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GIS Technician I

Jackson, MI 39201

Posted: 09/26/2024 Employment Type: Contract Job Category: Environmental Job Number: 623935 Is job remote?: No Country: United States

Job Description


Pay Rate: $25/hr

Overview:

The Technician I - performs the entry level work within the applicable discipline in Advanced Methane Detection (AMD). The Technician 1 work requires basic knowledge of standards and procedures, is skilled in basic problem solving and has good communication skills. A Technician is also responsible for data maintenance and cleanup and is required to work directly with a senior employee/supervisor for any unique situations or exceptions.

Tasks for this role will include:
  • Quality check drive data
  • Run reports on completed drives
  • Moving vehicles
  • Data analytics
  • GIS Data
  • GeoTab
  • Assist with maintaining/building ESRI Dashboards/Field Maps
  • Other non-essential duties as assigned or may be necessary to help maintain other corporate GIS assets.
  • Suggest Improvements to best practices and required critical processes; may help write/maintain various instruction manuals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Provides backup department support.
  • Prepares reports as directed from time to time.
  • Maintains confidentiality.
  • Under general direction, prepares special or one-time reports, summaries, or replies to inquiries, selecting relevant information from a variety of sources such as reports, documents, correspondence, other areas of the Company, etc.
  • Ensures that requests for action or information are relayed to appropriate staff members; ensures that information is furnished in a timely manner; decides whether a higher authority should be notified of important or emergency matters.
  • Follows all safety rules and procedures and contributes to the safety of co-workers and the general public.
  • Participates as an active technical support team member by contributing to program development and organization planning.
  • Willing and able to follow instructions, assist in training of co-workers, and cooperate with other employees and customers.
  • Performs responsibilities in a manner that clearly shows effective communication and cooperation and that promotes open exchange of information, respect, high ethical standards and professionalism.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
  • GIS Certificate or related experience (OR 48 scientific or technical credit hours as measured on a semester basis).

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS – These will set you apart:
  • Proficiency in using ESRI software
  • ArcGIS Desktop Pro
  • ArcGIS Online
  • A bachelor’s degree in GIS
  • Meet deadlines and make independent decisions
  • Be self-motivated with the ability to manage their workload effectively with little supervision
  • Actively learn new skills, systems, and procedures
  • Analytical, Dependable, Logical Thinking, Windows XP or later, Microsoft Office, GIS Concepts
Education:
  • Bachelor's degree in Geogrpahical Information Systems or a related field is required

The staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly, never provide banking information during the application process and always double check the email address of the recruiter to ensure it’s from @theplanetforward.com - and not a domain with an alternative extension like .net, .org or .jobs. Candidate safety is a top priority at Planet Forward.

Planet Forward and The Planet Group of Companies are equal opportunity employers. It is our practice not to discriminate against any employee or applicant based on any criteria, condition or basis protected by laws or regulations in the locations where we do business. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect. We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion enable us to better meet our mission and values while serving our clients across the globe. If you have a disability or handicap and would like us to accommodate you in any reasonable way, please inform your recruiter, or contact us, so that we can discuss the appropriate alternatives available.

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Although this hasn't been an issue at The Planet Group, the staffing industry has seen an increase in people falsely representing themselves as recruiters to gather personal information from job seekers. For your safety, do not provide sensitive data to anyone you have not spoken with thoroughly and never provide banking information during the application process. Candidate safety is a top priority at The Planet Group.