Geospatial Technician

Las Vegas Valley Water District

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, uses GIS, CAD, GPS and other programs, tools and utilities to capture, verify, revise and maintain facilities data in the enterprise facilities geodatabase; interprets and clarifies inspector notes, digital redline and field mark-up drawings; ensures the completeness and accuracy of all data fields; prepares record drawings and performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of GIS, CAD and other software concepts, systems and processes.
Knowledge of tools and analytical techniques, including computerized mapping and attribute-data conversion, manipulation and analysis.
Knowledge of applicable scripts, SQL and other query tools and methods, utilities and other tools.
Knowledge of basic database and system administration techniques as required to move data and files between applications and repositories and perform database queries.
Knowledge of terminology, methods, practices, techniques and nomenclature of civil, mechanical and/or electrical engineering drafting as they apply to assigned duties.
Knowledge of engineering mathematics, including algebra, geometry and trigonometry.
Knowledge of general methods of water facilities construction and construction inspection.
Knowledge of basic design and operations of District/SNWA distribution and transmission systems.
Ability to utilize GIS, CAD and other applications and tools to complete assigned projects efficiently and accurately.
Ability to perform highly detailed data capture thoroughly, efficiently and with a high degree of accuracy to create, edit, revise and maintain facilities infrastructure data.
Ability to research and interpret field notes, engineering and construction drawings, digital redlines, GPS and other data to identify and resolve discrepancies and missing data on assigned projects.
Ability to perform engineering computations applicable to the work.
Ability to prepare a wide variety of maps and other products to meet engineering customer requirements.
Ability to work effectively both individually and as a team member.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, inspectors and employees in other departments and others encountered in the course of work.
Associate's degree from a recognized community college or vocational school; and at least two years of responsible technical experience in the use and operations of CAD and GIS systems, preferably in a public utility or engineering organization; or an equivalent level of training and experience.
A valid Nevada driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District’s Vehicle Insurance Policy.
Regularly required to walk, stand or sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to repetitively finger, handle, feel or operate standard computers and other field and office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
Occasionally required to lift objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or new skills; perform highly detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks; and interact with supervisors, co-workers, inspectors and employees in other departments and others encountered in the course of work.

Nice To Haves

Work experience with ArcGIS, AutoCAD, and Oracle including knowledge of SQL.
Technical exposure to GIS and spatial concepts related to utilities.
Ability to comprehend and translate engineering drawing content including field markups.
Experience creating, editing, and plotting GIS-based maps and CAD drawings.
Exposure to survey-grade GPS equipment, postprocessing, and data use.
Ability to work well independently and within small groups to meet high volume targets.
Gracefully handle repeated work interruptions from and interactions with all levels of staff.
Extreme attention to detail.
Ability to convey technical issues in a concise and well, thought-out manner.
Currently possess or be able to obtain certifications in water distribution and/or transmission systems.
Ability to follow standard practices yet be observant enough to identify their shortcomings.
Ability to learn new processes and tools quickly.

Responsibilities

Uses GIS, CAD, GPS and other programs, tools and utilities to capture, verify, revise and maintain facilities data in the enterprise facilities geodatabase.
Interprets and clarifies inspector notes, digital redline and field mark-up drawings.
Ensures the completeness and accuracy of all data fields.
Prepares record drawings.
Performs related duties as assigned.