Job Responsibilities:

• Create maps and charts using GIS software and related equipment.
• Meet with users to identify data needs, project requirements, and desired outputs.
• Collect, analyze, and integrate spatial data from staff and determine the best ways to display information using GIS.
• Compile geographic data from various sources, including population statistics, field observations, satellite imagery, aerial photographs, and existing maps.
• Analyze spatial data for geographic statistics to incorporate into documents and reports.
• Design and update GIS databases.
• Input new mapping data using digitizing equipment or by direct coordinate entry, applying mapping principles including coordinate systems, latitude, longitude, elevation, terrain, and map scales.
• Analyze the spatial relationships between different types of data.
• Operate GIS hardware, software, plotters, and digitizers.
• Transfer, copy, delete, and add files, drawings, and maps for generating printed or electronic reports.
• Present information to users and respond to inquiries.
• Retrieve stored maps when required.

Requirements:

• Proficient in ArcGIS (all versions).
• Strong knowledge of AutoCAD, Google Earth (all versions), and integration with ArcGIS.
• Excellent proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially linking Excel with GIS.
• Ability to create and manage all types of GIS databases (gdb – mdb).
• Advanced design skills using ArcMap.
• Professional presentation skills using PowerPoint.