GIS Analyst / Survey Technician

About the position A. Morton Thomas and Associates, Inc. (AMT), an employee-owned consultant engineering firm, is seeking a GIS Analyst/Survey Technician to join our Team in the Herndon, VA office. This candidate will work on both GIS and Survey assignments. The position will entail working in a dual role to perform both GIS and survey assignments. The GIS assignments will include geo-referencing property plat images and GIS data input. The survey assignments will include survey computations, preparation of topographic and boundary surveys, as-built surveys, preparation of record drawings and easement plats. The candidate will also have the opportunity to perform field survey data collection, if so desired. Candidate will be required to be proficient in ArcGIS Pro and AutoCAD software platforms. Experience with MicroStation is a plus. Salary is: $27.00 - $35.00 / hour based on education and experience. Excellent Work / Life Balance opportunity. Candidate must live within the DMV area and have ability to commute to the Herndon office location. Hybrid work arrangements will be considered on a case by case basis. Why Join AMT? At AMT, we understand that our most valuable asset is our staff. For 70 years, we have worked diligently to build a team of talented employees who fully embody our values as an organization – values such as teamwork, integrity, and innovation. Now that we have transitioned into an employee-owned firm, we are excited to place the future of AMT into over 500 sets of dedicated hands. The AMT Difference Our company culture is characterized by a workforce that holds the highest standards of ethics and integrity, focused client care, and commitment to AMT's Core Values of safety, respect, integrity, commitment, quality, teamwork. leadership, responsibility, and profitable growth. Operating as an ESOP allows us to reward our dedicated and loyal employees with additional benefits from the company’s stock as well as an incentive to continue building a high-performance ownership culture. To strengthen and support its employees, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry. Competitive Benefit Package To strengthen and support its employees, its greatest asset, AMT invests in programs and processes to sustain an engaging work environment. AMT also recognizes the importance of employee benefits and policies and remains committed to providing programs that are both comprehensive and competitive in the industry. With AMT, you will get: • Tiered medical coverage • Dental/Vision • 401(k) with 6% company Match! • Short- and long-term disability • College savings plan • Life insurance • Paid time off • Holidays • Training/Certifications Apply Today! Responsibilities • Perform GIS activities to include georeferencing, creating spatial features, and developing databases. • Provide support to survey project manager. • Perform CAD drafting using GIS application software • Perform survey computations for deed composites, • Perform data processing of topographic and boundary survey data collection files. • Prepare topographic and boundary survey finished drawings. • Prepare easement and right-of-way drawings and legal descriptions. • Prepare As-Built survey drawings. • Perform property, deed, and plat research. • Other duties as assigned by the Licensed Surveyor Requirements • High School Diploma • 2- or 4-year survey, geography, or engineering degree preferred • 2 years or more surveying and/or GIS experience • Ability to read and understand property plats, maps, engineering plans, and architectural plans • CAD,GIS and survey software proficiency • Proficiency in Bluebeam, Adobe, and arenaflex Office Suite software packages. • Excellent organizational skills and following AMT CAD protocol • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple concurrent assignments • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Strong team player with commitment to company values • Ability to work overtime when necessary. Nice-to-haves • Experience with MicroStation is a plus. Benefits • Tiered medical coverage • Dental/Vision • 401(k) with 6% company Match! • Short- and long-term disability • College savings plan • Life insurance • Paid time off • Holidays • Training/Certifications Apply tot his job

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