GIS Technician

"Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis."

Position Overview

Salary Range: $26.8600 - $34.2562/hour. Salary reflects Step 1 and Step 6 of a 7-step pay scale. Salary at hiring will be dependent upon the applicant's education, experience, and training.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Required Application Attachments:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Job Summary:

Under supervision, develops, analyzes, and maintains a variety of GIS and associated data in the City’s Geographic Information System; and does related work as required.

Scope of Responsibility:

Incumbent follows prescribed procedures in performing duties. Working under limited supervision, incumbent performs work requiring some interpretation of data and must make decisions considering objectives. Incumbent must frequently interact with other members of the staff to provide basic information and has occasional interaction requiring detailed procedural explanations or technical responses.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Geographic Information System

• Digitizes and enters public works asset data from hard copy graphics (i.e., as-built diagrams) and digital sources such as geo-rectified CAD files or survey grade GPS points. Assets include but not limited to water utility features, sanitary sewer utility features storm utility features, irrigation/sprinkler systems, landscaping and mowing areas, pavement markings, snow routes and street sweeping areas, streetlights, traffic signals, and traffic signs.
• Performs ongoing maintenance and cleanup of datasets in a constant effort to improve data accuracy and integrity. Maintenance includes interpreting and cross-validating information extracted from construction plans and related files, field notes, City personnel, and outside agencies. Validating information involves research in the office and the field upon occasion.
• Attaches closed-circuit television inspection video/report files to utility layers and enters associated condition scoring into asset management software (Cityworks). Uses video files to populate missing utility data such as pipe characteristics, condition, and the placement of private service lines.
• Assists in tracking the completion of construction projects by corresponding with staff or consultants to ensure timely receipt of deliverables and subsequent data entry into the City's GIS system.
• Works with GIS Specialist to develop additional Enterprise applications (e.g., ArcGIS Dashboards, Field Maps, Insights, and Solutions) based on recommendations from the Public Works IT Data Steering committee.
• Works with GIS Asset Analyst to create new layers for asset management purposes and more tightly integrates existing datasets to the Cityworks software platform.
• Creates maps and reports from spatial and digital data.
• Responds to third-party requests for City GIS data deliverables and products.
• Automates GIS data input and output through programming.
• Field collection and digitization of Global Positioning System (GPS) data for use with City GIS.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in GIS, GPS, and related fields.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Required Qualifications & Skills:

• Two years formal training beyond high school in geography/GIS
• 1 year related work experience in geography/GIS

OR

• Three (3) years of related work experience in geography/GIS

AND

• A valid Montana driver’s license or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of employment
• Must be able to successfully pass a Federal and State criminal history background check

Preferred Qualifications & Skills:

• Experience using ESRI products, including ArcGIS Pro, ArcGIS Enterprise (Portal) and other relevant GIS software
• Experience with ArcGIS On-line and reading civil construction drawings

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

Work is primarily in an office environment, with work outdoors as required. Intermittent effort involving lifting of between 5 and 25 pounds is required. Work requires close attention to detail or deadlines frequently (between 45% and 70% of the time). There is intermittent exposure (less than 15% of the time) to a disagreeable element, such as dirt, grease, odor, chemicals, or unpleasant weather conditions. Driving is required occasionally.

Some requirements in this job description may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. All requirements are subject to modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and experience required. To perform this job successfully, the worker must possess the abilities and aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently.

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The City retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

The City of Billings offers a complete benefits package to our full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, retirement/pensions, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The City offers life and long term disability insurance to all full-time employees. Optional plans are available for employees that include health savings account, flexible spending account, and 457 deferred compensation accounts. .

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