Geographic Information System Specialist Job at PTS Advance, Richmond, VA

  • PTS Advance
  • Richmond, VA

Job Description

Now Hiring: Assistant GIS Specialist | Onsite

Are you an early-career GIS professional looking to build your experience with industry-leading geospatial technology and real-world projects? We’re seeking an Assistant GIS Specialist to join our team and support GIS analysis, mapping, data development, and geospatial data management.

This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate or GIS professional with internship or consulting experience who is passionate about GIS, enjoys solving problems, and wants to grow their technical skills in a collaborative environment.

Position: Assistant GIS Specialist

Work Arrangement: 100% Onsite — No Remote / No Hybrid

What You’ll Do:

• Support GIS analysis, data collection, development, maintenance, and mapping for client projects.

• Create and update GIS maps, map layers, and geospatial databases.

• Assist with GIS metadata creation, digital feature extraction, land survey record searches, and property ownership research.

• Perform coordinate system projections, geospatial data transformations, and georeferencing of raster and vector datasets.

• Support GIS data preparation and development for field teams and client deliverables.

• Assist with QA/QC of GIS deliverables to ensure accuracy and compliance with project requirements.

• Use ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, deeds, field notes, and other project documentation to develop accurate GIS products.

• Communicate project status with internal teams and clients while helping ensure project objectives are met.

• Support ad-hoc GIS analyses and provide recommendations to improve project quality and efficiency.

• Follow all company and site safety policies.

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Computer Science, or a closely related field.

• Basic proficiency with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online (AGOL).

• Knowledge of GIS data management and cartography.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.

• Ability to work independently as well as effectively within a team.

• Demonstrated initiative and willingness to learn and grow.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Internship or consulting experience related to GIS.

• GIS Professional (GISP) or Esri technical certification.

• Experience with Esri Enterprise products.

• ArcPy and basic Python scripting experience.

• Technical writing or project coordination experience.

• Minimum 3.0 GPA strongly preferred.

• Master’s degree in a related field may substitute for one year of experience.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

You’ll gain hands-on experience working with GIS technology, data analysis, mapping, and client-focused projects while collaborating with experienced professionals across multiple disciplines. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your GIS career and expand your technical capabilities.

Work Authorization:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the country where the position is located, without sponsorship or time limitations.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Interested? Apply today or reach out directly to learn more about the opportunity!

Job Tags

Full time, Internship, Work at office, Immediate start, Remote work

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