Transportation Geographic Information Systems Technician - Kanawha Co.

State-of-West-Virgini; West Virginia; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Geographic Information Systems Technician will work within the Information Technology Division of the State of West Virginia, contributing to GIS operations across multiple units. Primary duties include data entry, map production, and producing reports, with analysis guiding decision-making.

Qualifications include an Associate’s degree with GIS-related coursework and two years of GIS experience; a valid driver's license may be required. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Two years of GIS mapping experience or equivalent.
• Associate’s degree with six semester hours in GIS/CADD or related field preferred.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic-level GIS operations and services.
• Conduct digital data entry and maintenance; execute applications.
• Produce maps and related graphic outputs and reports; analyze subject matter and support decisions.

Skills

GIS data entry

Education

Associate’s degree in geography, cartography, geology, environmental sciences, landscape architecture, urban planning, land surveying, environmental engineering, computer science, or related field

Job description

**Disclaimer-this position will be considered classified-exempt and “at will.”

The Transportation Geographic Information Systems Technician will work in either the Geographic Information Systems Services Unit, the Linear Referencing Systems Services Unit, or the Mapping Services Unit in the Information Technology Division. This position involves basic-level technical work in multi-tier Geographic Information System (GIS) operations and services for a state agency or department. Duties include digital data entry and maintenance, executing applications, and producing maps and related graphic output and reports. Complexity involve duties that are varied and involve different and often unrelated processes and methods. Analysis of subject matter is conducted, and decisions are made using the results of this analysis. Performs related work as required.

**Preference may be given to Candidates with these qualifications**

TRAINING/EDUCATION

Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a major in geography, cartography, geology, natural or earth sciences, environmental sciences, landscape architecture, urban planning, land surveying, environmental engineering, computer science, or a related field with six (6) semester hours in computer science, computer mapping, or computer aided drafting and design (CADD) or GIS.

EXPERIENCE

• Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in computer mapping or GIS related activities, including digital map analysis, map display and digitizing procedure, and automated mapping or CADD drawing production.
• Substitution: Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the above fields, with six (6) semester hours in computer science, computer mapping, or computer aided drafting and design (CADD) or GIS may be substituted for the required training and experience.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT

Travel may be required; therefore, a valid driver’s license is required

• Candidate Contact Name: Regina Jarrell
• Phone Number: 304-414-7121
• Email Address: [e-mail]