City of La Crosse
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The City of La Crosse is accepting applications for a full-time GIS/Asset Specialist to become an essential member of the Utilities team. The incumbent in this position will manage and maintain the professional and technical work for the Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Utilities’ Geographical Information Systems (GIS) data conversion, Global Positioning Systems (GPS) data collection, GIS and Asset Management Programs and Information Databases. This position will support the cross functional Utility Management Team and the GIS Coordinator in the planning, development, implementation, and maintenance of the Utility’s Geographical Information System (GIS) and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). Responsible for the accuracy, integrity, and quality of Water, Sewer and Stormwater Utility asset information within the Computerized Maintenance Management (CMMS) and GIS environment.
The work involves developing and administering policies, standards, procedures and guidelines relating to access to, and utilization of the Utilities GIS and CMMS. These duties include work in the areas of system architecture, data maintenance and conversion workflows, complex GIS analysis, GIS application development, GIS database administration, and project management. Working under the direction of the Utilities Finance & Compliance Manager, this position will be expected to exercise independent judgment and discretion in development and implementation of the programs. Starting wage for this non-exempt position ranges between $30.94 – $35.43 per hour (80 hours bi-weekly), depending on candidate qualifications.
Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in GIS, Geography, Computer Science or other closely related field with two (2) years of work experience implementing GIS solutions, preferably with a focus on water, wastewater and storm water or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities. Highly proficient in use of GIS-related software, products, and services to include experience with ESRI software, specifically ESRI Arc GIS Pro, Experience Builder, Dashboards, Field Maps and Survey 123 within the ArcGIS Online Platform or Portal. Beneficial for candidate to have specific knowledge and understanding of water, wastewater and stormwater utilities as well as experience in applying GIS and CMMS principles and software, as well as statistical analysis principles; experience with life cycle costing and triple-bottom-line analysis. Familiarity with computer terminology, engineering applications, relational databases and database reporting applications preferred. Valid driver’s license required.
Benefits: The City offers a comprehensive benefit package including medical insurance, voluntary dental and vision plan, Wisconsin Retirement Plan, flexible spending account, deferred compensation, Roth IRA, life insurance, income continuation insurance, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, and a variety of wellness initiatives. Benefit perks: low medical plan premium costs having a $400 deductible, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System with a 6.9% employer contribution, 10 paid holidays, ability to earn sick days and vacation time available as of date of hire.
Selected candidate is subject to background check & post-offer/pre-employment drug screen. Applications accepted until position is filled, with an initial review of applications on November 10, 2024. To be considered, submit an employment application by visiting the City of La Crosse website and clicking on City Services, then clicking Career Opportunities or by visiting https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacrossewi.