Gis Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Professional experience with current ArcGIS Pro releases and ArcGIS Online is required.
• +-80% workload will be office-based GIS and Spatial Technology related tasks.
• +-20% workload will be out of office performing work on site with clients as their GIS consultant representative, other out of office tasks may include: GPS services, data collection, inspections, condition assessments in a wide-variety of project types and environments.
• Working knowledge of map design and end user focused layout.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Possess an eagerness to learn new skills as well as hone existing strengths, take initiative and be a proactive team member.
• Ability to demonstrate efficient problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel throughout Chicagoland area (own transportation).

Nice To Haves

• Practical experience in ArcGIS Online application development, such as Experience Builder, Field Maps, and Survey123 is a plus.
• Practical experience in the Microsoft Office suite of applications; specifically, Teams, Power Automate, and SharePoint a plus.
• An understanding of GIS-related scripting/coding (Python, Arcade, etc.) is a plus.
• An understanding of how APIs integrate into GIS workflows is a plus.
• An understanding of different coordinate reference systems and their appropriate application based on use/location and datum transformations/re-projections a plus.
• A background in computer science/programming, engineering tech, or surveying is plus.
• Working knowledge of municipal operations, public works, or utility services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform office-based mapping tasks, map creation, data manipulation, analysis and technical problem solving in Esri’s ArcGIS Pro environment.
• Manage ArcGIS Online Organization accounts and related data layers and mapping content for municipal clients.
• Develop and maintain ArcGIS Online applications such as Experience Builder, Survey123, Dashboards, and Field Maps.
• Perform troubleshooting tasks.
• Manage geodata standards, clean up, and maintenance.
• Provide onsite work for municipal clients and field-based projects as needed.
• Provide field-based services including but not limited to GPS data collection of new assets / construction as-builts, condition assessments of utilities, pavement, signage, ADA, etc.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• benefit advisors
• financial planning program
• life insurance
• disability insurance
• tax savings plans
• coverage for accidents and cancer
• generous paid time off
• paid holidays
• parental leave
• flexible work arrangements
• option to work from home
• work a flexible schedule on eligible positions
• 401k plans
• Employee Stock Ownership program