GIS Technician II
Summary/Objective
EDM International, Inc. is seeking a GIS Technician that will have a focus in using geospatial software to perform data entry, processing, editing, and QA/QC, as well as data loading into production databases. The GIS Technician may also be involved in performing desktop-based inventory data collection of powerline facilities from UAS imagery.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
•Import or capture data from a variety of sources, including Excel, PDFs, plats, and GIS formats
•Perform geoprocessing tasks to clean and manipulate data
•Perform standardized quality control checks to ensure data integrity
•Perform cartography, create map products
•Perform other ad-hoc GIS requests
•Create web-based maps in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Portal
•Export and deliver data to team members
•Interpret UAS (drone) photos to perform virtualized (desktop) data collection of distribution or transmission facility components (training provided)
•Assist with project documentation
Qualifications/Education/Experience:
•B.S. degree in Geography, Data Science, Computer Science, Environmental Science or related field.
•1-2 years of real-world experience in GIS
•Experience using ArcGIS Pro 3.x
•Experience creating or editing content in ArcGIS Online or ArcGIS Portal
•Experience performing geoprocessing and GIS feature editing
•Excellent professional, organizational, as well as written and verbal communication skills
Competencies:
•Problem Analysis & Critical Thinking
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
•This is a full-time exempt/salary position
Work Environment / Physical Demands:
•This job operates in a professional office environment and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
•The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
Other Duties:
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of responsibilities and performance standards of the position. Incumbents will perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Salary Range: $55,000 - $60,000
Benefits Include:
•Health Insurance (Medical, Vision, and Dental)
•STD / LTD/ Life Insurance
•Paid Leave (Holiday, Vacation, Sick, etc.)
•Development Opportunities
Special Requirements - Pre-employment checks will require satisfactory results of the following screens:
•Motor Vehicle Driving Record
•Drug Test (including controlled substances)
•Education and Employment Confirmation
About EDM
An employee-owned corporation, we’re a fun, smart, and talented group of people who genuinely enjoy our work and make a difference! Whether it’s engineering, asset management, geospatial, wildfire mitigation, or environmental solutions, we support our utility clients in positive and innovative ways, to contribute to society and sustainably manage and protect the natural environment.
EEO StatementEDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To Apply: Upload resume and cover letter on Indeed OR to apply by email see instructions on EDM website at: https://edmlink.com/careers
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
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Schedule:
Work Location: In person