CAD/GIS Specialist

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 conversion, application support, 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 facilities into the CAD system.

Essential Job 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 conversion and manipulation from CAD and BIM.
• Prepares architectural/engineering drawings for alteration or expansion projects.
• Maintains CAD master file inventory and historical facility record drawings.
• Exports CAD drawings from BIM to incorporate updates into CAD master files to reflect current and as-built conditions.
• Creates metadata for and maintains utility, architectural and civil spatial datasets.
• Performs 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. Attributes digital data accurately.
• 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 occasionally as a technical team leader.
• Assists the team with project marketing, budget development and resource scheduling.
• Ensures GIS data integrity throughout the organization.
• Creates maps, databases, and other deliverables on short notice.
• Develops geodatabase schemas and analysis methods needed to support project goals.
• Develops and supports web GIS applications using Esri Web App Builder, Story Maps, Collector, Survey 123 within the ArcGIS Online or Portal platform.
• 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.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School Diploma
• 1-2 years of related experience 

Preferred:

• Bachelor's Degree with courses in geospatial data collection, analysis and/or conversion. Computer aided design, GIS or geography.

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 more about BNA® Vision, our growth and expansion plan for the airport, at BNAVision.com.