GIS Technician

Company: Baxter & Woodman
Location: Crystal Lake
Posted on: November 17, 2022

Job Description:

Baxter & Woodman

GIS Technician

Position Description

Experienced professionals and recent graduates alike encounter more than just a job at Baxter & Woodman they discover a lasting, rewarding career with a recognized leader in technology and innovation. Baxter & Woodman offers an exceptional work environment. Named a 2022 Zweig Best Firms To Work For means we appreciate and value our staff, providing them with a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible work schedules, an outstanding 401K match, and more.

Baxter & Woodmans Spatial Technology Group has a rewarding opportunity for a GIS Technician in our Crystal Lake, Milwaukee, or Mokena office. Successful candidates will possess strong work ethic, technical problem-solving skills and the ability to work within a wide variety of project types and environmental conditions. The ideal candidate will also valuing the importance of being a team member, delivering high quality work and working efficiently. Those desiring to be a part of a dynamic, fast paced and growing team are encouraged to apply.

Position Duties

* Report to the Spatial Technology Group Manager for work responsibilities, scheduling, and tasks
* Perform office based mapping tasks including but not limited to hardcopy, digital and web based products.
* Create and manage ArcGIS Online maps and apps
* Manage geodata standards, clean up, maintenance
* Provide onsite work for municipal clients and field based projects as needed
* Provide field based services including but not limited to GPS data collection of new assets / as builts, condition assessments of utilities, pavement, signage, ADA, As-builts etc.

Requirements

* Bachelors degree in GIS, Geography, Remote Sensing or related field required
* +-50% workload will be office based GIS and Spatial Technology related tasks
* +-50% workload will be field based performing GPS services, data collection, inspections, condition assessments in a wide-variety of project types and environments.
* 1+ years of related experience in the use of Esri GIS software a plus
* 1+ years of field data collection a plus
* Working knowledge of Esri products
* Working knowledge of map design and end user focused layout
* Working knowledge of municipal engineering services a plus
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
* Valid Drivers License
* Ability to travel throughout Chicagoland area (own transportation)

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - affirmative action M/F/Vet/Disability employer

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