1099 consultant · ~40–300 hrs per funded award · $15–$35/hr · On site, Phoenix, AZ

GIS Field Technician (Phoenix, AZ)

Be our eyes on the ground in the Phoenix area, visiting sites as needed to collect accurate GIS field data that our maps and models can rely on.

About Precision Federal

Precision Federal is a small business building AI, data and software systems for government agencies. The company’s founder loves God, and the company is built on Christian faith: every number we publish is real, every claim we make is verifiable, and the work is done with excellence as service to God. Faith is welcome here and openly shared.

How this role works

You join the bench. You apply with your weekly hours and start time. We set your hourly rate from your résumé, and we may name you on proposals that match this role. If we don't win, you owe nothing.
A contract is awarded. The award funds the team named in the proposal. Your engagement begins at the hourly rate we agreed on.
You work remote, paid from the contract. ~40–300 hrs per funded award — and if no award ever funds, you owe nothing and lose nothing.

What you'll do

Visit sites around the Phoenix area as needed to collect location, attribute and photo data
Capture points, lines and features with GPS/GNSS and mobile GIS apps to the accuracy the work calls for
Check what is on the ground against what is in our data and flag what does not match
Write up clear, organized field notes and hand off clean, complete data to our team

Required qualifications

Based in the Phoenix area and able to reach local sites on short notice
Hands-on experience collecting GIS field data with GPS/GNSS equipment or mobile apps such as ArcGIS Field Maps, Survey123 or QField
Reliable transportation and comfort working outdoors in Arizona conditions
U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident (U.S. person)
Willing to be named on a federal proposal with a one-page resume, and to sign a short letter of commitment

Preferred qualifications

Experience with survey-grade or sub-meter receivers such as Trimble, Emlid or Eos Arrow
Working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro or QGIS for checking and cleaning field data
Utility, municipal, environmental or infrastructure field work
GIS certificate or degree, or GISP certification

Compensation & structure

1099 consulting engagement. $15–$35 per hour; we set your rate from your résumé and experience. Hours are funded by federal contract awards — this seat is scoped at roughly 40–300 hours per funded award, on site, phoenix, az. Work and pay begin only if the contract is awarded — no award, no hours, no obligation.

Join the bench — GIS Field Technician (Phoenix, AZ)

Every application is read. It takes about 5 minutes.

This is a bench, not a job offer. Work starts when we win a contract that needs you.
We may name you on proposals. If that contract is awarded, you do the role at the rate and hours we agree on.
Paid hourly as a 1099 contractor; full-time roles may be W-2. If your background fits, we will email you.

First name *

Last name *

Email *

Phone *

Work authorization *

LinkedIn or portfolio link

What state do you live in? *

Resume (PDF or Word) *

Questions

Answer from your own experience. A few sentences each is plenty; be specific and tell us what you did yourself.

Precision Federal was founded on Christian values. Our faith in God shapes how we work: many of us openly share our personal faith, share our lives together, and pray for one another. We’re building a close-knit community where we truly care about each other. Taking part is always voluntary, and people of every faith and background are welcome. As we get to know you, you’re always welcome to share your own faith with us.

1. Cover letter. In your own words, tell us about yourself: what guides you (for many of us here, that’s our faith in God), your background, and why this role interests you. *

2. Describe the field data collection project most like this role: what you collected, where, the equipment and accuracy involved, a problem you found or solved in the field, your role, and the result. *

Availability

Pay for this role: $15–$35 an hour, set by your experience.

Hours per week you could give on an awarded contract (all part-time, up to 30) *

If you are named and we win, will you be able to start within a few weeks? *

May we name you on proposals for this role, and if we win, will you do the work at the rate we agree on? *

I agree to the Applicant Terms. *

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