Minimum Requirements:Essential Experience:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products (MS Access experience is desirable),
• Use of ArcGIS v10 suite of software.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous work experience with GIS within the Environment and Planning Commercial Sectors,
• Any experience of GPS/mobile data capture,
• Use of other GIS software (i.e. MapInfo),
• Working with various mapping, imagery and vector datasets both in the UK and Globally,
• Use of spatial analyst and 3D analyst,
• Basic working knowledge of AutoCAD.

Job Description:
URS is seeking to recruit a GIS Technician to join the expanding GIS team in Basingstoke. We are looking for a candidate with 1-2 years experience of using ArcGIS software, particularly v10. Based in the Environment and Planning Sector of the company the work will mainly include GIS input into projects of that nature so a background or interest in this area would help.

Your role will include but not limited to:

• Data capture,
• Spatial Analysis,
• Feature attribution,
• Creation of map outputs,
• Scanning and georeferencing of images,
• Translation/conversion of data (including hard-copy maps, topographic maps, site plans, electronic maps, and GPS data) into a common format.

The right candidate will be a self-starter that can work with minimal supervision. As there will be interaction with internal and external clients good communication skills are essential. Attention to detail and production of quality outputs is essential.

Salary: . Date posted:
16/05/2012
Rengineeringjobs.com - 13 months ago