Geographic Information Systems Technicians

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is looking for a Geographic Information Systems Technician to assist in building and maintaining GIS databases, interpret aerial images, and analyze GIS data. Responsibilities include reviewing data accuracy, applying GIS for transportation solutions, and collaborating with researchers for land-use planning. Knowledge of tools like ArcGIS, SQL, and Python is essential for success. The role is pivotal in enhancing data efficiency and environmental strategies.

Responsibilities

• Interpret aerial or orthophotos.
• Review existing or incoming data for accuracy and quality.
• Rescale information from photographs onto maps.
• Confer with researchers on GIS data for land-use planning.
• Apply GIS data for transportation routing to reduce pollution.
• Analyze GIS data using maps, graphs, or tabular data.

Skills

Critical Thinking

Reading Comprehension

Speaking

Complex Problem Solving

Active Learning

Judgment and Decision Making

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Python

ArcGIS / GIS software

SQL (Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL)

HTML / JavaScript

Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access)

AutoCAD / Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator / Acrobat

Email and web browsers

Other data‑management tools (SAP, SAP ERP)

Job description

Geographic Information Systems Technician

Assist scientists, technologists, or related professionals in building, maintaining, modifying, or using geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some custom application development or provide user support.

Responsibilities

• Interpret aerial or orthophotos.
• Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.
• Transfer or rescale information from original photographs onto maps or other photographs.
• Confer with biologists or other researchers in the use of GIS data to define wildlife areas or corridors for land‑use planning.
• Apply GIS data in transportation routing settings to determine the best routing to reduce pollution or energy consumption.
• Analyze GIS data to identify spatial relationships or display results of analyses using maps, graphs, or tabular data.

Skills

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work‑related documents.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Complex Problem Solving: Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
• Active Learning: Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem‑solving and decision‑making.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Tools and Technologies

• Microsoft Excel
• Python
• ArcGIS / GIS software
• SQL (Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL)
• HTML / JavaScript
• Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Access)
• AutoCAD / Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator / Acrobat
• Email and web browsers
• Other data‑management tools (SAP, SAP ERP)