GIS Technician 1

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 

• Agronomy Services Technician job functions 

• 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 

• Build, update, and maintain database, GIS software, and hardware 

• Administer and troubleshoot 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.) 

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 

Preferred Skills:

• MS GIS Degree 

• Strong team player 

• Excellent verbal and written communication 

• Critical thinking skills 

• Detail oriented 

• Farm or agriculture experience 

• Precision Agriculture certificate, apprenticeship, or industry recognized credential 

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

Preferred Skills

• MS GIS Degree
• Strong team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Critical thinking skills
• Detail oriented
• Farm or agriculture experience
• Precision Agriculture certificate, apprenticeship, or industry recognized credential

Salary : $25 - $33