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Job Location drjobs

Richmond - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

5 days per week in the office for the first few weeks for training and then 3 days per week in office

VDOT TMPD seeks a junior Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist/Technician to assist the TMPD Planning Data Solutions team in maintaining inhouse planning web tool and providing GIS support to transportation planning staff.

The Transportation & Mobility Planning Division (TMPD) manages and administers the Pathways for Planning System (P4P). P4P is a GIS planning tool for maintaining data and information concerning planning activities including the Federal Functional Classification National Highway System Census urban area future needs assessments and other planningassociated layers. The system features data that includes: roadway inventory traffic projections and capacity analysis.

Job Requirements:

  • Collect manage and analyze geospatial data from various sources.
  • Assist in the creation of detailed maps charts and reports using GIS software.
  • Perform geospatial data cleaning manipulation and quality control to ensure data accuracy.
  • Support the integration of spatial data with other datasets to provide insights for projects.
  • Evaluate data tools and web platforms for quality assurance and to identify errors and improvements
  • Maintain and update GIS databases and documentation.
  • Collaborate with other departments to provide GISrelated technical support and training as needed.
  • Research and stay updated on GIS tools technologies and best practices.
  • Collaborate with product managers designers and other developers to define and execute solutions for geospatial data visualization and analysis

Skills:

Required:

  • Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro.
  • Proficiency in ArcGIS Online data management map creation and app building.
  • Basic understanding of spatial analysis techniques and cartography principles.
  • Familiarity with database management tools and formats (e.g. Oracle databases and/or PostgreSQL/PostGIS.).
  • Basic knowledge of and experience with linear referencing systems in a GIS and tabular format.
  • Basic knowledge in automating geospatial processes using python model builder or other techniques.
  • Strong problemsolving skills and attention to detail.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work in a collaborative team environment.

Preferred:

  • Familiarity with Python and SQL especially in a GIS environment.
  • Familiarity with other programming languages especially R HTML JSON.
  • Understanding of programming basics.
  • Web mapping experience especially in an AWS environment and using Mapbox.
Required/Desired Skills Skill Required /Desired Amount Consultant number of years Experience Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro and in ArcGIS Online data management map creation and app building. Required 1 Years Familiarity with database management tools and formats (e.g. Oracle databases and/or PostgreSQL/PostGIS.) Required 1 Years Basic knowledge in automating geospatial processes using python model builder or other techniques. Required 1 Years Understanding of programming basics. Required 1 Years Familiarity with Python and SQL especially in a GIS environment. Highly desired 1 Years Web mapping experience especially in an AWS environment and using Mapbox. Desired 1 Years Familiarity with other programming languages especially R HTML JSON. Desired 1 Years Questions No. Question Question1 Commonwealth of Virginia security policies prohibit the use of offshore IT contractors. Do you attest to the fact that your candidate will physically reside within the US for the duration of the assignment Question2 Please list candidates email address. Question3 Is candidate willing and able to work 3 days/wk onsite at VDOT in Richmond VA This is REQUIRED NO exceptions

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