GIS Specialist IV

$80,000 - $105,000/Yr

AECOM - West Palm Beach, FL

posted 23 days ago

Full-time - Mid Level
Hybrid - West Palm Beach, FL
10,001+ employees
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Climate Geospatial Analyst at AECOM will lead GIS-based climate vulnerability and risk assessments, supporting adaptation planning projects for various clients in Florida. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about climate change preparedness across multiple disciplines, including flood protection, stormwater management, and urban planning. The position operates in a hybrid work model, requiring 2-3 days per week in the office.

Responsibilities

  • Lead GIS-based climate vulnerability and risk assessments.
  • Support adaptation planning projects for local, state, and federal clients.
  • Program and apply a broad range of GIS database and spreadsheet software for design, mapping, and analysis.
  • Contribute to the design of databases and develop geodatabases and systems.
  • Compile and analyze GIS data independently.
  • Evaluate commercial GIS applications and design GIS applications for internal use and client deliverables.
  • Perform assignments with general direction and receive technical guidance on complex problems.

Requirements

  • BA/BS degree plus 6 years of relevant experience or equivalent education/experience.
  • Demonstrated experience using commercial software such as ArcGIS, ArcGIS Pro, or AutoCAD.
  • Experience preparing technical reports and presenting to the public and decision makers.
  • Proven knowledge of Florida geography, climate, and grants program.
  • 5 years of experience in Coastal Science, Geographic Information Science, Climate Adaptation, or a related field.
  • Programming skills with proficiency in Python.
  • US Citizenship is required.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Science, Geosciences, Marine Science, or a related field.
  • Master's degree in Coastal Science, Geosciences, Geographic Information Science, or related field.
  • At least 2 years of experience in a consulting role.
  • Experience in managing multi-disciplinary teams.
  • Experience with producing and deploying interactive web maps (e.g., ESRI Story Map).
  • Demonstrated experience with GIS related to coastal or stormwater climate resilience projects.
  • Experience with Power BI, machine learning, and remote sensing image analysis.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Life and AD&D insurance
  • Disability benefits
  • Paid time off and leaves of absence
  • Voluntary benefits
  • Employee assistance program
  • Business travel insurance
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Employee stock purchase plan
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