Watershed Technician & Field Inspector (GIS)

State-of-Georgi; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Georgia seeks a Watershed Technician to conduct inspections of watershed dams and coordinate site visits across the state. The role is located in Athens or nearby counties, with responsibilities including reporting, meetings, and liaison duties with district representatives.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and experience with ArcGIS, Google Earth, and GIS tools, plus a valid driver's license. Drone certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma/GED and two years of related experience.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Experience with ArcGIS, Google Earth and GIS software preferred.
• Drone pilot certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Attend and present at public Soil and Water Conservation District meetings.
• Coordinate site visits and inspections of watershed dams.
• Generate inspection reports and maintain documents.
• Assist Project Managers with oversight of construction and maintenance projects.
• Communicate with district representatives and property owners.
• Coordinate with other state agencies to meet program goals.

Skills

Windows Office Suites

Public speaking

Data reporting

Communication

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

ArcGIS Suite

Google Earth

Job description

State of Georgia seeks a Watershed Technician to conduct inspections of watershed dams and coordinate site visits across the state. The role is located in Athens or nearby counties, with responsibilities including reporting, meetings, and liaison duties with district representatives.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and experience with ArcGIS, Google Earth, and GIS tools, plus a valid driver's license. Drone certification is a plus.