GIS Technician

Insight Global
Oakland, CA, United States
3 days ago
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Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
2 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

Geographic Information Systems ArcGIS (Software) Cloud Computing Cloud Database Extract Transform Load (ETL) Data Migration PostgreSQL Oracle (Applications) PostGIS

Job description

The GIS Technician will support PG&E’s Cloud Data Migration Program, focused on migrating enterprise geospatial data and services from Oracle Spatial to a cloud-hosted PostgreSQL/PostGIS environment. This role will be responsible for GIS data maintenance, quality control, migration support, testing activities, and operational documentation to ensure accurate and reliable geospatial information throughout the modernization effort., * Support inventory and assessment of GIS datasets, schemas, feature classes, and associated metadata.

  • Perform GIS data editing, maintenance, and quality assurance activities.

  • Assist with data migration validation and reconciliation efforts between source and target systems.

  • Conduct spatial and attribute data quality reviews to identify discrepancies and resolve data issues.

  • Support testing of migrated GIS datasets, services, and applications.

  • Verify data completeness, schema compliance, and spatial accuracy.

  • Assist with GIS service validation and functionality testing following migration activities.

  • Maintain migration documentation, runbooks, inventory records, and operational procedures.

  • Support deployment, cutover, and post-migration stabilization activities.

  • Collaborate with GIS Analysts, Developers, and Project Managers to ensure deliverables meet project requirements.

  • Participate in knowledge transfer and operational readiness activities.

  • Support ongoing monitoring and issue resolution efforts within the cloud GIS environment.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global’s Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Requirements

  • 2+ years of GIS experience.

  • Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).

  • Experience with ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Enterprise.

  • Understanding of geospatial data structures, feature classes, domains, and topology.

  • Experience editing and maintaining GIS datasets.

  • Knowledge of data quality validation techniques and GIS QA/QC practices.

  • Ability to document processes and maintain technical records.

  • Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills. * Experience supporting data migration initiatives.

  • Exposure to PostgreSQL/PostGIS.

  • Knowledge of utility GIS data models.

  • Experience with FME or GIS ETL workflows.

  • Familiarity with cloud-based GIS environments.

  • Previous experience supporting electric utility clients.

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