Who We Are

For over thirty years, SAM has built a reputation as a trusted, knowledgeable, and innovative partner. Our licensed professionals transform petabytes of complex spatial data into intelligent insights in a holistic Managed Geospatial Services™ (MGS™) framework. As North America's premiere MGS™ company, SAM provides practical, precise, and high-fidelity solutions designed to enhance decision-making, mitigate risks, achieve strategic objectives, and drive costs out of our client's business. Our vision is to advance spatial data acquisition, improve analysis capabilities, and develop predictive analytics to redefine and transform how infrastructure assets are developed and managed throughout their lifecycles.

Your Impact at SAM

The Office Technician will also support GIS analysis, data validation, and map production to enhance client projects and internal operations.

• GIS Data Management: Prepare, collect, organize, and input data to maintain and enhance client GIS databases, including field research and GPS data collection and processing

• Data Integration: Assist with interpreting as-built drawings, construction plans, engineering plans, recorded maps, deeds, legal descriptions, imagery, and related source documents. Incorporate these into GIS using methods such as coordinate geometry (COGO), digitizing, and GPS data processing

• Mapping and Layer Maintenance: Create and maintain multiple GIS layers, including parcels, streets, rights-of-way, zoning, development layers, and water and sewer system layers, ensuring data is up-to-date and accurate

• Quality Assurance & Control: Follow quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes to perform routine data management tasks, including data validation, correction, queries, and editing in GIS systems to guarantee data accuracy, integrity, and completeness

• GIS Analysis and Map Production: Assist with GIS and data analysis, prepare and execute spatial queries, and produce high-quality maps, spreadsheets, graphs, and other analytical products as needed for project planning and reporting

• Field Data Collection: Conduct field research and GPS data collection, ensuring spatial accuracy and proper documentation of site conditions and project requirements

• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of GIS data modifications, analysis results, and project progress. Generate reports and visual representations for stakeholders as required

• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, surveyors, and project managers to ensure GIS data aligns with project specifications and client needs

What You Bring to SAM

• Must be a transitioning service member from one of the branches of military

• Strong interest in land surveying, geospatial solutions, or related fields

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and practices

• Experience with GIS in the military or previous work is preferred

Our Perks

• Health and Wellness Benefits: BlueCross BlueShield health insurance coverage begins the month after your hire date, Free Vision + Dental plans for employees, company-paid premiums for Long-term disability/Life Insurance (with HSA + FSA plans), SAM Cares program focused on holistic well-being

• Financial Benefits: Employee Referral Rewards Program of $1K, $2,500 or $5K, Access to Ramsey Smart Dollar to support financial goals and retire with confidence, Fidelity retirement plans with a 5% company match, tuition reimbursement, optional cellphone stipend

• Work-Life Balance: Paid time off including vacation/sick/holidays, parental leave to support families

• Professional Development: Customized career development plan for licensing and certifications, Project Manager Business Academy, CAD Training Program, Individual Development Plans/Career Check-Ins, SAM WINS - our initiative for women-focused leadership and development, Milestone Anniversary Recognition, SAMbassador mentorship program

• Perks and Discounts: Access to “Perks at Work” for discounts on wellness + travel + leisure and everyday purchases, company-sponsored events, free office snacks

• Culture and Awards/Achievements: SAM Named 2023 Top Workplace USA for Second Consecutive Year; 2023 SAM Ranks No. 88 on ENR Top 500 Design Firms

EEO

SAM is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. SAM also participates in the federal E-Verify Program.

Salary Maximum

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Salary Minimum

USD $0.00/per year

• Must be a transitioning service member from one of the branches of military

• Strong interest in land surveying, geospatial solutions, or related fields

• Eagerness to learn and adapt to new technologies and practices

• Experience with GIS in the military or previous work is preferred

The Office Technician will also support GIS analysis, data validation, and map production to enhance client projects and internal operations.

• GIS Data Management: Prepare, collect, organize, and input data to maintain and enhance client GIS databases, including field research and GPS data collection and processing

• Data Integration: Assist with interpreting as-built drawings, construction plans, engineering plans, recorded maps, deeds, legal descriptions, imagery, and related source documents. Incorporate these into GIS using methods such as coordinate geometry (COGO), digitizing, and GPS data processing

• Mapping and Layer Maintenance: Create and maintain multiple GIS layers, including parcels, streets, rights-of-way, zoning, development layers, and water and sewer system layers, ensuring data is up-to-date and accurate

• Quality Assurance & Control: Follow quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes to perform routine data management tasks, including data validation, correction, queries, and editing in GIS systems to guarantee data accuracy, integrity, and completeness

• GIS Analysis and Map Production: Assist with GIS and data analysis, prepare and execute spatial queries, and produce high-quality maps, spreadsheets, graphs, and other analytical products as needed for project planning and reporting

• Field Data Collection: Conduct field research and GPS data collection, ensuring spatial accuracy and proper documentation of site conditions and project requirements

• Documentation and Reporting: Maintain detailed records of GIS data modifications, analysis results, and project progress. Generate reports and visual representations for stakeholders as required

• Collaboration: Work closely with engineers, surveyors, and project managers to ensure GIS data aligns with project specifications and client needs