GIS Technician – LTE

Position Responsibilities:
1) Reproject, convert, edit, or create geographic data as necessary using ArcGIS, and/or Map Info.
2) Assure GIS spatial, attribute, and metadata quality.
3) Support development of ESRI Geodatabases. Assist with migration process from coverages and shape files.
4) Frequent communication and documentation of progress will be required.
5) Prepare GIS data and cartographic layouts for various City departments.
6) Update and maintain a wide variety of spatial data sets and documentation.
7) Support GPS data collection with ArcPad and other software.

Desired Qualifications:
• Fluent with ArcGIS.
• Experience with geoprocessing, preferably with ESRI Model Builder.
• Geodatabase experience, including creation of domains and data model development.
• Ability to independently learn new software and methods.
• Attention to detail and accuracy when editing GIS data and topology.
• Experience using relational databases – e.g. Microsoft Access and/or SQL Server.
• Understanding of concepts including projections, datums, coordinate systems, and database relationships.
• Familiarity with GPS units and primary data collection in the field.
• Basic familiarity with Visual Basic script writing.
• Possess excellent writing and verbal communications skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD systems and file conversion to GIS formats.
• Familiar with metadata standards.
• Be able to work at least 8 hours per week. Schedule is flexible.
• Work well independently and in collaboration with others.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Access.
• A criminal background check is required prior to an employment offer.