Gis Technician

Job Title: GIS Technician

Job Description

The GIS Technician supports the development, maintenance, and enhancement of geographic information systems by producing high-quality cartographic output, managing and manipulating spatial data, and creating new datasets from digitization and field surveys. This role ensures the accuracy and consistency of enterprise geodatabases, provides field collection support, and assists with GIS application usage to help designers and engineers make informed decisions.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the consistency, integrity, and accuracy of data within enterprise geodatabases and support data conversion activities.
• Coordinate updates to spatial features and attribute information in enterprise geodatabases to keep datasets current and reliable.
• Use GIS editing techniques to develop, manipulate, and edit vector and raster datasets for various mapping and analysis needs.
• Revise maps and map products by applying established cartographic concepts, principles, and processes.
• Create and modify geographic data from diverse sources, including internet repositories, paper documents, hand-drawn maps, Microsoft Excel files, text files, database tables, Google Earth files, CAD files, and other digital formats.
• Follow instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform daily tasks under immediate supervision while adhering to quality standards.
• Collaborate regularly with internal staff, designers, and engineers to understand project requirements and deliver accurate GIS products.
• Demonstrate problem-solving skills and take initiative to identify and resolve data issues, improve workflows, and enhance mapping outputs.
• Provide support for field data collection efforts by preparing datasets, maps, and tools needed for field surveys.
• Assist with GIS application support, helping users access, interpret, and utilize GIS data and map products effectively.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency with GIS software, including ESRI products such as ArcGIS.
• Experience creating, modifying, and managing geographic data within enterprise geodatabases.
• Ability to develop, edit, and manipulate vector and raster datasets using standard GIS editing techniques.
• Familiarity with cartographic principles and the ability to revise and produce clear, accurate map products.
• Experience working with data from multiple sources, including CAD files, Google Earth files, Microsoft Excel, text files, database tables, paper maps, and other digital and analog formats.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative in addressing data and workflow issues.
• Ability to follow instructions and work within established guidelines under immediate supervision.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills for working with staff, designers, and engineers.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Geography, Civil Engineering, Environmental Science, or a related field is desired.
• An associate degree combined with equivalent relevant experience will be considered.
• Experience in an engineering or technical office environment is beneficial.
• Familiarity with CAD platforms and integrating CAD data into GIS.
• Experience using Google Earth and related tools for geographic data visualization and extraction.
• Comfort working with tabular data in Microsoft Excel and database tables for spatial data integration.

Work Environment

This position operates in a quiet engineering office environment that supports focused, detail-oriented work. The dress code is business casual. Teamwork is highly encouraged, and collaboration with colleagues occurs frequently, creating a supportive environment for sharing knowledge and solving problems together. The role primarily involves computer-based work using GIS, CAD, and related software tools to manage and produce geospatial data and map products.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Birmingham, AL.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $31.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan - Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a hybrid position in Birmingham,AL.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Jun 19, 2026.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

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