GIS Specialist

Company Description

At AECOM, we're delivering a better world.

We believe infrastructure creates opportunity for everyone. Whether it's improving your commute, keeping the lights on, providing access to clean water or transforming skylines, our work helps people and communities thrive.

Our clients trust us to bring together the best people, ideas, technical expertise and digital solutions to our work in transportation, buildings, water, the environment and new energy. We're one global team - 47,000 strong - driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world.

Here, you will have freedom to grow in a world of opportunity.

We will give you the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

We will encourage you to grow and develop your career with us through our technical and professional development programs and diverse career opportunities. We believe in leadership at all levels. No matter where you sit in the organization you can make a lasting impact on the projects you work on, the teams and committees you join and our business.

We offer competitive pay and benefits, well-being programs to support you and your family, and the development resources you need to advance your career.

When you join us, you will connect and collaborate with a global network of experts - planners, designers, engineers, scientists, consultants, program and construction managers - leading the change toward a more sustainable and equitable future. Join us and let's get started.

Job Description

AECOM is seeking a GIS Specialist to be based in Raleigh, NC

This position is expected to begin in November , 2023

The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Support activities related to the FEMA National Flood Insurance (NFIP) and Risk Mapping, Assessment, and Planning (Risk MAP) Programs
• Assist with activities related to Coordinated Needs Management Strategy (CNMS) data and the validation assessment of flood hazard data
• Develop and maintain databases, reports, and mapping
• Create, organize, manipulate, and retrieve GIS data for reporting, analysis, and presentation purposes
• Perform quality assurance of GIS data and associated graphic components
• Use concepts, practices and procedures to extract and provide GIS data to clients
• Support natural disasters incidents when they occur
• Prepare and maintain internal and external project documentation
• Independently executes and delivers GIS projects of moderate to significant scope and complexity

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree In Geography or a related field plus 2 years of related expirience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education
• Due to the nature of work, US Citizenship is a requirement

Preferred Qualifications:

• ArcMap and ArcPro experience
• Microsoft Office experience
• Experience with the FEMA NFIP and Risk MAP Program
• Experience with FEMA Coordinated Needs Management Strategy (CNMS)

Additional Information

• Relocation is not available for this position
• Sponsorship is not available for this position

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines

About AECOM

AECOM is the world's trusted infrastructure consulting firm, delivering professional services throughout the project lifecycle - from advisory, planning, design and engineering to program and construction management. On projects spanning transportation, buildings, water, new energy and the environment, our public- and private-sector clients trust us to solve their most complex challenges. Our teams are driven by a common purpose to deliver a better world through our unrivaled technical and digital expertise, a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion, and a commitment to environmental, social and governance priorities. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm and its Professional Services business had revenue of $13.1 billion in fiscal year 2022. See how we are delivering sustainable legacies for generations to come at aecom.com and @AECOM.

Freedom to Grow in a World of Opportunity

You will have the flexibility you need to do your best work with hybrid work options. Whether you're working from an AECOM office, remote location or at a client site, you will be working in a dynamic environment where your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and pioneering mindset are championed.

You will help us foster a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion - a safe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their whole selves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to create transformational outcomes for our clients.

AECOM provides a wide array of compensation and benefits programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. We also provide a robust global well-being program. We're the world's trusted global infrastructure firm, and we're in this together - your growth and success are ours too.

Join us, and you'll get all the benefits of being a part of a global, publicly traded firm - access to industry-leading technology and thinking and transformational work with big impact and work flexibility. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we believe in each person's potential, and we'll help you reach yours.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ReqID: J10093043

Business Line: Water

Business Group: DCS

Strategic Business Unit: East

Career Area: Digital & Engineering Technology

Work Location Model: Hybrid