Engineering and CADD Technician

Title: Engineering and CADD Technician

State Role Title: Engineering Technician III

Hiring Range: $50,000 - $60,000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Marine Resources Commission

Location: main location

Agency Website: www.mrc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The core responsibilities of this position involve managing large and complex datasets, utilizing GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro), developing and maintaining geodatabases, and creating custom GIS applications. The incumbent will be required to produce maps, plats, and exhibits of the marine environment for the entire agency.
This position will support all agency functions. The Habitat Division relies on spatial data for habitat mapping and restoration projects. Law Enforcement utilizes GIS for patrol planning and resource allocation. The Shellfish and Fisheries Divisions depend on geospatial data for managing aquaculture leases, assessing fish stocks, and monitoring fishing activity. Critically, this role will also support the specific needs of the Artificial Reef and oyster ground leasing program, ensuring these initiatives have the necessary data management and analytical support.

Minimum Qualifications

•Must be able to produce maps, plats, exhibits and other information relating to the marine environment.
•Must have 2 years work experience performing GIS duties. Training, certifications or degrees related to Geographical Information Systems is highly preferred and may substitute for one year of work experience.
•Must be proficient in ArcGIS Pro and able to work with large geospatial data sets.
•Must be able to work with a wide diversity of people to include the general public and all levels of the organization.
•A college degree in Environmental Science is preferred but not required.
•Working knowledge of AutoCAD is preferred but not required.

Additional Considerations

Thorough knowledge of both conventional and GPS surveying principles, processing, mapping and applicable mathematics, is required to perform this task. In addition, the individual must possess a solid background in computer-based mapping and GIS software. Must be able to interact with a wide variety of persons.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Applicants must be free from commercial fishing interests. Applicants must complete criminal background investigation. Telework for one day a week is available after a 90-day probationary period.

A Completed STATE APPLICATION is REQUIRED.

Contact Information

Name: Malinda Cross

Phone: 757-247-2216

Email: HR@MRC.VIRGINIA.GOV

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.