Construction GIS Lead — Field & Drone Ops

North Dakota Department of Transportation

Minot (ND)

On-site

USD 58,000 - 69,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

North Dakota Department of Transportation in Minot seeks a Construction GIS Technician to lead the district GIS program, maintain asset databases, and develop new GIS tools within ArcGIS. The role supports construction inspections, surveys, and material testing to ensure data accuracy for district projects.

The candidate will coordinate a maintenance diary, set up projects in ArcGIS, and pursue a drone pilot license for aerial data collection and stockpile measurements.

Qualifications

  • Six years of work experience related to GIS duties, with GIS data collection, database management, mapping, or spatial analysis.
  • College-level coursework or a degree in engineering/geospatial/related field with GIS coursework may substitute for experience.
  • Materials testing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the district GIS program, maintain and enhance the roadside asset database, and develop new GIS tools.
  • Coordinate the maintenance diary system and set up construction projects in ArcGIS.
  • Support GIS initiatives ensuring data accuracy and alignment with district needs.
  • Assist with construction inspection, survey activities, and material testing to support field operations.
  • Obtain drone pilot license and use drone tech for stockpile measurements, project reconnaissance, and aerial documentation.
  • Oversee culvert inspection, billboard inspection, and overhead clearance datasets for decision support.

Skills

GIS software
Organizational skills
Communication skills
MS Excel
MS Word
Drone license
Driver's license

Education

Engineering / geospatial degree

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

North Dakota Department of Transportation in Minot seeks a Construction GIS Technician to lead the district GIS program, maintain asset databases, and develop new GIS tools within ArcGIS. The role supports construction inspections, surveys, and material testing to ensure data accuracy for district projects.

The candidate will coordinate a maintenance diary, set up projects in ArcGIS, and pursue a drone pilot license for aerial data collection and stockpile measurements.

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