GIS Technician I

Job Description

ASRC Federal Netcentric Technology is proud to support the Census Bureau and is seeking GIS Technicians, Entry-level to support a project focused on maintaining accuracy and completeness of the Census MAF (Master Address File)/TIGER (Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing System). We are seeking an entry-level candidate that is a US Citizens and has a passion for GIS/Maps.

Work Arrangement: Hybrid (ability to work remote with at least 2 days on client site in Suitland, MD)

Responsibilities:

• This is a direct position in 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.
• Using computer software will include revisions and edits of GIS drawings and files. Edits made according to the instructions provided by the supervisors.
• Additions or deletions of highlighted boundary or shape files
• Reading instruction provided with the shape files
• Reshaping road layers that should not be over lapping with the Hydro layers
• Maintaining live spatial data in a secured environment.
• Editing, modifying, and creating various data layers.
• Will maintain daily production schedule and work with customized data automation tools and procedures

Requirements

If you are a US Citizen and have a GIS certificate, Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Geography and live in the DC/Metro area, apply today and let's talk about next steps! ASRC Federal offers an excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement and more. This program offers a hybrid work schedule with a mixture of working remotely and some on-site work.

• Certificate in GIS or an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science or a related field
• Internships are a plus.
• Coursework with ArcGIS (workstation and desktop); Arc View, AutoCAD Map.
• Good organizational and communication skills.
• Some knowledge of civil engineering, cartography surveying and drafting.
• Experience with ArcSDE, ArcIMS, Cartography, Imagery, and understanding of Databases is a plus.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to share GIS knowledge with other team members.
• Must be a US Citizen.