GIS & CAD Technician: Field Data & UAS Mapping

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Florida is seeking a GIS/CAD Technician to support field data collection, geospatial processing, and CAD data management on the Gainesville campus.

The role involves UAS/drone operations, GPR, LiDAR, GPS, and Esri/AutoCAD tools to create maps, orthomosaics, 3D models, and web GIS deliverables for planning and facilities management. Normal schedule is Mon-Fri, 40 hours weekly, with FAA-compliant operations.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• GIS or AutoCAD proficiency required, per the unit's needs.

Responsibilities

• Conducts field data collection and verification using UAS/drones, GPR, GPS, LiDAR, and related tools.
• Processes and analyzes data from UAS, LiDAR, GPS, and other field technologies to support GIS and facilities information systems.
• Reads, interprets surveys, construction drawings, maps, and technical documents; maintains data quality controls.

Skills

UAS/drone operations

GIS

LiDAR

GPR

GPS field data collection

AutoCAD

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Esri software

AutoCAD

GPS/survey tools

Job description

University of Florida is seeking a GIS/CAD Technician to support field data collection, geospatial processing, and CAD data management on the Gainesville campus.

The role involves UAS/drone operations, GPR, LiDAR, GPS, and Esri/AutoCAD tools to create maps, orthomosaics, 3D models, and web GIS deliverables for planning and facilities management. Normal schedule is Mon-Fri, 40 hours weekly, with FAA-compliant operations.