Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician – Municipal

Barry Isett & Associates Inc•Hazleton, PA

About The Position

Barry Isett & Associates (Isett) is an employee-owned multi-discipline engineering/consulting firm headquartered in Allentown, PA, with additional offices throughout eastern and central PA. Isett associates get the opportunity to perform meaningful work that helps enrich our community each and every day. Our company is a values-based organization recognized for its award-winning culture through several regional and statewide programs: Best Places to Work in PA (annually since 2019) The Morning Call’s Top Workplaces (annually since 2013) Empowering Women Award by Central Penn Business Journal & Lehigh Valley Business (2023) Philadelphia Inquirer’s Top Workplaces (2023) Corporate Citizen of the Year by the Lehigh Valley Business Journal The Societas Award for Responsible Corporate Conduct (for Ethics) As a multi-discipline firm, Isett provides a full range of engineering and consulting services, including civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, plumbing, environmental, geotechnical, and municipal engineering; surveying; landscape architecture; code enforcement; plan review; construction management; construction materials testing; and grant writing services to clients throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. We have an exciting opportunity for a client-focused GIS Technician to join our Municipal Department. This professional will support municipal clients and internal teams through GIS database development, asset management, mapping, analysis, and related geospatial work. Because our employees are typically involved in multiple projects at once — collaborating with project managers, engineers, planners, and municipal personnel — exceptional communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team are essential.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Engineering Technology, or a related field
Experience with AutoCAD and/or AutoCAD Map
Understanding of map projections and coordinate systems
Working knowledge of Python scripting for GIS data creation and editing
Experience with GPS background files and data dictionaries
Ability to learn new software and GIS systems
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, workflows, and procedures
Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and communication skills
Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects

Nice To Haves

Preferred: 1+ years of experience working with ESRI GIS applications, including data editing and spatial analysis

Responsibilities

Prepare, collect, organize, manage, and maintain GIS databases for multiple municipal clients
Process and translate asset information from engineering drawings, recorded documents, GPS data, and other sources through coordinate geometry and digitizing workflows
Assist in developing standardized field data collection forms for municipal assets (stormwater infrastructure, stormwater control measures, sanitary sewer systems, traffic assets, etc.)
Support departments with data analysis using queries, map production, spreadsheets, dashboards, and other outputs
Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and quality control of GIS attribute data
Configure and edit map pop-ups to display key asset information, including linking reports and photographs
Coordinate with Operations Managers to create and maintain custom GIS applications and secure ArcGIS Online map viewers
Provide training and technical support to staff and municipal clients using GIS platforms
Assist with management of ESRI licenses, user permissions, credit usage, and document archiving
Support project documentation, workflows, and implementation of GIS best practices