GIS/CAD Specialist

Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority
Nashville, Tennessee
Full Time

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As infrastructure critical to the region’s growth and prosperity, BNA is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study, in 2019 alone, BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact. BNA supported more than 76,000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state, local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information, visit flynashville.com . Follow us on Facebook: @NashvilleInternationalAirport , Twitter: @Fly_Nashville and Instagram: @FlyNashville . Learn about New Horizon, our second renovation and construction program for the airport, at BNANewHorizon.com.

Hiring Process:

Apply online
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Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen, credit check, and breath alcohol test
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Benefits :

Deferred compensation plans
Educational Assistance
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance
Health Screenings
Paid Holidays
Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave

Job Summary: The Geographic Information Systems (GIS)/Computer-Aided Design (CAD) Specialist is responsible for maintaining enterprise-wide data collection and editing, as well as conducting data acquisition, validation, conversion, application support/analysis, and database maintenance. Other responsibilities include coordinating GIS activities between different groups/contractors/departments and pushing projects through to completion. Responsible for obtaining and entering data related to modifications to the airfield, building facilities, and underground infrastructures into the GIS/CAD systems. Generate GIS/CAD information products such as maps, web applications, data collection forms, summary dashboards, and automated notification integrations.

Accepting Applications Until: 8/15/2025

Minimum Starting Rate: $23.043/hr, DOE

Essential Responsibilities:

Maintains Computer-Aided Design (CAD) equipment, master files and facility record drawings. In addition, all architectural components derived from Building Information Modeling (BIM) sources for coordination into the Airport's Geographic Information System (GIS) program.
Performs data validation, conversion and manipulation from both CAD and BIM sources.
Prepares architectural/engineering/planning drawings for alteration or expansion projects.
Maintains CAD master file inventory and historical facility record drawings.
Incorporates CAD drawings from BIM to update CAD master files, to reflect current as-built conditions.
Creates metadata for GIS and maintains utility, architectural and civil spatial datasets.
Provides digital feature extraction from multiple data sources.
Understands and follows complex project specific guidance. Independently uses technical resources and guidance documents.
Performs data checks and other data quality controls, including but not limited to attribution checks and managing associated documents. Accurately regulates and maintains database attribute data.
Performs cartographic editing to include feature displacement, thinning, symbolization, and annotation.
Organizes, conceptualizes and conducts large, advanced spatial analyses as part of a team or as a technical team leader.
Assists the team with project marketing, development and resource scheduling.
Ensures CAD and GIS data integrity throughout the organization.
Creates accurate maps, databases, custom Survey123 forms on short notice.
Develops geodatabase schemas and analysis methods needed to support project goals.
Develops, integrates, and supports web GIS applications using Esri Web App Builder/Experience Builder, Story Maps, Field Maps, Survey 123, within the ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Enterprise Portal platform(s).
Supports MNAA's commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE).
Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
Follows all safety regulations.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Architectural Graphics: Knowledge of architectural graphic standards.
Building Codes: Knowledge of local, state, and federal building codes.
Data Processing: Skill in interpreting, defining, analyzing, and presenting data from various sources.
Extensive use of ESRI ArcGIS and SQL Server database software.
CADD Systems and Software: Skill in using various CADD systems and BIM software. (MNAA Engineering uses Bentley MicroStation)
Microsoft Office: Skill in using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Area Calculations: Skill in performing area calculations utilizing CAD/GIS software
Reporting: Skill in preparing and producing timely and accurate oral and written reports.
Attention to Detail: Prepares accurate exhibits, proofreads correspondence, and thorough in completing work tasks.
Relationship Building: Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.
Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
Customer Service: Skill in providing customer service, including listening to customers' needs, identifying customer solutions, assessing quality of customer services, and evaluation customer satisfaction.
Time Management: Skill in managing one's own time and the time of others to meet deadlines.
Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Badge.
Position demands proficiency with mapping tools and database software.
Adobe Photoshop: Skill in using Adobe Photoshop to prepare reports, exhibits, and other correspondence.
Hand Tools: Skill in using hand tools and equipment such as screwdrivers, Exacto knives, and pliers.