GIS Field Technician

Aventia • Tioga, ND

1d • $22

About The Position

KC Harvey Environmental is seeking a Field GIS Technician to join our team in Tioga, ND. This position supports both our consulting and field services operations across the western United States, focusing on weed control, vegetation management, and stormwater compliance projects. This role will be approximately 50% field-based and 50% office-based, providing GIS and data support to field crews, project managers, and environmental scientists. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, enjoys problem-solving, and is comfortable working with both spatial/tabular data and hands-on environmental field operations. Projects and duties include:
GIS & Data Management (Office – 50%) Create, edit, and maintain GIS datasets related to weed control, stormwater BMPs, and reclamation monitoring. Generate professional maps and field data collection tools to support project planning, treatment tracking, and invoicing. Compile summary data for reporting, billing, and compliance deliverables. Support field operations through GPS data management, QA/QC of collected data, and daily data uploads. Assist in generating client deliverables, including maps, data summaries, and treatment reports. Support invoicing and cost-tracking processes through data validation and mapping of work completed.
Field Work (50%) Assist field crews with GPS/GIS data collection for herbicide applications, BMP installations, and site inspections. Conduct site mapping, photo documentation, and post-treatment verification. Perform limited field data collection using mobile applications (e.g., ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123). Communicate with project managers and field staff to ensure accurate and timely reporting of work performed

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or holding a bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Land Resources, Earth Science, Geology, or GIS.
• Working knowledge of GIS principles, spatial data management, and cartographic design.
• Coursework or professional experience using ESRI ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and Field Maps.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word for data analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with field data collection methods, GPS devices, and mobile GIS applications.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in both field and office environments.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel regionally as project needs require.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with environmental compliance mapping, weed control treatment tracking, or stormwater inspections.
• Understanding of spatial data workflows for invoicing or operational tracking.
• Basic understanding of vegetation management, herbicide treatment areas, and stormwater BMPs.

Responsibilities

• Create, edit, and maintain GIS datasets related to weed control, stormwater BMPs, and reclamation monitoring.
• Generate professional maps and field data collection tools to support project planning, treatment tracking, and invoicing.
• Compile summary data for reporting, billing, and compliance deliverables.
• Support field operations through GPS data management, QA/QC of collected data, and daily data uploads.
• Assist in generating client deliverables, including maps, data summaries, and treatment reports.
• Support invoicing and cost-tracking processes through data validation and mapping of work completed.
• Assist field crews with GPS/GIS data collection for herbicide applications, BMP installations, and site inspections.
• Conduct site mapping, photo documentation, and post-treatment verification.
• Perform limited field data collection using mobile applications (e.g., ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123).
• Communicate with project managers and field staff to ensure accurate and timely reporting of work performed

Benefits

• Full-time project-based employees of Aventia who are regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, are eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, and additional benefits.
• Most elections are effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment.
• Employer-paid Life, Short-Term, and Long-Term Disability benefits are all effective upon your date of hire.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level