Geospatial Technician

Additional Locations: Cleveland, OH

Primary Locations: OH, Kent, 295 S. Water Street, 3rd Floor, 44240

Requisition ID: 195692

Position Overview

We are currently looking to add a dynamic Geospatial Technician to our passionate team of environmental professionals.

Job Duties

The Geospatial Technician will provide our government, commercial, utility, not-for-profit, and internal clients with the tools, services and solutions needed to effectively map, analyze and understand their geographic resources and physical assets. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Work effectively in a variety of computer systems and software applications.

• Understand the contract needs and specifications of clients and their customers and develop appropriate solutions.

• Conduct research and compile summation, statistical and other reports.

• Organize and develop efficient daily work assignments from start to completion.

• Analyze data requests and design appropriate solutions.

• Program systems to meet client and/or project specifications.

• Ability to manage data holdings in an organized structure and obtain useful data sets.

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications:

An individual must be able to perform each essential job duty consistently and satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Four year degree in Geography, Computer Science or related discipline or an equivalent combination of education and experience in a similar position.

• Strong skills and capabilities in at least one of the following areas of expertise:

• GIS: experience with two or more desktop GIS software packages like Esri ArcGIS, AutoCAD, QGIS, Microstation, or other geospatial tools.

• Remote Sensing: experience with remote sensing imagery processing and photogrammetry software packages like ERDAS, Feature Analyst, IDRISI, ENVI, or others.

• GIS Programming: experience with basic programming knowledge and the ability to develop functions and process scripts in Python or other scripting languages.

Additional Information

What We Offer:*

• Paid time off and paid holidays.

• Opportunities for advancement.

• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match.

• Employee-owned company and discounted stock purchase options.

• Group Health Plan.

• Employee Referral Bonus Program: Send-A-Friend.

• Locations throughout the United States in major cities and desirable areas.

• Career Development Program supported by industry expert safety specialists and skilled trainers.

• The Davey Tree Family Scholarship for children of employees.

• Charitable matching gift program.

• All listed benefits available to eligible employees.

Company Overview

DAVEY RESOURCE GROUP, a division of The Davey Tree Expert Company, is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States.

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

Davey Resource Group, Inc., is a leader in the natural resource, environmental, and forestry consulting industries throughout the United States. The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one. We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels. Wherever you want to grow your career, there's a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at Recruiting@davey.com.

Employment Type: Permanent

Job Type: Full Time

Travel Expectations: None

Davey is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers all qualified employees and applicants for all positions regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state, or local law. It is our mandate that all matters related to the terms and conditions of employment and all treatment on the job be free of discrimination. In addition, harassment based on any protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.

To preview Davey's relevant EO/AA plan, please submit a written request to: The Davey Tree Expert Company, Attn: HR, 1500 N. Mantua Street, Kent, Ohio 44240.

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Nearest Major Market: Akron

Nearest Secondary Market: Cleveland