Position Summary

The main duties and responsibilities of the GIS Technician are to assist in cartographic, analytical, and statistical processes using GIS software and techniques within a team environment under the direct supervision of the assigned Team Lead. The ideal candidate will work alone or as a team on GIS geoprocessing, data collection interpretation and conversions, and data editing.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• 1-3 years of professional experience in GIS
• Spatial analysis and cartographic presentations and other representations of data
• Data compilation and entry to create, maintain, convert, display, and update GIS GDB feature classes and metadata
• Assist with data gathering and compilation, GPS, mapping, and basic data analysis
• Visual analysis or map queries to locate features, resolve conflicting information, and ensure data accuracy
• Recording and documenting details of map updates and additions/deletions
• Documenting and applying standard operating procedures for data processes and QA/QC
• Bachelors in GIS, Geography, or Computer Science, or GIS Certificate or Associate degree with related work experience
• High attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
• Basic level of Esri ArcGIS capabilities and technical solutions
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite

Desired Skills and Abilities

• Creation of web-based applications or solutions
• GIS database structure, design, schemas, and queries
• Versioned Enterprise Geodatabase editing experience
• Familiarity with electric, gas, or water utilities
• Familiarity with Python, SQL, FME, AutoCAD, or PLS-CADD
• Familiarity with ArcGIS Online, Enterprise, and Enterprise Geodatabases