GIS Technician
About The Position
We have an opening in our Engineering department for an GIS Technician. We are passionate about the environment while delivering life sustaining, high quality water service to families and communities. We embrace progress, provide training & development to inspire success in every aspect of our business and culture. In addition, we provide a competitive benefits package and 401(K). We encourage graduates of GIS certification programs or bachelor’s degree programs to apply for our GIS Technician role. This is a great opportunity to begin your GIS career in the utilities sector, where accurate data and mapping directly support essential services like water, wastewater, and infrastructure planning. Job Description The GIS Technician is responsible for providing excellent service to our customers, shareholders and employees by assisting with the creation and maintenance of the Company distribution mapping and GIS data. The GIS Technician has primary responsibilities in the following areas:
Requirements
- Certificate in Geography / GIS or Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science, Geoscience, or Engineering typically required.
- Proficiency in ArcGIS strongly preferred
- Must have experience in data base management system software including: ESRI GIS and SDE data structures
- Must have experience in general office software
Nice To Haves
- Experience in computer aided design CAD software preferred
Responsibilities
- Maintaining, updating and checking distribution mapping GIS data and related details.
- Input of data collected from engineering staff, superintendents and field service representatives of as-built infrastructure projects. Assist in response to requests for information pertaining to GIS distribution mapping and facilities.
- Successfully creates and manages GIS data of Company water distribution systems.
- Inputs data associated with submitted as-built projects for updating Company distribution systems mapping.
- Adds and populates new attributes in Geodatabase.
- Field locates system assets using GPS equipment.
- Performs special projects as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- competitive benefits package
- 401(K)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
