GIS Technician

Crook, County of•Prineville, OR

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The GIS Technician supports the information technology team by managing and executing geographic information system (GIS) projects. The role uses ESRI technologies, especially ArcGIS Pro, to perform spatial analysis and manage geospatial data. The technician works with other departments to apply spatial data to decision-making and community services, and has opportunities for professional development in the geospatial industry. The position is based in a professional office environment and is described as onsite, full-time, Monday through Friday, with hybrid work possible at the manager’s discretion. Occasional travel may be required. This position has no supervisory responsibility and is not considered safety sensitive. Employment is at-will.

Requirements

Have obtained, or be currently obtaining, an associate’s degree in GIS, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field; a degree in progress must be completed within one year of hire.
Demonstrate proficiency in ESRI ArcGIS Pro and other GIS software platforms.
Have an interest in spatial analysis techniques.
Have entry-level experience with programming languages commonly used in GIS, such as Python and JavaScript.
Have analytical, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
Have strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
Be able to take direction and initiative across multiple projects simultaneously.
Be able to complete an employment and/or criminal history check.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test where required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
At least one year of experience in GIS workflows, Experience Builder application development, and data management techniques, preferably in local government or the public sector.
Knowledge of local government operations, policies, and regulations.
Interest in programming languages such as Python, JavaScript, or SQL.

Responsibilities

Assist with acquiring, organizing, and maintaining spatial datasets while ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
Help develop and implement data standards and protocols for GIS operations.
Conduct spatial analyses supporting planning, resource management, and decision-making.
Use GIS techniques to identify patterns, trends, and relationships in spatial data.
Design and produce maps and visualizations for internal and public use, following cartographic principles.
Access GIS databases and work with data storage and retrieval.
Learn and develop custom GIS applications, tools, and scripts to automate workflows and enhance GIS capabilities.
Assist with technical support and training for GIS users, including software use, troubleshooting, and best practices.
Stay informed about emerging GIS and spatial-analysis technologies and explore innovative approaches to GIS problem-solving.
Promote collaboration and knowledge-sharing among GIS team members and stakeholders.
Communicate GIS concepts and findings clearly to non-technical audiences.