Onsite GIS Field Survey & Mapping Technician

Genex Systems; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Genex Systems seeks a GIS Field Survey and Mapping Technician to support NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX. The successful candidate will conduct field data collection from cradle to grave, collecting utility and facility data at JSC.

This position is located onsite at NASA JSC and requires daily onsite work. Responsibilities include using ESRI ArcGIS Suite and AutoCAD, working independently and in teams, and ensuring data quality and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be a U.S. Citizen and located within driving distance to JSC; daily onsite work.
• Strong oral and written communication skills; ability to multitask in a fast-paced setting; MS Office proficiency.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to pass a background investigation.
• Preferred Associate's degree in surveying, environmental science, civil technology, or similar.
• Preferred 2 years experience in geospatial field data collection and processing.

Responsibilities

• Use field survey hardware and software to collect data points, lines, polygons and associated attribute data.
• Provide recommendations for data collection methods.
• Utilize ESRI software (ArcGIS) to process data according to project needs.
• Work independently and within a team to collect field data on larger projects.
• Field verify Facility Housing Plans (FHP).
• Work independently to complete tasks in the field, sometimes with little supervision.
• Perform Logical Quality Control on field data collected, self-correction is desired.
• Develop and update GIS feature data from various information sources, including hand drawings and historical documentation.
• Support customer requests for maps, data, CAD files, and other products.
• Perform work manually or using a computer.
• Represent the team professionally on JSC as a Field Technician.

Skills

Field data collection

Strong communication

Multitasking

Teamwork

Education

Associate's degree in surveying or related

Tools

ESRI ArcGIS

ArcGIS Pro

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Genex Systems seeks a GIS Field Survey and Mapping Technician to support NASA Johnson Space Center (JSC) in Houston, TX. The successful candidate will conduct field data collection from cradle to grave, collecting utility and facility data at JSC.

This position is located onsite at NASA JSC and requires daily onsite work. Responsibilities include using ESRI ArcGIS Suite and AutoCAD, working independently and in teams, and ensuring data quality and safety compliance.