GIS Technician

Robert Half is searching for a GIS Analyst for a PRIMARILY REMOTE position based in Spokane, Washington. This position is a long-term contract. This candidate must live in the Washington State Area and would be expected to travel to Spokane for training and once a quarter.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week (core business hours with some flexibility)

Duration: 1-year contract with potential for extension

Job Description:

• Creates, updates, formats, digitizes and validates data submissions which include the geospatial database, data tracking, sourcing, transferring, indexing and archiving with accuracy and completeness.
• Locates, compiles, organizes and modifies data.
• Prepares maps, sections and presentation materials using GIS products.
• Ensures that proper quality and control standards are met, undertaking QA/QC reporting, working with quality teams to mitigate errors and problems.
• Networks with external GIS and Database Communities, attends appropriate conferences & seminars as recommended by supervisor, to stay abreast of new technologies in GIS and database utilization in the Exploration business.
• Assists with other data assignments and technical support as needed.
• Continuously monitors various risk factors associated with project execution and takes appropriate corrective action as required.
• Utilizes SMART tools & techniques; proactively identifies community issues/opportunities and seeks involvement of community specialist as appropriate

• At least 2 years of relevant GIS experience.
• Understanding of AutoCAD products and how to upload it to ArcGIS.
• Proficient with ArcGIS Pro.
• Good foundation with Excel (handling large datasets - multiple datasets, multiple projections and bring them into one map).
• Proficient with O365: Word, Outlook, etc.
• Experience with maps, figures, analyzing GIS data (no engineering drawings, but may have to interpret them).