Wastewater GIS Technician
About The Position
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), through its employees, enhances the quality of life in Denver by efficiently delivering effective, high quality, safe and equitable public infrastructure, and services. For more information, please visit the DOTI website . DOTI’s Commitment to Equity: DOTI is committed to providing attention and resources to the areas, assets, and people of the city with the greatest need through equitable contracting, equitable investments, and equitable workforce development. DOTI’s culture revolves around four key principles: (1) Invest in Our People, (2) Operate with Discipline, (3) Use Data to Drive Decisions, and (4) Deliver Results. Wastewater Management oversees all aspects of wastewater functions, including the construction, operation, and maintenance of the City’s sanitary and storm systems. The agency implements city wastewater policies, establishes cost controls and fees used to support operational requirements and capital improvements projects, and responds to customer inquiries. As a Wastewater GIS Technician you will: Utilize GIS (Geographic Information System) software to calculate billing for storm water and sidewalk drainage. Each team member is assigned to a specific region of the city Inspect and measure commercial and residential land parcels to determine impervious areas (concrete, asphalt, rooftops, driveways, patios, ect) and number of sanitary connections. This data forms the storm drainage database. Maintain records of completed inspections for billing. Investigate disputed billings Explain rules, regulations and municipal ordinances to the public. May represent the City in legal actions or on special investigative regulatory boards.
Requirements
- Education requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.
- Experience Requirement: Two (2) years of experience reading site plans, blueprints, property maps, legal descriptions explaining policies, procedures, statutes, rules and/or regulations which includes one year working with Geographic Information Systems software.
- Education/Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement.
- License/Certifications: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of GIS experience, ArcGIS Pro is a plus!
- Experience working with site plans, property maps, or legal descriptions of parcels
- Experience performing inspections
- Some experience performing calculations with formulas
- Knowledge of wastewater systems
- Proactive and independent
Responsibilities
- Utilize GIS (Geographic Information System) software to calculate billing for storm water and sidewalk drainage.
- Each team member is assigned to a specific region of the city
- Inspect and measure commercial and residential land parcels to determine impervious areas (concrete, asphalt, rooftops, driveways, patios, ect) and number of sanitary connections.
- This data forms the storm drainage database.
- Maintain records of completed inspections for billing.
- Investigate disputed billings
- Explain rules, regulations and municipal ordinances to the public.
- May represent the City in legal actions or on special investigative regulatory boards.
Benefits
- A guaranteed life-long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
- 457B Retirement Plan
- 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
- Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
