Engineering Technician -Level II
Full-Time
Rincon, GA
Posted 1 month ago
The Engineering Technician II (ET-II) works within specific guidelines and procedures established by analysts, developers, project managers or related professionals in order to collect, build, maintain, modify and use geographic information systems (GIS) databases. May also perform some customer application development and provide data entry, analysis and conversion support. May provide technical capabilities in support of image processing with complex imagery.
Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Enter data into Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases using techniques such as coordinate geometry, keyboard entry of tabular data, manual digitizing of maps, scanning or automatic conversion to vectors, and conversion of other sources of digital data.
- Coordinate the development of integrated Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or spatial/non-spatial databases.
- Prepare graphic representations of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) data to include conversion of spatial data between GIS software and hardware platforms.
- Interpret aerial/satellite imagery.
- Review existing or incoming data for currency, accuracy, usefulness, quality, or completeness of documentation.
- Transfer or rescale information from original documents including hardcopy/digital information into GIS environment.
- GPS data collection and post-processing.
Education/Experience
- Preferred BA/BS in Geography, GIS, Civil Engineering Technology, Physical Science or related area of study; and a minimum if 2 years related work experience.
- OR Associate degree in Geography, GIS, Civil Engineering Technology, Physical Science or related area of study; and a minimum if 3 years related work experience.
- OR comparable Military Training AND minimum 3 years equivalent work experience.
Required Skills
- Advance computer skills and proficiency on PC.
- Basic computer troubleshooting skills.
- Technical capabilities to support complex imagery, geospatial and textual information.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking and interpersonal skills.
- Effectively handle variations in work tempo in a fast-paced team-based environment at times with minimum supervision.
- Competency with basic GIS principles including the difference between raster and vector data.
- Competency with projections, coordinate systems and map scales.
- Competency with field data collection and processing methods
- Competency with vector extraction/digitization from imagery.
- Proficiency/knowledge/experience in the following computer languages and application
- ESRI suite of products, most notably ArcMap, ArcPro, OR CADD experience with AutoCAD OR MicroStation.
- Spatial Data Standard for Facilities, Infrastructure, and Environment (SDSFIE)
- Microsoft Office
- Basic cartographic production or map design.
Other Requirements
- US Citizenship Required
- 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. The individual must be able to perform field GPS surveys in uneven terrain, wooded areas, and harsh weather conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear and sit. Close vision is required.
- Travel may be required
- An active clearance, or the ability to obtain a US Government Security Clearance, up to a Full Scope Polygraph and background investigation.
Preferred Skills
- Proficiency/knowledge/experience in the following computer languages, applications, or technologies:
- AutoCAD Map3D
- Trimble GPS units
Job Features
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