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Job Title: GIS Technician

Classification: Non-Exempt, Hourly

Do you want to be part of a customer focused, high performance, high integrity team of technology professionals?  Here at Joink, we deliver trusted technology solutions.  We’re in search of dynamic individuals that are passionate about technology and providing the best-in-class customer service we’re known for.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Joink, LLC was founded as an Internet Service Provider, providing dial-up, DSL and fixed wireless broadband Internet services.  Today, the company provides connectivity for customers who span the landscape from residential to enterprise using technologies that include leased lines, unlicensed wireless, licensed wireless, and fiber optics.  Also, the company provides managed hosting services including virtual machine, web/email, and offsite backup storage.  And finally, the Company’s technology services group leverages its enterprise knowledge of networking, software, storage, and telephony technologies to provide design, installation, and continued supported around key technologies from companies such as VMware, Cisco UCS, IBM, Veeam and Microsoft.

 

POSITION SUMMARY
The Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Technician will create customized maps and GIS applications, compile and integrate new cartographic data, draw maps using design software, and manage the data that is entered into the GIS database.

 

REPORTS TO

  • Business Analyst

SUPERVISES

  • No direct reports
  • May lead, train, or participate in work team assignments

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  1. Compile geographic information in the form of satellite images, geographical surveys, and aerial photographs
  2. Research and verify geographic data
  3. Enter new data into the GIS database
  4. Create maps using ArcGIS software
  5. Ensuring maps are annotated and compiled with the correct information
  6. Compiling reports using all available GIS and GPS data sources
  7. Maintain the GIS database and troubleshoot 3-GIS data issues
  8. Travel to geographic sites to conduct GIS surveys and data collection
  9. Perform QA/QC maintenance on GIS datasets
  10. Driving duties include traveling to and from sites to conduct surveys and data collection

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Working knowledge of cartography and spatial components
  • Ability to work on multiple priorities and/or projects simultaneously
  • Excellent listening and communications skills, both verbal and written
  • Organized, detail oriented and self-motivated
  • Ability to provide and maintain detailed documentation
  • Willingness to develop professionally
  • Analytical skills, including ability to research and solve problems
  • Ability to work independently, with limited supervision
  • Team player; reliable and dependable to complete assignments accurately and on time

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Ability to understand reports, maps, drawings or other geographic data for analysis
  • Understanding of Google maps/Google Earth, ESRI, and other mapping programs
  • General computer skills – proficiency with MS Office, Google Earth, and Adobe Acrobat
  • Experience with ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Pro, or ArcGIS Desktop preferred
  • Candidate must be willing to reside near or commute to Terre Haute, Indiana

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

  • 8 AM – 5 PM, Monday – Friday, occasional overtime as deadlines require
  • Less than 10% overnight travel
  • Will be on-call on a pre-arranged basis to support the platform if necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Must be able to spend long hours using a computer/keyboard and/or phone. May involve prolonged periods of sitting, standing, or walking.
  • Must be able to regularly lift and /or move up to 10 pounds

WHEN APPLYING

  • Please prepare a cover letter explaining why you are an excellent fit for this position
  • Please outline all work experience, detailing any relevant work experience
  • Please outline all training and certifications achieved
  • Please describe scenarios in which your logic and analytical abilities have allowed you to troubleshoot and solve problems effectively

OTHER DUTIES

Please note that this job description is not a comprehensive list of all activities, duties or responsibilities the employee may be required to engage in for this job. These duties, activities, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT

Joink, LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any applicant or employee on any grounds prohibited under any federal, state or local law, including race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.