GIS Specialist

City of Garland•Milwaukee, WI

21d

About The Position

The GIS Specialist creates, maintains, updates, analyzes, and quality-checks Engineering GIS data and related infrastructure records. The role supports Engineering operations by incorporating approved plans, record and as-built drawings, plats, easements, project records, CAD data, and other engineering information into the City's GIS environment. The position provides GIS mapping, data maintenance, engineering records research, spatial analysis, and technical support to Engineering staff, other City departments, consultants, contractors, and the public. Work may be completed independently or collaboratively with the Engineering GIS team, project teams, or cross-departmental teams. The position is primarily based in an office environment, with field work as needed for GIS data verification, infrastructure location, project research, GPS/GNSS data collection, and review of field conditions.

Requirements

Associate's degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Surveying, Planning, Computer Science/Information Systems, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Two years of related GIS, engineering GIS, municipal GIS, utility GIS, CAD, surveying, infrastructure data, or closely related technical experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the job functions.
Ability to read and interpret civil engineering plans, record drawings, plats, maps, and related technical documents.
Working knowledge of GIS principles, practices, and data-management concepts.
Working knowledge of ArcGIS Pro for editing, data management, map production, geoprocessing, spatial analysis, and QA/QC.
Knowledge of ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online, including web maps, feature services, editing applications, dashboards, and other web GIS products.
Knowledge of enterprise geodatabases, feature classes, spatial and attribute relationships, coordinate systems, projections, and georeferencing.
Ability to create, edit, maintain, query, analyze, and validate GIS data.
Ability to interpret civil engineering plans, record/as-built drawings, plats, surveys, easements, legal descriptions, and construction documents.
General knowledge of municipal infrastructure and of surveying, construction, and engineering practices.
Working knowledge of CAD/GIS integration and familiarity with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office/Microsoft 365, particularly Excel, Outlook, Teams, and related applications.
Ability to research historical records and combine information from plans, GIS, databases, document-management systems, and other sources.
Ability to identify GIS data discrepancies, research their causes, and determine appropriate corrective action.
Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize workload, maintain accurate documentation, and meet deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with City staff, consultants, contractors, and the public.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively on multidisciplinary and cross-departmental teams.
Valid Class C Texas driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in GIS, Geography, Geospatial Science, Engineering Technology, Civil Engineering Technology, Surveying, Planning, or a closely related field.
Two or more years of professional GIS experience, preferably in municipal government, Engineering, Public Works, water/wastewater utilities, stormwater, transportation, surveying, or infrastructure management.
Experience maintaining enterprise GIS datasets and working with engineering plans, record drawings, plats, easements, CAD information, or infrastructure records.
Experience working in a multi-department municipal GIS environment.
Familiarity with Cityworks, asset-management systems, document-management systems such as OnBase, and GPS/GNSS data.
Familiarity with GIS automation tools such as ModelBuilder, Arcade, Python/ArcPy, or similar technologies.
GIS-related professional certifications or technical training.

Responsibilities

Create, maintain, edit, and quality-check Engineering GIS datasets, including infrastructure and special-purpose data.
Review and interpret engineering plans, construction and record drawings, plats, surveys, easements, legal documents, CAD files, and other records to create and update GIS features and attributes.
Maintain GIS information for new construction and completed Capital Improvement Projects, including project boundaries, project numbers, infrastructure improvements, record drawings, and related project information.
Research historical Engineering records to support Engineering Records Requests, internal requests, public information needs, and requests from consultants, contractors, and other City departments.
Perform GIS quality assurance and quality control, investigate spatial and attribute discrepancies, and make or coordinate corrections.
Create maps, exhibits, reports, data extracts, and other GIS products for Engineering and other users.
Maintain and support GIS data used by Cityworks and other Engineering or asset-management workflows, incorporating field changes, work-order information, completed construction, and infrastructure updates.
Assist in developing, maintaining, and supporting ArcGIS Enterprise and ArcGIS Online content, including web maps, feature services, editing applications, dashboards, Experience Builder applications, and Instant Apps.
Use CAD, MicroStation, AutoCAD, GPS/GNSS, spreadsheets, databases, and other engineering sources to convert, integrate, georeference, and maintain GIS information.
Perform spatial and attribute queries, geoprocessing, data conversion, georeferencing, and basic GIS analysis.
Assist with GIS workflow improvements and automation using tools such as ModelBuilder, Arcade, Python/ArcPy, or similar technologies.
Maintain GIS documentation, metadata, procedures, data standards, and Engineering GIS workflows.
Coordinate GIS data and updates with Engineering, Water Utilities, Streets, Planning, Survey, IT GIS, CIP staff, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
Keep current with GIS technology, software, data-management practices, and geospatial tools applicable to municipal Engineering and infrastructure management.
Maintain and organize Engineering records in OnBase by entering, indexing, classifying, filing, and linking plans, drawings, plats, easements, project documents, and related records according to established procedures.
Complete assigned GIS, Engineering records, mapping, data-maintenance, research, and project work independently or as part of a team, meeting project objectives and deadlines.