Geographic Information Systems Technician II
About The Position
Performs complex technical work in maintaining and supporting departmental geographic information systems and databases, including data creation, manipulation, and output. This role involves complex spatial data processing using GIS software and hardware, field checks, data compilation, and the creation, maintenance, updating, querying, and viewing of GIS data. The position also includes quality control, technical support for GIS users, map generation, conversion of engineering drawings to electronic formats, and verification/updating of GIS data layers and databases. Additionally, it involves assisting parties with spatial data, acting as a liaison between user groups and IT, maintaining technical procedures and documentation, reading technical materials, and providing basic training to GIS users.
Requirements
- Associate degree from an accredited college or university in geographic information systems, geography, engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- Two years of GIS-related IT experience.
- A valid driver’s license is required, to be maintained throughout employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with ArcGIS Software
- Knowledge of Cartography
- Experience with Data Editing and Geoprocessing
- Familiarity with Geodatabase
- Understanding of Map Projections and Scaling
- Skills in Spatial Analysis
Responsibilities
- Performs complex spatial data processing work utilizing Geographic Information System (GIS) software and hardware to digitize and enter data.
- Performs field checks and compiles facilities data using field methods.
- Creates, maintains, updates, queries, and views GIS data to provide easier access and retrieval of processed information.
- Performs quality control checks and ensures data accuracy.
- Provides technical support assisting GIS users with questions or problems in retrieving GIS information.
- Generates maps from data in order to provide information regarding different infrastructure systems.
- Converts hardcopy-engineering drawings into electronic formats.
- Verifies, corrects, and updates GIS data layers and databases utilizing coordinate geometry and graphics to correspond with the information on design drawings, maps, plans, and reports and prepares and maintains metadata for all spatial data layers and databases.
- Assists and provides interested parties with specific processed spatial data including reports, maps, and charts.
- Acts as a liaison between user groups and the Information Technology unit to communicate problems and possible solutions.
- Maintains technical procedures, documentation, operational instructions and/or project or work order status.
- Reads and understands technical or other complex materials required for the job.
- Provides basic training and guidance to users of GIS software and data.
- Performs related work as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
