We are seeking a motivated GIS Technician to support data conversion, collection, and maintenance activities. The ideal candidate will have an Associate’s degree or equivalent coursework in GIS, or equivalent work experience, along with at least 1 year of experience in GIS. As a GIS Technician, you will play a critical role in collecting and maintaining spatial and attribute data, as well as ensuring data quality through rigorous QA/QC processes.

 

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Plan and implement data conversion and collection activities for spatially related data.
• Collect locational and attribute data for physical features to be integrated into GIS or related databases.
• Maintain GIS data development tools, software, GPS receivers, and other related collection equipment.
• Develop and refine data collection processes and workflows to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) on collected data and workflows.

Requirements:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent coursework in GIS, or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience working with GIS.
• Proficiency in data collection and conversion for GIS databases.
• Familiarity with GPS equipment and GIS-related software.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, especially with QA/QC tasks.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with data collection in a field setting.
• Familiarity with industry-standard GIS software (e.g., ESRI ArcGIS).
• Ability to troubleshoot and maintain GPS and data collection equipment.

Due to the nature of the work we support, all candidates in consideration for this role must be willing to undergo the government-issued background investigation process.

 

We are an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.