[ShovelBums.Org] GIS technician – Austin, Texas

GIS technician – Austin, Texas

AmaTerraEnvironmental, Inc. seeks an entry-level GIS technician for a permanent, fulltime position in Austin, Texas.  The position require a B.A./B.S. degreein geography, anthropology, or a closely related field and coursework ortraining in the use of ESRI ArcGIS 10.x to create maps, perform basic spatialanalysis, and georeference historic maps and aerial photographs. Experience with QGIS, Global Mapper, Trimble Pathfinder Office, and ArcPadpreferred.  The  job consists of an estimated 80% GIS dutiesincluding preparing GPS units for fieldwork, processing and compiling gatheredfield data, creating a variety of general and thematic maps, archeologicalbackground and detailed site maps as well as historic, biological, and otherresource maps.  In addition, the job will include an estimated 20%technician-level archeological duties (survey, excavation, lab) to include limitedovernight travel.  Salary range for this position is $36-40,000 annually,depending on experience and skills sets. AmaTerra also offers health insurance,paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation leave, and a 401(k) after 12months.  To apply for this position, please email Joel Butler at jbutler@amaterra.comusing “GIS TECHNICIAN” as the subject line, and include a recent resume or CVin PDF format. AmaTerra is an equal opportunity employer; women and minoritiesare encouraged to apply.