GIS Technician 1 - Entry Level

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Job Title: GIS Technician 1

Job Description

This GIS Specialist position is responsible for supporting and maintaining spatial data systems for the Land Department. The role involves activities in GIS software and application development, data acquisition and maintenance, map production support, as well as quality assurance and control with metadata management.

Responsibilities

• Manipulate and visualize GIS data effectively.
• Combine datasets from multiple sources to create cartographic products.
• Create exhibit maps to accompany land acquisition documents.
• Produce project update maps and feasibility study maps.
• Manage enterprise data efficiently.
  
  

Essential Skills

• Proficient in GIS, server management, and geoprocessing.
• At least 2 years of related GIS experience or a recent Geography-based college graduate with GIS coursework.
• Proficiency with ESRI ArcMap and Arc Pro software, including editing and geoprocessing capabilities.
• Experience in utility mapping, land acquisition, and feasibility study maps.
  
  

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficient cartographic skills.
• Knowledge and experience working with enterprise GIS databases.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational and project/workload management skills.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Self-starter with initiative and ability to work with minimal oversight.
• Customer service oriented with a strong work ethic and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work in a diverse environment and manage stress under time pressure.
  
  

Work Environment

This is a regular full-time position, Monday through Friday.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $24.00/hr.

Requirements

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
  
  

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Atlanta,GA.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Aug 19, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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