GIS Technician

Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District • Cleveland, OH

2d • $59,000 - $70,800

About The Position

Responsible for creating maps, assisting with GIS application development, and manipulating data for a variety of purposes. Reads and interprets maps, drawings, and sewer, stormwater, or environmental data. Manages data in an enterprise GIS database and develops products such as maps, datasets, and summary reports to support District projects and programs. Conducts basic geospatial and geostatistical analysis and documents work procedures. Performs other duties of a similar nature as required.

The position is primarily office-based, with occasional fieldwork. Fieldwork may involve exposure to extreme weather, atmospheric conditions, and wet or humid conditions.

Requirements

• Associate degree, preferably in Engineering Technology, Geography/GIS, or Information Systems; an equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted under the Education Equivalencies Policy.
• At least one year of GIS-related work experience. Relevant internships, co-operative education, and college coursework directly related to GIS may count toward this experience.
• Valid driver’s license and a driving record meeting the District’s acceptable guidelines.
• Detail-oriented and well organized, with the ability to work independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to evaluate problems or situations, analyze the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives, and choose appropriate solutions.
• Ability to learn new tools, software, and languages as project needs dictate.
• Knowledge of Design/CAD and GIS programs, the latest version of the ESRI ArcGIS desktop platform, and Model Builder skills.
• Ability to perform the position’s cognitive and communication functions, including comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, instructing, and communicating with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as standing, sitting, walking, handling, feeling, fingering, hearing, and talking; ability to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to meet visual demands involving near acuity, depth perception, accommodation, and color vision.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in public works/public utility, environmental/natural resources, customer service/billing, or underground utility industries, such as water, wastewater/sewer, or stormwater.

Responsibilities

• Collects, quality-checks, analyzes, and maintains information, including GIS databases, sewer or construction plans, and photo/video files.
• Creates, analyzes, reports, converts, and transfers data using industry-standard or customized GIS software tools.
• Evaluates problems and alternatives and recommends solutions to meet organizational, customer, project, and program needs.
• Reviews and analyzes data and results and develops written and verbal recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Coordinates and consults with other workers to analyze data and use applications and tools to solve problems.
• Provides technical and statistical information and products, including graphs, reports, maps, research, data management, field inspections, and document control, using District applications and software tools.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships by providing support aligned with organizational and stakeholder goals.
• Prepares status reports and meeting materials as required.
• Prepares written agendas, summaries of issues, and action plans for review by a supervisor and other department leaders.
• Participates in project group meetings.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Retirement planning options, including Ohio Public Employee Retirement System and deferred compensation plans
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Free parking at facilities
• Corporate discounts
• Health and wellness program promoting life/work balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree