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GIS Technician
Location:
Dickinson, ND
Responsibilities:
Supports
Engineering group by creating and working with a wide variety of GIS datasets in
addition to
producing
high-quality maps:
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Designs and generates various cartographic products for engineering, planning
or presentation
projects.
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Prepares, updates, and distributes GIS thematic map series and new information
as it becomes
available.
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Identifies structures, reformats and processes digital and hard copy data for
inclusion in the
geographic
information system.
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Utilizes and implements ArcGIS GeoProcessing tools to achieve maximum efficiency
from GIS
applications
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Performs spatial joins, attribute and definition queries, and advanced
cartographic labeling and
attribute
calculations.
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Administers quality control of spatial data and associated attribute data.
Qualifications:
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Associate's degree or equivalent course work at a technical or vocational school
in geographic
information
systems, geography, planning, civil engineering, computer science or a related
field,
or
three years of experience working with GIS systems.
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Knowledge of ESRI software such as ArcGIS (Arcmap, ArcCatalog, Toolbox) and
drafting software
such
as AutoCAD or Microstation.
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Knowledge of ESRI extensions and experience with 3D and Spatial Analyst.
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Knowledge of digitizing and data manipulation procedures for geographic
information systems.
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Knowledge of coordinate systems, image/raster rectification and ability to work
with and reproject
multiple
data formats.
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Experience with Geo-HMS, HEC-RAS or other water modeling packages helpful.
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Ability to troubleshoot and create innovative solutions to problems in ArcGIS.
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Understanding of surveying terminology and data collection processes.
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Ability to use graphic instructions such as engineering drawings, layouts or
other visual aids and to
read
and use zoning maps, quarter-section maps, plat maps, land use maps, single line
maps and
aerial
maps.
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Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions in the English
language.
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Ability to produce well-written technical report portions discussing data
collection and its GIS-based
management.
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Strong
interpersonal skills and experience working in a team environment delivering
projects on
budget
and on schedule.
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Ability to enter data and perform fine hand movements in the accurate use of CAD
computer
terminals,
PC or other keyboard device requiring continuous or repetitive arm-hand-eye
movement.
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Ability to perceive color as defined by the Inter Society Color Council-National
Bureau of Standards
system.
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Minimum 5 years experience.
To apply:
Please send resume
to info@highlandseng.com.
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