Executive Office of Technology Services and Security
GIS Technician
Executive Office of Technology Services and Security, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
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$30.00/hr - $35.00/hr This a contract-based employment opportunity. The Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS)
is the lead enterprise technology organization for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Charged with driving the ongoing alignment of business and technology across the Commonwealth’s Executive Branch, EOTSS oversees and manages the enterprise technology, digital infrastructure and services, as well as the Commonwealth Security Operations Center and an enterprise Standard Operating Environment that includes an information security and risk management framework for over 125 state agencies and over 43,000 state employees. We directly serve our constituents by providing digital services and tools that enable taxpayers, drivers, businesses, visitors, families and other citizens to do business with the Commonwealth in a way that makes every interaction with government easier, faster, and more secure. Our Mission:
We provide technology leadership across the Commonwealth to enhance the quality of public service and foster positive community outcomes. About the Role
The
GIS Technician
is responsible for developing, integrating, maintaining, analyzing, documenting, and distributing GIS data layers and other GIS products. The technician will be primarily responsible for updating the structure information maintained as part of MassGIS’ Master Address Database. This will include location review, data editing, and QC. This position is a
full-time contract opportunity . The primary work location for this role will be at
1 Ashburton Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108 . The work schedule for this position is
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM . This position would be expected to follow a
hybrid
model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days as needed. Key Responsibilities
Structure editing which may include compiling, importing, reviewing (including QA), and editing MassGIS’ Structure Polygon layer plus associated Master Address Database (MAD) entities. Address editing within the MAD. Establish and maintain strong internal and external relationships and interact with state, regional and municipal agency staff to gather GIS and related data files and to investigate potential data corrections and updates. Data tracking and reporting. Qualifications at Hire
Three (3) years of experience with the tools and techniques in using GIS software to assemble or develop tabular data from various sources and link them to features in the GIS database, reformatting and / or processing the data using GIS and non-GIS software tools to make the tabular data compatible with the GIS data. Proficiency with capabilities of GIS software, including features such as pan, zoom, inquiry, selecting map features by attribute query and vice-versa; substantive experience with common data editing tools and with common buffer, overlay, and other spatial analysis operations; familiarity with geocoding and data symbolization (both vector and Demonstrated capability for consistent attention to detail. Understanding of the importance of data quality and completeness as it relates to their intended uses. Familiarity with creating cartographic products using GIS software. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience with developing and maintaining address data and mapping. Experience in developing data quality assurance processes to maintain a high standard of information. Significant experience developing or working with complex relational database models. Experience with developing and implementing data QA procedures. Familiarity with using raster data as a base map for on-screen digitizing and data QA/QC, for geo-referencing, or for photo interpretation/feature extraction and analysis. Familiarity with online mapping solutions including ArcGIS on Line (AGOL). Ability to develop basic Python scripts or basic SQL queries; Experience working as part of a team. Seniority level
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$30.00/hr - $35.00/hr This a contract-based employment opportunity. The Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS)
is the lead enterprise technology organization for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Charged with driving the ongoing alignment of business and technology across the Commonwealth’s Executive Branch, EOTSS oversees and manages the enterprise technology, digital infrastructure and services, as well as the Commonwealth Security Operations Center and an enterprise Standard Operating Environment that includes an information security and risk management framework for over 125 state agencies and over 43,000 state employees. We directly serve our constituents by providing digital services and tools that enable taxpayers, drivers, businesses, visitors, families and other citizens to do business with the Commonwealth in a way that makes every interaction with government easier, faster, and more secure. Our Mission:
We provide technology leadership across the Commonwealth to enhance the quality of public service and foster positive community outcomes. About the Role
The
GIS Technician
is responsible for developing, integrating, maintaining, analyzing, documenting, and distributing GIS data layers and other GIS products. The technician will be primarily responsible for updating the structure information maintained as part of MassGIS’ Master Address Database. This will include location review, data editing, and QC. This position is a
full-time contract opportunity . The primary work location for this role will be at
1 Ashburton Place, Boston, Massachusetts, 02108 . The work schedule for this position is
Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM . This position would be expected to follow a
hybrid
model of reporting to work that combines in-office workdays and work from home days as needed. Key Responsibilities
Structure editing which may include compiling, importing, reviewing (including QA), and editing MassGIS’ Structure Polygon layer plus associated Master Address Database (MAD) entities. Address editing within the MAD. Establish and maintain strong internal and external relationships and interact with state, regional and municipal agency staff to gather GIS and related data files and to investigate potential data corrections and updates. Data tracking and reporting. Qualifications at Hire
Three (3) years of experience with the tools and techniques in using GIS software to assemble or develop tabular data from various sources and link them to features in the GIS database, reformatting and / or processing the data using GIS and non-GIS software tools to make the tabular data compatible with the GIS data. Proficiency with capabilities of GIS software, including features such as pan, zoom, inquiry, selecting map features by attribute query and vice-versa; substantive experience with common data editing tools and with common buffer, overlay, and other spatial analysis operations; familiarity with geocoding and data symbolization (both vector and Demonstrated capability for consistent attention to detail. Understanding of the importance of data quality and completeness as it relates to their intended uses. Familiarity with creating cartographic products using GIS software. Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Experience with developing and maintaining address data and mapping. Experience in developing data quality assurance processes to maintain a high standard of information. Significant experience developing or working with complex relational database models. Experience with developing and implementing data QA procedures. Familiarity with using raster data as a base map for on-screen digitizing and data QA/QC, for geo-referencing, or for photo interpretation/feature extraction and analysis. Familiarity with online mapping solutions including ArcGIS on Line (AGOL). Ability to develop basic Python scripts or basic SQL queries; Experience working as part of a team. Seniority level
Associate Employment type
Contract Job function
Information Technology Industries
Information Technology & Services Government Administration Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Executive Office of Technology Services and Security by 2x Get notified about new Geospatial Information Systems Technician jobs in
Boston, MA .
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