Construction GIS Technician

Summary Of Work Minot District, Minot Construction Section, Minot, ND Minot District, Minot Construction Section, Minot, ND Shape the Future of Transportation with the North Dakota Department of Transportation! Are you ready to make a real impact? The North Dakota Department of Transportation is looking for dedicated and skilled professionals to join our team. This is your chance to play a vital role in creating safe, efficient, and innovative transportation solutions that serve communities across our state. We uphold the values of professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication, and excellence in everything we do. NDDOT Starting Salary: $5,699/ month We are seeking a candidate with a passion for construction and engineering, who enjoys working outdoors and has a strong understanding of technology to fill our role as a Construction GIS Technician. This position is responsible for leading and managing the district's GIS program. The new team member will oversee all aspects of our GIS operations, including maintaining and enhancing the roadside asset database, developing and administering new database tools, coordinating the maintenance diary system, and setting up construction projects within ArcGIS. The role will also support a variety of additional GIS initiatives as they arise, ensuring data accuracy, usability, and alignment with district needs. Other duties include assisting with construction inspection, survey activities, and material testing to support field operations. The position will be required to obtain a drone pilot's license, training and testing are provided by the department, and will use drone technology for stockpile measurements, project reconnaissance, and aerial documentation. Additional responsibilities include managing the district's culvert inspection program, billboard inspection program, and overhead clearance assessments, ensuring these datasets remain up-to-date and support operational decision-making. Minimum Qualifications To be considered for a Construction GIS Technician, you must have at least six years of work experience related to the duties listed, which must include hands on experience using GIS software for data collection, database management, mapping, or spatial analysis. College-level coursework and/or a degree in an engineering, geospatial, or related technical field that includes GIS coursework may be substituted for the required work experience on a year-for-year basis. Materials testing experience is preferred. You will need to be able to carry several items with a total weight of 50 pounds and have a valid North Dakota Class D driver's license in order to travel to project locations. But most importantly, we're looking for someone who is passionate about construction and engineering, has strong organizational and communication skills, and is proficient in Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word. Employment of the selected candidate will be contingent on satisfactorily completing the interview process and the required job function screening and reference check. About Team ND “Far and away the best prize life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.” - Theodore Roosevelt More than 7,500 talented, hard-working people across sixty-three agencies have come together as Team North Dakota. At Team ND, we are driven to succeed through gratitude, humility, curiosity and courage. Our purpose is to empower people, improve lives, and inspire success. Join us in being legendary. Total Rewards The State of North Dakota is committed to providing team members with a strong and competitive rewards package that support you, your health and your family. NDDOT does not provide sponsorships and we are not an E-Verify employer. Equal Employment Opportunity The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act. As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10. #J-18808-Ljbffr North Dakota Department of Transportation