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# GIS Technician

- **Company:** IDR, Inc.
- **Location:** Darien, GA, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Geographic Information Systems, ArcGIS (Software), Databases
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=7293d57799250cce

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree (or near completion) in GIS, Geography, Geomatics, Cartography, or a related field, or equivalent relevant GIS/ArcGIS training and experience
 * Hands-on professional GIS experience with demonstrated application in production or data maintenance workflows
 * Proficiency with Esri ArcGIS (ArcGIS Desktop/ArcGIS 10.x or comparable experience)
 * Demonstrated experience using ArcGIS editing tools to edit/correct geospatial data (geometry and attributes)
 * Understanding of fundamental GIS principles, including working with spatial geometry, attribute data, and data quality/validation concepts

## Description

* Edit and maintain roadway GIS data using Esri ArcGIS, including both geometry and attribute updates
 * Review imagery and existing GIS data to identify roadway changes such as new/closed roads, reroutes, curbs, rumble strips, and related features
 * Create, update, and correct GIS features using ArcGIS editing tools within common GIS data formats (shapefiles and geodatabases)
 * Query, validate, and troubleshoot GIS data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and alignment with GIS standards
 * Produce maps, reports, and other GIS deliverables, leveraging tools such as ArcGIS Online as needed


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