GIS Technician II

Job ID: 3056340 | Location: Johnstown, OH (Partial Remote); Alternate: Columbus, OH

About the role

We are seeking a GIS Technician II for a Distribution GIS project. This role involves creating cartographic output, data manipulation, data creation from digitization or field surveys, and basic data management. The ideal candidate will interpret and enter field data into GIS-related systems and databases. This role has the potential to convert to a full-time employee position, provided educational requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Create, revise, and maintain technical data used for reports, maps, and sketches.
• Create, revise, and maintain material and property equipment records.
• Obtain information required to perform work from multiple resources including verbal/electronic communications, sketches, marked drawings, and field notes.
• Operate large scale plotters and other duplicating equipment.
• Work with other organizations to resolve discrepancies to assure that data reflects accurate field conditions.
• Generate reports defined to pull data from graphical and non-graphical databases.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in GIS, Computer Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Drafting, or a related field; OR an Associate's degree in a related field; OR a High School diploma/equivalency combined with relevant experience.
• Experience: Minimum 3-5 years of related GIS experience required. Esri/ArcGIS experience is highly transferable.
• Technical Skills: Familiarity with conventional drafting symbols and drafting methods; familiarity with computer graphics and automated drawing methods; working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Access); ability to distinguish colors.
• A valid state driver's license is required.
• Physical demand level: Sedentary.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with the GE Smallworld tool.

Benefits

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.