GIS Technician II

CareerCircle
Tempe, AZ, United States
4 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Compensation
$45,760.0 - $68,640.0
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Microsoft Access Microsoft Word JavaScript (Programming Language) Keyhole Markup Languages Microsoft Excel Computer-Aided Design Geographic Information Systems Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis ArcGIS (Software) ArcMap
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Databases Data Conversion Data Files Data Structures Database Storage Structures Google Earth Python (Programming Language) Metadata Microsoft Office Microsoft PowerPoint Esri GIS (Software) Data Processing Information Technology Data Management Text Files Data Generation

Job description

Actalent connects passion with purpose. We are supporting critical engineering and sciences initiatives that advance how companies serve the world. With almost 40 years of experience, our scalable talent solutions and engineering and sciences services provide the expertise our customers need to achieve more.

The position will be responsible for the cartographic design, data manipulation, data analysis, data management, and data creation from digitization or field surveys. Additional tasking may involve testing, integration, implementation, and technical support of GIS platforms. The chosen candidate will also provide recommendations toward the development of new data structures and applications. The GIS Technician will often review datasets for quality assurance. Attention will be primarily focused on supporting utility industry enterprise GIS services., * Responsible for the consistency of data in enterprise geodatabases and GIS data conversion

  • Coordinate updates of features and attributes in enterprise geodatabases
  • Use editing techniques to develop, manipulate, and edit vector and raster data sets
  • Revise maps and map products using GIS cartographic concepts, principles, and processes
  • Create and modify geographic data from a variety of sources, such as Internet repositories, paper documents and hand drawn maps, Microsoft Excel files, text files, database tables, Google Earth files, CAD files, etc.
  • Rely on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job under immediate supervision
  • Regular interaction with Actalent GIS staff, Designers, and Engineers
  • Regular interaction with client GIS staff

Requirements

Editing Research Geography Visionary Leadership Innovation Text Files Scalability Digitization Google Earth Data Analysis Field Surveys Map Production Microsoft Excel Problem Solving Data Structures Data Management Data Conversion Microsoft Office Computer Science Microsoft Access Technical Support Quality Assurance Civil Engineering Data Manipulation Cartographic Design Microsoft PowerPoint Geospatial Databases Environmental Science ArcGIS (GIS Software) Artificial Intelligence Keyhole Markup Language Engineering Design Process Verbal Communication Skills Geographic Information Systems JavaScript (Programming Language) Application Programming Interface (API), * Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or another related field desired

  • Associate Degree with equivalent experience will be considered
  • Exposure to Esri applications, including ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, Portal for ArcGIS (or ArcGIS Online), Collector for ArcGIS, and Survey 123 for ArcGIS
  • Exposure to Esri application programing interfaces (API), including ArcPy, Arcade, and JavaScript for ArcGIS

Requisite Abilities and Skills

  • Working knowledge of GIS concepts, including editing environments, mapping projections, data conversion, map production, cartographic design principals, and digitizing
  • Ability to translate or convert data between GIS file types, such as importing KML files into geodatabases or exporting ArcGIS layers to other formats
  • Ability to perform research to find and download GIS data from outside sources
  • Understanding and ability to prepare metadata
  • Basic knowledge of Windows operating system
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, such as Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
  • Demonstrated ability to work with others in supplying information and seek assistance as necessary
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated problem solving skills and initiative, Editing Research Geography Visionary Leadership Innovation Text Files Scalability Digitization Google Earth Data Analysis Field Surveys Map Production Microsoft Excel Problem Solving Data Structures Data Management Data Conversion Microsoft Office Computer Science Microsoft Access Technical Support Quality Assurance Civil Engineering Data Manipulation Cartographic Design Microsoft PowerPoint Geospatial Databases Environmental Science ArcGIS (GIS Software) Artificial Intelligence Keyhole Markup Language Engineering Design Process Verbal Communication Skills Geographic Information Systems JavaScript (Programming Language) Application Programming Interface (API) +0, Editing Research Geography Visionary Leadership Innovation Text Files Scalability Digitization Google Earth Data Analysis Field Surveys Map Production Microsoft Excel Problem Solving Data Structures Data Management Data Conversion Microsoft Office Computer Science Microsoft Access Technical Support Quality Assurance Civil Engineering Data Manipulation Cartographic Design Microsoft PowerPoint Geospatial Databases Environmental Science ArcGIS (GIS Software) Artificial Intelligence Keyhole Markup Language Engineering Design Process Verbal Communication Skills Geographic Information Systems JavaScript (Programming Language) Application Programming Interface (API) +0

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Benefits & conditions

This is a Permanent position based out of Tempe, AZ. Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $33.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: * Medical, dental & vision * Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital * 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available * Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) * Short and long-term disability * Health Spending Account (HSA) * Transportation benefits * Employee Assistance Program * Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave) Workplace Type

About the company

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

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