GIS Field Technician
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Job Location:
Nashville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
26 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Summary:
The GIS Field Technician is part ofthe Facilities Business Operations Center and is responsible for maintaining the Geographic Information System (GIS) for the Information Systems (GIS) is a hardware/software computer-based method for collecting managing analyzing modeling and presenting geographic or spatial software allows one to overlay maps and datasets and query them in terms of their spatial relationships to each other. Reporting directly to the GIS Manager the GIS Field Technician collaborates with Universitys Facilities Team.
About the Work Unit:
Facilities provides support for construction renovation and routine maintenance of University space; housekeeping services for approximately 8 million square feet of academic administrative residential and recreational space; grounds care for 330 acres that are a registered arboretum; turf care for athletic fields; and utilities for the University Central and the Medical Center.
Facilities annual budget exceeds $100 million in operating expenses and includes over 500 employees. Facilities also manages major capital project expenditures totaling$125 million annually and facility renewal replacement and large maintenance project expenditures totaling $20 million annually. The Facilities Business Operations Center provides support to the entire department specifically regarding the areas of Finance Employee Relations Systems Communications and General Administration.
Key Functions and Expected Performance:
Accurately identify and interpret utility infrastructure in the field including steam chilled water electrical telecommunications sewer and irrigation systems along with their components and attributes.
Operate Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in compliance with FAA regulations and safety standards.
Collaborate with utility locators and maintain up-to-date utility mapping records.
Traverse various campus environments on foot including outdoor areas (lawns sidewalks streets and landscaped zones) and confined indoor spaces (such as basements crawl spaces and utility access points).
Use a tablet to collect and input field data ensuring accuracy and completeness.
Convert field-collected data into digital formats using GIS software.
Create maps and visual representations of data for internal and external users.
Organize catalog and retrieve archival documents in both digital and physical format.
Use Computerized Maintenance Management System (AiM) to create and complete work orders.
Gain proficiency in navigating and retrieving utility-related documentation within the Project Management Information System (eBuilder).
Supervisory Relationships:
This position does not have supervisory responsibility this position reports administratively and functionally to the GIS Manager.
Education and Certifications:
A bachelors degree is required from an accredited university. No specific degree is necessary although a GIS or related degree is preferable.
Experience and Skills:
Willingness to learn GIS processes and have at least six months of GIS experience.
Must have or be able to obtain the FAA Part 107 UAV License within 90 days of employment.
Must be able to recognize and identify utilities in the field and maintain utility maps in ArcGIS.
Must be able to interpret technical documents and translate to GIS.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Databases
- ArcGIS
- Mac Os
- GIS
- Microsoft Access
- Python
- Data Collection
- CAD
- Project Leadership
- Drafting
- ArcView
- Autocad
About Company
At Vanderbilt University , our work - regardless of title or role - is in service to an important and noble mission in which every member of our community serves in advancing knowledge and transforming lives on a daily basis. Located in Nashville , Tennessee, on a 330+ acre campus and ... View more
