GIS Technician Saudi National

About the Role

Parsons Corporation is seeking a GIS Technician – Saudi National to join its team in Tabūk, Saudi Arabia. This full-time role involves applying GIS principles, spatial analysis, database management, and mapping technologies to support project delivery and informed decision-making. The position requires 2-5 years of relevant professional experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Update, maintain, and review geospatial databases to ensure data accuracy, integrity, and consistency.
• Collaborate with project teams to provide spatial data, mapping, and analysis for project decisions.
• Analyze geospatial data to identify patterns, trends, relationships, and insights.
• Create, maintain, and update digital maps and cartographic products using GIS software.
• Prepare GIS maps and data independently, progressing toward more complex requirements with supervision.
• Support the preparation of special provisions, system reports, database reports, checklists, and assurance and handover documentation.
• Develop and maintain custom GIS applications and tools to support the resolution of spatial problems.
• Assist with the installation, configuration, and implementation of enterprise GIS portals.
• Support the implementation of security measures and management of GIS server sites.
• Implement database design elements and spatial database models for efficient querying and analysis.
• Assist in defining data types, relationships, constraints, indexes, and other database elements for optimal performance.
• Support the preparation, review, and execution of GIS implementation and management plans.
• Perform basic and advanced editing and digitizing to convert analog maps and geospatial data into digital formats.
• Apply geoprocessing techniques to manipulate, transform, and analyze geospatial data.
• Support the use of web services, mobile applications, enterprise portals, and related GIS technologies.
• Provide technical guidance and training to junior staff on GIS software, applications, workflows, and procedures.
• Participate in developing GIS training templates, manuals, videos, and other instructional materials.
• Review GIS deliverables to support quality, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
• Assist project teams in responding to client questions, requests, and technical issues.
• Provide technical input to clients and project team members on GIS-related matters.
• Interface with internal departments regarding GIS assignments, data requirements, systems, and deliverables.
• Perform other responsibilities associated with this position as appropriate.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Must be a Saudi National.
• Diploma or Associate degree in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of related professional experience.
• Working knowledge of GIS, Computer-Aided Design, and Building Information Modeling software.
• Knowledge of GIS software and database packages, including workflows, hardware and software requirements, tool deployment, troubleshooting, and GIS application processes.
• Ability to analyze, interpret, and resolve issues related to geospatial data.
• Understanding of quality assurance and quality control practices, geoprocessing techniques, data management standards, data analysis, data model structures, and data format transformation.
• Ability to implement database design elements that support efficient querying, reporting, and analysis.
• Ability to implement data model structures that accurately represent geographic features and spatial relationships.
• Ability to produce scaled maps with effective cartographic design, clear symbology, and accurate annotation.
• Ability to define and apply topology rules to support data integrity and accuracy.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Effective computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Windows and related word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications.

Desired Skills

• GIS-related certification.
• Experience developing GIS applications and customized geospatial tools.
• Experience with Python, JavaScript, ModelBuilder, or other programming languages and automation tools.
• Experience supporting Feature Manipulation Engine workbenches for data transformation and conversion.
• Experience with enterprise GIS portals, web services, mobile applications, and GIS server environments.
• Experience with spatial database design, indexing, constraints, relationships, and performance optimization.
• Experience preparing GIS implementation and management plans.
• Experience providing technical guidance, mentoring, and training to junior GIS staff.
• Experience developing GIS training manuals, templates, videos, or other instructional materials.
• Experience reviewing GIS deliverables and supporting project quality assurance and quality control processes.