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GIS Technician

2 months ago


flint, United States Planet Forward Full time

Title: GIS Technician (Entry level)

Location: Flint MI, Jackson MI, or close to those areas

Contract Duration: 1 year

Pay Range: Up to $25/hr depending on experience and qualifications


  • Hybrid Schedule: M/T/TH onsite with W/F optional from home.
  • Open to candidates near Flint or Jackson MI areas.
  • Travel up to 10% of time may be required depending on business need.


Hours: M-F; 40hrs - Flexibility in schedule, which may include evenings


Overview:

The GIS Technician performs the entry level work within the applicable discipline in Advanced Methane Detection (AMD). The Technician 1 work requires basic knowledge of standards and procedures, is skilled in basic problem solving and has good communication skills. A Technician is also responsible for data maintenance and cleanup and is required to work directly with a senior employee/supervisor for any unique situations or exceptions.

Tasks for this role will include:

  • Quality check drive data
  • Run reports on completed drives
  • Moving vehicles
  • Data analytics
  • GIS Data
  • GeoTab
  • Assist with maintaining/building ESRI Dashboards/Field Maps
  • Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary to help maintain other corporate GIS assets.
  • Suggest Improvements to best practices and required critical processes; may help write/maintain various instruction manuals.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Provides backup department support.
  • Prepares reports as directed from time to time.
  • Maintains confidentiality.
  • Under general direction, prepares special or one-time reports, summaries, or replies to inquiries, selecting relevant information from a variety of sources such as reports, documents, correspondence, other areas of the Company, etc.
  • Ensures that requests for action or information are relayed to appropriate staff members; ensures that information is furnished in a timely manner; decides whether a higher authority should be notified of important or emergency matters.
  • Follows all safety rules and procedures and contributes to the safety of co-workers and the general public.
  • Participates as an active technical support team member by contributing to program development and organization planning.
  • Willing and able to follow instructions, assist in training of co-workers, and cooperate with other employees and customers.
  • Performs responsibilities in a manner that clearly shows effective communication and cooperation and that promotes open exchange of information, respect, high ethical standards and professionalism.


BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • GIS Certificate or related experience (OR 48 scientific or technical credit hours as measured on a semester basis).


OTHER QUALIFICATIONS – These will set you apart:

  • Proficiency in using ESRI software
  • ArcGIS Desktop Pro
  • ArcGIS Online
  • A bachelor’s degree in GIS
  • Meet deadlines and make independent decisions
  • Be self-motivated with the ability to manage their workload effectively with little supervision
  • Actively learn new skills, systems, and procedures
  • Analytical, Dependable, Logical Thinking, Windows XP or later, Microsoft Office, GIS Concepts


Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in Geographical Information Systems or a related field is preferred