Highlights
Certificate in Cartography or GIS, an Associates degree in Geography or GIS, or a Bachelor's degree in Geography or GIS (will consider other degrees such as Environmental Science).Internship experience is a plus;Coursework/ project or labs with ArcGIS (workstation and desktop); Arc View, AutoCAD Map. Evaluate, edit, and check street centerline, hydrography, and other data layers (graphics and attributes), using custom map production tools.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Washington, DC |
| Industry | Aerospace and Defense |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Year Founded | 2003 |
| Website | http://www.asrcfederal.com |
Description
ASRC Federal Technical Services is seeking a GIS Technician, Entry-level to join our team supporting the Census Bureau in Suitland, MD. US Citizenship is required as is CURRENTLY residing in the Maryland/Virginia/DC area. ASRC Federal offers an excellent benefits package that includes tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement and more. This program offers a hybrid work schedule with a mixture of working remotely and some on-site work. This position will be focused on tasks related to maintaining accuracy and completeness of the Census MAF (Master Address File)/TIGER (Topologically Integrated Geographic Encoding and Referencing System) Database (MTDB), required changes to boundaries, streets, and addresses are identified and digitized as needed primarily through Census proprietary software.
Requirements:
Must be a US Citizenship and presently residing in the DC/MD/VA area.Certificate in Cartography or GIS, an Associates degree in Geography or GIS, or a Bachelor's degree in Geography or GIS (will consider other degrees such as Environmental Science).Internship experience is a plus;Coursework/ project or labs with ArcGIS (workstation and desktop); Arc View, AutoCAD Map.Good organizational and communication skills.Some knowledge of civil engineering, cartography surveying and drafting.Experience with ArcGIS Pro, Imagery, and understanding of Databases.Ability to work as a member of a team.Ability to share GIS knowledge with other team members.
Responsibilities:
This is a direct position in GIS data enhancement and maintenance using ESRI and custom GIS software.Evaluate, edit, and check street centerline, hydrography, and other data layers (graphics and attributes), using custom map production tools.Using computer software will include revisions and edits of GIS drawings and files. Edits made according to the instructions provided by the supervisors.Additions or deletions of highlighted boundary or shape filesReading instruction provided with the shape filesReshaping road layers that should not be over lapping with the Hydro layersMaintaining live spatial data in a secured environment.Editing, modifying, and creating various data layers.Will maintain daily production schedule and work with customized data automation tools and procedures
Benefits
Military Leave, On Site Cafeteria, Parking, Prescription Drug Coverage, Professional Development, 401K, Employee Referral Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Events, Tuition Reimbursement, Work From Home, Life Insurance, Merchandise Discounts
About Company
ASRC Federal comprises a family of companies that provide mission-critical services to federal government agencies dedicated to defense, civil and intelligence support. Our customer-focused service delivery model and emphasis on operational excellence are foundational elements infused in all our companies. The reliability and quality of day-in, day-out service delivery from our family of companies ensure our customers that we keep our sights on their mission-critical priorities.