Infrastructure Mapping Specialist

County of Thurston•Olympia, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Thurston County Public Works is recruiting for a Water Resources Infrastructure Mapping Specialist to join their dynamic, energetic, and innovative team. The successful candidate will create and maintain the Stormwater, Water, and Sewer Infrastructure Mapping through regular updates to existing map layers, and update and maintain inventory of the stormwater, water and sewer facility locations and configurations through GPS-based field data collection or translating data received in various formats from other departments / divisions or third parties. They also work with team members on spill response, CCTV truck and various utility tasks. Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following: Enters data, maintains databases such as ESRI databases, prepares regulatory reports, and assists in data analysis, as required. Develops stormwater, water and sewer infrastructure maps in GIS layers and provides regular updates to existing map layers through versioned edits in ESRI ArcMAP or ArcPRO software or other closely related environment. Updates and maintains inventory of the stormwater, water and sewer facility locations and configurations. Locates and inspects stormwater infrastructure utilizing a multitude of tools including but not limited to, Closed Caption Television camera, push cameras, locating equipment, GIS grade GPS units which require experience in field data collection techniques, including various field practices to obtain horizontal/vertical data and an understanding of Real-Time Networks and post-processing of GNSS data. Utilizes asset management software. This position may be required to respond to unanticipated emergency situations, and subject to an after-hours pager rotation. Exercises skill and judgment in dealing tactfully with the public and community groups while educating and maintaining excellent public relations. Responds to customers’ questions and complaints, requests for assistance, contracted work and drainage concerns.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in biology, environmental sciences, engineering, planning, or other closely related field and four years experience working in water resources, environmental issues, or other related field or other comparable experiences to successfully perform duties and responsibilities of classification.
Ability to utilize a personal computer with related software to perform the essential functions of the position.
Must have a current Washington State Driver’s License or have requested and obtained an appropriate accommodation.
Experience in field data collection techniques, including various field practices to obtain horizontal/vertical data and an understanding of Real-Time Networks and post-processing of GNSS data.
Ability to read and understand construction plans.
Knowledge of relevant local, state, and federal regulations.
Knowledge of the techniques and equipment used in stormwater construction, maintenance, and repair.
Knowledge of illicit discharge detection.
Ability to perform research of various records, plans, and documents.
Understanding of AutoCAD software.
Education, training or certification in GIS (Geographic Information System).
Knowledge of ESRI ArcMAP 10.8 and ArcGIS PRO, GPS Trimble Pathfinder Office and TerraSync.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience with budget management, grant writing, administration is preferred.
Knowledge of Python, SQL / VBScript and other developing scripting languages.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain Stormwater, Water, and Sewer Infrastructure Mapping through regular updates to existing map layers.
Update and maintain inventory of stormwater, water and sewer facility locations and configurations through GPS-based field data collection or translating data received in various formats.
Work with team members on spill response, CCTV truck and various utility tasks.
Enter data, maintain databases such as ESRI databases.
Prepare regulatory reports.
Assist in data analysis.
Develop stormwater, water and sewer infrastructure maps in GIS layers and provide regular updates to existing map layers through versioned edits in ESRI ArcMAP or ArcPRO software or other closely related environment.
Update and maintain inventory of stormwater, water and sewer facility locations and configurations.
Locate and inspect stormwater infrastructure utilizing a multitude of tools including but not limited to, Closed Caption Television camera, push cameras, locating equipment, GIS grade GPS units.
Utilize asset management software.
Respond to unanticipated emergency situations.
Deal tactfully with the public and community groups while educating and maintaining excellent public relations.
Respond to customers’ questions and complaints, requests for assistance, contracted work and drainage concerns.