TRC Companies, Inc. is a global consulting environmental and engineering firm serving the power, energy, transportation, infrastructure, environmental, and related sectors. The GIS Technician will provide technical GIS support, collaborate with GIS staff, and perform geographic data creation, analysis, mapping, GPS processing, and environmental resource assessments for client projects.
General geographic data creation, data editing, and analysis
GPS data processing
Production of applications for use during field surveys
Production of figures for agency permitting resource reports
Production of large format display maps
Desktop analysis of environmental constraints data such as soils, hydrologic features, land cover, public lands, etc. for planning field surveys or agency application submittals
Evaluation of natural resource impacts of a proposed project
Query geographic data for information to be used in reports/proposals
Work interactively with data from CAD platforms
Qualification
Required
• Bachelor's degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, Computer Science, or other related discipline
• A minimum of 1-year GIS or related work experience
Accountability: Holds responsibility for work performed including actions, decisions, and outcomes. Demonstrates a high level of dependability in fulfilling commitments to co-workers and clients. Takes personal responsibility for seeing efforts through to completion
Teamwork & Communication: Shows ability to actively listen and seeks to understand the viewpoints of others. Keeps others appropriately informed in a timely manner. Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills. Communicates clearly, concisely, and with candor
Data Entry/Conversion: Able to convert data from multiple sources and formats (CAD, GIS, GPS, text, etc.) to a common format or common schema. Able to enter data into a database successfully with minimal errors. This includes editing said data as needs arise
Cartography and Graphic Design: Able to express graphically, usually through maps, the features within a GIS
Basic GIS Analysis: Able to utilize GIS applications to examine the locations, attributes, and relationships of features in spatial data through overlay and other analytical techniques to address a question or gain useful knowledge
GPS Device/Applications: Able to configure and troubleshoot various GPS devices and mobile data collection applications
Preferred
Web Applications/Services: Able to create map services and interactive web applications
Application of GIS/Problem Solving: Able to translate client needs to solutions using GIS technology. Able to identify the best tool for the job based on experience and knowledge of what is possible
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance.
401k package that includes both traditional and Roth IRA options and Company match.
Paid time off contingent upon full time or part time status and level of seniority (ranging from 15 to 25 days per year).
All full-time employees enjoy a minimum of 8 Paid Holidays per year.
TRC ensures that all employees, including those that work part-time, receive paid sick, family, and disability leave in accordance with the laws of their state of residence.
Employees are generously rewarded for successful performance and receive training and development of new skills and certifications.
Employee may be eligible for participation in the Company’s annual Discretionary Bonus Program which is contingent on Company, Business Segment, and Individual performance against Key Performance Indicators which vary by year and employee.
