Geographic Information Systems Technician I

Job Description:

  • Conduct GIS program activities using GIS hardware and software to produce maps, spatial databases, and thematic data
  • Create, adjust, correct, convert, and distribute base maps and thematic data
  • Digitize and maintain spatial databases of Maryland information
  • Document procedures and validate data for accuracy and completeness
  • Complete approved metadata forms and produce maps of resulting information
  • Support management of geospatial data underpinning address assignment and district boundary maintenance
  • Manage data including street centerlines, address ranges, precincts, and census blocks
  • Import, convert, and reconcile GIS data received from multiple external sources
  • Evaluate external information and data for quality and fitness for production use
  • Provide geographic location coordinates and calculate distances and areas of features
  • Interpret legal descriptions and certify changes in boundary lines

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS Technology, Cartography, Computer Science, Library Science, or a related field
  • At least nine credit hours in coursework specifically related to GIS operation or management
  • Minimum of two years of successful experience at a level equivalent to a GIS Trainee
  • Working proficiency with GIS desktop software for digitizing, editing, and converting spatial data
  • Attention to detail in validating data for accuracy and completeness and completing metadata forms
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States
  • All work must be performed from within the continental United States
  • Must pass a criminal history background check prior to start, renewed annually for the duration of the engagement
  • Candidates must be available during Eastern Time business hours
  • Preferred: Coursework or practical exposure to census geography and TIGER files
  • Preferred: Experience working with street centerline and address range data
  • Preferred: Experience with cartographic production and map layout for public facing output
  • Preferred: Prior experience delivering GIS work on a state or local government program
  • Preferred: Maryland residency of three years or more

Benefits:

  • Long term, remote engagement
  • Multi year contract horizon
  • Remote work from within the continental United States
  • Availability during Eastern Time business hours
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