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Geographic Information System (GIS) Expert / Engineer

Closing: Apr 22, 2024

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Published: Apr 4, 2024 (28 days ago)

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Job Specifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, GIS, Geospatial Science, or a related field.
  •  Five (5) years working experience in GIS which two (2) must be in design, development, deployment and support of ArcGIS solutions.
  •  Pertinent certificates in fields such as in ArcGIS, data science, spatial analytics, data transformation using BIMs, as well as proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, and JavaScript will be an added advantage
  •  Proven experience working with ArcGIS software and geospatial data management.
  •  Ability to create, edit, and analyze Geospatial data.
  •  Experience with Geodatabase design and management.
  •  Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise setup, configuration and administration.
  •  Understanding of Cartographic principles and map design.
  •  Knowledge of remote sensing techniques and satellite imagery analysis.
  •  Familiarity with Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and data collection.
  •  Knowledge of scripting languages.
  •  Expertise in spatial data manipulation, transformation, and projection


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Job Specifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, GIS, Geospatial Science, or a related field.
  •  Five (5) years working experience in GIS which two (2) must be in design, development, deployment and support of ArcGIS solutions.
  •  Pertinent certificates in fields such as in ArcGIS, data science, spatial analytics, data transformation using BIMs, as well as proficiency in programming languages like Python, R, and JavaScript will be an added advantage
  •  Proven experience working with ArcGIS software and geospatial data management.
  •  Ability to create, edit, and analyze Geospatial data.
  •  Experience with Geodatabase design and management.
  •  Experience with ArcGIS Enterprise setup, configuration and administration.
  •  Understanding of Cartographic principles and map design.
  •  Knowledge of remote sensing techniques and satellite imagery analysis.
  •  Familiarity with Global Positioning System (GPS) technology and data collection.
  •  Knowledge of scripting languages.
  •  Expertise in spatial data manipulation, transformation, and projection


  • Extract geographic data from satellite imagery, aerial photography and field reconnaissance.
  •  Create geographic data and compiling them into maps.
  •  Create and maintain multiple geospatial databases.
  •  Draw, scribe, digitize and scan cultural, topographic, hydrographic and/or other features on overlay/scribing surfaces or in digital formats.
  •  Provide geospatial information to infrastructure development and maintenance Engineers for use in network operations and maintenance.
  •  Data base management for the storage of aerial photographs, maps, digital data bases and collateral source materials
  •  Perform digital manipulation of topographic information by querying, viewing, evaluating and downloading digital data.
  •  Assist users in formulating Geographic Information Systems (GIS) requirements or understanding the implications of alternatives.
  •  Design, program, or model Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications or procedures.
  •  Develop specialized computer software routines, internet-based Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, or business applications to customize geographic information.
  •  Provide technical expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to clients or users.
  •  Develop computer programming, data analysis, or software development for Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications, including the maintenance of existing systems or research and development for future enhancements.


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