GIS Technician

Town Of Pecos City
  • Pecos, TX
  • Full-time
  • Instant Apply
24 days ago

Job Description

Job SummaryUnder basic supervision from the Community Development Director and in collaboration with the Public Works Department, performs work in the development and maintenance of geographic and related information. Provides basic training and technical support to end users regarding Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and related hardware and software operations; may be required to attend after-hours or off-site meetings; performs related duties, as required.Prepare,collect,organize,andinputdatatomaintainandenhancetheCity'sGISincludingfieldresearchand GPS data collection and processing.Assistwithinterpretingas-builtdrawings,constructionplans,engineeringplans,recordedmaps,deeds,legal descriptions, imagery, and related source documents and incorporates them into GIS using various methods including coordinate geometry (COGO), digitizing, and GPS.AssistinthecreationandmaintenanceofmultipleGISlayersincludingparcels,streets,right-of-way,zoning, other development layers, and water/sewer system layers.Followqualityassurance(QA)andqualitycontrol(QC)processes,andperformroutinedatamanagementtasks, such as data validation and correction, queries and editing in GIS to ensure GIS data accuracy, integrity, and completenessBuild Apps for various department utilization.AssistwithGISanddataanalysis,prepareandexecutequeries,producemaps,spreadsheets,graphs,andother analytical products.Providefirst-responseandfollow-upsupportfortheCity'sGISMonitorallopenGISrelatedincidentstoensureServiceLevelAgreementsareTroubleshootandsupporttheCity'sGISandrelatedhardwareandsoftware,includingperipheralequipment, printers/plotters, GPS, and other mobile devices in conjunction with other Information Technology staff.Utilize city drones to create accurate maps of the city.10% of position duties will be to support the city planning department.Maintainconfidentialityofwork-relatedissuesandCityRequired Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesBachelor's degree majoring in GIS, Geography, Urban Planning, Civil Engineering, or related field AND two years of experience utilizing geographic information systems including ESRI suite of products; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. One year of experience with databases or digitizing as-built drawings plans is preferred. GISP certified preferred.Currentprinciples,practices,terminology,andtrendsinGeographicInformationSystemsusageandmodern land-based mapping application theory.Procedures, principles, and practices for the installation, configuration, upgrading, operation, and troubleshootingofGISrelatedhardwareandperipheralsincludingprinters/plotters,GPSdevices,andother related devices.GISsoftwareincludesESRI'sArcGISPlatform(ArcGIS,ArcCatalog,ArcServer,ArcSDE;0+preferred), related extensions such as Spatial Analyst; Autodesk AutoCAD Map (v 2014+ preferred), and web-enabled GIS related software.StandardbusinessapplicationsincludingsoftwarerequiredtoaccomplishtheessentialfunctionslistedHave or be willing to get a Part 107 FAA license to fly city drones.Must have a good driving record and be 21 years of age to drive city vehicle for data collection.Special RequirementsProvides increased transparency within the community regarding GIS information, and notices. Tools & Equipment UsedPersonal computer, including word processors, spreadsheets, project management software, 10-key calculator, internal software (s), phone, copy machine, fax machine, iPad, drones, city vehicles, etc.Physical RequirementsThe physical requirements described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.Must be able to traverse unpaved landscape for data collection.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described herein are representative of those and employees typically encounter while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work is generally indoors in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate. Data collection may be outside on unpaved landscape.Microsoft desktop and server operating systems, and mobile operating systems.Workordermanagementsystemsandland-basedmanagementsystemsincludepermitting,licensing,and other development processes.Generalmunicipalinfrastructureincludingstreets(right-of-way/trafficcontrol),watersystem (hydrants/valves/meters), sewer system (manholes/cleanouts/laterals), and storm drain system (culverts/inlets/catch basins/dry wells).Principlesandpracticesofdevelopinganalyticalmaps,spreadsheets,graphs,charts,andwrittenRelationalDatabaseManagementSystems(RDBMS)suchasMicrosoftSQLServer,database,andgeodatabase principles and design, transact-SQL scripting, and database analysis techniques.Skill in: Providingefficientcustomerserviceandcommunicatingclearlyandobjectivelybothverballyandin· Organizing with the ability to prioritize work and exercise independent judgment, wisdom, common sense, and initiative.ThoroughlycarryingoutoralandwrittenUsinginitiative,discretion,andjudgmentwithinestablishedprocedures,guidelines,andDefiningproblems,establishingfacts,anddrawingvalidReadingandunderstandingtechnicalBuildingeffectiveteamsandprovidingefficientcustomerEstablishingandmaintainingcooperativeworkingrelationshipswithdepartmentheads,managers,supervisors, employees, external public and private agencies, consultants, vendors, suppliers, contractors and the generalApplyingsafeworkOtherdutiesas assignedAdditional NotesLICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:MustpossessaminimumofavalidTexasClass"C"driver'slicenseuponhireandmaintainthroughoutthe length of employment with the City of Pecos.MustbeabletoobtainarelevantGISorrelatedcertificationsMust have or be able to obtain FAA Part 107 certification.GISP certification preferred.Please be advised that the Town of Pecos City is a drug-free workplace. All candidates with job offer are required to complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check. 

Numbers & Facts

LocationPecos, TX
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • 10-key (Tenkey) Numeric Keypadunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Apple iPadunmatched
  • ArcGISunmatched
  • Background Investigationunmatched
  • Calculatorsunmatched
  • Cartographyunmatched
  • Civil Engineeringunmatched
  • Community Developmentunmatched
  • Computer Serversunmatched
  • Copying Machinesunmatched
  • Customer Service Systemsunmatched
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  • Data Qualityunmatched
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  • Desktop PCunmatched
  • ESRIunmatched
  • Editingunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Fax Machinesunmatched
  • Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)unmatched
  • GPS (Global Positioning System)unmatched
  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)unmatched
  • Geographyunmatched
  • Geometryunmatched
  • Help Deskunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Legalunmatched
  • Licensingunmatched
  • Microsoft Product Familyunmatched
  • Mobile Devicesunmatched
  • Mobile Technologyunmatched
  • Operating Systemsunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Plottersunmatched
  • Printersunmatched
  • Project Management Softwareunmatched
  • Public Worksunmatched
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  • Quality Assuranceunmatched
  • Quality Controlunmatched
  • Spatial Dataunmatched
  • Spreadsheetsunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS)unmatched
  • Urban Planningunmatched
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