GIS Technician / Asset Management Systems Coordinator
Salary
$27.38 - $34.96 Hourly
Location
Lincoln, NE
Job Type
Full time/probationary or status
Job Number
202600583
Department
Parks and Recreation Department
Division
Parks
Opening Date
10/28/2026
Closing Date
11/8/2026 11:59 PM Central
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Job Posting Information
The City of Lincoln's Parks & Recreation Department is seeking a detail-driven, tech-savvy, and service-oriented GIS Technician / Asset Management Systems Coordinator to help us shape the future of parks, trails, natural resources, and recreation facilities throughout our community. If you're passionate about data, enjoy solving problems, and want your work to directly support high-impact public projects, this role is for you.
In this position, you will play a key role in supporting the department's Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and asset management initiatives. You'll create and maintain spatial datasets, develop tools that support field operations, help staff leverage technology efficiently, and contribute to planning and decision-making across the entire department.
This is a highly collaborative role that works closely with planners, project managers, field crews, analysts, and leadership to ensure that accurate information, reliable systems, and effective workflows are at the center of department operations.
What You'll Do
GIS Development & Analysis
- Maintain geodatabases and create maps, web apps, dashboards, and mobile tools that support staff and public use.
- Support field data collection workflows and perform spatial analysis to inform planning, maintenance, and decision-making.
- Coordinate with the GIS Analyst and follow City GIS standards.
Project, Technology, and Staff Support
- Provide GIS and asset data support throughout project lifecycles.
- Train staff on GIS, asset management tools, and field data collection; troubleshoot issues and assist with technology testing and upgrades.
- Document procedures and identify opportunities to improve data quality and workflows.
- Support UAS (drone) operations as assigned.
Asset Management System Coordination
- Administer system configurations, user roles, forms, notifications, and schedules.
- Maintain accurate asset records and GIS synchronization.
- Collaborate with workflow champions to translate business processes into system workflows.
- Build dashboards and reports, monitor data quality, and support system improvements.
Strategic & Department Support
- Lead assigned Strategic Plan action steps and maintain strong communication and coordination with staff.
- Support department projects, technology needs, and special assignments as needed.
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications
Associates degree in geographic information systems, computer science, engineering, geography or related field and two years of experience working with computer software, hardware and operations systems related to geographic information systems; or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities and skills.
Necessary Special Requirements
Certificate in Geographic Information Systems or equivalent.
We value each City of Lincoln employee and one way we demonstrate this is by providing an attractive and competitive total compensation package that adds value to our employees professional and personal lives. The following benefits are available for this position:
- Pay increases are available upon completion of the 6-month new employee probationary period, and annually thereafter based on performance.
- We encourage a healthy work-life balance by offering 11 days of vacation leave and 12 days of sick leave annually that you begin accruing upon hire; plus 11 paid holidays and 2 personal convenience days.
- All medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family begin the first of the month following hire, no need to wait!
- 30 days of Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance Programs offering work/life services, wellness coaching, short-term counseling, legal assistance, and financial coaching.
- Up to 4 days of Funeral and Bereavement Leave
- $70,000 of Life Insurance
- $1,250 of Tuition Reimbursement
- 401(a) Retirement Plan. If you make a 7% contribution, the City will contribute 9%
- Employer provided Post Employment Health Plan for eligible medical expenses that occur after you leave City employment.
- Optional benefits include:
- Medical and/or Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Allstate Voluntary Plans
- Supplemental Term Life
- Deferred Compensation Plans
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I understand that applicants will be screened based upon the information listed on their application and their responses to all of the following Supplemental Questions. All employers, work and volunteer experience, and education described in the following Supplemental Questions must also be listed on the application. A resume cannot be used as a substitute for any part of the application or supplemental questions. I understand that failure to list all employers and education, and to describe related work duties on the application and Supplemental Questions could be cause for rejection based on insufficient information.
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Education and coursework In which areas have you completed post-secondary coursework or formal technical training? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) or geospatial sciences
- B. Computer science, programming, databases, or data analytics
- C. Engineering, surveying, CAD, or technical drafting
- D. Information management, records management, or technical communication
- E. Project management, facility management, or maintenance operations
- F. None of the above
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If you hold an Associates degree or higher in any of the areas selected above, please list the degree held below.
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Do you have a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems or equivalent?
- Yes, I have a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
- Yes, I have and equivalent
- No, I do not have a Certificate in Geographic Information Systems
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GIS experience Which activities have you personally completed using GIS software? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Produced maps or layouts using ArcGIS Pro, QGIS, or comparable desktop GIS software
- B. Created or edited spatial features, feature classes, or GIS attribute data
- C. Performed spatial analysis or geoprocessing using GIS tools
- D. Published or configured web maps, hosted layers, or GIS applications
- E. Configured a mobile GIS form or field data collection application
- F. None of the above
06
Asset management systems Which activities have you completed in an asset management, work order, maintenance, or comparable tracking system? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Created or maintained records for physical assets in a structured system
- B. Entered, assigned, tracked, or closed service requests or work orders
- C. Recorded inspections, maintenance activities, or preventive maintenance schedules
- D. Generated reports on asset information, maintenance activities, or work status
- E. Tested or configured fields, forms, user access, or other functions in such a system
- F. None of the above
07
Asset inventory and field data Which asset inventory or field collection activities have you personally completed? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Participated in a physical inventory of equipment, facilities, or infrastructure
- B. Collected locations using GPS/GNSS equipment or mobile field collection tools
- C. Recorded physical measurements, characteristics, or conditions during an inventory
- D. Attached photographs or other documentation to individual asset records
- E. Updated an inventory to reflect assets that were added, changed, or removed
- F. None of the above
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Data management and quality Which activities have you personally completed when working with data? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Used Excel formulas, functions, or data validation to organize or analyze information
- B. Created or executed SQL queries to retrieve or analyze database records
- C. Created or modified a script to automate or process data
- D. Imported, joined, converted, or transferred datasets between systems or formats
- E. Performed documented checks to identify or correct missing, duplicate, or inaccurate records
- F. None of the above
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Workflow improvement and user support Which workflow or user-support activities have you personally completed? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Collected user requirements or feedback for a defined process or application
- B. Documented an operational workflow or set of procedures
- C. Created or improved a form, tracking process, or workflow based on identified needs
- D. Tested a new or revised workflow and documented the results or needed changes
- E. Helped users adopt a new process or application through direct assistance or training
- F. None of the above
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Knowledge management and organization Which activities have you completed to organize or maintain information for others to use? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Developed a consistent organizational structure for shared files or digital resources
- B. Organized or maintained documents in SharePoint, a shared library, or similar platform
- C. Created reference guides, written instructions, or training resources for others
- D. Helped maintain document versions or a process for reviewing and updating shared information
- E. Collected or coordinated information from multiple contributors for a shared resource
- F. None of the above
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Additional technical and project experience Which additional technical or project activities have you personally completed? (Select all that apply.)
- A. Interpreted construction plans, site plans, engineering drawings, or as-built records
- B. Created or edited drawings using CAD software such as AutoCAD, Civil 3D, or MicroStation
- C. Processed or analyzed drone imagery, LiDAR, photogrammetry, or other remote sensing data
- D. Tracked project tasks, schedules, milestones, or deliverables
- E. Diagnosed and resolved a software or application issue for another user
- F. None of the above
Required Question
Employer City of Lincoln/Lancaster County
Address 555 South 10th Street, Room 302
Lincoln, Nebraska, 68508
Phone (402) 441-7597
Website http://agency.governmentjobs.com/lincolnne/default.cfm