Senior GIS Specialist (Remote - Puerto Rico)

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Description

This position is located in Puerto Rico and requires the ability to travel around the island to meet with clients and stakeholders. Commutable to our Guaynabo, PR, ICF office for essential meetings.

ICF is seeking a skilled Senior GIS Specialist for our GIS operations in Puerto Rico. As a global consulting services company, we are dedicated to making big things possible for our clients by providing specialized expertise and innovative solutions to help achieve their goals. The ideal candidate will have real-world experience in leveraging Geographic Information Systems (GIS) software and spatial analysis. This role involves creating, updating, and maintaining spatial and design data to support various projects within our organization.

What you will be doing:

  • Perform data capture, updates, and analysis within ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
  • Manage and document geodatabases and keep metadata updated.
  • Perform aerial photography interpretation and capture GIS data from raster datasets.
  • Design and develop maps as needed for both hardcopy and website use.
  • Employ various remote sensing data, including LiDAR products, to enhance maps, update elevations, and assign surface type classifications.
  • Extract and develop data from a variety of sources including engineering drawings, survey plats, tax records, and plat maps.

What you must have:

  • Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university.
  • 5+ years of experience with managing cadastral data creation and editing using the ESRI ArcGIS suite.
  • 5+ years of experience correctly implementing fundamental GIS concepts such as spatial projections, datums, REST feature services, feature editing, cartography, geodatabase management.
  • 5+ years of experience with GPS data collection techniques, ESRI mobile solutions (Field Apps, Survey 123, QuickCapture), and experience incorporating survey data into a geodatabase.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a Public Trust.
  • Willing to travel up to 25% in Puerto Rico as requested.
  • Fluency in English and Spanish is required.

What we’d like you to have:

  • Bachelor’s degree in GIS, geography, planning or a GIS-related field from a four-year college or university.
  • Ability to work independently while effectively communicating technical and business requirements to both technical and non-technical users.
  • Proven capability to assist with project updates, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation.
  • Experience with GIS workflow automation using tools like Python and Safe FME is a plus.
  • Experience with Azure-hosted GIS solutions is a plus.


This job is a Section 3 eligible job opportunity. We encourage applications from individuals that are low income and/or living in Public Housing.

Working at ICF

ICF is a global advisory and technology services provider, but we’re not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information, please read our EEO policy.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.


Reasonable Accommodations are available, including, but not limited to, for disabled veterans, individuals with disabilities, and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs, in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, please email Candidateaccommodation@icf.com and we will be happy to assist. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

Read more about workplace discrimination rights or our benefit offerings which are included in the Transparency in (Benefits) Coverage Act.


Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodation that involves the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at candidateaccommodation@icf.com. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.


Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position, including, but not limited to, relevant work experience, skills, certifications and competencies that align to the specified role, geographic location, education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position.

The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:

$73,738.00 - $125,354.00

Puerto Rico Remote Office (PR99)
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