GIS Technician

About the Job
David Evans and Associates is currently seeking a GIS Technician to join our onsite project team located in Vancouver, WA. This position will serve within our Client’s Geospatial Services Department (TERG) and will provide professional GIS (Geographic Information System) services utilizing computerized data capture, storage, and analysis techniques for visual displays, spatial analysis, and tabular reports on a wide variety of geographical projects.

Position Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• 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 ensures data quality and integrity through the use of automated and manual techniques to enter, edit, and process data sets.
• May give demonstrations, presentations, and produce documents on GIS work being done by the agency.
• Support the timely delivery of data between Geospatial Services and other organizational units used in the design, acquisition, and construction of our Client’s transmission facilities.

Qualifications:
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 highly desirable (if no degree, additional work experience is required – see below).
• Minimum Experience Required: Level 1 position – 2 - 4 years (with required bachelor’s degree; 6+ years without degree, as noted above) of directly-related experience in GIS Support, providing professional GIS (Geographic Information System) services utilizing computerized data capture, storage, and analysis is required.
• Knowledge and proficiency with ESRI ArcGIS software is required.
• Basic knowledge of image processing, remote sensing, and LiDAR data mediums is desired.
• Experience and proficiency with PC operating systems and standard office software (Microsoft Office Suite 2010 - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) is required.
• Experience with SharePoint is required.

General Requirements:

• GISP (Geographic Information Systems Professional) certification is desired but not required for this position
• Ability to work independently, and prioritize assignments is required.
• Proficiencies in critical thinking and deductive reasoning are required.
• Must be skilled in written, visual, and oral communication.

Additional Requirements:

• This position requires some travel (5%) for meetings or to field locations.
• Must have a Current Driver’s License.
• This position may be eligible for situational offsite work, subject to the completion of a Supplemental. Labor Offsite Work Memorandum of Understanding.
• Performance Expectations:

• 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.

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