Title: GIS Technician (Entry level)
Location: St. Petersburg, FL
Contract Duration: 2 year
Pay Range: Up to $23/hr depending on experience and qualifications
Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied. GIS Technologist supports the operation and maintenance of the company GIS application by maintaining, reporting, and posting work or by gathering data to be input by others. Contingent engagements at this level are expected to work independently, or as part of a team, with some supervision, and to develop advanced skills including a more advanced understanding of utility networks, configuration, designs and functions of various equipment and assets
- Applies technical expertise and understanding of both GIS software and utility (distribution, transmission, natural gas) systems and networks directed at maintaining, updating, and correcting assets and the inherent configurations of such in the GIS system of record.
- Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective time and work management.
- Understands, and interprets complex design drawings, property plats, maps, and other related information as necessary to post data in the Company GIS system. Generates and maintains GIS-generated operations maps. Perform Quality Control of team members standard work. Conduct internal and external training. Create job aids.
- Conducts GIS and related studies and inquiries necessary for accurate system updates.
- Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance. Performs work of a higher classification when preparing for advancement. Guides and assists employees in this and lower job classifications with their work, standard practices, and work procedures as assigned.
- Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
- Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
- Basic understanding of key business activities that use GIS Data.
This position will be responsible for completing tasks including manipulating GIS data from various sources in ArcView, performing QAQC for a conflation project in Smallworld, and generating analytical reports and thematic maps using GIS data for internal and external customers. Minimum 2 years GIS experience required. Strong background and demonstrated experience in ESRI products preferred. Experience in Smallworld preferred. Utility experience preferred. GIS or related technical degree preferred.
