GIS Technician I

CHA Consulting, Inc. • Burlington, MA

6d • $24 - $26

About The Position

CHA Consulting, Inc. is seeking a GIS Technician I to join our Geospatial Team in one of our Massachusetts offices. In this unique opportunity, you will support internal and external projects through high‑quality map design, data creation, and foundational spatial analysis using Geographic Information System (GIS) platforms.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS certificate, or related degree required
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant GIS experience required
• Basic Microsoft Office and ESRI ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro software skills required; familiarity with AutoCAD, Smallworld, MapInfo, and Google Earth is a plus
• Basic knowledge of geographically referenced data such as projects, datum, and map scales required
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow procedures and perform tasks with a high degree of efficiency, accuracy and quality
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to multitask
• Ability to work independently and on a team with a professional client service mindset

Nice To Haves

• familiarity with AutoCAD
• familiarity with Smallworld
• familiarity with MapInfo
• familiarity with Google Earth

Responsibilities

• Perform basic data gathering and data conversion assignments as well as database/geodatabase and metadata management tasks
• Prepare simple cartographic maps and perform basic geo‑processing and spatial analysis operations using GIS software
• Build working knowledge of industry‑specific datasets and their application in projects while maintaining company standards for accuracy and quality

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees