Seasonal GIS Technician

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Northborough, MA

1d • $21

About The Position

Seasonal GIS technicians will make digital and/or paper maps using customized geographic information systems (GIS) applications, as well as manipulate data to serve a variety of mosquito control purposes. They will read and interpret maps, manipulate and understand digital land data, and manage data entered into a GIS database. Seasonal GIS Technicians will be assigned by the Director of Operations and/or Executive Director to the Staff Biologist and/other CMMCP staff as needed. Duties include but may not limited to the following:
Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
To demonstrate punctuality, dependability and compliance with work schedules.
To drive a truck carefully in the manner used in mosquito control work and to follow all established traffic laws, regulations and common sense safety practices.
Any and all tasks subject to the needs of the Project as determined by the Director of Operations or the Executive Director.
Employment will run from early June through August, possibly into September or beyond.
Good work attendance and adherence to work instructions is required.
Must be able to communicate effectively in English in written and spoken form.
Experience with computers including Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as all relevant GIS programs.
Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License with a clean driving record. You must provide a copy of your driving record before an interview will be scheduled.
Seasonal GIS Technicians at CMMCP are contracted, seasonal positions whose daily hours or length of service may be modified at the discretion of the Executive Director but are not to exceed 8 hours per day or 40 hours per week except under certain circumstances as determined by the Executive Director.

Requirements

• Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
• Good work attendance and adherence to work instructions is required.
• Must be able to communicate effectively in English in written and spoken form.
• Experience with computers including Microsoft Word and Excel, as well as all relevant GIS programs.
• Possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator's License with a clean driving record. You must provide a copy of your driving record before an interview will be scheduled.
• Ability to read and understand maps and their layout is required.
• Ability to send and receive instructions over radio and cell phones is required.
• Ability to coordinate with the public in a professional manner is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge in the ArcGIS digital platforms is required specifically ArcGIS Desktop and ArcGIS Online.
• Knowledge of mosquito operations is a plus but not required.
• A cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition.

Responsibilities

• Make digital and/or paper maps using customized geographic information systems (GIS) applications
• Manipulate data to serve a variety of mosquito control purposes
• Read and interpret maps
• Manipulate and understand digital land data
• Manage data entered into a GIS database
• Demonstrate punctuality, dependability and compliance with work schedules
• Drive a truck carefully in the manner used in mosquito control work and to follow all established traffic laws, regulations and common sense safety practices
• Communicate effectively in English in written and spoken form
• Any and all tasks subject to the needs of the Project as determined by the Director of Operations or the Executive Director

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits
• When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future.
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What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed