GIS Technician

Job Overview

The GIS Technician develops, analyzes, and maintains a variety of geospatial data within Butte-Silver Bow’s Geographic Information System. The GIS Technician prepares web applications for field data collection, collects field data, performs quality assurance and quality control functions related to spatial data collection, and analyzes, interprets, and summarizes data to prepare maps, tables, and narrative interpretation for various reports. This role utilizes ESRI ArcGIS Pro within an ESRI Enterprise Platform and collects data utilizing ESRI ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey 123 applications to collect and prepare program-related spatial and tabular data according to requirements set forth by the Department of Reclamation governing agreements and plans.

This is technical work involving responsibility for the collection, creation, and management of spatial data related to the Butte-Silver Bow Department of Reclamation Residential Metals Abatement Program, the Butte Reclamation Evaluation System, and Stormwater Infrastructure Evaluations. The products of work are created and used to establish data quality objectives for field data collection, preparation of digital and analog map products, and development of deliverables to meet reporting requirements and inform decision making.

This class requires an employee to have working knowledge of geospatial principles, cartography, problem definition, solutions development, and geospatial communication.

The nature of the work performed requires an employee in this class to establish and maintain close cooperative working relationships with Department of Reclamation staff, Butte-Silver Bow Planning Department Geospatial Services Division employees, Public Works Director, Planning Director, regulatory and compliance agencies, and others.

• Performs field work, primarily, and on-site office work as well, as this is an in-person position.
• Creates and maintains web maps and applications, digital features, and printed material for internal use.
• Prepares maps incorporating spatial and tabular information using cartographic, analytical and other techniques to present GIS data in a variety of formats including digital, narrative and print graphics, as required.
• Performs field data collection and field inspections to ensure the accuracy of spatial data and maps.
• Performs digitizing, spatial data editing, attribute editing, data validation and related attribute information.
• Maintains municipal and remedial infrastructure data using the ESRI Enterprise system.
• Uses GPS (Global Positioning System) and tablets to gather data for GIS related use.
• Collaborates with Reclamation and Environmental Services staff collecting, creating, managing, and sharing municipal and remedial infrastructure datasets using ArcGIS Field Maps and Survey 123, data‑sharing platforms, online resources, and web‑based databases and maps.
• Reviews the data quality objectives of program‑specific quality assurance project plans and standard operating procedures, verifies and validates data to eliminate instances of nonconformance, and manages document status to ensure operations within each program are following the guidance of the most current plans.
• Assists in the preparation of program reports by querying, analyzing, and synthesizing data, translating spatial data into explanatory narratives. Compiles notes and submits reports as required.
• Collaborates with colleagues, clients, contractors, and regulatory agencies in the creation and quality assurance of spatial data. Responds to questions, comments, and requests in a courteous and timely manner.
• Generates and manipulates datasets, online resources, and printed maps incorporating spatial and tabular data to support field crews and office staff.
• Performs routine maintenance of Department of Reclamation GIS data, records, and applications in accordance with Butte-Silver Bow Geospatial Services data quality objectives.
• Modifies spatial data to prepare construction completion reports and data summary reports to fulfill regulatory reporting requirements.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and workshops as requested and authorized.
• Performs…