GIS / Inspection Technician

SUMMARY OF JOB:

Under direct supervision, represent the Director, and assist the Water Distribution Superintendent and Construction and Maintenance Superintendent on tasks including but not limited to the following.

• Maintain the daily GIS operations including ArcGIS for Server, ArcGIS Online, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, as well as all desktop and mobile applications for the department.
• Provide GIS system, Cityworks, and IT Pipes administration, database editing, geocoding, geoprocessing, georeferencing, data conversion, workflow management, spatial analysis, and quality control processes in desktop and web-based environments.
• Inspect and oversee the construction of Public Utilities infrastructure to ensure that construction and materials comply with regulations, plans and specifications.
• Compile daily construction info for monthly pay estimates as well as asset management of new and retired infrastructure for annual auditing.

TASKS ROUTINELY PERFORMED:

Maintain a proactively developing GIS system that uses ESRI’s Enterprise License Agreement for Small Governments which includes: ArcServer, ArcGIS Online, ArcDesktop, ArcGIS Pro, and extensions. Create and edit maps and apps used throughout different platforms in various departments.

Maintain relationships between GIS and related utility records, related tables, and other asset management software.

Analyze spatial data through the use of mapping software.

Design, develop, implement, and maintain geospatial web applications and data collection workflows.

Create, maintain, and update maps, drawings, spreadsheets, data files, and documentation for a variety of uses both internally and externally.

Analyze various operations within the department and adapt GIS applications to suit.

Provide support to the entire department for GIS and other software.

Utilize aerial imagery to create new data and perform quality control on existing data.

Use GIS and other programs for asset management of infrastructure.

When needed, examine workmanship of finished installations for conformity to standards for approval of installation.

Interpret plans and specifications for contractor and discuss deviations from specified construction procedures with management to ensure compliance with specifications and regulations.

Record quantities and locations of materials installed and verify proper elevation of installation.

Observe work in progress to ensure that construction conforms to plans, specifications and regulations.

Use survey equipment to inspect and verify locations of infrastructure. Spirit level, RTK GPS, and other instruments may be required.

Maintain daily log of construction and inspection activities.

Compute monthly construction pay estimates of work completed for approval by management.

Prepare asbuilts of construction installation with the use of Autodesk and ArcGIS software products.

Use survey equipment to perform duties related to inspecting, GIS, and data collection as needed.

Assist the Water Superintendent and Construction Superintendent in daily activities.

Must maintain proper relations with the public, coworkers, management and other City staff.

Shall be subject to recall any time before or after regularly scheduled shift.

Shall use GIS for locating infrastructure and ongoing maintenance functions.

Shall attend seminars or training to maintain required education.

Various other related duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school graduation or GED and an associate degree in Geographic Information Systems, Geography, or related field from an accredited two or four year college plus three years of related experience; or a minimum of five years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Utility construction inspection experience desired and safe work practices and methods required.

Ability to obtain Groundwater and Distribution DNR certification within one year of employment.

Ability to learn basic utility functions.

Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license issued by the State of Wisconsin with a clean driving record.

Ability to pass post-offer physical examination.

Must have regular, predictable attendance.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Working knowledge of ESRI’s products including ArcGIS for Server, ArcGIS Desktop, ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, and additional web-based and mobile applications.

Ability to maintain relationships between GIS and related utility records, related tables, and other asset management software.

Ability to perform data and geographical analyses.

Administer and maintain Cityworks to help Superintendents manage work orders, inventory, and relate these to GIS for asset management.

Help department staff utilize pipe televising software, IT Pipes, and administer and oversee the relation to GIS.

Ability to communicate GIS-related technical issues and concepts to staff with varying levels of technical knowledge.

Understand emerging GIS technologies and their application to improve City services.

Familiar with one or more programming languages including JavaScript, Python, and/or SQL.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel.

Knowledge of the nomenclature, methodology and techniques of construction inspection.

Ability to relate well with co-workers and the general public.

Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written.

Ability to maintain accurate and complete reports and prepare clear and detailed reports.

Knowledge of utility construction, maintenance and repair practices.

Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safe work practices.

Knowledge of survey methods used in inspection and mapping.

Knowledge of drafting methods and software including Autodesk.

Ability to operate equipment for locating buried utilities.

Ability to operate GPS and other equipment for data collections and point staking.

Ability to enforce contract requirements.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or digital form.

Must be available for overtime work assignments.