Canton Water GIS Technician

Salary Range: $24.73-$30.84 ($10 - $20/hour in benefits)

Rate of pay at each step:
1. $24.73
2. $26.27
3. $27.79
4. $29.31
5. $30.84

Employment with the City of Canton comes with a full array of benefits. We offer comprehensive health insurance paid vacations paid holidays a retirement plan and sick time.

Interested in this position Please submit your application through by clicking the Apply button on the posting. ApplicantsMUSTsubmit a copy of their valid drivers license and any other documents pertinent to this position with their application.

This is anopenexamination. To be eligible for this examination applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or have a permanent residence card. Applicants must possess at least an Associates Degree and be at least 18 years of age.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Serves as an entry-level GIS technician who specializes in spatial technology and supports the department by maintaining GIS databases and departmental records

Performs duties in the office and in the field including but not limited to: reading and interpreting maps and engineering drawings; GIS data entry and data maintenance; producing maps and processing data to serve a variety of purposes; utilizing and maintaining a Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS); and field locating assets

Utilizes current GIS software and asset management software

Performs related work as required

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS:

Entry-level GIS Technician

Applies GIS principles and techniques to work performed in the office and field as outlined in the General Statements of Duties

Utilizes skills for data management field data collection and respond to GIS related requests

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Produces maps manipulates data and assists with GIS applications to meet departmental project program and/or public needs

Creates compiles converts and transfers data and existing records from a variety of sources using industry-standard software tools

Performs assignments related to the collection QA/QC maintenance and analysis of information including GIS and CMMS databases

Builds and maintains topology and geometric/utility networks

Utilizes problem-solving skills and consults with the GIS team to analyze data and determine the best course of action to accomplish tasks

Reviews and analyzes existing or incoming data for currency accuracy usefulness quality or completeness and develops written and/or verbal recommendations for continuous improvement

May assist with the public-facing departmental website

May represent the department at planning pre-construction utility coordination and other meetings. Performs routine mathematical computations

Utilizes technology and software as required by the department

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Demonstrates sufficient technical aptitude of the principles and practices of GIS as they relate to public works and infrastructure

Understands the differences between various data types

Understands the importance of projection coordinate systems and spatial accuracy in GIS

Knowledge and use of a satellite-based navigation system is a plus (such as a GPS unit)

Demonstrates relevant experience in geographical information systems and computer technology or cartography principles are required

Demonstrates experience with current GIS software

Willingness and aptitude for GIS work

Ability to perform duties with attention to detail and accuracy

Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including computers scanners plotters printers mobile devices and copiers

Ability to perform repetitious work independently with minimal supervision

Physical ability required for walking bending stooping and data entry both in the field during all types of weather and in the office

Ability to be well-organized and accurately follow adopted policies and procedures

Willingness to continuously learn new technical skills workflows and contribute to a team atmosphere

Demonstrates advanced computer skills reading and interpretation of engineering plans maps and data are expected

Ability to carry out oral and written instructions with minimum of detail

Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely orally and in writing

Ability to utilize tabular databases

Must possess a valid State of Ohio Drivers License at all times

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with an Associates degree in Geographic Information Systems; Geography; Cartography; Computer Science; or equivalent

- A Bachelors degree in Geographic Information Systems; Geography; Cartography; Computer Science; or equivalent is preferred

- Any equivalent combination of knowledge training and experience which provides the necessary skills and abilities may be acceptable

A minimum of 1 year of relevant work experience preferred

Must be able to demonstrate experience with GIS software (i.e. ESRI products)

Must have experience with spreadsheet and word processing software and products

Must possess a valid Ohio drivers license at all times

Must pass a technical aptitude test issued by the City of Canton

SUBSEQUENT TO THE FILING OF THE APPLICATION THE CANDIDATES WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE LOCATION DATE AND TIME OF THE EXAMINATION.

*DISCLAIMER*
All applicants should receive an email from confirming that their application was received. If you do not receive a confirmation email please contact Civil Service at to confirm that your application went through.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS
As provided in ORC 124.23C any person who has completed service in the uniformed services who have been honorably discharged from the uniformed services or transferred to the reserve with evidence of satisfactory service and who is an Ohio resident and any member of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States including the Ohio National Guard who has completed more than 180 days of active duty service pursuant to an executive order of the President of the United States or an act of Congress of the United States may file with the director a certificate of service or honorable discharge (DD-214 Long version) and upon this filing the person shall receive an additional credit of twenty percent (20%) of the persons total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

A member in good standing of a reserve component of the armed forces of the United States including the Ohio National Guard who successfully completes the members initial entry-level training shall receive a credit of fifteen percent (15%) of the persons total grade given in the examination in which the person receives a passing grade.

NOTICE OF DRUG TESTING REQUIREMENT
Pursuant to Civil Service Rules applicants are hereby advised that the position of employment being examined for is subject to a drug test. Accordingly eligibility is not considered final until drug testing has been successfully completed with a negative result.

NOTICE OF BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Be advised that candidates may be subjected to a confidential background investigation including but not limited to a criminal record check and driving record check.

ADA COMPLIANCE
Reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA Compliance will be made available upon request to those qualified applicants in need of it in order to achieve the essential job functions as described above.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race religion color national origin sex political affiliation age type of disability or any other non-merit factor.