GIS Technician - NV5

Overview

NV5 is a global technology solutions and consulting services company with a workforce of over 4,500 professionals in more than 100 offices worldwide.  NV5’s continued growth has been spurred through strategic investments in firms with unique capabilities to help current and future customers solve the world’s toughest problems.  The NV5 family brings together talent across a wide range of markets and fields, including Professional Engineers, Professional Land Surveyors, Architects, Photogrammetrists, GIS Professionals, Software Developers, IT, Project Management Professionals, and more.

At NV5 Geospatial, We are a collaboration of intelligent, innovative thinkers who care for each other, our communities, and the environment.  We value both heart and head, the diversity of our people, and their experiences because that is how we continue to grow as a leader in our industry and expand our individual and collective potential.

NV5 Geospatial (NV5G) is actively recruiting a GIS Technician with experience in geospatial technologies and natural sciences. This position supports Analysts and Senior Analysts in the production and processing of natural resource related projects. The Technician should be able to produce accurate and precise products in a consistent and timely manner. Technicians should be self-motivated with exceptional critical thinking, analytical and communication skills. The Technician should also be comfortable conducting occasional fieldwork on a boat in a variety of weather. Primary duties of a technician in the eGIS group includes translation of datasheets to a standard GIS database schema and metadata population in accordance with federal standards (CSDGM and ISO), field data collection, digitizing, and photo interpretation. This position is a fully remote position within an engaged, virtual division at NV5 requiring frequent use of Teams Video technology, and occasional in person field work.

Responsibilities

• Supports production for marine and water-based projects
• Implements georeferencing, coordinate geometry, digitizing and other techniques to accurately represent data in GIS
• Identifies/Investigates multiple sources to be used for attribution and direct geospatial application
• Manipulates and classifies data with great attention to detail and efficiency 
• Maintains precision and accuracy in high volume workflows 
• Implements established QA/QC protocols
• Collect data through field work
• All other reasonable duties as assigned

Qualifications

Competencies:

• Strong communication skills & professionalism 
• Applies direction from colleagues and management
• Maintains composure and flexibility while switching between tasks
• Can maintain productivity while performing repetitive tasks

• Aptitude for learning multiple geospatial software programs and technical disciplines
• Strong organizational skills 
• Ability to learn from mistakes and take constructive criticism
• Ability to work well within a team environment
• Expresses quality or staffing concerns to the leadership team
• Shows an interest in natural science and GIS
• Able to travel locally or nationally for occasional team meetings/conferences (<10% travel) 
• Able to travel locally for occasional field work

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite 
• Coursework in GIS 
• Coursework in natural sciences 
• Experience with ArcGIS software 

Preferred Qualifications:  

• Associates or Bachelor’s degree 
• One year experience with ArcPro software 

NV5 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, PTO, 401(k) and professional development/advancement opportunities.

NV5 provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. NV5 complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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