GIS Technician

Job Summary

Under 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 completeness
• Build Apps for various department utilization.
• AssistwithGISanddataanalysis,prepareandexecutequeries,producemaps,spreadsheets,graphs,andother analytical products.
• Providefirst-responseandfollow-upsupportfortheCity'sGIS
• MonitorallopenGISrelatedincidentstoensureServiceLevelAgreementsare
• TroubleshootandsupporttheCity'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-relatedissuesandCity

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Bachelor'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.
• Standardbusinessapplicationsincludingsoftwarerequiredtoaccomplishtheessentialfunctionslisted
• Have 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 Requirements

Provides increased transparency within the community regarding GIS information, and notices.

Tools & Equipment Used

Personal 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 Requirements

The 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 Environment

The 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,andwritten
• RelationalDatabaseManagementSystems(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.
• Thoroughlycarryingoutoralandwritten
• Usinginitiative,discretion,andjudgmentwithinestablishedprocedures,guidelines,and
• Definingproblems,establishingfacts,anddrawingvalid
• Readingandunderstandingtechnical
• Buildingeffectiveteamsandprovidingefficientcustomer
• Establishingandmaintainingcooperativeworkingrelationshipswithdepartmentheads,managers,supervisors, employees, external public and private agencies, consultants, vendors, suppliers, contractors and the general
• Applyingsafework
• Otherdutiesas assigned

Additional Notes

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

• MustpossessaminimumofavalidTexasClass"C"driver'slicenseuponhireandmaintainthroughoutthe length of employment with the City of Pecos.
• MustbeabletoobtainarelevantGISorrelatedcertifications
• Must 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.