GIS Technician

Salary: $27.55 - $31.68 Hourly
Location : City Hall Bloomington, IN
Job Type: Regular Part-Time (30-39 hrs/week; with benefits)
Department: Information & Technology Services
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: 8/24/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Typical Work Schedule:: 10 business days
Position Reports to:: GIS Manager
Supervises Staff:: No


Description


Incumbent supports and performs a variety of routine Geographic Information Systems (GIS) functions, including geospatial data collection, entry, analysis, processing, and maintenance for the City of Bloomington.

Duties


This job description is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all job functions performed. The following are essential duties for this position, performed with or without reasonable accommodation:

Primary

Collects, creates, processes, and maintains spatial data and associated attributes for use within the City's GIS as assigned.

Performs routine GIS data entry, analysis, and maintenance and provides quality control checks to ensure the accuracy and completeness of data.

Integrates data from asset management programs, aerial photographs, as-built drawings, and field data collection to provide end users with accurate mapping and attribute information.

Operates and maintains GIS-related equipment, including large format printers, field data collection units, UAVs, etc.

Produces maps and other analytical products in response to requests from GIS staff and the public.

Documents GIS data, files, and procedures, following standards set by the GIS staff.

Periodically conducts field data collection of City assets.

Takes all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment

Secondary

Respond to data requests from GIS staff and City Departments.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements


Associates degree in a related field, such as computer or information science, or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

One year experience with ESRI ArcGIS suite of products, preferred.

Experience with computer graphics, computer-aided design, and/or relational database management systems, preferred.

Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems and database management. Ability to enter map information from a variety of sources and manipulate data for geographic analysis.

Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.

Difficulty of Work and Personal Work Relationship
Difficulty of Work

Incumbent performs a broad range of duties that require an understanding of a large number of different, interconnected systems.

Work is often performed in a modern office environment with no unusual physical demands. However, work regularly requires travel to outdoor and offsite locations throughout the City and County for the purpose of data collection, quality control, project management/monitoring, and UAV operations.
Personal Work Relationships

Position may have contact with the general public, department superiors, and other project team members, including consultants, vendors, and other governmental agencies involved with the City's GIS.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, La Egualdad De Oportunidades De Empleo Es La Ley. The City of Bloomington does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.


The City of Bloomington validates authorization to work using E-Verify, which provides the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's I-9 form to confirm work authorization.
We offer an excellent benefits package to regular full-time and part-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, and personal time off.

• Eligible employees receive 13 paid holidays per year. They may earn up to 4 weeks (160 hours) of Paid Time Off in their first year of employment and 5 weeks (200 hours) in their second calendar year of employment.
• The City contributes 100% of the 14.2% of a regular employee's salary to their retirement fund through the Indiana Public Retirement System (INPRS). Employees may contribute additional pre-taxed dollars to a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan account to supplement their retirement earnings. The City will contribute double the amount of the employee's 457 (b) contribution to a 401(a) account up to $30 per pay.
• Health, vision, and dental insurance premiums are subsidized by the City and are available on day one of employment to regular employees. Employees may elect the High Deductible Insurance plan with the City providing an HSA contribution and if the employee is a non-smoker or participating in the Tobacco Cessation program, the employee only plan is at no cost to the employee.
• Employees and their dependents (ages 3 and up) who are on the City's health insurance may utilize the City Employee Health Clinic.
• Employee Tuition reimbursement plan.*
• Employees may receive over $2,400 per year in HSA contributions and wellness reimbursements, insurance discounts, and incentives.
• The City offers life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, and long term disability insurance at no cost to employees. Employees may elect voluntary term life and short-term disability insurance.
• After 1 year of employment, six weeks of paid parental leave are available to eligible employees.
• Student Loan Forgiveness: The City of Bloomington is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. The PSLF Program forgives the remaining balance on Direct Loans.*
• City Employees can participate in the Sustainable Commuter Incentive program for financial incentive.
• City Employees are able to ride the Bloomington Transit for free.

*Conditions and restrictions apply.
01


Select all the levels of education you have completed

• Associate's Degree in GIS or a related ?eld such as geographic information science, geography, geospatial science, cartography, or urban planning
• Associate's degree in Other Field
• Bachelor's Degree in GIS or a related ?eld such as geographic information science, geography, geospatial science, cartography, or urban planning
• Bachelor's Degree in Other Field
• Master's Degree

02


Please explain your combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of this position. Along with other advanced degrees, other certificates or education not listed above that are relevant to this position. If no prior experience or education, type N/A.
03


List each job, internship, or course where you used ArcGIS Pro, Online, or Enterprise. For each, include the organization/school, approximate dates, and specific tasks you performed (e.g., 'built a parcel viewer app,' 'digitized utility lines'). If no prior experience, type N/A.
04


Please select an option that best describes your experience using ESRI ArcGIS products such as Enterprise, Online, and ArcGIS Pro.

• No professional or equivalent experience
• Less than one year
• More than one year
• More than two years
• More than three years
• More than five years

05


Describe your experience using computer graphics, computer-aided design, and/or relational database management systems. Name the software, your role, and the outcome. If none, type N/A. If no prior experience, type N/A
06


Please select an option that best describes your experience using computer graphics, computer-aided design, and/or relational database management systems.

• No professional or equivalent experience
• Less than one year
• More than one year
• More than two years
• More than three years
• More than five years

07


Describe your experience with entering map information from a variety of sources and manipulating data for geographic analysis. If no prior experience, type N/A.
08


Please select an option that best describes your experience with entering map information from a variety of sources and manipulating data for geographic analysis.

• No professional or equivalent experience
• Less than one year
• More than one year
• More than two years
• More than three years
• More than five years

09


Do you have a valid I Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

Required Question