GIS Specialist

Position Summary & Duties: The GIS Specialist is a direct-hire position working for HGA in either Texas or Louisiana. This position will be eligible to work a hybrid schedule.

We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented GIS Specialist to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the production of mapbooks, geodatabase management, and a strong familiarity with survey data. Knowledge of pipeline routing, engineering, and construction is essential for this role. The GIS Specialist will play a critical role in supporting various projects through the creation, management, and analysis of spatial data.

GIS Specialist Key Responsibilities:
• Mapbook Production:
o Design, develop, and produce high-quality mapbooks for various projects.
o Ensure accuracy and consistency of spatial data presented in mapbooks.
o Customize mapbooks to meet specific project requirements and client needs.
• Geodatabase Management:
o Create, maintain, and update geodatabases to support project needs.
o Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security within the geodatabase.
o Perform regular data quality checks and updates to keep the geodatabase current.
• Survey Data Integration:
o Import, process, and analyze survey data to support project requirements.
o Ensure accurate representation of survey data in GIS applications.
o Collaborate with survey teams to ensure data compatibility and accuracy.
• Pipeline Routing, Engineering, and Construction:
o Utilize GIS tools to assist in the planning and routing of pipeline projects.
o Analyze spatial data to support engineering and construction activities.
o Provide GIS-based solutions to optimize pipeline routes and minimize environmental impact.
o Collaborate with survey, engineering and construction teams to integrate GIS data into project workflows.
• Web-Based GIS Tools:
o Manage and administer web-based GIS applications using ArcGIS Server, AGOL, and ArcGIS Enterprise.
o Publish, share, and maintain GIS services and web maps.
o Develop and maintain web-based GIS applications to support project needs.
o Ensure the accessibility and usability of GIS data and applications for team members and clients.
• Spatial Analysis and Reporting:
o Conduct spatial analysis to support decision-making processes.
o Generate reports and visualizations to communicate findings to stakeholders.
o Assist in the development of GIS-based models and simulations for project planning.


Qualifications:
GIS Specialist Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Geomatics, or a related field is required.
• 5+ years of experience in GIS, with a focus on pipeline project support is desired.
• Strong understanding of survey data and its application in GIS required.
• Experience with pipeline routing, engineering, and construction projects desired.
• Proficiency in GIS software such as ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and related tools required.
• Experience with web-based GIS tools including ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online (AGOL), and ArcGIS Enterprise required.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

GIS Specialist Preferred Skills:
• Experience with CAD software and its integration with GIS.
• Knowledge of remote sensing and its application in GIS.
• Familiarity with programming languages such as Python for GIS automation.