data.
- All other duties as assigned.
- Requirements:
- Two year or Bachelor's degree in GIS mapping or a related field.
- 1 to 3 years professional experience.
- Prior internship or related experience a plus.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Must be proficient in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
- Basic analytical and problem solving skills.
- Ability to understand technical information and communicate that within a disparate Program team.
- Ability to manage priorities and schedules.
- Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- High level of attention to detail.
HOW YOU'LL GROW AT EPMA
We believe in the investment of our people. Strong client results and company growth is a direct result of our focus on personal growth for every single employee. With regular reviews and measurable development plans, we help you focus on the skills and knowledge you need to succeed. From on-the-job learning to professional development programs, we help you to grow throughout your career and ready you for the opportunities that lie ahead.
EPMA'S CULTURE
BE INSPIRED our 10 core values are at the forefront of everything we do. We take pride in investing in the development of our people, because they are part of the EPMA family and DNA. Call us old fashioned, but we believe in building talent, and we take pride in preparing our future leaders and innovators. You will find a fun, exciting and rewarding career at EPMA.
ABOUT EPMA
Since 2010, EPMA has quickly earned credibility as a trusted leader in Project and Portfolio Management Services helping local businesses to Global 50 companies deliver projects with greater efficiency and success. Our ability to attract the most talented people and empower them to make a difference for our clients is part of what makes EPMA one of the Top Companies to work for in Texas, and one of the Best and Brightest companies to work for in the nation. We are also on the Inc. 5000 list as one of the fastest growing, privately held companies in America today.EPMA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassments of Any Kind: EPMA is made up of a very diverse group of individuals representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
At EPMA, we don't just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our services and our community. EPMA is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
