What are the responsibilities and job description for the GIS Technician 1 position at DAIRY ONE COOPERATIVE INC?
OUR ORGANIZATION:
Dairy One Cooperative exists to help farms and members of the agricultural community succeed. We turn data into key decision-making information that is utilized to develop sound business decisions focused on enhancing profitability and operational efficiency. Our staff works diligently to provide leading-edge, decision-making tools and information to the agricultural community we serve. We strive to be a trusted, value-added business partner to our members and stakeholders.
Dairy One Cooperative is based in Ithaca, NY. We serve approximately 2500 dairy farm members throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region. Our dedicated staff of over 250 employees stand ready to assist our members and customers each day.
Role and Responsibilities
- Create, maintain, and edit GIS data features
- Query GIS data and display results using maps, graphs, and tabular data
- Standardize geographic data
- Research and conduct tests on new tools
- Perform geospatial modeling and spatial analysis
- Review GIS data for accuracy
- Act in a software support capacity for internal and external users of ACS proprietary software
- Build, update, and maintain database, GIS software, and hardware
- Administer and troubleshoot proprietary applications and GIS solutions
- Evaluate sources of data ranging from imagery to field data to develop effective efficient modeling strategies
- Assist in crop-type/yield mapping and other mapping endeavors
- Design, develop, implement ACS deliverables (farmstead, field, tech, ESR…etc.)
Typical Allocation of Time (40hr week)
- GIS Data & QA/QC: 25%
- Mapping Deliverables: 40%
- Analysis & Modeling: 5%
- Software Support: 25%
- R&D: 5%
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- BS/MS Remote Sensing/Geography/Data Sciences field
- Proficiency with GIS desktop software and data management
- Experience with various technology methodologies and applications
- Ability to process and analyze data
- Residence in the EST Time Zone
Preferred Skills
- MS GIS Degree
- Strong team player
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Critical thinking skills
- ArcGIS Pro
- AutoCAD
- Detail oriented
- Farm or agriculture experience
- Experience with AgLeader SMS platform
- Precision Agriculture certificate, apprenticeship, or industry recognized credential
Salary : $25 - $33