GIS Technician – LTE

The GIS Technician – LTE will assist with GIS data development, ongoing maintenance, data conversions, GPS data collection, spatial analyses, web map system development, 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.

Work hours will average up to 16 per week.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Re-project, convert, edit, or create geographic data as necessary using ArcGIS, and/or MapInfo.
• Assure GIS spatial, attribute, and metadata quality.
• Create and update data models for spatial data sets.
• Frequent communication and documentation of progress will be required.
• Prepare GIS data and cartographic layouts for various City departments.
• Update and maintain a wide variety of spatial data sets and documentation.
• Support GPS data collection with ArcPad, TerraFlex, or other software.
• Work with open source geospatial applications such as QGIS.

REQUIREMENTS OF WORK:

• Fluent with ArcGIS 9.x and/or 10.x.
• Experience with geoprocessing, preferably with ESRI Model Builder or QGIS Sextante desired.
• Geodatabase experience, including creation of domains and data model development desired.
• 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, and coordinate systems.
• Familiarity with GPS units and primary data collection in the field.
• Basic familiarity with Python or Visual Basic desired.
• Possess excellent writing and verbal communications skills.
• Experience with AutoCAD systems and file conversion to GIS formats desired.
• Familiar with metadata standards.
• Experience with ArcGIS Online desired.
• Work well independently and in collaboration with others.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Adobe products.
• Experience creating and updating map books and map templates desired.
• Desire to provide outstanding quality spatial data services to a variety of departments.
• Applicants without relevant course work or work experience in GIS will not be considered.
• A criminal background check is required prior to an employment offer.