Engineering - GIS Specialist

City Of Keller • Keller, TX

53d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the GIS Manager and/or Designee, performs a wide range of duties involved in providing geo-spatial assistance and support to Public Works and other departments. This position is responsible for providing and maintaining GIS asset data in support of departmental staff, as well as development and maintenance of mapping tools used by internal and external (I&E) customers. Works in close coordination with the Public Works Department.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in Geography, Engineering, Information Systems or related field.
• One (1) to three (3) years directly related work experience.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of City infrastructure (e.g., water, sewer, streets, drainage, etc.).
• Ability to read letters, memos, contracts, professional and industry literature, and spreadsheets and other job related analysis.
• Ability to read and interpret zoning maps, quarter-section maps, land use maps, aerial maps, blueprints, engineering plans, construction plans, geo-spatial data, architectural drawings, etc.
• Ability to read plans, specifications, easements, license agreements, survey field notes, contract documents, and resolutions.
• Ability to read and write letters, memos, emails, and contracts.
• Ability to competently use Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, digital filing, GIS, ESRI, and work order systems.
• Ability to research, compile, and analyze data, and present findings to staff and management in an acceptable format.
• Ability to exhibit attention to detail, accuracy, and safety.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City employees, other Federal, State, and local governmental representatives, contractors, consultants, vendors, and the general public.
• Must be able to communicate and present oneself in a professional manner.
• Must possess a valid Texas Driver's License.
• Must pass all post offer pre-employment process and/or procedures, including but not limited to: drug screen, physical, and applicable background checks.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge and experience using ESRI tools (ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Online, Utility Network, StoryMaps, Experiences, etc.), Enterprise Asset Management, and asset management principles is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide range of duties involved in providing advanced technical assistance and assemblage, organization, and management of all aspects of departmental geo-spatial data in coordination with the City's GIS department. Duties include but are not limited to: updates and maintenance of various data sets, city maps, and map layers, including those for water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, traffic, and streets utilizing Enterprise GIS software.
• Meets with I&E customers to define data needs, project requirements, and required outputs.
• Creates and maintains StoryMaps, Experiences, dashboards, project maps, website data, and other online content for use by I&E customers.
• Performs duties necessary to support civil engineering staff. Duties include, but are not limited to: preparation assistance for City Council, Boards and/or Commissions meetings, various reports, map preparation, customer service and open-records requests, manages "as-builts" documents, plan review comments, and submittals, etc.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree