GIS Technician I at The Planet Group

Pay Rate: $25/hr

Overview:

The Technician I - performs the entry level work within the applicable discipline in Advanced Methane Detection (AMD). The Technician 1 work requires basic knowledge of standards and procedures, is skilled in basic problem solving and has good communication skills. A Technician is also responsible for data maintenance and cleanup and is required to work directly with a senior employee/supervisor for any unique situations or exceptions.

Tasks for this role will include:

• Quality check drive data
• Run reports on completed drives
• Moving vehicles
• Data analytics
• GIS Data
• GeoTab
• Assist with maintaining/building ESRI Dashboards/Field Maps
• Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary to help maintain other corporate GIS assets.
• Suggest Improvements to best practices and required critical processes; may help write/maintain various instruction manuals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides backup department support.
• Prepares reports as directed from time to time.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Under general direction, prepares special or one-time reports, summaries, or replies to inquiries, selecting relevant information from a variety of sources such as reports, documents, correspondence, other areas of the Company, etc.
• Ensures that requests for action or information are relayed to appropriate staff members; ensures that information is furnished in a timely manner; decides whether a higher authority should be notified of important or emergency matters.
• Follows all safety rules and procedures and contributes to the safety of co-workers and the general public.
• Participates as an active technical support team member by contributing to program development and organization planning.
• Willing and able to follow instructions, assist in training of co-workers, and cooperate with other employees and customers.
• Performs responsibilities in a manner that clearly shows effective communication and cooperation and that promotes open exchange of information, respect, high ethical standards and professionalism.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• GIS Certificate or related experience (OR 48 scientific or technical credit hours as measured on a semester basis).

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS – These will set you apart:

• Proficiency in using ESRI software
• ArcGIS Desktop Pro
• ArcGIS Online
• A bachelor’s degree in GIS
• Meet deadlines and make independent decisions
• Be self-motivated with the ability to manage their workload effectively with little supervision
• Actively learn new skills, systems, and procedures
• Analytical, Dependable, Logical Thinking, Windows XP or later, Microsoft Office, GIS Concepts

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Geogrpahical Information Systems or a related field is required