GIS Technician

Merrick & Company•Greenwood Village, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Merrick & Company is seeking a full-time GIS Technician for their Greenwood Village, CO office. This role will focus on United States Geological Survey 3D Hydrography Program (3DHP) elevation derived hydrography (EDH) projects and related work. The position requires strong computer skills and the ability to process GIS raster and vector data. The salary range for this position is $19.18 - $24.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

High school or GED required
Bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree, or minor studies in GIS, geography, or related field
Knowledge and experience in GIS data processing:
ESRI’s ArcGIS suite – ArcGIS Pro (ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcHydro – preferred but not required), ArcDesktop (ArcMap and ArcCatalog), and ArcGIS Online
Knowledge of DEMs – flow accumulations, watershed delineations, geomorphon indicators, and subsequent raster and vector derivatives
Metadata formatting (ESRI, FGDC, and/or ISO)
Geodatabase formatting (USGS 3DHP EDH Schema 1.5 and/or SDSFIE)
Geodatabase feature class and shapefile data familiarity
Data analysis, visualization, and editing capabilities
Cartographic map design and experience in ArcGIS Online web maps, web applications, and dashboards

Nice To Haves

Open-source QGIS preferred but not required
Workflow automation (Python, VBScript, SQL, and/or Arcade) preferred not required
AutoCAD and Terrasolid product familiarity preferred but not required

Responsibilities

Utilizing ESRI’s ArcGIS suite for remote sensing, cartographic design, data analysis and visualization, and data creation purposes.
Data management on large projects
Assessing current workflows and developing, improving, and automating where applicable
Implementing remote sensing best practices and adapting methodologies to project specifications
Familiarity with spatial modeling and geoprocessing for editing purposes
Work alongside team members to effectively deliver projects, have an analytical and results driven mindset, and strong dedication to quality and efficiency to succeed in this position.