The Research and Information Services Department of the North Central Texas Council of Governments seeks a GIS Technician to assist in the development and quality control of various GIS layers. These data layers are used by staff within the agency as well as staff at local governments, businesses, and non-profits organizations in decision-making and planning activities. This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, or a related field and requires someone who can stay focused for long periods of time with repetitive tasks and with limited supervision. Approximately 70% of the time will be spent editing in Arc GIS.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Data collection and tracking
• Development of new data layers
• Editing of existing data layers
• Data conversion and standardization
• Performance of quality control and quality assurance procedures
• Preparation of maps to given specifications
• Participation in agency and professional GIS activities
•  Intermediate knowledge of ArcGIS 10.2
• Experience in ArcGIS editing environment as well as Geo-processing tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good working knowledge Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access
• Good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to multi-task
• Able to work independently and in a team environment
• Able to make decisions
• Able to follow instructions and take direction

Required Skills

• Good working knowledge of File and Personal geodatabases
• Good working knowledge of basic tools within ArcToolbox
• Knowledge of GIS data formats and conversions
• Familiarity with ArcGIS extension: Spatial Analyst
• Familiarity with SQL
• Familiarity with demographic data
• Familiarity with parcel data

Required Experience

Associates degree and up to one year related work experience. 

At least one year of continuous, hands-on experience developing and editing data layers using ArcGIS.

FLSA: Non-Exempt 

NCTCOG is an equal opportunity employer/program. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other classifications covered under federal, state, or local laws. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. All candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen and national criminal background check in order to receive an employment offer from NCTCOG.  The North Central Texas Council of Governments participates in the federal E-Verify program in order to verify a new employee’s authorization to work in the United States. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

JOB POSTINGS ARE KEPT OPEN FOR A MINIMUM OF 10 CALENDAR DAYS AND MAY CLOSE ANYTIME THEREAFTER AT THE DISCRETION OF THE HIRING MANAGER.

• Good working knowledge of File and Personal geodatabases
• Good working knowledge of basic tools within ArcToolbox
• Knowledge of GIS data formats and conversions
• Familiarity with ArcGIS extension: Spatial Analyst
• Familiarity with SQL
• Familiarity with demographic data
• Familiarity with parcel data