GIS Technician

Connecticut Water Service, Inc.•Saco, ME

2d•$24 - $38•Onsite

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). 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

Must be proficient in general office software
Be detail oriented
Ability to communicate effectively
Maintain effective relationships

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in GIS or related field preferred
Experience working ArcGIS preferred
Experience working in Data based Management System software including ESRI, GIS, SDE data structures preferred
Knowledge of water distribution systems preferred

Responsibilities

Performs GIS editing in support of the ongoing Basic-to-Advanced mapping projects.
Performs GIS editing to add as-built information from completed, developer water main extensions, new service assets, and capital water main projects.
Performs GIS editing to reflect maintenance activity, such as asset replacement.
Provides support for Engineering in GIS design of WISC water main projects (Water Infrastructure Surcharge projects)
Responds to requests for information pertaining to GIS distribution mapping and facilities.
Adds and populates new attributes within the Geodatabase.
Completes field GPS collection, support, and training.
Completes field locating water system assets.
Assists the operations field staff with GIS technical support.
Performs special projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.