GIS Technician I

Finding a better way.

At CHA, we believe in the power of clean water, resilient energy, safer roads, and structures that harmoniously blend with their surroundings. We create solutions. We help People. We improve our world. At CHA, we embed ourselves in our communities - and take pride in improving things where we live. At the foundation is a commitment to inclusion and diversity and choosing to treat everyone with dignity and respect. We also take accountability for making decisions that promote sustainability in our business and our designs. We are on a mission to reduce our environmental footprint and bring greener solutions to our clients. We are responsibly creating a more sustainable future in ways that we can all see and touch. Together. Every day.

CHA Consulting, Inc. is currently seeking a GIS Technician I to join our Corporate - Geospatial Team at a client site in Albany, NY.

CHA's corporate support teams provide vital specialized services to our technical business lines and market teams including financial, legal, marketing, business development, human resources, information technology and operational services. These teams may also support clients when their skills and expertise are required.

The GIS Technician I is responsible for providing Geographic Information System (GIS) technical services, which includes map design, data creation, and basic spatial analysis and data management for the company's external and internal projects.

At CHA, you can build a career and find your passion across our diverse business lines and project teams. Being part of CHA means being part of a team of talented professionals, where you'll find support for your career growth and the opportunity to impact our industry and our communities. Find your "why" at CHA!

Bachelor's degree in Geography, GIS certificate, or related degree
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant GIS experience is required
• Basic Microsoft Office skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Access
• Basic ESRI ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro software skills
• Basic knowledge of geographically referenced data required (projections, datum, map scales, etc.)
• Familiarity with AutoCAD, Smallworld, MapInfo, Google Earth a plus
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures and perform tasks with a high degree of efficiency, accuracy and quality
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to balance details with the big picture
• Strong written and verbal communications skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member
• Ability to conduct yourself in a professional manner with both internal and external customers

$23.07 - $27.28

Salary is based on a variety of factors, including, but not limited to, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training, and fair market evaluation based on industry standards.

At CHA, we work every day to create solutions, help people, and improve our world, committed to creating and fostering excellence in our diverse and highly talented teams. Our teams continually strive to find better ways - always searching, never settling - to achieve extraordinary results. Our values around hiring, training, and community engagement reflect a company culture that is inclusive and forward leaning, always pushing the limits of what is possible.

We as an organization celebrate the values of inclusion and equality, and advocate for the full participation of all people in an environment free of discrimination. To support these values, we invite all qualified applicants to be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.