GIS Technician (Vancouver, WA)

If you have interest in this opportunity, please contact Shiwangi Tiwari @ First Tek via email at shiwangi.tiwari@first-tek.com.

Title: GIS Technician 1
Location: Vancouver, WA
Duration: 1 Year
Rate: Negotiable on W2
 
Position Responsibilities include:
Note: all official drafts, documents and recommendations, as listed below, must be reviewed, finalized and approved / accepted by appropriate BPA manager / or other federal personnel with the authority to do so.

• Design and prepare publication quality cartographic products using industry standards.
• Produce custom photomap products using current GIS software tools and techniques.
• Perform basic spatial analysis operations to create maps and/or tabular reports.
• Maintain geospatial databases and verify data quality and integrity through the use of automated and manual techniques to enter, edit, and process data sets.
• Give demonstrations, presentations, and produce documents on GIS work being done by BPA to internal TERG staff.
• Support the timely delivery of data between Geospatial Services and other organizational units used in the design, acquisition, and construction of BPA’s transmission facilities. Delivery is measured via SharePoint metrics tracking.

 
Position Requirements:
Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, such as computer science, geography, cartography, natural resources, landscape architecture, and environmental, urban or regional planning, with a strong emphasis in computer assisted spatial analysis is strongly desired.

• This is a Level 1 Position:  2+ years of directly related experience is required without a degree. (4+ years of experience is required with a degree in a directly related field, as noted above).
• Directly related experience should include providing professional GIS services utilizing computerized data capture, storage, and query and analysis techniques for visual displays, spatial analysis, and reports on a wide variety of projects is required.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite software including MS Word, Excel, Outlook is required (MS Office 2010 proficiency is required).

 
Technical Requirements:

• Knowledge of and skill in the following areas is required:

• PC operating systems, ESRI ArcGIS software.
• SharePoint functionality.
• Working knowledge of Python or similar scripting language.
• Ability to develop, maintain and modify geo-processing models and/or scripts, design and maintain geographic and relational databases, design and implement complex spatial analysis.
• Ability to lead in the research, and development of automated geospatial analytical approaches that best provide problem solving solutions.

• Knowledge of and skill in the following areas is desirable:

• GISP (Geographic Information Systems Professional) certification.
• Basic knowledge of image processing, remote sensing, and LiDAR data mediums.
• Familiarity with SharePoint functionality.

 
General Requirements:

• Must be skilled in written, visual, and oral communication.
• Ability to work independently and prioritize assignments is required.
• Must possess interpersonal skills useful in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with clientele and management.
• Must exhibit a continued ability to think creatively and actively learn.
• Carry out assigned tasks with a professional demeanor reflected in excellent written and oral communication skills, listening skills, patience, analytical reasoning and problem solving abilities
• Understand and follow established processes and procedures including change management, work tracking and time management.
• Proficiencies in critical thinking and deductive reasoning are required.
• Follow established BPA processes and procedures.

Ensure proper identification as a contract worker in all communications, correspondence, etc.
 
Shiwangi Tiwari
First Tek, Inc  
1551 S Washington Avenue, Suite 402 A, Piscataway, NJ 08854
Phone: 609-245-0020 x 618 | Mobile: 630-398-4010 Fax: : 732-909-2769
www.first-tek.com | mailto:shiwangi.tiwari@first-tek.com