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GIS Technician

Town of Greenville

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Location: Greenville, WI
Type: Limited Term
Posted: 02/29/2012
Deadline to Apply: 03/30/2012
Payrate: $10-$12/hr
More Information: GIS Technician [PDF]

The Town of Greenville will be accepting applications for a GIS Technician LTE position. This person will be responsible for updating and maintaining a wide variety of spatial data sets and documentation by verification of paper plat maps against electronic data. A large portion of the Technician’s duties will include editing of existing data.

Other Position Responsibilities:

• Creation of metadata for GIS data layers

• Conversion of data from CAD into GIS

• Digitizing of building footprints from aerial orthophotographs

• Collection, post-processing, correction, and conversion to GIS of physical infrastructure features within the Town using Trimble Geo XH data collector

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years college experience with a minimum of two GIS college level classes

• Geodatabase experience

• Data editing skills using ESRI’s ArcMap version 10

Desired Qualifications:

• Familiarity with Trimble Geo XH data collector and primary data collection in the field

• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when editing GIS data

• Familiar with metadata standards

• Candidates must have strong technical skills

• Have the ability to problem solve in the field independently and with efficiency

A criminal background check is required prior to an employment offer.

A valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and good driving record is required.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, separate list of relevant geography and information technology coursework and/or training and a Town of Greenville application form to be considered. Job applications can be downloaded here.

Contact: Jennifer Tovar
GIS Specialist
W6895 Parkview Drive
P.O. Box 60
Greenville, WI 54942
920-757-7276 x103

Email: jtovar@townofgreenville.com