GIS Technician

City of Henderson•Henderson, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision, performs high quality data entry of vector and attribute data into the GIS database. Also performs technical work gathering, analyzing, and summarizing data associated with the Geographic Information System, and performs related duties as assigned. This recruitment is limited to the first 50 qualified external applications received by the Human Resources Department, and will close to the public without notice while still accepting applications from internal employees. The City of Henderson announces an examination to create an eligibility list and to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of GIS Technician in the Department of Utility Services. The eligibility list may be utilized to fill vacancies for this classification for up to six (6) months or up to one (1) year, depending on employment status. Pursuant to the Teamsters collective bargaining agreement, full-time non-probationary employees successfully completing the assessment process will be placed on an eligibility list to be used to fill vacancies in this classification for up to six (6) months. Probationary full-time, part-time, temporary employees, and external candidates who successfully complete the testing process will be placed on separate list(s), which may be used to fill vacancies for up to one (1) year. If the vacancy is not filled by full-time non-probationary employees, the separate list(s) may be utilized. External candidates, probationary full-time, part-time, and temporary City of Henderson employees will start at the first step of the salary range, if selected.

Requirements

Associate Degree from an accredited college or university in GIS or related field, or two years of experience performing GIS duties utilizing GIS software such as ESRI ArcGIS desktop suite.
An equivalent combination of related education, experience, and training may be considered.
Must possess and maintain a valid Nevada or “border state” driver’s license, as defined by NRS 483.
Completed Employment Application

Responsibilities

Performs high quality data entry of vector and attribute data into the GIS database.
Performs technical work gathering, analyzing, and summarizing data associated with the Geographic Information System.
Performs related duties as assigned.