GIS Specialist - Pompano Beach or Orlando

Industry

Transportation

At Jacobs, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

Your impact

Jacobs is seeking a mid-level GIS Specialist  to join the Florida Turnpike Enterprises project to support GIS service delivery, field processes (collection, inspection, etc.) and general project support. The candidate should have strong geospatial, cartographic and planning knowledge that is leveraged to design, develop, implement and test complex GIS applications for the Jacobs FTE project and our clients. The incumbent has thorough knowledge of GIS and geospatial technologies, GIS workload management, transportation infrastructure and general knowledge of other relevant subject areas.  This role may be located in Pompano or Orlando, FL.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all conventional aspects of GIS design, management and analysis
• Demonstrates excellent data management and analytical skills
• Demonstrates a solid understanding of GIS concepts and spatial data as well as web mapping and system design
• Demonstrates strong communication skills
• Knows and keeps up with industry best practices, standards and emerging technologies
• Plans and conducts work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation of GIS Best Practices, techniques, procedures, and criteria
• Provides technical guidance to less experienced GIS users and project management
• Works as a technical expert in design, development, implementation, and testing of simple to moderately complex GIS applications.
• Maintains, updates and creates databases and reports for asset management, inspection audits, and routine maintenance tracking 
• Represents Jacobs and the FTE project at Local, Region and/or State geospatial events
• Performs other duties as assigned

Job Specifications and Scope of Responsibility

• Responsible for providing mapping, asset and database management, and field support to meet the business objectives in all divisions and as defined by the client
• Maintains project GIS & Asset Management utilizing multiple data sources including ArcGIS Online, shapefiles & services, CAD files, remotely sensed data, public domain data and more
• Identifies GIS opportunities to increase data value and reduce business processes and demand while also reducing decision-making time and effort
• Manages data capture, input, update, completion and quality control of spatial data using ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Field Maps, methodology and more 
• Improves GIS data quality by conducting research (records lookup and other documents) and performing ad-hoc queries and other methods to identify discrepancies or data quality concerns
• Responds to user requests for GIS data, maps, products and other information
• Develops workflows and documentation for critical GIS tasks and field work needs.  May work with program managers to improve and streamline workflows and document processes
• Creates presentation-quality GIS products including maps, dashboards and other geospatial products as required for the project
• Utilize database and reporting experience with ArcGIS, Excel/SQL and similar applications/tools.

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

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Here's what you'll need

• BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in Geography, GIS, Planning, Natural Resources, Engineering, or related field
• 4-6 years’ experience in an active and growing GIS environment (8-10 years’ experience may substitute for a degree). 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal relationship skills with the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with other employees, clients, government officials, contractors, suppliers, and the public
• Experience using ESRI applications and tools, including but not limited to ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Experience Builder
• Experience building and managing custom Esri Field Maps and field crew-friendly applications
• Experience managing data in ArcGIS Online hosted environments
• Demonstrated understanding of data organization and management skills
• Demonstrated experience managing a demanding workload, prioritizing requests and maintaining clear communication with staff/requestees
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Effective organization and time-management skills

Ideally, here’s what you will also have:

• Use and management of GPS, Drones and other field equipment
• FAA Commercial Drone Certification
• Understanding of government processes and work environment
• Experience with Python Scripting and other programming languages

Bring your team-focus, adaptability, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll help you grow what drives you – and deliver the world’s most challenging Operations Management projects, together.

#OMFS #BIA #OurJacobs #BoldlyMovingForward #ChallengeAccepted

Posted Salary Range: Minimum

72,800.00

Posted Salary Range: Upper

93,600.00

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to invest in you, and in the things you care about. Your health. Your well-being. Your security. Your future. Employees have access to medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and the ability to purchase company stock at a discount. Eligible employees may also enroll in a deferred compensation plan or the Executive Deferral Plan. Jacobs has an unlimited U.S. Personalized Paid Time Off (PPTO) policy for full-time salaried/exempt employees, seven paid holidays, and caregiver leave. And certain roles may be eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, performance discretionary bonus, and stock.

The base salary range for this position is $72,800.00 to $93,600.00. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. Job posted on August 06, 2026. This position will be open for at least 3 days.

Onsite employees are expected to attend a Jacobs Workplace on a full-time basis, as required by the nature of their role.

Your application experience is important to us, and we’re keen to adapt to make every interaction even better. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the team via Careers Support .

Locations

City State Country
Pompano Beach	Florida	United States
Ocoee	Florida	United States
Fort Lauderdale	Florida	United States