Utilities GIS Technician

The City of Stoughton, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is seeking a qualified candidate to update, maintain, and improve the utility GIS, as well as all associated add-on modules at Stoughton Utilities. In addition, the position will ensure that utility facilities, equipment, and GPS coordinates are accurately recorded and mapped. The position will also be responsible for training other utility staff, including those in the field, on the proper use and application of the GIS data. This position will maintain and update the utility’s GIS records spanning the electric, water, and wastewater divisions, as well as ensuring that the system is efficiently utilized by utility personnel.

Existing systems will be utilized, and the position will also make recommendations and assist with the implementation of new systems and add-ons. Work is performed independently within established policies, procedures, and technical guidelines, and is supervised and reviewed by the Office Supervisor.

Candidates must possess:

• High school diploma, Bachelor’s or Vocational degree in GIS and continued technical training in GIS practices, surveying, personal computers, basic accounting, or related fields with three years municipal or utilities GIS experience, or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Considerable experience with GIS which provides an equivalent combination of education and related work experiences providing the necessary knowledge, abilities, and skills as listed
• Extensive experience using ESRI’s ArcGIS 9.x suite.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD.
• Comprehensive knowledge of computers in a Windows desktop and server environment, including MS Word, Excel and Access.
• Working knowledge of networking fundamentals, including IP-based wired and wireless LAN and WAN networks, Cisco networking hardware and IOS, Microsoft Active Directory, and Cisco VoIP phone system.

This is a full-time, non-represented, non-exempt position. The offered salary for this position is $26.54 per hour, with a competitive benefits package.

Employment applications are available from the Office of the City Clerk and Personnel Director, 381 E. Main St., Stoughton, WI 53589 or at http://employment.stoughtonutilities.com. All applicants must complete an application for employment, even if submitting a resume and cover letter. Resumes are welcome, but must be accompanied by a completed application form. Submit resumes and applications to the City Clerk and Personnel Director by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, January 25, 2012.