Assistant GIS Coordinator

Job Title

GIS Technician

Assists in operating and maintaining the Geographic Information System (GIS) for the City of Bloomington Utilities Department. Provides support to staff users.

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 Produces reports; creates and maintains map layers including existing water, wastewater and storm water map layers; and maintains Oracle and PostgreSQL attribute databases for the Utilities GIS. Assists with coordination with City and County GIS to establish and maintain system networks as they pertain to the operation of the system. Assists with coordination with Information & Technology Services on hardware and software maintenance, upkeep, and expansion.
  
  Assists with quality control and quality assurance of internal and external data updates. Attends monthly meetings to review the overall performance of the GIS. Trains staff; performs requested queries and analysis; produces requested reports, maps, and other geospatial outputs; and finds solutions for user GIS issues. Develops and modifies custom GIS applications and scripts for system users to improve the efficiency of the Utilities staff.
  
  Develops necessary programming in response to trends in GIS data.
• Secondary Takes all reasonable steps to maintain a safe work environment. Performs related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in a related field such as geography, management information science, or systems management, or equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. One year of experience operating a GIS program. Knowledge of Geographic Information Systems software, specifically Esri ArcGIS (version 10.0 and higher). Knowledge of database management, preferred. Knowledge of the principles and practices of water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure.

Understanding of the principles and practices of water, wastewater and storm water infrastructure. Ability to enter map information from a variety of sources and manipulate data for geographic analysis. Experience with database management systems including Oracle and PostgreSQL. Experience with using Python and Esri Model Builder, preferred. Experience with UNIX/Linux, preferred. Ability to obtain a Driver's License GIS Professional certification (GISP), preferred.

Difficulty of Work Work is performed in a modern office environment with no unusual physical demands; however, a high level of mental and visual endurance is needed to complete the on-going computer tasks. Travel and overtime are occasionally required. Personal Work Relationships Position will maintain frequent contact with the general public, department superiors, and other project team members, including consultants, vendors, and other governmental agencies involved with GIS.

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…