Field GIS Technician: Mapping & Data Quality

City of Clemson; Clemson (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PEBA Retirement

Paid Annual and Sick Leave

12 paid holidays per year

Comprehensive Medical/Dental/ Vision

Life Insurance

401K and 457 Retirement Plans

Flexible Spending Plan/Health Savings

Job summary

The City of Clemson is seeking a GIS Technician to assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining GIS datasets for municipal assets across water, sewer, stormwater, and planning data. The role emphasizes field data collection using mobile GIS and GNSS equipment to ensure accurate facility mapping.

You will edit and create GIS data, perform fieldwork under supervision, and help with data quality assurance to support city-wide GIS needs.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required; six months of technical GIS/CAD/surveying experience or equivalent.
• Valid South Carolina driver's license or ability to obtain one.
• Preferred: GISP, FAA Part 107, PLS, Esri certifications.

Responsibilities

• Assist in development, implementation, and maintenance of GIS projects and datasets.
• Conduct field data collection and verification using mobile GIS and GNSS equipment.
• Edit and create GIS data; support data QA and city-wide GIS functions.
• Deploy field mapping apps; provide training and technical support for field personnel.
• Convert AutoCAD drawings and external data into usable GIS formats.
• Collaborate with IT to ensure data security, accessibility, and backups.

Skills

GIS

Field data collection

GNSS

Python

Arcade

SQL

JSON

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Esri ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Job description

The City of Clemson is seeking a GIS Technician to assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining GIS datasets for municipal assets across water, sewer, stormwater, and planning data. The role emphasizes field data collection using mobile GIS and GNSS equipment to ensure accurate facility mapping.

You will edit and create GIS data, perform fieldwork under supervision, and help with data quality assurance to support city-wide GIS needs.