Assistant GIS Specialist
Job Description
Assistant GIS Specialist (Contract) – Chicago, IL
Location: Chicago, IL
Duration: 12-Month Contract
About the Role
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Assistant Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist to support mapping, data analysis, and land/right-of-way documentation for utility-related projects. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience working with GIS tools in a fast-paced, project-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Analyze and interpret land and right-of-way documents (deeds, easements, leases, permits, licenses)
- Assist in GIS mapping and updating easement data using ArcGIS tools
- Create GIS maps using data from multiple sources (Excel, field notes, legal documents)
- Support coordinate projections and transformations for project deliverables
- Maintain accurate records and track document locations
- Assist in creating and updating easement polygons and GIS map layers
- Conduct land ownership and survey records research
- Georeference raster and vector datasets
- Support permitting activities (e.g., roadway occupancy/opening permits)
- Collaborate with team members while also working independently to meet deadlines
Required Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED (required)
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Environmental Science, or related field (preferred)
- Experience with ArcGIS Pro (ArcPro) and ArcGIS Online (AGOL)
- Basic GIS skills, including data analysis
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior GPS experience
- Familiarity with electric utility or fiber communication terminology
- Experience with non-environmental permitting processes
- Ability to read and interpret engineering plans
Why Join?
- Hands-on GIS experience in utility infrastructure projects
- Collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to build technical and analytical skills
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