Menu
Log in

GIS 

ASSOCIATION OF 

ALABAMA

Log in

Alabama State Port Authority - GIS Technician

01/23/2026 2:46 PM | Sera May (Administrator)

Job Summary

Responsible for providing day-to-day technical and administrative support for the Geographic Information Systems (GIS) program, including data collection, data management, mapping, and user support in alignment with the GIS Strategic Plan.

Essential Functions

(Duties may not include all duties listed below, nor do the examples cover all the duties which

may be performed.)

1. Develop and maintain GIS feature data for applications, analysis, and map production

using a variety of datasets, including transportation, engineering, environmental, and

cadastral data.

2. Collect, convert, validate, and document spatial data and metadata in both office and field

environments.

3. Perform routine GIS data manipulation and processing, including queries, geoprocessing,

basic spatial analysis, and cartographic production using desktop and web-based GIS

applications.

4. Assist in the preparation of lease, easement, or premises exhibits, including reading and

interpreting metes and bounds descriptions and preparing map exhibits.

5. Assist with the design, deployment, and maintenance of GIS web applications and field

data collection tools.

6. Perform tasks related to document scanning, indexing, content extraction, migration, and

metadata management.

7. Communicate with internal users to produce maps and reports and translate technical GIS

concepts into user-friendly information.

8. Provide training and support to end users for GIS tools and applications through in-person,

email, and remote sessions.

9. Travel to port facilities, construction projects, and terminal operations to support GIS data

collection and inspection activities, including work in inclement weather.

10.Work under the direction of, and provide support to, the Senior GIS Specialist.

11. Perform other duties as assigned

Contact Mary Mekkers for more information mary.mekkers@alports.com



Contact Us: info@gisaa.org

Or find us on Slack



Powered by Wild Apricot Membership Software