Senior GIS Technician - Lead Projects & Data Strategy

4P Consulting Inc.; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced GIS Technician III in Birmingham, AL to oversee GIS operations, manage complex projects, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in GIS and at least 4 years of relevant experience, including proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Suite and strong communication skills. This role offers a chance to contribute to strategic decision-making through high-quality geospatial solutions.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4+ years of hands-on GIS experience in data management, spatial analysis, and project coordination.
• Understanding of coordinate systems, projections, and spatial data modeling.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage day-to-day GIS technical operations.
• Lead complex GIS projects, from data acquisition to visualization and analysis.
• Ensure optimal data accuracy and compliance with GIS standards.
• Mentor and support junior GIS technicians.

Skills

Proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS Suite

Strong communication and collaboration abilities

Experience managing geodatabases

Excellent analytical skills

Familiarity with SQL databases

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Geographical Information Systems (GIS)

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Python scripting

Job description

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced GIS Technician III in Birmingham, AL to oversee GIS operations, manage complex projects, and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in GIS and at least 4 years of relevant experience, including proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Suite and strong communication skills. This role offers a chance to contribute to strategic decision-making through high-quality geospatial solutions.