GIS Technician, Syringa Networks (ID)

Job description
The GIS Technician will be responsible for making maps, customized Geographic Information Systems (GIS) applications and manipulating data to serve a variety of purposes. They will read and interpret maps, manipulate and understand digital land data and manage data entered into a GIS database.

This position is located in the Idaho Falls, Idaho office.

Essential Functions

• Design or prepare graphic representations of GIS data, using GIS hardware or software applications, according to RUS (Rural Utility Services) standards.
• Convert data collected from field operations into GIS database with proper and accurate spatial location.
• Interpret aerial photography or imagery
• Analyze GIS data to identify spatial relationships and/or display results of analyses, using maps, graphs, or tabular data.
• Enter data into GIS databases, using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, or conversion of other sources of digital data.
• Maintain or modify existing GIS databases.
• Perform complex drafting work under minimum supervision.
• Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.
• Assure consistency with company-wide standards and practices for data conversion, data maintenance and upgrades.
• Prepare quotes based on construction costs for new builds
• Provide technical support within the company to users regarding the maintenance, development, or operation of GIS databases, equipment, or applications.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of business.
• Give continuing and meticulous attention to detail.

Desired Skills and ExperienceMinimum Qualifications

• 30 hours of completed college course work
• One year of experience in GIS database/mapping

Desired Qualifications

• College degree in Geography, Cartography, GIS or closely related field
• Ability to collect, analyze and summarize GIS data
• Ability to georeference/geocode data
• Basic knowledge of cartographic design
• Ability to collect, analyze and summarize GIS data
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software
• Exposure to the telecommunications industry
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Organization and time management skills

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