GIS Technician I

Department: Public Safety GIS Content

Supervisor : GIS Manager

Job Summary:

A GIS Technician I is primarily responsible for collecting indoors GIS/GPS data, post-processing the collected data, and developing public safety grade GIS data for use in 911 mapping systems. GIS Technicians work closely with team members to deliver GIS data and GIS services to our public safety clients across the United States, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, customer commitment, sense of urgency, and continuous improvement and innovation.

Essential Job Duties:

1. Develops and updates map data for use within public safety GIS solutions
   • Completes post-processing of GIS data collected including editing GIS data layers using Esri based GIS applications such as ArcGIS Pro.
   • Works with building floorplans/schematics in various formats (.PDF, .JPEG, .DWG) for GIS data conversion for the development of public safety grade indoor maps.
2. Collects and verifies map data for use within public safety GIS solutions
   • Collect field GIS data using applications and devices such as LiDAR enabled iPhones, iPads, Survey123 for ArcGIS, Field Maps for ArcGIS, etc.
   • Monitors overall schedule for field work and map data deliverables and reports needed changes to GIS Manager, Project Manager, GIS project team lead.
   • Communicates with clients to determine what GeoComm needs to change on the floorplans (i.e. new, delete or change) as part of ongoing support.

Essential Universal Job Duties:

1. Consistently meets and exceeds team Key Performance Indicators (KPI) around project delivery, quality, budget and customer satisfaction.
2. Accountable to resolving scheduling and project issues in a timely manner; promptly involving the GIS Project Manager or GIS Manager when necessary.
3. Ability to monitor and report on progress toward completing field work objectives and milestones for assigned projects.
4. Maintains a working knowledge of all software required to complete job duties (e.g., software applications, Microsoft Office, etc.).

Universal Job Duties:

• Improves self in any way possible to enhance job performance.
• Promotes the Company, its Mission, Core Values, programs, and achievements to the public and its employees.

• Core Values:
  • Customer Commitment
  • Continuous Improvement and Innovation
  • Sense of Urgency
  • Teamwork
  • Empowered Accountability

• Functions as a team member by assisting, supporting, and encouraging other employees in any way possible.
• Performs related work as required, willingly, and eagerly.
• Meets deadlines as required.
• Regular, predictable attendance is an essential function of this position.
• Maintains a neat and organized appearance, representing the company in the public eye in a professional manner.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: 2-year degree and/or Certificate in GIS or equivalent GIS experience

Preferred Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in GIS and/or other four-year degree with GIS minor

Experience: Some GIS and/or fieldwork experience

Position Requirements:

• Effective and dependable communication skills.
• Proficiency using and/or willingness to learn apps for field data collection/verification.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and with others to accomplish assigned responsibilities.

Geo-Comm is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, veteran status, public assistance status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

Geo-Comm Corporation provides a drug-free working environment.