Geographic Information Systems Technician

Insight Global; United States; On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options

401k retirement account access with employer matching

Paid sick leave and/or other paid time off

Job summary

A leading Engineering Consulting firm is seeking a GIS Technician. This entry-level position involves analyzing GIS data, maintaining databases, and performing geospatial analyses. Candidates should have a relevant bachelor's degree and may have internship experience. Compensation ranges from $18 to $21 per hour, with a full-time employment structure and benefits starting on day one. Ideal candidates may also possess GIS certifications or experience with tools like AutoCAD.

Qualifications

• Entry Level with Bachelor in a related field and relevant internship experience.
• Some GIS experience in Distribution (no degree required).

Responsibilities

• Analyze GIS data to identify spatial relationships or display results.
• Maintain or modify existing GIS databases.
• Enter data into GIS databases using various techniques.
• Review data for accuracy and completeness.
• Perform geospatial data modeling or analysis.
• Design or coordinate GIS database development.

Skills

GIS data analysis

Database maintenance

Geospatial data building

Cartography software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, History, Mapping, or GIS

Tools

AutoCAD

SmallWorld

Job description

Geographic Information Systems Technician

This range is provided by Insight Global. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Pay

$18.00/hr - $21.00/hr

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for a GIS Technician to support a large Engineering Consulting firm in the Charlotte, NC area.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data to identify spatial relationships or display results of analyses, using maps, graphs, or tabular data.
• Maintain or modify existing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases.
• Enter data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, or conversion of other sources of digital data.
• Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.
• Perform geospatial data building, modeling, or analysis, using advanced spatial analysis, data manipulation, or cartography software.
• Design or coordinate the development of integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) spatial or non-spatial databases.
• While on contract, GIS Technicians are expected to complete around 100-120 jobs per week. Each job is expected to take around 5-10 minutes.

Required Skills and Experience

• Entry Level with Bachelor in a related field (Geology, Geography, Environmental Science, History, Mapping, GIS) AND relevant internship experience
• Non entry level; some GIS experience in Distribution (no degree required)

Nice to Have Skills and Experience

• GIS Certifications
• Prior Duke Energy experience
• SmallWorld
• AutoCAD

Compensation

$18/hr - $21/hr. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and education.

Benefits

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other