GIS (Spatial Technology) Technician II

Position Description

Experienced professionals and recent graduates alike encounter more than just a job at Baxter & Woodman – they discover a lasting, rewarding career with a recognized leader in technology and innovation. Baxter & Woodman offers an exceptional work environment. Named a 2022 Zweig Best Firms To Work For means we appreciate and value our staff, providing them with a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible work schedules, an outstanding 401K match, and more.

Baxter & Woodman’s Spatial Technology Group has a rewarding opportunity for a GIS Technician II in our Crystal Lake, Naperville, Chicago, or Mokena, IL office. Successful candidates will possess strong work ethic, technical problem-solving skills and the ability to work within a wide variety of project types and environmental conditions. The ideal candidate will also value the importance of being a team member, delivering high quality work, and working efficiently. Those desiring to be a part of a dynamic, fast paced and growing team are encouraged to apply.

Position Duties

• Report to the Spatial Technology Group Manager for work responsibilities, scheduling, and tasks.
• Perform office based mapping tasks map creation, data manipulation, analysis and technical problem solving
• Create and manage ArcGIS Online Organization accounts and related content
• Perform troubleshooting tasks
• Manage geodata standards, clean up, and maintenance.
• Provide onsite work for municipal clients and field based projects as needed.
• Provide field-based services including but not limited to GPS data collection of new assets / as builts, condition assessments of utilities, pavement, signage, ADA, As-builts etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science, Remote Sensing or related field required
• 2+ years related professional experience
• Professional experience with current ArcGIS Desktop releases and ArcGIS Online
• +-70% workload will be office based GIS and Spatial Technology related tasks
• +-30% workload will be out of office performing work on site with clients, GPS services, data collection, inspections, condition assessments in a wide-variety of project types and environments.
• Working knowledge of map design and end user focused layout
• Working knowledge of Public Works and municipal engineering services a plus
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to demonstrate efficient problem solving techniques
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. on a regular basis
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to travel throughout Chicagoland area (own transportation)

Baxter & Woodman is an equal opportunity - affirmative action – M/F/Vet/Disability employer