GIS Tech

Job Title: GIS Technician

Location: Birmingham, AL 35203

Work Setup: On-site training in Birmingham for approximately 3 months, with potential transition to primarily remote work afterward based on business need

Employment Type: Contract, with possible temp-to-hire opportunity
Job Type: 36-month contract

Job Summary:
We are seeking a GIS Technician I / II / III to support the input, processing, and maintenance of Client distribution lines and equipment assets within an ESRI GIS database. This role requires strong attention to detail, comfort working with mapping and asset data, and the ability to collaborate effectively in a team environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Input, process, and maintain power distribution line and equipment asset data in an ESRI GIS database
• Ensure GIS records are accurate, updated, and aligned with business requirements
• Work with internal teams to support data integrity and asset documentation
• Use standard computer applications, including the Microsoft Office Suite
• Support mapping and database-related tasks in an office and, if applicable, remote work environment

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• One of the following:
  • Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or a similar field, or
  • GIS Certificate, or
  • At least 2 years of full-time GIS work experience
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS software
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Must currently reside within the greater Birmingham Metro area
• Must live within 50 miles commuting distance of the Birmingham office

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS, or related field
• Experience with ESRI ArcGIS Pro
• Knowledge of power distribution
• Experience with CAD (Computer Aided Drafting)

Work Requirements:

• Must be flexible to work 8- or 10-hour shifts
• Shift start times may be as early as 7:00 AM
• Shift end times may be as late as 5:00 PM
• Initial training will be conducted on-site in Birmingham, AL
• If remote work is later offered, the worker must provide a stable broadband internet connection of at least 20 mb/s, capable of supporting remote desktop access over VPN