GIS Technician

Job Summary

Under basic supervision from the Community Development Director and in collaboration with the Public Works Department performs work in the development and maintenance of geographic and related information. Provides basic training and technical support to end users regarding Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related hardware and software operations; may be required to attend after-hours or off-site meetings; performs related duties as required.

• PreparecollectorganizeandinputdatatomaintainandenhancetheCitysGISincludingfieldresearchand GPS data collection and processing.
• Assistwithinterpretingas-builtdrawingsconstructionplansengineeringplansrecordedmapsdeedslegal descriptions imagery and related source documents and incorporates them into GIS using various methods including coordinate geometry (COGO) digitizing and GPS.
• AssistinthecreationandmaintenanceofmultipleGISlayersincludingparcelsstreetsright-of-wayzoning other development layers and water/sewer system layers.
• Followqualityassurance(QA)andqualitycontrol(QC)processesandperformroutinedatamanagementtasks such as data validation and correction queries and editing in GIS to ensure GIS data accuracy integrity and completeness
• Build Apps for various department utilization.
• AssistwithGISanddataanalysisprepareandexecutequeriesproducemapsspreadsheetsgraphsandother analytical products.
• Providefirst-responseandfollow-upsupportfortheCitysGIS
• MonitorallopenGISrelatedincidentstoensureServiceLevelAgreementsare
• TroubleshootandsupporttheCitysGISandrelatedhardwareandsoftwareincludingperipheralequipment printers/plotters GPS and other mobile devices in conjunction with other Information Technology staff.
• Utilize city drones to create accurate maps of the city.
• 10% of position duties will be to support the city planning department.
• Maintainconfidentialityofwork-relatedissuesandCity

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Bachelors degree majoring in GIS Geography Urban Planning Civil Engineering or related field AND two years of experience utilizing geographic information systems including ESRI suite of products; OR an equivalent combination of education training and experience. One year of experience with databases or digitizing as-built drawings plans is preferred. GISP certified preferred.

• CurrentprinciplespracticesterminologyandtrendsinGeographicInformationSystemsusageandmodern land-based mapping application theory.
• Procedures principles and practices for the installation configuration upgrading operation and troubleshootingofGISrelatedhardwareandperipheralsincludingprinters/plottersGPSdevicesandother related devices.
• GISsoftwareincludesESRIsArcGISPlatform(ArcGISArcCatalogArcServerArcSDE;0preferred) related extensions such as Spatial Analyst; Autodesk AutoCAD Map (v 2014 preferred) and web-enabled GIS related software.
• Standardbusinessapplicationsincludingsoftwarerequiredtoaccomplishtheessentialfunctionslisted
• Have or be willing to get a Part 107 FAA license to fly city drones.
• Must have a good driving record and be 21 years of age to drive city vehicle for data collection.

Special Requirements

Provides increased transparency within the community regarding GIS information and notices.

Tools & Equipment Used

Personal computer including word processors spreadsheets project management software 10-key calculator internal software (s) phone copy machine fax machine iPad drones city vehicles etc.

The physical requirements described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to traverse unpaved landscape for data collection.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those and employees typically encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is generally indoors in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate. Data collection may be outside on unpaved landscape.

Microsoft desktop and server operating systems and mobile operating systems.

• Workordermanagementsystemsandland-basedmanagementsystemsincludepermittinglicensingand other development processes.
• Generalmunicipalinfrastructureincludingstreets(right-of-way/trafficcontrol)watersystem (hydrants/valves/meters) sewer system (manholes/cleanouts/laterals) and storm drain system (culverts/inlets/catch basins/dry wells).
• Principlesandpracticesofdevelopinganalyticalmapsspreadsheetsgraphschartsandwritten
• RelationalDatabaseManagementSystems(RDBMS)suchasMicrosoftSQLServerdatabaseandgeodatabase principles and design transact-SQL scripting and database analysis techniques.

Skill in:

• Providingefficientcustomerserviceandcommunicatingclearlyandobjectivelybothverballyandin Organizing with the ability to prioritize work and exercise independent judgment wisdom common sense and initiative.
• Thoroughlycarryingoutoralandwritten
• Usinginitiativediscretionandjudgmentwithinestablishedproceduresguidelinesand
• Definingproblemsestablishingfactsanddrawingvalid
• Readingandunderstandingtechnical
• Buildingeffectiveteamsandprovidingefficientcustomer
• Establishingandmaintainingcooperativeworkingrelationshipswithdepartmentheadsmanagerssupervisors employees external public and private agencies consultants vendors suppliers contractors and the general
• Applyingsafework
• Otherdutiesas assigned

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• MustpossessaminimumofavalidTexasClassCdriverslicenseuponhireandmaintainthroughoutthe length of employment with the City of Pecos.
• MustbeabletoobtainarelevantGISorrelatedcertifications
• Must have or be able to obtain FAA Part 107 certification.
• GISP certification preferred.

Please be advised that the Town of Pecos City is a drug-free workplace. All candidates with job offer are required to complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check.

Required Experience:

IC