PW Maintenance Specialist (Locator & GIS Mapping Technician)

City of Bothell•Bothell, WA

About The Position

The City of Bothell is seeking a Public Works Maintenance Specialist – Utility Locator & GIS Mapping Technician to support utility locating and GIS mapping and ensure the accuracy and reliability of the City’s underground utility records. The position locates and marks underground utilities; collects and maintains GIS data; identifies and resolves discrepancies between field conditions and mapped records; and supports compliance with Washington’s underground utility damage prevention requirements. The role uses utility locating equipment and methods in public rights-of-way and easements, evaluates conflicting records and technical information, verifies field conditions, and makes independent technical decisions. It also supports GIS/GPS/GNSS field data collection and editing, asset verification, interpretation of as-built drawings and construction records, and corrections to utility maps. The specialist is responsible for a defined technical program, including maintaining locating standard operating procedures, coordinating training, tracking field-to-GIS corrections, and supporting accurate utility records. The position follows a 4/10 schedule: 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with Fridays off. The City of Bothell offers paid vacation and sick leave, 11 paid holidays and 2 personal holidays, medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, state pension and deferred compensation, and other employee programs and work options as appropriate.

Responsibilities

Identify and mark underground utility infrastructure, including water, wastewater, storm, fiber-optic networks, and electrical wiring, using appropriate locating equipment and methods in public rights-of-way and easement areas.
Evaluate conflicting utility records, interpret technical information, verify field conditions, and make technical decisions to support accurate utility locating and asset mapping.
Support compliance with Washington’s underground utility damage prevention requirements, including locating deadlines, positive responses, documentation, and coordination of contracted locating services.
Collect field data using GIS and GPS/GNSS; edit GIS records and verify assets.
Interpret as-built drawings and construction records and resolve discrepancies between mapped information and actual field conditions.
Maintain locating standard operating procedures, coordinate training, track field-to-GIS corrections, and support accurate and reliable utility records.
Build and maintain internal and external partnerships through collaboration, resource sharing, and use of diverse expertise.
Make timely and effective decisions under deadlines and pressure, including when information is limited.
Adapt to changing circumstances and consider new ideas and diverse perspectives.
Communicate information effectively through various methods and practice active listening.
Apply objective reasoning when evaluating qualitative and quantitative information.