GIS Technician

Under the general direction of the GIS Administrator, the GIS Technician creates and maintains a variety of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) databases, documentation, and map layers, inputs geographic data from a variety of sources, and produces high quality outputs as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Maintains a variety of GIS layers and databases including street, fire, park, building, and boundary data while adhering to organizational quality standards. (40%)

• Creates maps and special projects for various internal customers and fulfills data request for both internal and external customers according to organizational standards. (30%)

• Interprets and transfers data from source documents including digital and/or printed plats, record drawings, plans, profiles, and legal descriptions. (20%)

• Collects field data with GPS (Global Positioning Systems) and provide support to field staff for any mobile technology. (10%)

• Perform other duties as assigned.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:
• Bachelor’s Degree in GIS, Geography, Surveying, Planning, or other directly related area.
• Minimum of one (1) year of related experience in GIS applications and technology.
• Minimum of one (1) year of practical application of Environmental Systems Research Institute, Inc. (ESRI) enterprise software.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Thorough knowledge of office terminology and GIS practices and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Windows environment and networking, ESRI GIS software, Microsoft Office, Python and mobile devices, and other relevant computer information systems.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical data and information, and the ability to effectively relay the same information to management, users, and the public.
• Ability to communicate clearly both orally and in writing.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as statistical inference, fundamentals of plane and solid geometry, and the application of algebraic and trigonometric functions.
• Ability to apply concepts, such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, to practical situations.
• Ability to classify, compute, tabulate, and categorize data.
• Ability to utilize a variety of advisory and design data and information, such as land records, maps, statistical data, utility plans, engineering plan/profile sheets, and computer documentation.

In evaluating candidates for this position, the City may consider a combination of education and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED

Printers, photocopiers, calculator, phone, personal computer, large format plotter, Windows servers, GPS/GNSS receivers, mobile devices, smart boards, and projectors

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands/fingers. The employee must be able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

The noise level in the work environment is moderately quiet. Work may be performed indoors or outdoors, and exposure to extreme weather conditions may occur.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview, background check, and job related tests may be required.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.