Job Description:

Position Purpose

The GIS Technician will provide expertise and support during the installation, implementation, continuous improvement and ongoing usage of the department’s new GIS system. The candidate will serve as a resource to both technical and non-technical users of the system. This position will configure and develop the GIS system to meet the business needs of the Facilities Management department as well as the campus at large. Responsible for adding integration between the GIS system and other software products such as the FM IWMS system-Planon. This position will also be responsible for creating GIS standards for Brown FM as well as best practices for the use of the system.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in: Geography, GIS, Environmental Studies, Urban Planning or related field; minimum of 3-5 years’ professional experience, ideally in a GIS department or related role in a professional setting, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Experience with Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) preferred

• Experience with Facilities Management operations preferred

• Experience in setting up and configuring GIS software applications to meet user specifications.

Job Competencies

• In depth knowledge of a variety of applications for GIS integrations, database management systems. Also, writing process scripts and programming is helpful.

• Strong technical abilities to troubleshoot, support, and maintain critical hardware/software components supporting a 24x7 operation.

• Knowledge of project management to manage deliverables

• Ability to design, develop and implement new system applications as appropriate, and to review, analyze and modify existing systems and programs as necessary.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills for technical and non-technical audiences.

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to act professionally and cordially with customers and co-workers is required.

• The ability to create and deliver training curriculum. Work with the FM Training & Outreach Specialist for setting up the training curriculum.

• Strong service orientation

• Excellent organization/time management skills

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and pre-employment screenings satisfactory to Brown University.

Benefits of Working at Brown:

Information on the Benefits of Working at Brown can be found here.

Recruiting Start Date:

2026-04-20

Job Posting Title:

GIS Technician

Department:

Facilities Management and Campus Operations

Grade:

Grade 9

Worker Type:

Employee

Worker Sub-Type:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

37.5

Position Work Location:

Hybrid

 

Submission Guidelines:

Please note that in order to be considered an applicant for any staff position at Brown University you must submit an application form for each position for which you believe you are qualified. Applications are not kept on file for future positions. Please include a cover letter and resume with each position application.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Still Have Questions?

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EEO Statement:

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