What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Field Technician position at Evari GIS Consulting, Inc.?
Job Description
The GIS Field Technician (Local) is part of the GIS Team and reports directly to the Managing Director. The primary responsibilities of the GIS Field Technician are to work safely, to collect and input data into mobile applications accurately, and to work efficiently and effectively at all times in support of field audit projects. The GIS Field Tech will be a part of a 16-person data collection field team working in the City of San Diego to collect streetlight data. The effort is expected to take 8-12 weeks. Successful candidates will be available to work full-time (40-hour week) during regular business hours for the project's duration.
The successful GIS Field Technician demonstrates the ability to read and follow directions in a field manual, to learn and apply project-based details and requirements, always practices standard safety procedures, accurately and efficiently captures high-quality data, and communicates and works well with Evari staff.
Primary Responsibilities
The GIS Field Technician (Local) is part of the GIS Team and reports directly to the Managing Director. The primary responsibilities of the GIS Field Technician are to work safely, to collect and input data into mobile applications accurately, and to work efficiently and effectively at all times in support of field audit projects. The GIS Field Tech will be a part of a 16-person data collection field team working in the City of San Diego to collect streetlight data. The effort is expected to take 8-12 weeks. Successful candidates will be available to work full-time (40-hour week) during regular business hours for the project's duration.
The successful GIS Field Technician demonstrates the ability to read and follow directions in a field manual, to learn and apply project-based details and requirements, always practices standard safety procedures, accurately and efficiently captures high-quality data, and communicates and works well with Evari staff.
Primary Responsibilities
- Safely, accurately, and efficiently collect data in the field including location and project-specific data about existing assets (e.g. street lighting fixtures, signs, sidewalks) by inputting data in the field into mobile applications (i.e. Collector, Field Maps)
- Communicate effectively and work collaboratively with Evari’s staff
- Follow Evari’s priority system of 1) Safety, 2) Data Quality and Accuracy, and 3)
- Efficiency and Effectiveness in all data collection, verification, and creation efforts and procedures
- Practice safety measures at all times in the field, including wearing proper personal protective equipment
- Practices safe driving at all times
- Stay in compliance with all Evari GIS and Client safety programs, as applicable to specific jobs
- Ensure accuracy in data collection efforts by practicing meticulous field observation
- Take care of Evari equipment including but not limited to: vehicles, tablets, GPS units, range-finders, and measuring devices
- Communicate daily with fellow technicians, lead technicians, project leads, and the Evari team about work progress
- Accurately track daily work time using company time-tracking software
- Interact with bystanders effectively and politely, as a professional representative of Evari
- Use Google Email, Calendar, Drive, communication software (e.g. Google Chat), GIS software, and various applications to effectively communicate and coordinate with the team
- Undergraduate degree
- Basic understanding of, or ability and drive to learn, GIS concepts
- Enthusiasm and excitement for delivering high-quality work products
- A positive attitude and drive to create and advance their own career
- Ability to be professional in all staff and public interactions
- Ability to read, learn, and apply concepts conveyed in a field manual
- Ability to effectively communicate
- Team player
- Detail-oriented
- Enthusiastic about GIS and bringing value to projects
- Willingness to perform duties outside of the basic job description and quickly expand skillset into new areas
- Familiarity with G Suite applications (e.g. Gmail, Calendar, Drive)
- Must have a valid driver’s license and active insurance
- Must be able to reliably show up to work area on time
- Is able to drive and walk for 8-hour periods