GIS Technician - CA - On Site
San Diego, CA
Position Summary
The main duties and responsibilities of the GIS Technician are to assist in cartographic, analytical, and statistical processes using GIS software and techniques within a team environment under the direct supervision of the assigned Team Lead. The ideal candidate will work alone or as a team on GIS geoprocessing, data collection interpretation and conversions, and data editing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- 1-3 years of professional experience in GIS
- Spatial analysis and cartographic presentations and other representations of data
- Data compilation and entry to create, maintain, convert, display, and update GIS GDB feature classes and metadata
- Assist with data gathering and compilation, GPS, mapping, and basic data analysis
- Visual analysis or map queries to locate features, resolve conflicting information, and ensure data accuracy
- Recording and documenting details of map updates and additions/deletions
- Documenting and applying standard operating procedures for data processes and QA/QC
- Bachelors in GIS, Geography, or Computer Science, or GIS Certificate or Associate degree with related work experience
- High attention to detail, time management, and organizational skills
- Basic level of Esri ArcGIS capabilities and technical solutions
- Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office Suite
Desired Skills and Abilities
- Creation of web-based applications or solutions
- GIS database structure, design, schemas, and queries
- Versioned Enterprise Geodatabase editing experience
- Familiarity with electric, gas, or water utilities
- Familiarity with Python, SQL, FME, AutoCAD, or PLS-CADD
- Familiarity with ArcGIS Online, Enterprise, and Enterprise Geodatabases