Geographic Information System Specialist
PTS Advance
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Assistant GIS Specialist
Location: Kansas City, Missouri
Duration: 12 month contract to direct hire
Client: WBI Energy
Employment Type: Contract to direct
PTS Advance is seeking an Assistant GIS Specialist to support WBI Energy's Environmental team in Akron, Ohio. This is an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or early-career GIS professionals looking to gain hands-on experience with industry-leading geospatial technologies while working alongside experienced professionals on utility and environmental projects.
In this role, you'll assist with GIS data development, mapping, spatial analysis, and database management while collaborating with multidisciplinary project teams. If you're detail-oriented, enjoy solving spatial challenges, and have experience with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online, we'd love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with GIS analysis, data collection, data development, and mapping for environmental and utility projects.
- Create, update, and maintain GIS maps, geospatial databases, and map layers.
- Perform metadata creation, digital feature extraction, land survey research, and property ownership research.
- Support coordinate system projections and geospatial data transformations.
- Georeference raster and vector datasets.
- Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of GIS deliverables.
- Utilize ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, deeds, field notes, and project documentation to develop mapping products.
- Communicate project status with internal teams and clients.
- Support project goals while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and customer service.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree (completed) in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geomatics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Internship or related GIS consulting experience preferred.
- Minimum GPA of 3.0 strongly preferred.
- Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience.
- GISP or Esri Technical Certification is a plus.
Required Skills
- ArcGIS Pro
- ArcGIS Online (AGOL)
- Esri Enterprise and other Esri products
- ArcPy and basic Python scripting
- Microsoft Office Suite
- GIS data management and cartography
- QA/QC processes
- Technical writing
- Project coordination
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Additional Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder).
- H-1B sponsorship is not available.
- Ability to pass a background check, driving record review, and pre-employment drug screening.
- Approximately 5% travel required (reimbursable per company policy).
About The Company
PTS Advance
PTS Advance teams up with thousands of candidates, clients, and partners to advance workforce utilization in the Oil, Gas & Chemicals, Power & Renewables, Advanced Manufacturing, and Construction & Infrastructure sectors. We do more than just fill a position, we work hard to understand your changing needs and requirements so that we can make a valuable contribution to your career, company, or industry. Services that we provide include: - Contract Hire - Direct Hire - Project Hire / RPO - Transition Services / Contingent Workforce Management - Payroll Services - Consulting We are PTS Advance. Advancing People Through Business, And Business Through People.
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