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Joel Frick

Fredericksburg,VA

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Open to work
Desired start date: 2 weeks notice

Desired Job Title

GIS AnalystGIS AnalystGIS Fiber Technician IIIGIS AnalystGIS Administrator

Work Type

Full Time

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Location: Fredericksburg, VA, US
Open to relocation: Yes

Summary

Detail-oriented GIS professional skilled in data integration and visualization, utilizing remote sensing and advanced GIS software to inform decision-making. Experience in developing operational maps and conducting quality control to support public safety and emergency management initiatives. Versatile and collaborative, with a solid foundation in geospatial technology.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

GIS Analyst

GeoOwl
Fredericksburg, VA
08.2025 - Current
  • Created and maintained high-quality maps and GIS data utilizing ArcGIS 10.8 and ArcGIS Pro.
  • Analyzed and managed geospatial data to support timely contract deliverables.
  • Performed quality assurance and quality control on geospatial data to ensure accuracy and integrity.
  • Utilized remote sensing techniques to enhance accuracy of land and ground cover datasets.
  • Collaborated with remote team to coordinate data management and analysis efforts on mission-critical projects.
  • Conducted data extraction and modifications based on TDS standards.

GIS Analyst

United States Capitol Police
Washington, D.C.
02.2026 - 06.2026
  • Supported public safety, security operations, emergency management, or large-event planning with visual layouts and geospatial analysis to inform decision-making.
  • Created operational, security, emergency, or event-support maps using ArcGIS, GIS-based tools, or graphic design platforms to enhance situational awareness.
  • Coordinating with planners, supervisors, or partner agencies to gather operational requirements and validate mapping requirements and accuracy.
  • Interpreting architectural drawings, floor plans, or site plans and converting them into operationally focused mapping products.
  • Produced visual materials for incident commanders, field officers, and incident management to facilitate effective operational briefings.
  • Executed geocoding, maintained land records and parcels, updated street networks, converted data, and created cartographic projections.

GIS Fiber Technician III

REC
Fredericksburg, VA
05.2023 - 02.2026
  • Configured and maintained Fiber GIS systems to ensure optimal performance.
  • Enter construction as built, splicing, patching and supporting information into the GIS.
  • Updated and enhanced system maps to reflect accurate infrastructure changes.
  • Conducted quality control checks on data entries to ensure accuracy and reliability.
  • Actively contribute to workflow and SOP creation and process improvement.
  • Collaborated with personnel across multiple departments and external partners to facilitate communication and support project goals.
  • Perform data manager functions from internal and external sources.
  • Trained Fiber GIS users.

GIS Analyst

CACI
Fort Collins, Colorado
03.2023 - 05.2023
  • Analyze feature data networks for logic and connectivity.
  • Review and identify features from satellite imagery, to include critical thinking to determine if existing collection meets current specifications.
  • Collected and adjusted vector data, ensuring accurate attribution and topology.
  • Conducted TDS extraction and manipulation based on NGA’s standards.
  • Utilized multiple ancillary sources to enhance detail in map products.
  • Converted data between various formats to ensure compatibility and usability. between different formats and specifications.
  • Perform validation checks and resolve invalid results.
  • Reviewed data for errors and provided feedback to technicians, including documentation and tracking.
  • Analyze and interpret project instructions to derive and communicate which actions need to be applied to the data.

GIS Administrator

Octagon Consulting
City of Brownsville, TX
07.2022 - 12.2022
  • Developed web-based GIS applications and user guides for departmental and citywide use by designing, testing, and implementing both standard and mobile applications.
  • Creates, maintains, and conducts Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) of geographic data sets using a variety of software and source data.
  • Maintained and enhanced geographic information system data by digitizing, editing, researching, creating, calculating, and merging data from various sources to meet evolving needs.
  • Coordinated development and maintenance of City's digital records and databases for construction plans, plats, and site plans, including AutoCAD engineering plans.
  • Updated and modified geographic data products on ArcGIS Online.
  • Performed geocoding for accurate location identification and maintained land records and parcel information.

Education

Master of Science - Geographic Information Systems

Penn State University – World Campus
University Park, PA
12-2025

Bachelor of Science Degree - Geographic Information Systems

American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO
07-2018

Associates of Science Degree - Geographic Information Systems

American Sentinel University
Aurora, CO
02-2014

Skills

  • ArcGIS Desktop and Pro
  • ArcGIS tools
  • GIS Application Development
  • Remote Sensing Analysis
  • Geospatial Data Integration
  • Geospatial Modeling Software
  • Geocoding techniques
  • Cartography skills
  • Python programming
  • SQL database management
  • ERDAS Imagine and ENVI
  • ArcView and QGIS
  • TerraBuilder
  • Microsoft Office Suite

Honors And Awards

  • Master Resiliency Course, 02/18
  • Senior Leaders Course, 05/17
  • Advance Leaders Course, 11/11
  • Warrior Leaders Course, 10/09
  • 1 Bronze Service Medal, Awarded for exemplary service while deployed in a combat zone with 10th Mountain Division during OEF (Operation Enduring Freedom) in 2014.
  • 2 Army Commendation Medals, Awarded (2010 & 2011). For outstanding performance within a combat zone and Garrison on Fort Drum, New York.
  • 3 Army Achievement Medals, Awarded (2006, 2009, 2010) for Meritorious Service with the 2BDE, 1ID, and OIF (Operation Iraqi Freedom) for superior performance in and out of the combat zone.
  • 4 Good Conduct Medals, 05/16, For exemplary behavior, efficiency and fidelity in Active Federal Military Service.
  • 2 Meritorious Unit Commendation Medals, Awarded 2008-2009 and 2010-2011. For services rendered during OIF 08-09 along with dedicated performance under 2nd Stryker Cavalry Regiment in OEF 10-11.

Timeline

GIS Analyst

United States Capitol Police
02.2026 - 06.2026

GIS Analyst

GeoOwl
08.2025 - Current

GIS Fiber Technician III

REC
05.2023 - 02.2026

GIS Analyst

CACI
03.2023 - 05.2023

GIS Administrator

Octagon Consulting
07.2022 - 12.2022

Master of Science - Geographic Information Systems

Penn State University – World Campus

Bachelor of Science Degree - Geographic Information Systems

American Sentinel University

Associates of Science Degree - Geographic Information Systems

American Sentinel University

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