GIS Technician

About Us

TRC, Member of WSP, is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm and one of the top design firms in the energy sector. Together, TRC and WSP’s 83,000 experts create positive, long-lasting impacts for our communities and our clients in the power and energy, transportation and infrastructure, environmental, and property and buildings sectors. As part of our team, you’ll discover a world of opportunities to connect with innovative thinkers, forge your path, and have fun tackling the world’s most challenging projects. At TRC, Member of WSP, you can have a rewarding career on every level.

Overview

TRC is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated GIS Technician to provide technical support for clients and fellow TRC staff. The GIS Technician must have 1 year of experience applying GIS technology to answer questions and solve problems. The GIS Technician must have excellent communication and organizational skills to work as a member of a larger GIS team to complete project tasks. The GIS Technician collaborates with fellow GIS staff to ensure that quality and timely GIS support is provided on all projects. The GIS Technician must be self-motivated and able to work independently with supervision from a GIS Manager.

Responsibilities

• General geographic data creation, data editing, and analysis
• GPS data processing
• Production of applications for use during field surveys
• Production of figures for agency permitting resource reports
• Production of large format display maps
• Desktop analysis of environmental constraints data such as soils, hydrologic features, land cover, public lands, etc. for planning field surveys or agency application submittals
• Evaluation of natural resource impacts of a proposed project
• Query geographic data for information to be used in reports/proposals
• Work interactively with data from CAD platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Science, or other related discipline.
• A minimum of 1-year GIS or related work experience.

Core Competencies

• Accountability: Holds responsibility for work performed including actions, decisions, and outcomes. Demonstrates a high level of dependability in fulfilling commitments to co-workers and clients. Takes personal responsibility for seeing efforts through to completion.
• Teamwork & Communication: Shows ability to actively listen and seeks to understand the viewpoints of others. Keeps others appropriately informed in a timely manner. Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills. Communicates clearly, concisely, and with candor.

GIS Competencies

• Data Entry/Conversion: Able to convert data from multiple sources and formats (CAD, GIS, GPS, text, etc.) to a common format or common schema. Able to enter data into a database successfully with minimal errors. This includes editing said data as needs arise.
• Cartography and Graphic Design: Able to express graphically, usually through maps, the features within a GIS.
• Basic GIS Analysis: Able to utilize GIS applications to examine the locations, attributes, and relationships of features in spatial data through overlay and other analytical techniques to address a question or gain useful knowledge.
• GPS Device/Applications: Able to configure and troubleshoot various GPS devices and mobile data collection applications.

Desired GIS Competencies

• Web Applications/Services: Able to create map services and interactive web applications.
• Application of GIS/Problem Solving: Able to translate client needs to solutions using GIS technology. Able to identify the best tool for the job based on experience and knowledge of what is possible.

Benefits*

• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
• 401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
• Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
• All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
• TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
• These benefits are applicable to US employees depending on their employment status (full time, part time, or temporary).

Compensation

In accordance with local law, the below salary range is applicable for the job and location associated with this requisition. Compensation will vary based upon experience, education, skill level, geographical location, and other compensable factors.

Disclaimers

• TRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.