GIS Technician

SSP Innovations; Mukwonago (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the GIS field is seeking a GIS Data Technician in Mukwonago, WI. The role involves data production, commodity mapping, and using GIS software to analyze utility maps and photographs. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Geography or Computer Science, and strong analytical skills in GIS applications.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years of related GIS experience.
• Background with utilities is desired.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of GIS software.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain data production functions using GIS software.
• Analyze utility maps and tabular data.
• Meet quality and productivity standards according to project requirements.

Skills

Detail oriented

Data manipulation

GIS software

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Geography or Computer Science

Tools

ESRI suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The GIS Data Technician is a position that performs data production while utilizing GIS software. In this position, team members will perform commodity mapping by analyzing utility maps, sketches, field photographs, and tabular data.

This job is located in Mukwonago, WI.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities:

• Create and/or maintain basic data production functions (for gas, electric, or telecommunication commodities) using GIS-related software (e.g. gas new service installation).
• General understanding of all project tools/specifications to complete work.
• Analyze utility maps, sketches, field photographs, and tabular data.
• Meet the quality standards per the project requirements.
• Meet the productivity standards per the project requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• 0-2 years of related GIS experience.
• Strong working knowledge in ESRI suit of software.
• Background with utilities is desired.
• Willingness and ability to gain basic understanding of commodities.
• Display competency in editing, manipulating, and analyzing data within a GIS.
• Detail oriented, organized, and quality focused.
• Ability to work with moderate supervision.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate issues effectively to supervisor.
• Takes the initiative to learn new things.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of GIS software.
• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Education, Certifications, and/or Experience

• Degree in Geography, Computer Science, a related field, and/or equiva lent work experience. Relevant certifications are desirable, but not required.