GIS Technician

Job Summary:
The primary responsibility for this position is to assist in the maintenance and quality control/quality assurance of the Village of Pleasant Prairie’s Geographical Information System (GIS) data sets and other databases as it relates to the Village’s infrastructure including water distribution, waste water collection, storm sewer system, streets, sidewalks, trails, transportation signals/signing, parks and buildings; zoning, cadastral, and land use data related to the Village’s planning efforts; and other enterprise data useful to the Village’s daily operations.

Job Responsibilities:
1. Knowledge and ability to utilize ESRI’s ArcGIS software products, version 9.2 or higher
2. Familiarity with Global Positioning Systems (GPS), data collection, and integration with GIS software
3. Knowledge of the Microsoft NT Windows operating systems
4. Ability to read and interpret maps, blueprints, survey documents and sketches
5. Assist in GIS data creation, maintenance, updating and quality assurance
6. Assist in GPS data collection
7. Knowledge of Oracle and SQL Server databases
8. Establish and maintain effective relationships with subordinates, co-workers, vendors and the general public
9. Ability to prioritize and organize workload
10. Must be self-motivated and well organized
11. Ability to perform job responsibilities independently as well as a member of a team
12. Ability to comply with a schedule, meet stated timelines and milestones
13. Ability to accept, understand and complete assignments under pressure in a fast paced, stressful environment
14. Written and verbal communication skills in English required
15. Receive supervisory guidance and discipline objectively
16. Comply with departmental and Village of Pleasant Prairie’s policies and procedures
17. Other duties as required or assigned