SAM
GIS Technician
SAM, Westerville, Ohio, United States, 43082
Who We Are
For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.
Your Impact at SAM
Prepare, collect, organize and input data to maintain and enhance the clients GIS including field researchand GPS data collection and processing
Assist with interpreting as-built drawings, construction plans, engineering plans, recorded maps, deeds,legal descriptions, imagery and related source documents and incorporates them into GIS using variousmethods including coordinate geometry (COGO), digitizing, and GPS
Assist in the creation and maintenance of multiple GIS layers including parcels, streets, right-of-way,zoning, other development layers, and water and sewer system layers
Follow quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes, and perform routine data managementtasks, such as data validation and correction, queries and editing in GIS to ensure GIS data accuracy,integrity, and completeness
Assist with GIS and data analysis, prepare and execute queries, produce maps, spreadsheets, graphs,and other analytical products
What You Bring to SAM
Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science or similar field preferred
0-1 years as a GIS Technician
Understanding of Integrated GPS and GIS principals
Understanding of computer programming and data analysis skills
Knowledge of modern cartographic standards and principles
Advanced statistical, mathematical, and methodology skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Our Perks
Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions, paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year ; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms
EEO
SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science or similar field preferred
0-1 years as a GIS Technician
Understanding of Integrated GPS and GIS principals
Understanding of computer programming and data analysis skills
Knowledge of modern cartographic standards and principles
Advanced statistical, mathematical, and methodology skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Prepare, collect, organize and input data to maintain and enhance the clients GIS including field researchand GPS data collection and processing
Assist with interpreting as-built drawings, construction plans, engineering plans, recorded maps, deeds,legal descriptions, imagery and related source documents and incorporates them into GIS using variousmethods including coordinate geometry (COGO), digitizing, and GPS
Assist in the creation and maintenance of multiple GIS layers including parcels, streets, right-of-way,zoning, other development layers, and water and sewer system layers
Follow quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes, and perform routine data managementtasks, such as data validation and correction, queries and editing in GIS to ensure GIS data accuracy,integrity, and completeness
Assist with GIS and data analysis, prepare and execute queries, produce maps, spreadsheets, graphs,and other analytical products
For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.
Your Impact at SAM
Prepare, collect, organize and input data to maintain and enhance the clients GIS including field researchand GPS data collection and processing
Assist with interpreting as-built drawings, construction plans, engineering plans, recorded maps, deeds,legal descriptions, imagery and related source documents and incorporates them into GIS using variousmethods including coordinate geometry (COGO), digitizing, and GPS
Assist in the creation and maintenance of multiple GIS layers including parcels, streets, right-of-way,zoning, other development layers, and water and sewer system layers
Follow quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes, and perform routine data managementtasks, such as data validation and correction, queries and editing in GIS to ensure GIS data accuracy,integrity, and completeness
Assist with GIS and data analysis, prepare and execute queries, produce maps, spreadsheets, graphs,and other analytical products
What You Bring to SAM
Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science or similar field preferred
0-1 years as a GIS Technician
Understanding of Integrated GPS and GIS principals
Understanding of computer programming and data analysis skills
Knowledge of modern cartographic standards and principles
Advanced statistical, mathematical, and methodology skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Our Perks
Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being
Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend
Work-Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work schedules for office positions, paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families
Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program
Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks
Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year ; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms
EEO
SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.
Bachelor’s degree in Geography, GIS, Computer Science or similar field preferred
0-1 years as a GIS Technician
Understanding of Integrated GPS and GIS principals
Understanding of computer programming and data analysis skills
Knowledge of modern cartographic standards and principles
Advanced statistical, mathematical, and methodology skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Prepare, collect, organize and input data to maintain and enhance the clients GIS including field researchand GPS data collection and processing
Assist with interpreting as-built drawings, construction plans, engineering plans, recorded maps, deeds,legal descriptions, imagery and related source documents and incorporates them into GIS using variousmethods including coordinate geometry (COGO), digitizing, and GPS
Assist in the creation and maintenance of multiple GIS layers including parcels, streets, right-of-way,zoning, other development layers, and water and sewer system layers
Follow quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes, and perform routine data managementtasks, such as data validation and correction, queries and editing in GIS to ensure GIS data accuracy,integrity, and completeness
Assist with GIS and data analysis, prepare and execute queries, produce maps, spreadsheets, graphs,and other analytical products