GIS Technician Apprentice

PART TIME ROLE – 20 HOURS PER WEEK

PAY = $22/HOUR

Individuals in this role support with the production of high quality geographic and demographic materials that would be used for commercial real estate marketing and market analysis purposes. The role is a learning opportunity focused on Geographic Information Systems (GIS) fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures while assisting other GIS staff within the commercial real estate industry. The role involves working with large data sets for analysis of geospatial information under manager direction and review.

• Learn to support the production of map-based results demonstrating ESRI suite, with a heavy focus on paper/static or online map results.
• Use third‑party mapping platforms (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) to produce best‑in‑class aesthetic results.
• Assist the team with mapping workload overflow as needed.
• Acquire and maintain accurate market data (e.g., existing/proposed locations of office buildings, malls, shopping centers, retailers) and perform quality assurance and routine diagnostics on data and databases.
• Extract, format, and transform demographic‑ and location‑related data from various databases for use with mapping services; identify problems, resolve issues, and systematize processes for future work.
• Log and prioritize work assignments using the company's proprietary web‑based map ordering and workflow management system.
• Help to maintain a map library of commonly used maps and results for dedicated regions.
• Keep current with continuing internal training and informative assignments geared toward sophisticated GIS analysis.

• Working toward a Bachelor or master’s degree in Geography or a related field.
• Undergraduate or graduate student, rising senior majoring in Geography, with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
• At least 1 year of experience working with GIS technology using ESRI is required.
• Experience integrating enterprise databases with GIS technology is preferred; spatial data related database design, scripting/GIS programming, and leadership skills are preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and analytical skills, and the ability to provide efficient, timely, reliable, and courteous service to coworkers.
• Knowledge of financial terms and principles, ability to calculate intermediate figures such as percentages, and conduct basic financial analysis.
• Ability to comprehend, analyze, and interpret documents; problem‑solving skills with multiple options; basic to intermediate analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments while maintaining efficiencies and quality.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS Suite (Desktop & Online), word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.
• Knowledge of GIS terms and definitions.
• Knowledge of commercial real estate is preferred; ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical situations is preferred.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Competitive compensation of $22 per hour and a benefits package comprising medical, dental, vision, 401(k), disability, paid holidays, and vacation.

CBRE is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and is committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, veteran status, political belief, or any other basis protected by applicable law.