GIS Technician

SAM, LLC

Maryville, United States of America

1 month ago

Role details

Contract type

Permanent contract

Employment type

Full-time (> 32 hours)

Working hours

Regular working hours

Languages

English

Experience level

Junior

Job location

Maryville, United States of America

Tech stack

Geographic Information Systems

Data analysis

Spreadsheets

Computer Programming

Data Validation

Information Technology

Job description

Assist with interpreting as-built drawings, construction plans, engineering plans, recorded maps, deeds,legal descriptions, imagery and related source documents and incorporates them into GIS using variousmethods including coordinate geometry (COGO), digitizing
Assist in the creation and maintenance of multiple GIS layers including parcels, streets, right-of-way,zoning, and other development layers.
Follow quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes, and perform routine data managementtasks, such as data validation and correction, queries and editing in GIS to ensure GIS data accuracy,integrity, and completeness
Assist with GIS and data analysis, prepare and execute queries, produce maps, spreadsheets, graphs,and other analytical products.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science or similar field
0-3 years as a GIS Technician
Understanding of computer programming and data analysis skills
Knowledge of modern cartographic standards and principles
Advanced statistical, mathematical, and methodology skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to travel when required

About the company

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services (MGS) framework. As North America's premiere MGS company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.