Contract Role: GIS Technician in Gastonia, NC - LanceSoft Inc

Description

Duration: 12 months contract with possible extension


Job Description:
Good computer skills and proficiency working in various software applications such as Microsoft Suite - Problem resolution
Ability to address multiple tasks simultaneously
Ability to handle changing and emerging priorities - Interpersonal; customer service
Verbal and written communication skills
CAD type drawing skills
Analytical and detail oriented

Preferred Skills:
Computer Science, Drafting & Design, Engineering Technology, Geography
Knowledge preferred in the area of:
GIS, CAD ESRI ArcMap, ArcEditor, ArcCatalog, Televent ArcFM and Bentley MicroStation
General Knowledge of how to perform data Projections and geo-referencing.
General Knowledge of how to load data from Multiple formats (CAD, CSV, shape, Trimble, etc.) into GIS.

General knowledge of how to create shape files, personal geodatabases, (rasters images) datasets, features attributes, relationships, and spatial references (placing information using raster catalogs how it is put into GIS) General knowledge of how to print maps for cad or GIS systems.

Knowledge of how to use a basic computer and related software that meet department needs.
General knowledge of property plats, rights-of-way, and surveying principles.
Ability to calculate and describe simple rights-of-way. Knowledge of basic engineering principles and practices