Geographic Information Systems Technician I

Work Arrangement: Remote
Location: Remote (United States)
Employment Type: Contract
Engagement Type: Contract

Position Summary

Dhaka Technologies Limited Company is hiring a Geographic Information Systems Technician I on behalf of a client supporting a statewide public sector system modernization program in Maryland. The role supports the day to day production and upkeep of the spatial datasets that underpin address assignment and district boundary management. The successful candidate will digitize and maintain spatial databases, correct and convert base maps and thematic data, document procedures, and validate incoming data for accuracy and completeness. This is an entry to intermediate level position on a long term, remote engagement with a multi year contract horizon.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct GIS program activities using GIS hardware and software to produce maps, spatial databases, and thematic data such as road centerlines, cadastre, wetlands, and historic sites.
• Create, adjust, correct, convert, and distribute base maps and thematic data.
• Digitize and maintain spatial databases of Maryland information, document procedures, validate data for accuracy and completeness, complete approved metadata forms, and produce maps of the resulting information.
• Support the management of geospatial data underpinning address assignment and district boundary maintenance, including street centerlines, address ranges, precincts, and census blocks.
• Import, convert, and reconcile GIS data received from multiple external sources.
• Evaluate information and data from outside sources to determine the quality and fitness of that data for production use.
• Provide geographic location coordinates, calculate distances and areas of features, and interpret legal descriptions and certify changes in boundary lines.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS Technology, Cartography, Computer Science, Library Science, or a related field, including at least nine credit hours in coursework specifically related to GIS operation or management.
• A minimum of two years of successful experience at a level equivalent to a GIS Trainee.
• Working proficiency with GIS desktop software for digitizing, editing, and converting spatial data.
• Attention to detail in validating data for accuracy and completeness and completing metadata forms.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. All work must be performed from within the continental United States.
• Must pass a criminal history background check prior to start, renewed annually for the duration of the engagement.
• This is a remote position. Candidates must be available during Eastern Time business hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Coursework or practical exposure to census geography and TIGER files.
• Experience working with street centerline and address range data.
• Experience with cartographic production and map layout for public facing output.
• Prior experience delivering GIS work on a state or local government program.
• Maryland residency of three years or more, which streamlines the background check process.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should send a current resume to talent@dhakatech.us. Please include the position title in the subject line, along with your availability to start.

This is a remote position.