GIS Technician/Analyst

Horsley Witten Group; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Horsley Witten Group is seeking a GIS Technician/Analyst to support cartographic and geospatial analysis for planning, engineering, and science staff. This full-time role involves managing spatial data, creating visualizations, and collaborating with various professionals. An Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in GIS or a related field, along with 1 to 5 years of relevant experience, is preferred. The position offers a hybrid work schedule and an annual salary range of $60,000 to $102,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of experience in GIS data collection, management, and analysis.
• Demonstrated proficiency in GIS software and scripting.
• Willingness to conduct fieldwork and travel locally.

Responsibilities

• Support GIS Manager in data management and capabilities execution.
• Gather and manage spatial data from various sources.
• Create visualizations of geographic data for reports.

Skills

GIS software proficiency (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, QGIS)

Data collection and management

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems or related field

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

QGIS

SQL

Python

Job description

Horsley Witten Group currently has an opening for a GIS Technician/Analyst. The position will primarily support the cartographic and geospatial analysis needs of our planning, engineering, and science staff across a diverse project portfolio. The full-time position will report directly to HW’s GIS Manager and be based out of one of our MA, RI, or NH offices. We anticipate the opportunity to work a hybrid in-office/remote schedule once the new hire becomes accustomed to our workflow and can manage some flexibility. Annual salary range is $60,000 – $102,000. Actual salary will vary depending on experience, skills and internal equity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take direction from and effectively communicate with HW’s GIS Manager and help to execute her vision for data management and GIS capabilities at HW.
• Gather, digitize, and manage spatial data from field surveys, satellite imagery, and existing databases (e.g., MassGIS).
• Create maps, charts, StoryMaps, or other visualizations of geographic data for reports, presentations, or online resources.
• Design and implement layout templates and symbology to ensure consistency and accuracy.
• Work with raster and vector based data, convert projection systems, and transfer files between GIS and AutoCAD.
• Perform GIS analyses and data interpretations needed to generate model inputs and information for reports and presentations (e.g., clipping layers, calculating geometries, summarizing statistics).
• Support fieldwork by publishing webmaps, creating data collection layers, and exporting collected data.
• Work collaboratively with engineers, landscape architects, scientists, and planners to meet diverse project needs under prescribed deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in geographic information systems or related field (geography, engineering, computer science)
• Between 1 and 5 years of experience in GIS data collection, management, and analysis related to community or environmental resources planning
• Demonstrated proficiency in GIS software such as ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and QGIS
• Familiarity with ModelBuilder, SQL, Python, or other scripting software
• Team player with strong analytical skills with attention to detail
• Interest and ability to travel locally to conduct field work
• Willingness to attend technical trainings to expand skill sets.

Horsley Witten Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class.