GIS Technician

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Matrix Design Group, Inc., an employee-owned planning, engineering, and environmental consulting firm is actively seeking a GIS Technician I or II.  The position will be filled in our Colorado Springs, Denver, Lone Tree, Grand Rapids, Phoenix or San Antonio offices. As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence.

About Matrix: As an employee-owned company we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, respect, and excellence. Our strengths of service, innovation, and skill are a result of that belief. We have a friendly, collegial, cooperative atmosphere and offer a full range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance; holiday, vacation, and sick leave; training and education; 401(k) and an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Matrix employees are encouraged to participate in employee wellness programs, social committees, and community outreach programs. We strive to employ highly motivated people with excellent communication and applied critical thinking skills who desire to advance their talents and skills.

Salary Range: $50,000.00 to $62,000.00 Annually. Salary will be dependent upon experience. 

Summary:

Responsible for creating and analyzing digital mapping data using Geographic Information Systems (GIS) to support company-wide efforts in product planning, design, and implementation. Essential functions and competencies may be adjusted to be commensurate with applicant experience and skillset. 

Essential Functions:

• Catalogs and inventories GIS data, including metadata creation.
• Develops and edits large and complex GIS databases.
• Produces presentation quality maps using cartographic design standards for public, client, and internal usage.
• Maintains a high attention to detail on concurrent tasks, while meeting challenging deadlines.
• Formulates and solves problems.

Competencies:

• Possesses oral and written communication skills.
• Interacts with staff.
• Proficient with Esri’s GIS mapping software, particularly ArcGIS Pro.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Competent with ArcGIS Model Builder.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited program in GIS, geography, planning, computer science, engineering, geology, or related field.  An Associate degree or GIS certification may also be acceptable if the work experience is commensurate with this position. 
• Zero to two (0) – (2) years of experience with demonstrated GIS responsibilities. Additional experience is a plus.
• Experience working in the engineering and/or planning consulting fields is preferred.
• Valid driver's license, in conjunction with successfully passing the Company’s MVR.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Physical Demands:

While performing the office duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

This position may also require field data collection surrounding the office or travel to remote locations. While performing the field duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee will also regularly be required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Matrix Design Group, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, gender, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against based on disability. 

Any applicant with a qualifying physical or mental disability who believes they require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should contact us at 719-575-0100 for assistance. 

How to Apply: 

Please apply online at http://www.matrixdesigngroup.com/careers