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DOWL is a top-ranked, multi-disciplined consulting firm with over 60 years of experience in civil engineering and related services. Our in-house expertise spans Civil and Land Development, Construction-Related Services, Transportation and Structures, and Water and Environmental Services. At DOWL, you’re valued—we support your growth, offer great benefits, and foster a culture of integrity, professionalism, and teamwork.

Graphic Information Systems (Water & Wastewater Market Sector)

The GIS group, falling within the water and wastewater sector, provides comprehensive geospatial services across all market sectors. Leveraging the full suite of ESRI software, we support most groups within DOWL, including engineering, geotechnical, hydrology, surveying, planning, public communication and environmental services. Our team utilizes the most appropriate tools to enhance project outcomes, from ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey123 for field operations to the development of internal and public-facing web maps, web applications, and Story Maps. We also provide cartographic support, manage raster and vector data for geospatial analysis, and ensure seamless integration of field data into our GIS workflows.

Summary

The GIS Technician 1 is responsible for performing well-defined Geographic Information System (GIS) services using ArcGIS software for a variety of civil engineering, planning, permitting, and survey related tasks. The person in this position is expected to exercise a strong work ethic, and organizational skills. A GIS Technician 1 should demonstrate proficiency with basic GIS fundamentals and be able to quickly learn and apply new skills. This person is expected to work well with others, absorb and apply constructive criticism, and seek guidance from more experienced members of the team as necessary.

Job Responsibilities and Duties

To be successful in this position, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Software

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) - Basic
• Market Sector Software (ArcGIS Pro) - Basic
• Preferred but not required - AutoCAD Map, Civil 3D

Technical Expertise

• Basic understanding of technical fundamentals
• Performs basic technical tasks assigned by market sector with oversight from others
• Motivated to learn new technical skills through self-study and mentoring

Teamwork

Team player, mostly functions in a supporting role in a project team setting. Collaborates, listens, and takes direction well, retains information provided, is motivated to grow skills, and helps the team. 

Project Delivery

Produces the following under close direction/oversight from others:

• GIS database adds/updates/deletes
• Simple figures and graphics

Understanding Budget and Schedule

Basic understanding of scopes, schedules, and budgets. Collaborates with supervisor and/or resource manager to plan work time on assignments. Conducts basic monitoring of budgets and schedules for simple project tasks.

Industry Standards and Regulations

Demonstrates basic familiarity with the following:

• Database field data types
• The basic parts of a map figure (e.g., north arrow, legend, title, etc.)

Client Interaction

Infrequent direct client interaction. Reads emails, occasionally attends client meetings, listens, and prepares meeting minutes.

Other

Other duties as assigned.

Level of Work/Accountability

Performs basic levels of technical work on projects in support of more experienced staff within the market sector. Operates with minimal autonomy and work is closely supervised by more senior staff.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Years of experience required: none
• Years of experience required with advanced degree: none

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Must have a valid driver’s license and a good driving record

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to create and interpret graphs and understand statistical analysis. 

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. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.