Short Description:

Bowman has an opportunity for a GIS Technician II to join our team remotely. 

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.

Overview:

The GIS Technician II is responsible for final processing and quality control of mapping products including project set-up with process descriptions, translators, directory organization, and data archiving to ensure products meet or exceed customer expectations.

Responsibilities:

Leadership and Direction

Perform work under moderate supervision.  Receive direction on moderately complex assignments, tasks, and execution.  Work is frequently reviewed by more senior staff to ensure application of sound techniques and principles.

At the Operational and Company Level

Coordinate and collaborate across organization to increase efficiencies and establish best practices.

Do the Work

Data Management and Processing:Convert data from initial collection format through various editing stages to final delivery format, ensuring consistency and readiness for client use.

Maintain organized data directories, ensuring a clean and efficient workspace for ease of access and productivity.

Review all project-related data files; collect, organize, and prepare historical project data for archiving, preserving work integrity and facilitating future references.

Quality Control:Conduct comprehensive geometry (topology) quality control checks utilizing a range of GIS software to validate data accuracy and integrity.

Perform detailed attribution quality control checks to ensure data attributes are precise and meet project specifications, utilizing various GIS software tools.

Project and Workflow Coordination:Prioritize job requests effectively based on project deadlines to optimize workflow and ensure timely progress.

Notify department Lead or Director of any project-related issues to align quality objectives with expected timelines and ensure issues are addressed promptly.

Maintain up-to-date status reports and tracking mechanisms on all projects to provide transparency and real-time progress updates.

Product Development and Delivery:Create high-quality final products for client delivery, ensuring that all work aligns with quality standards for first-time client acceptance.

Guarantee on-time final delivery of products, emphasizing the importance of adhering to project timelines and client expectations.

Standards and Documentation Compliance:Adhere to and maintain International Organization for Standardization (ISO) documentation to uphold global standards within all project activities.

Develop comprehensive metadata for all datasets to facilitate user understanding and future applicability of geographic data.

Quality Assurance:Ensure all completed work meets or exceeds defined quality standards, with a focus on achieving first-time acceptance by clients.

Engage in continuous improvement by providing feedback on quality control processes and contributing to the refinement of departmental standards.

Success Metrics and Competencies:

Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.

Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization and external partners.

Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.

Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Strong attention to detail, prioritization, and organizational skills.

Adaptability to changing schedules and priorities based on client needs.

Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.

Commitment to becoming a “citizen” of the broader organization, breaking down barriers and silos.

Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.

Data analysis and interpretation skills.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Geography or related GIS field (will accept combination of related coursework and relevant work experience).

One (1) year experience working with ESRI Arcmap or ArcPro required, 2 or more (2+) years’ experience preferred.

Working knowledge of ESRI products.

Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Working knowledge of GIS processing and editing.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong technical aptitude and ability to learn new products.

Adaptability to changing schedules and priorities based on client needs.

Working knowledge of CAD software such as MicroStation and AutoCAD preferred.

Familiarity with LIDAR processing preferred.

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Physical Demands and Working Environment:

Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.

Mobility around an office environment.

Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment requiring manual dexterity such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Visual acuity – ability to read reports, instructions.

Able to sit and focus on a computer screen for long periods of time.

Occasional lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds.

Job Description Disclaimer:

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.