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GIS Technician
Summary
Our client, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, is seeking a GIS Technician to support the Siteplan Team of Digital Content in the review, processing, and preparation of siteplan-related CAD and GIS files for digital mapping and web-based publication. This role works closely with the Siteplan team to ensure accurate geolocation, maintain mapping consistency, and facilitate the integration of spatial data for website publication. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining clear communication, and is instrumental in ensuring accurate and consistent digital maps across our client’s communities.
Responsibilities
- Review and process siteplan files provided by the Siteplan team, importing DXF/DWG files into QGIS and following established processes to produce the required output package (GeoJSON, footprint, DXF, and PDF) for each community submission
- Perform quality control and organize output packages by cross-referencing lot numbers between CAD output and Excel/JDE data, verifying coordinate accuracy, and ensuring all files are named, structured, and complete before delivery
- Work closely with the internal Siteplan team to receive approved CAD files, flag any discrepancies, and troubleshoot issues that come up during the export process
- Review and validate CAD files against Excel data and PDF references, identifying discrepancies in lot numbers, boundary gaps, or geometry issues and resolving them before moving files forward through the export process
- Serve as backup support for essential mapping tasks, maintaining workflow continuity in the absence of the lead mapping team member
- Refine and evolve Siteplan workflows through ongoing process evaluation, identifying inefficiencies, and driving continuous improvement over time
- Attend virtual production/staff meetings
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in GIS, Geography, or a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent experience in a GIS or mapping role will be considered
- Preferred experience in QGIS including DXF/DWG import, coordinate system assignment, GeoJSON export, and print layout
- Comfortable reading AutoCAD Map 3D files including lot/block structure, layer identification, and text attributes
- Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP and lot number cross-referencing between spreadsheet and GIS data
- Experience with GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS) and GeoJSON/JSON data formats
- Experience working with geospatial data and an understanding of geolocation principles for mapping accuracy
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Receptive to constructive feedback and continued self-improvement
Title: GIS Technician
Location: Remote
Summary
Our client, one of the nation’s leading homebuilders, is seeking a GIS Technician to support the Siteplan Team of Digital Content in the review, processing, and preparation of siteplan-related CAD and GIS files for digital mapping and web-based publication. This role works closely with the Siteplan team to ensure accurate geolocation, maintain mapping consistency, and facilitate the integration of spatial data for website publication. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining clear communication, and is instrumental in ensuring accurate and consistent digital maps across our client’s communities.
Responsibilities
- Review and process siteplan files provided by the Siteplan team, importing DXF/DWG files into QGIS and following established processes to produce the required output package (GeoJSON, footprint, DXF, and PDF) for each community submission
- Perform quality control and organize output packages by cross-referencing lot numbers between CAD output and Excel/JDE data, verifying coordinate accuracy, and ensuring all files are named, structured, and complete before delivery
- Work closely with the internal Siteplan team to receive approved CAD files, flag any discrepancies, and troubleshoot issues that come up during the export process
- Review and validate CAD files against Excel data and PDF references, identifying discrepancies in lot numbers, boundary gaps, or geometry issues and resolving them before moving files forward through the export process
- Serve as backup support for essential mapping tasks, maintaining workflow continuity in the absence of the lead mapping team member
- Refine and evolve Siteplan workflows through ongoing process evaluation, identifying inefficiencies, and driving continuous improvement over time
- Attend virtual production/staff meetings
- Perform all other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Associate’s degree in GIS, Geography, or a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent experience in a GIS or mapping role will be considered
- Preferred experience in QGIS including DXF/DWG import, coordinate system assignment, GeoJSON export, and print layout
- Comfortable reading AutoCAD Map 3D files including lot/block structure, layer identification, and text attributes
- Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUP and lot number cross-referencing between spreadsheet and GIS data
- Experience with GIS tools (QGIS, ArcGIS) and GeoJSON/JSON data formats
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with internal teams
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Receptive to constructive feedback and continued self-improvement
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