Bowman Consulting

GIS Technician I - Raleigh, NC

LocationRaleigh, NC
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Short Description

Bowman has an opportunity for a GIS Technician I to join our team in Raleigh, NC

At Bowman, we believe in creating opportunities for aspiring people to thrive and achieve ambitious goals. That’s why a career at Bowman is more than a job. It is an opportunity to be part of a diverse and engaged community of professionals, to be treated as a respected and valued member of a motivated team and to be empowered to do exceptional work that advances the best interest of everyone involved. We recognize the importance of creating a work environment that is both rewarding to our employees and supportive of our unwavering commitment to provide unparalleled service to our clients.


Purpose

Support a multi-disciplinary land development team by providing technical and design assistance in cartography, database management, and spatial analysis tools that inform planning, engineering, and environmental decisions.


Responsibilities


Leadership and Direction

Perform work under the close supervision of a more experienced GIS professional.
Follow clearly defined procedures and guidelines to complete tasks.
Receive direct instruction on routine tasks; work is regularly reviewed for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to standards.


At The Operational And Company Level

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal team members, external clients, and agency contacts.
Support company goals and values through quality and accuracy in work product.


Do the Work

Assist with collecting, organizing, and inputting spatial and attribute data into GIS databases.
Create basic cartographic products such as maps, exhibits, and figures to support planning, engineering, and environmental projects.
Use ArcGIS software to perform basic geoprocessing tasks, including data clipping, merging, and spatial queries.
Help maintain internal GIS libraries, datasets, and file structures.
Provide data conversion support (e.g., CAD to GIS, Excel to shapefile) with attention to file integrity and naming conventions.
Perform QA/QC on simple datasets, checking for accuracy, completeness, and spatial alignment
Follow established GIS workflows and document steps as directed for future reference.
Assist with updates to GIS web maps and dashboards using Esri’s online tools.
Support GIS team members with project research, base mapping, and field data preparation.
Participate in ongoing training to build technical proficiency in GIS tools, software, and best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned by GIS Leads, Project Managers, or Team Leaders.


Success Metrics and Competencies

Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
Highly motivated and problem-solving attitude.
Strong sense of urgency in responding to constituents.
Basic analytical thinking and troubleshooting ability.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong work ethic and commitment to quality.
Self-reliance and ability to operate independently with limited direction.
Effective working relationship with internal leaders and peers, as well as external clients.
Ability to effectively manage multiple time-sensitive tasks.
Data analysis and interpretation skills.
Enthusiasm for GIS technology and its applications in land development.


Qualifications

Associate degree in Geography, GIS, Environmental Science, Engineering Technology, or a related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Entry level position; no previous professional experience required—internships or class projects using GIS are a plus.
Familiarity with ArcGIS Pro or ArcMap and basic knowledge of geodatabases and shapefiles.
Exposure to spatial data types, coordinate systems, and cartographic principles.
Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel).
Introductory knowledge of AutoCAD, basic GPS techniques, land planning, and zoning, preferred.
Experience or familiarity with AutoCAD, GPS data collection, or remote sensing a plus.
Willingness to learn new software and tools, including Esri Online, Python scripting, and LiDAR analysis.


Physical Demands and Working Environment

Primarily indoor professional office environment which may include bright/dim light, noise, fumes, odors, and traffic.
Mobility around an office environment.
Frequent and prolonged use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.
Occasional lifting or carrying up to 20 pounds.
Occasional pushing or pulling up to 20 pounds.
Occasional reaching outward or above shoulder.


Job Description Disclaimer

Note: While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, it is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary at any time with or without notice.

Bowman is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. For our EEO Policy Statement, please click here. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here.

Bowman has an obligation to provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and productive environment for its employees and clients. We are committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol-free workplace.

If you have any questions about the application process, please email recruiting@bowman.com.

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