GIS Technician V - DATAMARK
About The Position
The GIS Technician will join the DATAMARK Technologies vertical of public safety, NG9-1-1, and GIS professionals focused on NG9-1-1 and other GIS projects. The GIS Technician will execute data services projects under the direction of the GIS Lead and Project Manager. Responsibilities include hands-on evaluation and manipulation of spatial and attribute information for address points, street center lines, emergency response boundaries, PSAP boundaries, and provisioning boundaries against base map layers including parcels, aerial photography, jurisdictional boundaries, etc.
Requirements
- Minimum two-year degree or applicable professional experience; Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in GIS, Geography, Science, or related field of study is preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience working directly with GIS data, preferably in a consulting environment
- 1 -2 years of experience with the Esri ArcGIS suite
- Must have the ability to work both independently, with limited supervision, and as part of a geographically dispersed team.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills
- Ability to translate technical concepts into layman’s terms
- Ability to coordinate with project stakeholders
- Strong analytical abilities, solid analytical skills with the ability to quickly identify and solve client issues
Nice To Haves
- Technical documentation development skills are a plus
Responsibilities
- Apply your knowledge of geography, mapping, planning, and computer sciences to support a variety of GIS projects
- Collaborate with specialists and professionals to review project specifications and contribute to: Plan preparation Evaluation of project conditions Design updates Technical reports
- Use industry-standard software (such as ArcGIS) to create, edit, and manage GIS files
- Maintain and update GIS databases to ensure accuracy and reliability
- Develop basic GIS applications that support project and team needs
- Produce maps using plotting and mapping technologies to meet customer requirements, in both digital and printed formats
- Digitize documents and apply annotation tools to add clear, accurate text to maps and project materials
- Conduct materials and data testing, analysis, and basic quality control checks
- Review and interpret diagrams and technical documents to extract relevant project and production data
- Calculate dimensions, profile specifications, and material quantities to support project planning and execution
- Participate in field work to collect data and materials as needed
- Accurately document research findings in handwritten logs or computer databases
- Support the team by taking on additional responsibilities as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
