City of Sun Prairie
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The City of Sun Prairie seeks an employee to assist with GIS data development, ongoing maintenance, data conversions, GPS data collection, spatial analyses, and cartography. The successful candidate is assured hands-on exposure to many facets of GIS in a municipal government setting. Progressive responsibilities are available to motivated team members. Work hours and schedule may be flexible. A student internship arrangement may also be possible. Position is available immediately.
Position Responsibilities:
1) Re-project, convert, edit, or create geographic data as necessary using ArcGIS, and/or MapInfo.
2) Assure GIS spatial, attribute, and metadata quality.
3) Create and update data models for spatial data sets.
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 or other software.
Desired Qualifications:
• Fluent with ArcGIS 9.x and/or 10.x.
• 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 and solve problems.
• 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 Python or Visual Basic.
• Possess excellent writing and verbal communications skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD systems and file conversion to GIS formats.
• Familiar with metadata standards.
• Experience with open source web-based map services.
• Work well independently and in collaboration with others.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
• Experience creating and updating map books.
• Desire to provide outstanding quality spatial data services to a variety of City
departments.
Timelines:
1. Application deadline is 10:00 AM Central Time on Monday, December 13, 2010.
2. Start date is as soon as possible.
3. Applications will be accepted until position is filled and may be kept on file for potential future openings.
To apply: Applicants must use online application at www.cityofsunprairie.com.
Attach: A cover letter, resume, and a separate list of relevant geography and information technology coursework and training.