Archived Wisconsin Geospatial Jobs

GIS Technician – LTE

City of Sun Prairie

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Location: Sun Prairie, WI
Type: Limited Term
Posted: 05/03/2017
Deadline to Apply: 05/17/2017
Payrate: $12.00 - $14.00/hr

Job Description:

The GIS Technician-LTE assists with GIS data development, ongoing maintenance, data conversions, GPS data collection, spatial analyses, web map system development, and cartography.  They are 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 and averages 20 hours per week. A student internship arrangement may also be possible. 

Job Duties:

 

  • Re-project, convert, edit, or create geographic data as necessary using ArcGIS.
  • 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 ArcCollector and GPS devices.

Qualifications:

  • Fluent with ArcGIS 10.x.
  • Experience with ArcGIS Online desired.
  • Experience with geoprocessing, preferably with ESRI Model Builder 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 preferred but not required.
  • 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 other scripting languages desired.
  • Possess excellent writing and verbal communications skills.
  • Experience with AutoCAD systems and file conversion to GIS formats desired.
  • Familiar with metadata standards.
  • Work well independently and in collaboration with others.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office products.
  • Experience creating and updating map books desired.
  • Desire to provide outstanding quality spatial data services to a variety of departments

Apply online at link included under job posting “GIS Technician – LTE”