Geospatial technician job description
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Example geospatial technician requirements on a job description
Geospatial technician requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in geospatial technician job postings.
Sample geospatial technician requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or related field.
- Proficiency in GIS software such as ESRI, MapInfo, ArcGIS.
- Advanced knowledge of geospatial analysis, data management and cartography.
- Proficiency in MS Office, AutoCAD and other mapping programs.
Sample required geospatial technician soft skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong problem solving and analytical abilities.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to work with tight deadlines.
Geospatial technician job description example 1
England-Thims & Miller geospatial technician job description
This position is responsible for providing project deliverables and performs duties which contribute to the development, deployment, and support of Geospatial Technologies (GST) solutions for internal and external clients at England-Thims & Miller, Inc. (ETM).
Requirements
Education and Certification Requirements
•Associate degree in geography, geographic information systems (GIS), engineering, computer science or related field and a minimum of one (1) years' experience in GIS applications
•Bachelor's degree in geography, geographic information systems (GIS), engineering, computer science or related field and a minimum of two (2) years' experience in GIS applications is preferred
•FAA Certified Drone Pilot (107 Cert.) is required
Specific Duties
•Supports GST's team to deliver quality products and services
•Supports new and existing projects, ensuring deliverables and milestones are met within reasonable time
•Supports GST's team to collect, document, and enter data for GST's GIS and asset management solutions
•Create flight plans and schedules to capture aerial imagery and videos for internal and external clients
•Capture, process, and build orthomosaic imagery for GST solutions
•Collect and enter field observations / assessments for clients as needed
•Post process flight information and organize data for client delivery
•Create map GIS exhibits and reports
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•Knowledge of spatial analytical and cartographic techniques
•Ability to load, reference, project and prepare data from outside providers
•Excellent oral and written communication skills
•Ability to solve complex problems and visualize and present information geospatially
•Works independently with minimal guidance
•Ability to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions to improve performance
•Ability to interpret internal and external needs for geospatial solutions
Other Preferences
Software
•ArcGIS 10.x ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro
•ArcGIS Online and Portal for ArcGIS
•Pix4D, DJI, or related drone flight processing software experience
•AutoCAD 20xx Civil 3D experience is a plus
•Cartegraph OMS experience is a plus
EOE/DFWP
This job description is representative of typical responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties or skills required for the job. It is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with company needs.
Requirements
Education and Certification Requirements
•Associate degree in geography, geographic information systems (GIS), engineering, computer science or related field and a minimum of one (1) years' experience in GIS applications
•Bachelor's degree in geography, geographic information systems (GIS), engineering, computer science or related field and a minimum of two (2) years' experience in GIS applications is preferred
•FAA Certified Drone Pilot (107 Cert.) is required
Specific Duties
•Supports GST's team to deliver quality products and services
•Supports new and existing projects, ensuring deliverables and milestones are met within reasonable time
•Supports GST's team to collect, document, and enter data for GST's GIS and asset management solutions
•Create flight plans and schedules to capture aerial imagery and videos for internal and external clients
•Capture, process, and build orthomosaic imagery for GST solutions
•Collect and enter field observations / assessments for clients as needed
•Post process flight information and organize data for client delivery
•Create map GIS exhibits and reports
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
•Knowledge of spatial analytical and cartographic techniques
•Ability to load, reference, project and prepare data from outside providers
•Excellent oral and written communication skills
•Ability to solve complex problems and visualize and present information geospatially
•Works independently with minimal guidance
•Ability to solve complex problems and take a new perspective on existing solutions to improve performance
•Ability to interpret internal and external needs for geospatial solutions
Other Preferences
Software
•ArcGIS 10.x ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro
•ArcGIS Online and Portal for ArcGIS
•Pix4D, DJI, or related drone flight processing software experience
•AutoCAD 20xx Civil 3D experience is a plus
•Cartegraph OMS experience is a plus
EOE/DFWP
This job description is representative of typical responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties or skills required for the job. It is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with company needs.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024