GIS Technician

The City of Billings is seeking a GIS Technician to develop, analyze, and maintain a variety of GIS and associated data in the City's Geographic Information System; and perform related work as required.

Salary Range: $26.8600 - $34.2562 per 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.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• 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.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum of two (2) years formal training beyond high school in geography/GIS; AND
• Minimum of one (1) year related work experience in geography/GIS; OR
• Minimum of three (3) years of related work experience in geography/GIS.
• A valid Montana driver's license or one 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer.