GIS Technician

Education Solutions Group

FLSA Status: Hourly, non-exempt

Location: Dallas, TX

JOB SUMMARY

MGT is a national leader in public sector management consulting and services that delivers diverse business consulting services to a wide range of public sector groups. Our mission is to impact communities for good. Our platform of education companies attract the best, most exceptional organizations and capture the talent required to exceed client expectations as they navigate the dynamic demands of district or higher education performance.

Davis Demographics, an MGT Education company, is dedicated to dramatically improving learning and life outcomes for all children. We believe that great public schools and high-quality education have the potential to be life-changing, especially for students in underserved communities. We partner with leaders in government, philanthropy, and other education organizations and draw on our experience in the education space to solve complex problems facing public schools and communities. We deliver customized services and products - including data, finance, and instructional tools - from initial design through the last step of execution.

The GIS Technician is an entry level position that that will be responsible to create, maintain and update various GIS data layers and will eventually be introduced to advanced analysis once the basic skills listed are mastered. The GIS Technician will learn how to produce many different types of calculations under the assistance of a Project Manager. Over the course of time, the GIS Technician will establish a “mentor” relationship with one or several Project Managers.

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Tracking and updating residential development
• Communicates with developers and/or planning agencies to acquire latest development information
• “Address-Matching” (geocoding), both student data and assessor records
• Editing/creating various GIS data layers (i.e.: streets, schools, study areas)
• Making maps

Assisting the assigned Project Manager with other tasks as necessary

• Performs other office related tasks as directed by the Office Manager

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree with strong academic background from an accredited college or university
• Commitment to our organizational mission and fostering a culture of inclusion in the workplace
• A proven track record of exceeding goals and a bottom-line orientation; evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment; problem solving, project management, and creative resourcefulness
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to manage, prioritize, and multi-task on multiple projects
• An ability to navigate ambiguity comfortably and meet frequent deadlines

PREFFERED QUALITIFICATIONS

• Experience with GIS or other data analysis tools/applications
• Experience with Microsoft software especially Excel and Word
• Experience using data collection and statistical research tools such as Qualtrics or SPSS

MGT of America Consulting, LLC will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, or any other characteristic or class protected by law.