What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Technician position at Actalent?
Actalent is actively seeking entry level field technicians to assist with make ready/joint use utility projects. This position falls within the Distribution Engineering and Design Department of the organization.
• Technicians will support major distribution projects for the utility industry and will utilize ArcGIS
• Technicians will be responsible for closing out GIS work orders in ArcGIS
• Each project will include preparing forestry trimming requests, facilitating permit and ROW acquisition, development of BOM, estimating costs, etc.
• The utility is upgrading their distribution infrastructure and the engineering firm has the contract to provide the GIS support
All projects will be related to make ready/joint use
Role will be mostly in the field with some office work. Will be viewing as-builts to make sure that the data matches what is shown in the GIS system
Qualifications:
• Bachelor of Science degree in GIS related field is required (environmental, geography, natural resources, urban planning, geology, or forestry, etc.)
• 0-1 year of GIS experience (this can include internships)
- Experience with ArcGIS is required
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $21.00 - $23.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Richmond,VA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Feb 12, 2025.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:
- Hiring diverse talent
- Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
- Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
- Ensuring growth opportunities for our people
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.
Salary : $21 - $23
