GIS Technician I

Pike Corporation; Hoover (AL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Pike Engineering in Hoover, Alabama, is seeking an entry-level GIS Technician to support Designers, Engineers, GIS Management, and other staff. You'll prepare cartographic displays and assist with web-based mapping tools to support project drawings of electrical assets.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma (GED) with 0–2 years in GIS/CAD, familiarity with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and MicroStation, and the ability to work in a production team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associates degree preferred; Bachelor's in GIS beneficial.
• 0–2 years GIS/CAD in utility or related industry.

Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings using ESRI ArcMap/ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microstation.
• Create web-based mapping tools and dashboards for clients and internal use.
• Maintain graphical features in client GIS systems and draw standards.
• Document work and assist with QA/QC under deadlines.

Skills

GIS basics

ArcGIS

AutoCAD

Cartography

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associates degree (AA) or equivalent

Bachelor's degree in GIS or related field

Tools

ArcMap/ArcGIS

Microstation

ArcGIS Online

MS Excel

Job description

GIS Technicians are expected to have basic level knowledge of GIS programs, spatial and cartographic understanding, and GIS software skills. This is an entry level technical support position, working with Designers, Engineers, GIS Management, and other support staff. The incumbent will perform cartographic displays (ESRI Suite, Autodesk, and other software programs) which support engineering and construction detailed drawings of electrical assets within a production level team environment. Additionally, the incumbent will assist in tracking project status by using web-based mapping tools (ESRI’s ArcGIS Online). This position requires job dedication, team, and individual interactions with driven processes, including QA/QC, and distinct deadlines in order to provide quality to client requested products and services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare drawings using ESRI’s ArcMap/ArcGIS, AutoCAD, Microstation, or other integrated electronic drawing packages as required
• Assist in creating web-based mapping tools (ESRI ArcGIS Online) webapps, webmaps, and dashboards to assist the client and internal use
• Fully proficient with the placement and maintenance of graphical features in client GIS systems such as ArcFM, Intergraph FRAMME, Small World, or G-Tech.
• Develop a working knowledge of client construction standards and utility information systems.
• Develop and maintain drawing standards (fonts, line weights, border sheets, naming conventions, etc.) for use in the company produced drawings.
• Documentation and report preparations with Microsoft and other industry specific programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, Microsoft Access Database, Fulcrum, Nitro Pro, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Assist with implementing and managing field data collection tools and tasks, including the use of GPS devices and execution of post-processing.
• Support the maintenance and operation of client’s mapping and GIS applications by maintaining, reporting, and posting work or by gathering data to be inputted by others.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Complexity of Work

Generally routine, established precedents; practices and procedures exist.

Relations Outside Work Group

Exchange of routine information only.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

REGULAR TENDANCE is required.

Education and/or Experience

Required: High school degree or GED.

Preferred: Associates degree (AA or equivalent from two-year college or technical school).

Preferred: A Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or University in GIS, Geospatial Science, Geography, Environmental Science, Computer Science and/or GIS Certification. Or equivalent technical experience.

Experience

0-2 Year(s) Experience in GIS and/or CAD programs and working in the GIS utility industry

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

N/A

On-the-Job Training

Moderate amount of on-the-job training to use client programs and processes.

Language Skills

• A. Ability to read and interpret documents such as procedure manuals, operational procedures, etc.
• B. Ability to write simple correspondence.
• C. Ability to effectively present information in one-on one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills

• A. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume and distance.
• B. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• C. Other; Understanding of spatial concepts, projections, and query operations.

Reasoning Ability

• A. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• B. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Self-Motivated
• Detail-Oriented
• Work independently
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

How much of the job time is spent in the following physical activities?

• Stand 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
• Walk 1/3 to 2/3 (Frequently)
• Sit 2/3 and more (Regularly)
• Talk or Hear 2/3 and more (Regularly)
• Use Hands to Feel, Handle or finger tools or controls 2/3 and more (Regularly)
• Climb or balance None
• Stoop, Kneel, Crouch or crawl Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Reach with Hands and Arms Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Taste or Smell None

Do this job require that weight be lifted or forced to be exerted? If so, how much and how often?

• Up to 10 Pounds Up to 1/3
• Up to 25 Pounds Up to 1/3
• Up to 50 Pounds None
• Up to 100 Pounds None
• More than 100 Pounds None

Does this job have any special vision requirements?

• Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more)
• Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships)

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Wet, humid conditions (non- weather) Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Work near moving mechanical parts None
• Work in high, precarious places None
• Fumes or airborne particles None
• Toxic or caustic chemicals None
• Outdoor weather conditions Up to 1/3 (Occasionally)
• Extreme cold (non-weather) None
• Extreme Heat (non-weather) None
• Risk of electrical shock None
• Work with explosives None
• Risk of radiation None
• Vibration None

While performing this job, the noise level in the work environment is: Moderate Noise (Examples: business office with typewriters, and or computer printer, light traffic)

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

Pike Engineering is an equal opportunity employer

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Pike Engineering is a Non-Union Company