GIS Technician

IDR, Inc.; Darien (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Award-winning employer

Job summary

IDR, Inc. is seeking a GIS Technician to join a top client in Darien, GA. This onsite role focuses on maintaining roadway GIS datasets, delivering maps and reports to support infrastructure decisions.

The ideal candidate has a GIS-related bachelor’s degree (or near completion) and hands-on ArcGIS experience, including editing tools. You will work in a production environment with a focus on data quality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS or related field or equivalent GIS training/experience.
• Hands-on GIS experience in production/data maintenance workflows.
• Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS (ArcGIS Desktop/10.x) or comparable.
• Experience using ArcGIS editing tools to edit geospatial data (geometry/attributes).
• Understanding of GIS principles including spatial geometry, attributes, & data quality/validation.

Responsibilities

• Edit and maintain roadway GIS data using ArcGIS, including geometry & attribute updates.
• Review imagery and existing GIS data to identify roadway changes (new/closed roads, reroutes, curbs, etc.).
• Create, update, and correct GIS features using editing tools (shapefiles/geodatabases).
• Query, validate, and troubleshoot GIS data to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Produce maps, reports, and GIS deliverables, using ArcGIS Online as needed.

Skills

ArcGIS

Geospatial editing

Data quality

Education

Bachelor’s degree in GIS

Tools

ArcGIS Desktop

ArcGIS Online

Job description

IDR is seeking a GIS Technician to join one of our top clients for an opportunity in Darien, GA. In this role, you’ll support a public-sector, transportation-focused organization by maintaining and improving critical roadway GIS datasets. This is a hands-on position ideal for someone who enjoys detailed editing work, data quality, and producing GIS deliverables that support real-world infrastructure decisions.
This is an onsite role in Darien, GA!

Position Overview for the GIS Technician:

• Edit and maintain roadway GIS data using Esri ArcGIS, including both geometry and attribute updates
• Review imagery and existing GIS data to identify roadway changes such as new/closed roads, reroutes, curbs, rumble strips, and related features
• Create, update, and correct GIS features using ArcGIS editing tools within common GIS data formats (shapefiles and geodatabases)
• Query, validate, and troubleshoot GIS data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with GIS standards
• Produce maps, reports, and other GIS deliverables, leveraging tools such as ArcGIS Online as needed

Requirements for the GIS Technician:

• Bachelor’s degree (or near completion) in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Cartography, or a related field, or equivalent relevant GIS/ArcGIS training and experience
• Hands-on professional GIS experience with demonstrated application in production or data maintenance workflows
• Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS (ArcGIS Desktop/ArcGIS 10.x or comparable experience)
• Demonstrated experience using ArcGIS editing tools to edit/correct geospatial data (geometry and attributes)
• Understanding of fundamental GIS principles, including working with spatial geometry, attribute data, and data quality/validation concepts

What\'s in it for you?

• Competitive compensation package
• Full Benefits; Medical, Vision, Dental, and more!
• Opportunity to get in with an industry leading organization.

Why IDR?

• 25+ Years of Proven Industry Experience in 4 major markets
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Dedicated Engagement Manager who is committed to you and your success.
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner 12 years in a row.