Careers
We have immediate openings for the following two positions:
Senior GIS Technician
The primary functions of this position at a senior level are to perform GIS data entry, editing, map production and quality assurance utilizing ESRI's suite of ArcGIS applications, Premier's suite of commerical off-the-shelf (COTS) software products, and other applications as needed.
Principle accountabilities are:
- The production of GIS-related services; creation and maintenance of data, geodatabases, and maps through the use of ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and other GIS tools.
- Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of GIS concepts; including projections, topology, relational databases, and cartographic production, and exhibit the ability to perform effectively in a multi-faceted working environment.
- Possess knowledge/proficiency in the use of ESRI ArcGIS (9.x) software products including ArcView, ArcMap, ArcCatalog, and ARCINFO Workstation.
- Must have a solid understanding of metadata generation, maintenance, and management.
- Ideal candidate will have experience working with land records (spatial and tabular), utilizing various mapping techniques for land based information systems, and demonstrated proficiency with various forms of PLSS data with a working knowledge of the BLM's Geographic Coordinate Database (GCDB).
- Work closely with supervisor and other project personnel to maintain data consistency and task efficiency for multiple projects.
- Learn the function and application of Premier's off-the-shelf product suite for use in fulfilling product orders.
Desired background: Bachelor's degree in GIS, related field, or other equivalent business experience, and at least 5 years of detailed, working knowledge in the use of various GIS tools; AutoCAD, ARCINFO Workstation, ArcView, or ArcGIS. The successful applicant must have considerable knowledge of and experience with GIS data, geodatabases, and GIS data conversion. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a production team are mandatory. Applicants with backgrounds in the oil & gas industry and/or with federal land records will be given special consideration.
GIS Technician I
The primary functions of this position are to perform GIS data entry, editing, map production and quality assurance utilizing ESRI's suite of ArcGIS applications, Premier's suite of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) software products, and other applications as needed.
Principal accountabilities are:
- Responsible for the production of GIS-related services; creation and maintenance of data, geodatabases, and maps through the use of ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and other GIS tools
- Ability to read plat maps and understand geographic data
- GIS data entry
- GIS data editing
- Geo-rectification of images
- Completion of time tracking devices and other required documentation
- Must have solid understanding of metadata generation, maintenance, and management
Desired background: Bachelor's degree in GIS, related field or other equivalent business experience, and 2-4 years of experience in the use of various GIS tools; AutoCAD, ARCINFO Workstation, ArcView or ArcGIS. Must have strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a production team. Applicants with backgrounds in the oil & gas industry and/or with federal land records will be given special consideration. An ideal candidate will have experience with the Bureau of Land Management's Master Title Plats (MTPs) and knowledge of the BLM Manual 1275, Land Status Records draft standards.
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