Assistant GIS Specialist

job summary:

Randstad Digital is seeking an Assistant GIS Specialist for an opportunity in Akron, OH. The Assistant Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist supports the development, maintenance, analysis, and management of GIS data for a wide range of professional services. This role assists with GIS analysis, data development, data maintenance, and data preparation for use in GIS applications. A key responsibility of the position is providing excellent customer service by regularly communicating project status and collaborating with clients to ensure project objectives are met.

Working closely with cross-functional teams, the Assistant GIS Specialist delivers high-quality GIS data and services while demonstrating a strong commitment to teamwork, customer service, responsiveness, and continuous improvement.

location: Akron, Ohio

job type: Contract

salary: $28.00 - 31.68 per hour

work hours: 8am to 5pm

education: Bachelors



responsibilities:

Assist with GIS analysis, data development, data collection, and mapping for client projects while supporting both internal and external project teams.

Assist with GIS metadata creation, digital feature extraction, land survey record searches, and ownership data research from a variety of sources.

Assist with coordinate system projections and geospatial data transformations for project deliverables.

Assist in creating and updating GIS maps, map layers, and geospatial databases.

Assist with georeferencing raster and vector datasets.

Support ad-hoc analyses and provide recommendations to help achieve business goals related to quality, billability, and utilization.

Assist with quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) of GIS deliverables to ensure compliance with client and project requirements.

Utilize software applications and information from various sources (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Excel, deeds, field notes, and other project documentation) to develop GIS maps supporting field personnel and client deliverables.

Regularly communicate project status with project teams and clients to support successful project execution.

Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.

qualifications:

Job Requirements:

- Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Geomatics, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

- GIS Professional (GISP) certification or an ESRI technical certification is preferred but not required.

- Ability to work independently while demonstrating accuracy, reliability, sound judgment, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work methodically and analytically in a quantitative problem-solving environment with demonstrated critical thinking skills.

- Basic proficiency with ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online (AGOL), and Microsoft Office applications.

- Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Demonstrated initiative and the ability to work effectively in a team environment.

- Prior internship and/or related consulting experience is preferred.

- Minimum GPA of 3.0 is strongly preferred.

- A master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of experience.

- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States as a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident ().

- Travel required: Approximately 5%.

Skills & Knowledge

- ArcGIS Pro

- ArcGIS Online (AGOL)

- Esri Enterprise and other Esri products

- ArcPy and basic Python scripting

- Microsoft Office Suite

- GIS data management and cartography

- Technical writing

- Project coordination

- Quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC)

- Strong verbal and written communication skills

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad Digital, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad Digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.