FDM are delighted to be recruiting for this excellent geospatial role for a client based in Athenry, Galway. This is a full-time hybrid role. You will need to be available onsite in Athenry for an average of three days a week with an option to reduce after initial on-boarding period.
Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in Ireland.
As a GIS Specialist, you will work with project managers and specialised engineering teams to develop, manage and maintain GIS solutions associated with ongoing transport asset management projects (roads, tunnels, light-rail, active travel and greenways). The Arc GIS environment is central to all geospatial tasks and as such, exposure to the Arc GIS platform is a necessity in this role especially Arc GIS Pro and Arc GIS Online, and including Survey123, Dashboards and Experience Builder (or other Web Mapping Applications).
This role provides a platform for a GIS Professional to provide innovative solutions to industry challenges along with the capability to expand their GIS knowledge with a company that will focus energy on your growth.
Key responsibilities include…

• Source, collate and prepare spatial datasets.
• Apply best data management principles for spatial data in Arc GIS Pro and Arc GIS Online.
• Preparation of maps and apps for in-house and field teams.
• Create and maintain geodatabases to store spatial data.
• Perform geoprocessing tasks and analysis of spatial information.
• Preparation of mobile applications to be used in conjunction with company and client GIS systems.
• Aid in the development of new systems to improve efficiencies within the company.
• Support operations team in the use of GIS-based data collection applications.

Essential Knowledge and Experience…

• 3+ Years experience with Arc GIS Pro and Arc GIS Online
• Basic knowledge of QGIS
• Proficient with MS Office and Outlook
• Data Management within the Arc GIS Environment (Pro/Online)
• Knowledge of multiple spatial file types (Shapefile and Feature Classes, Geo Package, Geo JSON, KML for examples)
• ETL – taking files from disparate sources and adding to geodatabases
• WGS84 (4326), ITM (2157) and IG (29902).

Desirable Knowledge and Experience…

• Experience with Survey123
• Experience with Arc GIS Dashboards
• Experience with Experience Builder (or other Web Mapping Applications)
• Basic knowledge an application of Python programming within the Arc GIS environment (Arc Py / Arc GIS API for Python)
• Experience in any of the following sectors; transport, utilities, asset management, engineering.

The GIS Professional must have:

• At least 3 years GIS experience
• At least 3 years of experience working with ESRI technology (Arc GIS Pro and Arc GIS Online at a minimum)
• A 3rd level qualification e.g., degree/HND or equivalent in a subject which included a significant element of GIS, engineering, data science, OR information technology.

The ideal candidate will have exposure to all or a subset of the below…

• A thorough understanding of GIS technology platform including Arc GIS Pro and Arc GIS Online.
• Experience of Arc GIS Online Administration.
• Experience with Arc GIS Online Applications; including Experience Builder, Web App Builder, and Dashboards.
• Experience of Survey123/Collector/Field Maps.
• Experience in the design and implementation of GIS solutions using Model Builder and/or Python Scripting.
• General application of GIS technology and data.
• Cartography and map representation.
• Expertise in best current practice in data management and analysis.
• Implementation of spatial databases using geodatabase schema methods.
• Encouraging the use and integration of GIS in daily work practices.
• Skills transfer and training.
• On-site problem solving and development.
• Experience of completing tasks to achieve time, cost and quality targets.

Whats on offer…

• A fantastic opportunity to join a specialised firm, and play a significant role in shaping their business in the mid to longer term.
• A competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Annual membership costs for professional institutions.
• Comprehensive Continued Professional Development program
• Annual performance reviews and mentoring with senior engineers.
• Sick pay scheme.
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Income protection and Death in service benefit.
• Allowance payment when working away.
• Dynamic and rewarding career with challenging, varied and interesting projects.
• The role will be based in their Athenry Office. Hybrid working options will also be provided.

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to €45,000.00 per year
Additional pay:

• Bonus pay

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Galway, CO. Galway: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Esri technology: 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Galway, CO. Galway
Reference ID: FDM0003