Geospatial Technician I
ASRC Federal
Washington, DCFresher3m agovia LinkedIn
About the Role
ASRC Federal Technical Services is seeking GIS Technicians, Entry-level to join our team supporting the Census Bureau in Suitland, MD. This position offers a hybrid work schedule.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform GIS data enhancement and maintenance using ESRI and custom GIS software.
- Evaluate, edit, and check street centerline, hydrography, and other data layers (graphics and attributes), using custom map production tools.
- Revise and edit GIS drawings and files using computer software, following supervisor instructions.
- Add or delete highlighted boundary or shape files.
- Read instructions provided with shape files.
- Reshape road layers to avoid overlapping with hydro layers.
- Maintain live spatial data in a secured environment.
- Edit, modify, and create various data layers.
- Maintain daily production schedule and work with customized data automation tools and procedures.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- US Citizenship is required.
- Must be currently residing in the Maryland/Virginia/DC area.
- Coursework, projects, or labs with ArcGIS (workstation and desktop), Arc View, and AutoCAD Map.
- Experience with ArcGIS Pro, Imagery, and understanding of Databases.
- Good organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to work as a member of a team.
- Ability to share GIS knowledge with other team members.
- Some knowledge of civil engineering, cartography surveying, and drafting.
Qualifications
- A Certificate in Cartography or GIS, an Associate's degree in Geography or GIS, or a Bachelor's degree in Geography or GIS is required.
- Other degrees such as Environmental Science will be considered.
- Internship experience is a plus.