GIS Field Technician
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Job Location:
Hartford, CT - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 65000 - 79000
Posted on:
6 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Bring your mapping skills to life by helping municipalities see their world in a whole new way! More and more municipalities recognize the value of knowing exactly where their assets are from sidewalks and curb ramps to streets and stormwater utilities. At BETA we help towns and cities collect this data analyze it and make it accessible through web-based platforms. This work helps municipalities make smarter data-driven decisions to improve the safety efficiency and sustainability of their communities.
As a GIS Field Technician youll be an essential part of our team supporting the collection development and analysis of spatial data for municipal transportation projects. This hands-on role offers the chance to work alongside engineers planners and scientists gaining real-world GIS experience while developing skills through mentorship and cross-training opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Assist with the collection of field data and perform asset inspections
- Perform field measurements including but not limited to roadway sidewalks curb ramps and other municipal infrastructure within the Right of Way
- Take ownership of daily field operations including planning coordinating and executing data collection to meet project goals
- Edit and validate the collected data under the guidance of the project manager
- Help build and maintain geographic databases tables forms and reports that bring municipal data to life
- Collaborate closely with engineers planners and other staff to ensure project deliverables meet high-quality standards
- Use cutting-edge technology like tablets GPS devices and GIS software to capture manage and analyze data efficiently
Preferred location is BETAs Hartford CT office. Candidates should have flexibility to work from our other office locations. BETA also offers a hybrid work schedule allowing employees to request working remotely up to 2 days per week.
Required Experience/Skills:
- Bachelors degree program in GIS Geography Geology Planning Civil Engineering or a related field
- 1 to 3 years of related GIS experience
- GIS principles concepts and applications
- Proficient in the use of current technology (i.e. tablets smart phones laptops etc.)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
- Strong technical aptitude with an eagerness to learn
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving skills with high attention to detail
- Must be able to collect field data and measurements including but not limited to roadway sidewalk and utility assets; and perform asset inspections
- Must be able to lift/move objects weighing up to 40 pounds
- Must be able to perform field work in both hot and cold weather (rain and/or snow)
- Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
- Must have a valid drivers license and reliable transportation
Preferred Experience/Skills:
- ESRI Suite (ArcGIS Pro ArcGIS online etc.) to create and publish map services
- Working knowledge of GPS equipment
- AutoCAD
About BETA:
BETA Group Inc. is a New England based consultant engineering firm and leader in the fields of transportation traffic structural civil/site and water/wastewater engineering; landscape architecture; urban design and planning; GIS/asset management; environmental sciences and permitting; and construction services. BETA is 100% employee-owned and offers an exceptional compensation and benefits package including:
- Medical Dental Vision and Additional Voluntary Life Insurance
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
- Medical & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Tuition Assistance
- Professional Development
- Employee Engagement Program
- 401(k) Plan with annual 401k match
BETA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants must be eligible for employment in the USA without sponsorship.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Databases
- ArcGIS
- Mac Os
- GIS
- Microsoft Access
- Python
- Data Collection
- CAD
- Project Leadership
- Drafting
- ArcView
- Autocad
About Company
Full service engineering, landscape architecture, planning, and construction services consulting firm serving state agencies and municipalities in New England.
