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Under the direction of the GIS Manager, the GIS Technician works as part of a team to support the GIS needs of all tribal departments. The GIS Technician's responsibilities include, but are not limited to, custom map production, geospatial analysis, spatial data collection and management, geodatabase dataset design and web mapping application development.

• Meet with tribal government staff to define GIS project requirements.
• Produce custom digital and hard copy maps in support of tribal government priorities.
• Create web maps and applications for use by tribal government staff and tribal members.
• Collect data in the field using GPS units and tablets.
• Create and maintain spatial data, including dataset design and metadata documentation.
• Perform geospatial analysis and produce reports, spreadsheets and related GIS products.
• Resolve technical problems and complete projects without established procedures.
• Present GIS projects, workflows and results to internal and external audiences.
• Protect the safety, integrity and privacy of the Tribe's spatial data.
• Develop working relationships with regional GIS peers, including staff at tribal, federal, state and local governments.
• Keep up with rapidly changing GIS technology by reading industry blogs, websites, white papers and attending webinars, trainings, conferences, user group meetings, etc.
• Perform other related functions in support of the GIS program and other duties as assigned.