The Role

We are offering an entry-level opportunity to join and expand our highly collaborative GIS team at InterDev. Our award-winning department excels in providing high quality GIS products and services to municipal governments through the public-private partnership model. Learn from experienced GIS professionals while honing your skills by working on a wide range of projects.

Geospatial Solutions Technicians possess and develop a broad base of GIS knowledge that includes hands-on experience with desktop GIS software (ex. ArcGIS or QGIS), knowledge of GIS data types, ArcGIS Online, GPS collection, relational database management systems (RDBMS), spatial analysis, and cartography.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter, who demonstrates a passion for leveraging GIS technology to solve unique problems.

We have a supportive and fun-loving culture and seek employees who thrive under those conditions and promote those values.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Assist with development of GIS data to be utilized for public and internal access.
• Maintain key datasets including addresses, parcels, roads, and city assets as well as all other existing and future datasets.
• Perform spatial analysis and create information products utilizing GIS geoprocessing tools.
• Assist in user experience testing of web applications.
• Capture GIS data in different formats using GPS, electronic data recorders, digitizers, and other means.
• Perform GIS data quality control, including reviewing data for completeness and accuracy, identifying and correcting errors or omissions in the data.
• Interpret detailed plans, photographs, maps, and legal descriptions, which including addresses, roads, storm water systems, and city assets.
• Help to improve GIS standards, policies and procedures as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Competencies

• Knowledge in geography, scientific methods, cartography, and GIS principles.
• Knowledge in mapping packages such as ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, or QGIS.
• Knowledge of, or experience with SQL for querying spatial and non-spatial data.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot software problems.
• Ability to follow written and verbal directions, prioritize a list of tasks, and communicate progress and results.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work indiscriminately with various individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.

Preferred Skills, Experience, and Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience such as GIS Certificate or post-secondary degree with related experience or coursework.
• 0-2 years of relevant professional GIS experience.
• Exposure to government operations, city planning, or related field.
• Exposure to land records and/or reading and interpreting plats and surveys.
• Familiarity with applying extract, transform, and load processes to spatial and tabular data, such as using FME or programming.
• Volunteer experience a plus.

Reports to:

• Geospatial Services Manager

About InterDev

At InterDev, we take pride in our proven track record of delivering unparalleled Information Technology Management Support and Security services. Over the years, we have consistently met the diverse needs of commercial businesses, government bodies, and nonprofits across the Southern and Mideastern regions of the United States. In addition to managing and hosting IT operations for our valued clients, we distinguish ourselves as pioneers in Geographic Information Services and cutting-edge Telecom/VoIP technologies.

We're committed to excellence, setting the bar high for service quality while proudly leading the way in our field. Our team at InterDev values its members and is fully devoted to:

•  Work/life balance
•  Job satisfaction
•  Professional development opportunities
•  Health & wellness

We offer comprehensive benefits which include 401(k) with employer contributions, health, disability, and life insurance. We support our team members’ professional development with company funded continuing education programs, employee incentives, and hands-on experience in a wide variety of configurations, systems, and application environments.

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment and functions in a hybrid work setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines.

Physical Demands

This is largely a sedentary role; however, some filing may be required. There will be prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are generally Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

Candidate must successfully complete background screening and drug screening upon acceptance of position.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

InterDev is committed to the principles of equal employment. We are committed to complying with all federal, state, and local laws providing equal employment opportunities, and all other employment laws and regulations. It is our intent to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation based on the following protected classes: age (40 and older), race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation (including transgender status, gender identity or expression), pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed service member status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. InterDev is dedicated to the fulfillment of this policy in regard to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, transfer, training, promotion, rates of pay, other compensation, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

InterDev values the diversity that military service brings to our workforce. Veterans, reservists, and National Guard members are encouraged to apply. Your service is valued here, and we welcome the opportunity to consider your application.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.