GIS Technician Jobs
A GIS technician job involves collecting and inputting data into the geographic information system from a variety of different sources. A GIS technician performs data collection of utility assets in the field utilizing manual mapping methods, mobile data terminals, GPS equipment, and mobile mapping software; and updates the GIS based digital or manual as-built work request designs, construction drawings and digital and hard copy information received from governmental agencies or any other digital or manual source as required. A GIS technician utilizes GIS data translation and manipulation software, job design tools, GPS data/asset collection, analyzing and resource tracking tools as needed to maintain the geographic information system. A GIS technician also produces ad-hoc and predefined GIS exhibits and reports from the GIS data using graphic and non-graphic map report generation tools.
A GIS technician requires the ability to perform all duties with a minimum of direct supervision. A GIS technician should possess effective communication skills. Two years GIS experience or training/ certification in the use of GIS applications is required for the job of GIS technician. A GIS technician must be proficient at general GIS terms and map reading, at the beginning level in Excel and Word, also proficient with time management skills.
A GIS technician job involves collecting and inputting data into the geographic information system from a variety of different sources. A GIS technician performs data collection of utility assets in the field utilizing manual mapping methods, mobile data terminals, GPS equipment, and mobile mapping software; and updates the GIS based digital or manual as-built work request designs, construction drawings and digital and hard copy information received from governmental agencies or any other digital or manual source as required. A GIS technician utilizes GIS data translation and manipulation software, job design tools, GPS data/asset collection, analyzing and resource tracking tools as needed to maintain the geographic information system. A GIS technician also produces ad-hoc and predefined GIS exhibits and reports from the GIS data using graphic and non-graphic map report generation tools.
A GIS technician requires the ability to perform all duties with a minimum of direct supervision. A GIS technician should possess effective communication skills. Two years GIS experience or training/ certification in the use of GIS applications is required for the job of GIS technician. A GIS technician must be proficient at general GIS terms and map reading, at the beginning level in Excel and Word, also proficient with time management skills.
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USA-VA-Richmond | |
GIS Technician (Ref: 253827)
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| Jan 14, 12 | |
USA-NV-Stateline | |
Desktop Support Technician / GIS Technician
.... STATUS : Non Exempt REPORTS TO : Finance PROJECT MANAGER : IT Systems Administrator / GIS Administrator GRADE LEVEL : 5 HIRING SALARY RANGE : $15.85-$20.29 CONTRACT TERM : Part-time, not to exceed 20.... |
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| Jan 21, 12 | |
USA-OR-Grants Pass | |
Cartographic Technician
.... join our temporary seasonal workforce. The BLM manages more land - approximately 253 million acres - than any other Federal agency. This land, known as the National System of Public Lands, is p.... |
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| Jan 08, 12 | |
USA-CO | |
2011-6 GIS Technician
.... GIS Technician Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate Posted: January 6, 2012 Industry: Forestry Job Function: GIS Analyst Min Experience: 2-3 Years Contact Person: Sara Colorosa Email Address: Phone: 97.... |
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| Feb 01, 12 | |
USA-OH-Cadiz | |
Survey Technician
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