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Tetra Tech

Site Inspector

Durham, NC · On-site

... contract awards, client needs, and disaster activity. Essential Job Functions: The following duties ... Conduct virtual inspections using photographs, videos, engineering reports, GIS tools, and other ...

Tetra Tech, Inc.

Site Inspector

Durham, NC · On-site

... contract awards, client needs, and disaster activity. Essential Job Functions: The following duties ... GIS tools, and other available documentation when field deployment is not required. Data Collection ...

Durham County

UTILITY TECHNICIAN- 40010101

Durham, NC · On-site

$19.25 - $26.25/hr

... GIS mapping, and maintenance at the TWWTP and other Durham County owned facilities; and perform ... Ensures compliance with applicable rules, regulations, contracts, processes, policies, procedures ...

Black & Veatch

Senior Physical Substation Designer

Cary, NC · Hybrid

$94K - $101K/yr

... GIS). Intermediate knowledge of engineering calculations. Advanced knowledge of engineering ... Basic knowledge of procurement & contract administration. Basic knowledge of process, procedures ...

Actalent

Substation Designer

Raleigh, NC · Hybrid

$32 - $60/hr

Familiarity with AIS and/or GIS substations and utility design standards. * Proficiency in ... Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Raleigh, NC. Pay and Benefits ...

Stantec

Senior Noise Analyst

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$78K - $104K/yr

Growing into contract management. * Provide technical oversight of our noise staff, ranging from ... Must be proficient in MicroStation, OpenRoads, Geopak, and/or GIS * Familiarity with the noise ...

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As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for contract gis in Raleigh, NC is $27.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $21.01 and $32.69 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a contract GIS?

A Contract GIS job involves working on a temporary or project-based basis to perform Geographic Information Systems (GIS) tasks, such as mapping, spatial analysis, and data management. Contractors may work for government agencies, environmental firms, utilities, or private companies that need GIS expertise for specific projects. These roles often require proficiency in GIS software like ArcGIS or QGIS and may involve field data collection, remote sensing, or database management. Contract GIS professionals may work independently or as part of a team, and their contracts can range from a few months to multiple years, depending on project needs.

What do contract GIS professionals do?

As a Contract GIS professional, your daily tasks may include collecting, processing, and analyzing spatial data, creating digital maps, updating geospatial databases, and generating reports for various stakeholders. You may also collaborate closely with engineers, planners, environmental scientists, and IT teams depending on the industry you support. Projects often range from environmental impact assessments and land use planning to utility mapping and transportation analysis. Working on a contract basis, you may be involved in short-term or project-based assignments, which provides exposure to a variety of industries and challenges. This dynamic work environment is ideal for those who enjoy applying their GIS expertise to solve real-world problems.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the contract GIS position?

To thrive as a Contract GIS professional, you need a solid background in geographic information systems, spatial analysis, cartography, and data management, typically backed by a degree in geography, GIS, or a related field. Expertise with industry-standard software such as Esri ArcGIS, QGIS, and familiarity with GPS and remote sensing tools, as well as certifications like GISP, are highly valued. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and clear communication skills are important soft skills in this role. These qualifications enable Contract GIS professionals to deliver accurate, actionable spatial data to support organizational planning and decision-making.

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Infographic showing various Contract Gis job openings in Raleigh, NC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% Internship, 85% Full Time, 7% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 5% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 6% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,673 per year, or $27.7 per hour.

Sewer Collections Crew Leader

Fuquay-Varina, NC

Fuquay Varina, NC • On-site

$58K - $93K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

Salary : $58,355.12 - $93,368.20 Annually
Location : Fuquay-Varina, NC
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 202400175
Department: Public Utilities
Division: Sewer
Opening Date: 06/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
Pay Grade: 17
Job Overview
Performs responsible administrative, supervisory, and semi-skilled to skilled work in the preventative maintenance, maintenance, repair, and replacement of the Town's wastewater collections system. Work includes supervising maintenance and repair of sewer lines, pumping stations, and unstopping sewer lines. Work also includes planning work projects based on service extension needs, maintenance, and emergency needs; coordinating work with contracts; assigning crews to projects; inspecting work; and answering and resolving public complaints. Work also involves requesting and acquiring necessary resources for projects, and supervisory responsibility for crew efficiency, quality, and safety. Work requires technical and administrative skills. The employee participates in hiring and is responsible for training, work assignments, safety, performance coaching, and evaluation of staff. Work subjects the employee to environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, construction noise, and hazards. Workaround raw sewage may be subject to OSHA's blood-borne pathogen standards. Serves as the Backup Operator Responsible in Charge of the collection system. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Sewer Collection System Supervisor and is evaluated based on the adherence to schedule and design standards of the work inspected and supervised, cost-effectiveness, public acceptance, and accuracy of records. The employee is also subject to call-back and will be expected to perform "on-call" duties as directed to respond to water leaks, sewer clogs, and other similar customer service issues.
Essential Duties and Tasks
  • Assists in coordinating, supervising, and participating in the preventative maintenance, repair, and replacement of wastewater collection systems and related appurtenances.
  • Assists in coordinating, supervising, and participating in the condition assessment of the Town's wastewater collections systems.
  • Works independently, departmentally, and interdepartmentally, to ensure the success of Town wastewater collection systems.
  • Serves as Backup Operator in Responsible Charge of the wastewater collections system and maintains necessary records and submits necessary reports.
  • Assists, supervises, and participates in the maintenance of mains, mowing of easements, and pump station maintenance and repair including the application of electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and some electronic trades.
  • Operates a variety of medium to heavy construction equipment and power tools.
  • Assists in preparing the division's budget request; orders equipment, parts, materials, and supplies; ensures adequate inventory available for needs.
  • Assists in scheduling hydrant flushing, hydrant and valve exercising, and other preventative and maintenance needs.
  • Participates in staff hiring; ensures the safety of staff; performs training, performance coaching, and evaluation; makes work assignments and ensures quality work; establishes an atmosphere of performance excellence and employee engagement.
  • Inspects work in progress for adherence to design, schedule, materials, and standards, and for design practicality; maintains a daily log of conversations, construction progress, observations of work and materials, and other relevant project information.
  • Maintains inventory records; prepares records and reports of division activities.
  • Meets with customers or handles customer phone calls related to leaks, new installations, etc.
  • Assisting other divisions and departments, including distribution system maintenance and repair.
  • Operates, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs equipment.
  • Assists in the mitigation of inflow and infiltration problems; identifies, recommends remediation strategies, and implements approved programs.
  • Assists with planning, coordinating, and overseeing contracted work, including main construction, lift station replacement, and SCADA and PLC system installation and repair.
  • Works with a variety of asset management and specialized software for entering, storing, and retrieving information about Town utility lines.
  • Establishes and maintains GIS-based utility infrastructure as needed in the field.
  • Operates various types of heavy equipment, including backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, flatbed trucks, excavators, combo trucks, forklifts, etc.
  • Ensures machinery and equipment are properly maintained; completes daily checks and preventative maintenance requirements, and schedules maintenance and repairs accordingly to ensure equipment remains in good working order.
  • Uses various pneumatic, gas, or electric power tools, including compressors, jackhammers, tapping machines, boring machines, tamps, concrete saws, drills, etc.
  • Assists Town collections and distribution crews, in the maintenance and repair of utility lines.
  • Supervises, coaches, and trains employees in job safety, traffic control, and all equipment operations.
  • Assists other departments and agencies as needed and performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of effective supervisory principles and practices, including leadership, motivation, conflict resolution, performance coaching, and evaluation.
  • Knowledge of the tools, materials, and methods used to maintain and repair wastewater collection infrastructure and associated appurtenances.
  • Thorough knowledge of construction practices, techniques, materials, and equipment relating to wastewater line and pump station operation, maintenance and repair, and other related work.
  • Considerable knowledge of the regulatory requirements, chemical principles, field analysis, and methods and protocols necessary to maintain the collections system.
  • Some knowledge of related engineering practices, specifications, and standards.
  • Some knowledge of the Town's purchasing, budgeting, and personnel policies and procedures.
  • Considerable knowledge of the safety hazards and related precautions necessary in the work.
  • Knowledge of the application of information technology to division work.
  • Skill in customer service excellence and collaborative conflict resolution.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and blueprints and to compare them with various aspects of construction in progress. With the ability to detect errors in construction materials and projects.
  • Ability to establish effective working relationships with engineers, contractors, construction workers, Town management and staff, employees, and the general public.
  • Ability to effect satisfactory compliance with specifications and standards.
  • Ability to establish and maintain accurate records and submit accurate reports.
  • Knowledge of the operational and preventative maintenance requirements for light and heavy-duty construction equipment, and vehicles, and using basic hand tools assigned to perform primary duties.
  • Knowledge of the occupational hazards and proper safety precautions associated with working around raw sewage, operating heavy construction equipment, and working around traffic.
  • Skill in the advanced use of computers and various software applications, including the Town's GIS-based computer programs and mapping functions related to the water distribution system.
  • Ability to work in a team and independently and use sound judgment.
  • Ability to learn and operate asset management software.
  • Ability to develop step-by-step plans to narrow alternatives and to find the source of problems.
  • Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with Town personnel, contractors, and the public.
  • Ability to read utility line maps and operation and service manuals and to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Requirements
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to perform the basic life functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions.
  • Must be able to perform light work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently or constantly to move objects. The work is generally performed in inside and outside environments, in extreme hot and cold weather, and exposed to hazards, including loud noises, vibrations, moving mechanical parts, exposure to chemicals, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, and oils.
  • Duties may also expose the employee to human body fluids and thus the work is subject to the OSHA requirements on blood-borne pathogens. The work environment involves high risks with exposure to potentially dangerous situations or unusual environmental risks which require a range of safety and other precautions.
  • Use of safe work practices with equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations, and traffic signals are required. Employees will be required to wear other appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as masks, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.
Education and Experience
  • Graduation from high school and a minimum of 5-years' experience in construction and maintenance of utility lines; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Special Requirement
  • Possess a valid North Carolina Class-A Commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement OR the ability to obtain a North Carolina Class-A Commercial driver's license with tanker endorsement within 6 months of hire date.
  • Must have a NC Grade IV Sewer Collection Operator Certification. (REQUIRED)
  • This position is designated as critical personnel, requiring performance of duties during inclement weather or other emergency situations to ensure continuity of town services.
Additional Information
  • The starting salary will be determined based on the selected candidate's skills and qualifications.

If you have technical issues submitting your application, please call the NEOGOV Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting, other than your application status, please contact the Human Resources Office. If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received before the closing date will be accepted.
To check the status of your application, please log on to your NEOGOV account and click "Application Status". It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Normal processing time for applications is ~20-30 days from the closing date of the posting.
When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills & abilities, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The Town of Fuquay-Varina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The hiring salary will not exceed the hiring pay range unless approved by the Town Manager.
The Town of Fuquay-Varina is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screening.
The Town of Fuquay-Varina aims to be a dash-more! Below is the comprehensive benefits package for all regular, full-time employees:
  • Employer-paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employer-paid Employee Life Insurance
  • Participation in the North Carolina Local Government Employees' Retirement System
  • Five percent (5%) employer contribution to the NC 401(k)
  • Optional 457(b) Supplemental Retirement Plan
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Paid Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Leave
  • Bereavement Leave (40 hours)
  • Shared Leave
  • Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks)
  • Paid Eldercare Leave (120 hours)
  • Dash-More Time (32 hours)
  • Membership with Local Government Federal Credit Union
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Longevity Pay
  • Christmas Bonus
  • On-site gym (Town Hall and Community Center)
  • Optional Supplemental Term Life Insurance
  • Optional STD, Accident, Cancer, Medical Bridge, Critical Illness, & Whole Life Insurance
  • Medical Expense Reimbursement Plan (MERP)

01
What is your highest level of education?
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Some college courses
  • Attended, but did not complete high school
  • Master's degree or higher

02
Do you have a valid Class A Driver's License with tanker endorsement?
  • Yes
  • No

03
If you answered NO to the above question, can you obtain Class A Commercial Driver's License with tanker endorsement within (6) months of employment?
  • Yes
  • No

04
Please list all certifications or endorsements you currently hold. If none, please write N/A.
05
How many years of documented experience (documented on this application) in the Wastewater industry do you have?
  • None
  • 1 or more years, but less than 3
  • 3 or more years, but less than 5
  • 5 or more years, but less than 10
  • 10 or more years

06
This position will require on-call rotation. Will you be able to work when scheduled during these times?
  • Yes
  • No

07
This position requires a NC Grade IV Collection Operator certification. Do you possess a valid Grade IV Collection certification?
  • Yes
  • No

08
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