Geographic Information System(GIS) Technical Specialist
Apply Now Apply Later Job ID 10085148 Location Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States Business Walt Disney World Resort Date posted Apr. 23, 2024Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
“We create happiness.” That’s our motto at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. And it permeates everything we do. At Disney, you’ll help encourage that magic by enabling our teams to push the limits and build the never-before-seen! Are you ready to join this team and make an impact?"
Being a GIS Technical Specialist at Disney is different, not only because of the outstanding variety of infrastructure on the 43 square miles of property, but also because of the creativity required to handle those assets while also being empowered to act as the owners representative for building infrastructure and site assets.
This role reports to the Manager of the Project Design Support Team in Facility Asset Management (FAM).
What You Will Do
Your role is to work as the owner’s representative and acquire, handle and strategically share data with internal partners and to collaborate with project representatives. You will use your technical abilities and diverse experiences to define strategies to maintain assets and to advise long term corrective planning for infrastructure that’s above or below grade. On any given day, you might:
- Develop scopes for engineering assessments and inspections using ArcGIS data collection applications
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and improve existing GIS data, processes, and applications
- Update GIS Database with changes made resulting from projects and sustaining activities
- Collect and summarize information from field and file investigations into easily readable spatial format
- Develop ArcGIS apps for the Mobile devices (I.e., Survey 123 or Field Maps or Dashboards)
- Apply ArcGIS apps in the field for data collection and support troubleshooting in field
- Coordinate with partners for regular maintenance of complete GIS system, ensuring performance and stability of GIS infrastructure is maintained
- Ensure that FAM database integrity is maintained through the implementation of a data management (meta-data) system
- Provide application system support for GIS users across the FAM Enterprise system and handle user access
- Coordinate with IT Partners for FAM ArcGIS Power Users to ensure the adequate system setup to support the technology use
Required Qualifications & Skills
- 4+ Years' experience demonstrating a comprehensive knowledge of the use and application of GIS data and technologies
- A functional understanding of Autodesk ACC
- Sharp oral and written communication skills, and ability to “tell the story” to partners who do not have a technical background
- Flexibility to work some nights, weekends and holidays, according to the project
Preferred Qualifications
- ArcGIS server administration certification
Education
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Geography, Planning, Environmental, Engineering, Computer Science, Surveying and Mapping, Geomatics, Geographic Information Systems, or closely related field required.
Additional Information
Benefits and Perks: Disney offers a rewards package to help you live your best life. This includes health and savings benefits, educational opportunities and special extras that only Disney can provide! Learn more about our benefits and perks at https://jobs.disneycareers.com/benefits.
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About Walt Disney World Resort:
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World Resort has played an important role in many childhood and family memories. Today, hundreds of millions of guests from around the globe visit this magical place to enjoy a Disney vacation. Through a combination of creativity, innovation and technology, the resort immerses guests in classic Disney tales and new kinds of family entertainment. Drawing from a rich heritage of storytelling, Walt Disney World Resort cast members bring Disney magic to life through unmatched attention to detail and superior guest service.
About The Walt Disney Company:
The Walt Disney Company, together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and media enterprise that includes three core business segments: Disney Entertainment, ESPN, and Disney Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, Disney proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. Disney’s stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc., which is part of a business we call Walt Disney World Resort.
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S., Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law. Disney fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
