City of Edwardsville
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Location:
Edwardsville, IL
Type:
Full Time
Posted:
11/14/2018
Deadline to Apply:
11/29/2018
Payrate:
$20.00/hr
More Information:
Edwardsville Employment Page
Job Summary:
Responsible for data collection using a Global Positioning System (GPS), integration of data with the GIS, and output of data. Assists with mapping projects and GIS development.
Duties:
- Collect data with GPS unit. Thorough understanding of GPS operation, supporting software, integration of data with GIS, and effective presentation of collected data using ArcGIS software.
- Assist with basic mapping projects and data development.
- Competently, safely, and efficiently operate all relevant office equipment, especially GIS printers and their supporting software.
- Collect, document, and integrate into the GIS the locations of all public infrastructure including street, water and sewer systems.
- Assists other department employees as needed.
- Assumes other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.
Qualifications:
- Successful completion of Bachelor’s Degree program for Geography, Cartography, GIS or a related field.
- Prior experience or coursework dealing with the use of a GPS unit is preferred.
- Formal training and use of MS Office and ESRI ArcGIS10 or higher is required.
- Good working knowledge of AutoCAD preferred, but not required.
- The ability to understand and interpret legal property descriptions, site plans, infrastructure and utility system plans, and other related technical documents.
- A basic understanding of coordinate systems, spatial data and cartography is required.
- A basic proficiency in arithmetic, geometry, algebra and statistics is required.
- Ability to work independently in the field without supervision is required.
- Must be physically capable of traversing rough terrain and lifting up to fifty (50) pounds.
- Strong work ethics
- Attention to detail
- Normal color vision.
- Good use of English language – speaking, reading comprehension, spelling, grammar and punctuation
- Ability to communicate at all levels internally and externally
- Attention to detail and excellent organizational skills
- Sound judgment and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently in a high-volume and fast-paced team environment
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information in a responsible manner and to deal effectively with the public and other City employees
- Demonstrated commitment to customer service and exceptional follow-through
- Ability to operate required office equipment in order to send and receive information with necessary optical, auditory and manual dexterity
- Ability to use a keyboard to enter, retrieve or transform words or data
- Ability to walk, stand or sit for an hour or more at a time
- Ability to closely examine a computer screen or written reports and ability to proofread and check documents for errors
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