Geographic Information Systems Technician

Title:

Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician

• Start Date ASAP
• Location:
  
  Richmond, VA (Must be local)
• Project duration: 2 years
• Hybrid position once trained

Works in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and database applications which model electric utility distribution systems and fiber optic cables. Requires understanding of functional business processes as they relate to design, construction and operations and working understanding of data attributes that support these business processes. Requires ability to create a connected model that replicates the electric distribution system. Performs and manages QA/QC processes.

Must be available to work emergency and planned overtime.

• Must have GIS education or certification
• Previous GIS experience is preferred
• Must be local to the Richmond, VA area
• Immediate Hire
• Must be authorized to work in the US

The duties and responsibilities are generally performed in a plant or support services environment. The position generally involves:

• occasional sitting;
• frequent standing,
• occasional walking;
• moderate to heavy lifting and carrying (50lbs.+);
• frequent kneeling,
• twisting and balancing;
• occasional climbing; frequent reaching;
• frequent pushing/pulling,
• grasping and operation of machinery.
• 80% of the work is outside; 20% inside.

The environmental conditions generally include:

• Frequent exposure to the elements (ie., heat, cold, rain)
• the majority of the work will be outside or in a construction-like atmosphere;
• hazardous conditions.
• The use of protective clothing and/or personal devices is generally required.