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Akima, LLC

Modeling/Mapping Specialist

Springfield, VA ยท On-site

$150K/yr

Suvi is seeking a Modeling & Mapping Specialist for the TSA Enterprise Architecture Support Team in Springfield, VA. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong customer service, subject matter expertise ...

DKMRBH Inc

ServiceNow Service Mapping Specialist

Bethesda, MD ยท On-site

$57.75 - $79.50/hr

... Specialist to support enterprise configuration management and service mapping initiatives. This ... Partner with infrastructure, application, and business teams to map services end-to-end.

Vinfen

MAP Training Specialist

Allston, MA ยท On-site

$89K - $92K/yr

The MAP Training Specialist delivers Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification and recertification training to support the organization's ability to maintain a MAP-certified workforce in ...

Vinfen

MAP Training Specialist

Allston, MA ยท On-site +1

$89K/yr

Overview The MAP Training Specialist delivers Medication Administration Program (MAP) certification and recertification training to support the organization's ability to maintain a MAP-certified ...

Engrain

Map Revisions Specialist

Greenwood Village, CO ยท On-site

$23/hr

As a Map Revisions Specialist , you will be the engine behind our "spatial brain," ensuring every map is a high-fidelity representation of a physical community. Reporting to the Senior Manager of ...

Engrain

Map Revisions Specialist

Greenwood Village, CO ยท On-site

$23/hr

As a Map Revisions Specialist , you will be the engine behind our "spatial brain," ensuring every map is a high-fidelity representation of a physical community. Reporting to the Senior Manager of ...

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What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a map specialist?

To thrive as a Map Specialist, you need strong skills in cartography, spatial analysis, and geographic information systems (GIS), usually supported by a degree in geography, GIS, or a related field. Proficiency with GIS software such as ArcGIS or QGIS and familiarity with remote sensing tools and spatial databases are typically required. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication help Map Specialists interpret data and convey findings to diverse audiences. These skills and qualifications are essential for producing accurate maps and spatial data that support decision-making in fields like urban planning, environmental management, and logistics.

What are some common challenges map specialists face when integrating new geospatial data into existing mapping systems?

Map Specialists often encounter challenges such as ensuring data accuracy, maintaining consistency across multiple data sources, and resolving discrepancies between old and new datasets. Integrating new geospatial data may require learning and applying different formatting standards, reconciling coordinate systems, and updating metadata. Close collaboration with GIS analysts, surveyors, and IT teams is crucial to streamline data integration and ensure that the final maps are both reliable and user-friendly.

What is the difference between Map Specialist vs GIS Technician?

AspectMap SpecialistGIS Technician
CredentialsTypically requires a degree in geography, GIS, or related fieldOften requires a degree or certification in GIS or related discipline
Work EnvironmentWorks in offices, labs, or field settings, focusing on map creation and analysisPrimarily office-based, supporting GIS data management and map production
Industry UsageUsed across government, environmental, urban planning, and private sectorsCommonly employed in government agencies, engineering firms, and GIS service providers

Both Map Specialists and GIS Technicians work with geographic data, but Map Specialists often focus more on map design and analysis, while GIS Technicians handle data management and technical support. The roles overlap in skills and industry usage, but Map Specialists typically have more advanced analytical responsibilities.

What is a map specialist?

Map Specialists are professionals who create, analyze, update, and interpret maps and spatial data. They work with geographic information systems (GIS), cartography software, and other mapping technologies to support a variety of industries, including urban planning, environmental science, and logistics. Map Specialists may also collect and verify geographic data, ensure map accuracy, and help organizations visualize spatial information for decision-making. Their expertise is crucial in projects that require detailed and reliable geographic representations.
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Infographic showing various Map Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 83% Full Time, 13% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 90% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution.

Engineering Rep (Gas Distribution Mapping Specialist)

AMS Ameren Services

Peoria, IL โ€ข On-site

Full-time

Posted 25 days ago

Job description

About Ameren Illinois

Ameren Illinois provides electric transmission and distribution service and natural gas distribution service. Every day, we deliver electricity to 1.2 million electric and 816,000 natural gas customers in central and southern Illinois. We deliver safe, reliable energy to more than 1,200 communities.

Position: Engineering Rep (Electric and Gas Distribution Mapping Specialist)

The Gas and Electric GIS Mapping Specialist is responsible for creating, maintaining, and analyzing accurate geospatial data supporting the safe, reliable operation of utility infrastructure. This role involves mapping gas and electric distribution and transmission assets, ensuring data integrity across GIS systems, and supporting engineering, field operations, and regulatory compliance through highquality mapping. The position requires strong attention to detail, technical GIS expertise, and an understanding of utility network models to translate complex asset data into reliable, actionable maps and datasets.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform electric and gas distribution mapping and maintenance.

  • Review and process electric and gas mapping corrections received from field crews to ensure map accuracy.

  • Review asbuilt construction prints and update system maps accordingly.

  • Maintain accurate electric and gas distribution data using ArcFM / GIS software.

  • Must successfully complete the Engineering Representative Training Program. The trainee will be required to pass testing after completion of each of the 6 classroom modules.

Position Requirements

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent required.

  • Successful completion of High School algebra or above with a grade of "C" or above required.

  • Satisfactory completion of courses with a grade C or better in D.C. and A.C. electricity or the equivalent from an accredited university, college or junior college required.

  • 1 year experience working with electricity may be considered in lieu of D.C. & A.C. course.

**If selected, applicants will be asked to provide High School and/or College or Junior College transcripts.

Hourly Pay:

Step 1 - 31.11 USD

Step 1 (b) - 32.11 USD

Step 2 - 33.11 USD

Step 2 (b) - 34.16 USD

Step 3 - 35.21 USD

Step 4 - 37.24 USD

Step 5 - 39.26 USD

Step 6 - 41.36 USD

Step 7 - 44.34 USD

**Please note that the starting hourly pay for this position is at the Step 1 level displayed above and below. Pay progression is outlined above.

Hourly Pay:

Grade Step BB 015 Step 1 of 2 - 32.20 USDGrade Step BB 015 Step 2 of 2 (Top Step) - 33.24 USD

Position is eligible for annual incentive payments based on company performance and subject to sole management discretion. Visit our Benefits & Perks Page for more information on benefits provided to regular full-time employees.

If end date is listed, the posting will come down at 12:00 am on that date:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other class, trait, or status protected by law.

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