GIS Technician

Job Title: Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Specialist

This position is contingent upon the award of a government contract. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating, managing, and analyzing geographically referenced data using GIS software and tools.

The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of GIS principles, including coordinate systems, projections, and spatial transformations.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

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• Minimum of five (5) years of experience using GIS software and tools to create, manage, and analyze geographically referenced data.\
• Strong understanding of GIS principles, including coordinate systems, projections, and spatial transformations.\
• Proficiency in GIS data input methods, including digitizing, scanning, coordinate geometry, and georeferencing.\
• Experience developing and maintaining complex GIS databases, integrating spatial data, and performing geospatial analysis.\
• Ability to perform GIS data conversion and transformation while ensuring data accuracy and integrity.\
• Proficiency in cartographic techniques and the ability to produce high-quality maps and spatial visualizations.\
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills related to geospatial data analysis.\
• Experience with topological data models and relational databases.\
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with interdisciplinary teams.\
• Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Geography, Environmental Science, or a related field.\
• Minimum five (5) years of GIS experience in managing geospatial data and developing cartographic products.\
• Experience using GIS software such as ArcGIS, QGIS, or other industry-standard tools.\
• Able to work in an office and field environment, including occasional site visits.\
• Able to perform desk work for extended periods, including sitting and using a computer.\
• Capable to travel as needed for project site assessments and stakeholder meetings.\
• Primarily operates in an office setting with occasional fieldwork.\
• May involve exposure to construction sites, varying weather conditions, and physical site inspections.\
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams, contractors, and government agencies.\