GIS Technicians with Blanton and Associates

Blanton & Associates, Inc. (www.blantonassociates.com) are looking for two full-time Cartographer/GIS Technician to work in a friendly office on a broad range of ongoing assignments in support of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document preparation and solutions related to compliance with federal, state, and local environmental regulations. 

The candidate will provide GIS support for professional biologist, planner, and engineer assignments; create, manipulate, map, and manage data; interact with other GIS and mapping specialists; and help integrate new GIS technologies.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE 

We'll consider candidates with good educational knowledge, although the ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience (greater experience is desirable) and have demonstrated proficiency in or specialized knowledge of: 

- Manipulating vector and raster data in ArcGIS. 

- Manipulating tabular data in GIS, including summarizing, joining and linking related data. 

- Map design and layout skills for display and published maps.

- Geodatabase design and management. 

JOB KNOWLEDGE 

Extensive knowledge of the principles of Geographic Information and Cartography. General ability to operate in a networked environment. 

SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE

ESRI (ArcGIS – ArcInfo, Spatial Analyst, 3D Analyst, ArcIMS, ArcSDE)

ERDAS Imagine

Microsoft Office

Experience with Microsoft SQL Server preferred

DESIRABLE SKILLS 

- CAD or Microstation familiarity 

- Photoshop

This is a regular, full-time position with comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, contributory retirement plan, and profit sharing. The position is open until filled. 

Candidates must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. 

To apply, send a cover letter and resume with references in confidence by email to jobs@blantonassociates.com.  No phone calls. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Blanton & Associates, Inc. provides a broad range of environmental consulting, planning, and project management services with a focus on regulatory compliance and permitting, including the preparation of Categorical Exclusions, Environmental Assessments, and Environmental Impact Statements. In addition, Blanton & Associates has a full service geographic data department specializing in satellite remote sensing, digital image processing, and geographic data development.