GIS Technician

City of Bloomington, Indiana•Bloomington, IN

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

Incumbent supports and performs a variety of routine Geographic Information Systems (GIS) functions, including geospatial data collection, entry, analysis, processing, and maintenance for the City of Bloomington.

Requirements

Associates degree in a related field, such as computer or information science, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems and database management.
Ability to enter map information from a variety of sources and manipulate data for geographic analysis.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Nice To Haves

One year experience with ESRI ArcGIS suite of products, preferred.
Experience with computer graphics, computer-aided design, and/or relational database management systems, preferred.

Responsibilities

Collects, creates, processes, and maintains spatial data and associated attributes for use within the City's GIS as assigned.
Performs routine GIS data entry, analysis, and maintenance and provides quality control checks to ensure the accuracy and completeness of data.
Integrates data from asset management programs, aerial photographs, as-built drawings, and field data collection to provide end users with accurate mapping and attribute information.
Operates and maintains GIS-related equipment, including large format printers, field data collection units, UAVs, etc.
Produces maps and other analytical products in response to requests from GIS staff and the public.
Documents GIS data, files, and procedures, following standards set by the GIS staff.
Periodically conducts field data collection of City assets.
Takes all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment.
Respond to data requests from GIS staff and City Departments.
Performs related duties as assigned.