Benton & Associates is seeking a candidate to fill a full-time GIS Specialist position located in Jacksonville, or Macomb, Illinois. The ideal candidate will have the ability to lead our technical staff in developing maps, data, and other in-house deliverables as well as maintain our vast collection of local and cloud-based datasets while using their creative abilities to deliver interesting and functional web applications for our designers and clients.
Responsibilities
- Analyzing spatial data using mapping software (primarily ESRI products and Diamond Maps).
- Discovering patterns and trends through spatial mapping of data.
- Designing digital maps with geographic data and other data sources.
- Producing cartographically pleasing maps with various data types (utilities, roadway improvements, drainage areas, contours, cadastral linework, etc.).
- Developing web mapping applications and tools using ESRI products and Diamond Maps (noncoding).
- Converting physical maps into a digital form for computer usage.
- Performing data munging and cleaning to convert data into its desired form.
- Produce reports on geographic data utilizing data visualizations.
- Managing a digital library of geographic maps in various file types.
- Developing internal processes for project database visualization and organization.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associates Degree and/or Certification in Geospatial Technology, Geography, Surveying, Engineering or related field.
- Experience with desktop mapping tools such as ArcGIS Pro and ArcMap.
- Experience with cloud-based mapping tools such as ArcGIS Online and Field Maps/Collector.
- Experience with GPS and/or measuring tools.
- Experience with SQL and database querying.
- Strong understanding of engineering-related geospatial concepts (coordinate systems, map projections, Mapping vs. Survey grade accuracy).
- Analytical mindset.
- Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication.
- Good interpersonal skills.
Ideal Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree Computer Science, Geography, Surveying, Engineering or related field with an emphasis in Geospatial Technologies.
- Experience with Municipal, Water/Wastewater and/or Transportation Engineering Industry
- Familiarity with other engineering CAD software (Bentley and/or Autodesk Products)
- Basic Python and/or ArcPy programming experience
- Familiarity with Open-Source GIS Tools (i.e. QGIS, OpenLayers, Geoserver)